The Role of HVAC Maintenance in Allergy Prevention

February 2, 2025

Are you suffering from allergies, sinus issues, sore throats, and more indoors? Your HVAC system may be the culprit. Without proper maintenance, dust, pollen, pet dander, and other allergens can circulate through your home’s heating and cooling system, triggering allergy symptoms and making it difficult to breathe comfortably. By keeping your system clean and well-maintained, you can reduce allergens and create a healthier indoor environment. How Often Should You Change Your HVAC Filter? One of the most effective ways to minimize allergens in your home is by regularly changing your HVAC filters. Over time, air filters collect dust, dirt, and other airborne particles, preventing them from being recirculated. However, when filters become clogged, they lose their effectiveness, allowing allergens to pass through. We recommend replacing filters at least every 1-3 months, depending on usage and indoor air quality concerns. Allergy Prevention and Humidity Control Humidity control is another essential factor in allergy prevention. Excess moisture in the air can promote mold and mildew growth, while dry air can irritate your respiratory system. Your HVAC system, when properly maintained, helps regulate humidity levels, keeping them within the ideal range of 30-50%. If humidity issues persist, a whole-home dehumidifier or humidifier may...

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Is a Whole-House Humidifier Good for Skin and Hair?

November 4, 2024

Maintaining healthy skin and hair can be challenging, especially during dry seasons or in homes with low indoor humidity. The air’s moisture levels play a significant role in skin and hair health, and a whole-house humidifier can make a big difference. Let’s explore how these systems can benefit you and why they’re worth considering for your home. How Humidity Affects Skin and Hair Dry air pulls moisture from any available source, including your skin and hair. Without sufficient humidity, your skin may start to feel tight, flaky, and irritated, while your hair can become brittle and prone to breakage. You may also notice your scalp getting dry and itchy. Central heating or air conditioning, especially during colder months, can contribute to these issues by reducing indoor moisture levels even further. A whole-house humidifier maintains consistent indoor humidity, creating an environment that supports hydrated skin and healthy hair. With proper humidity levels, the air holds enough moisture, helping your skin stay soft and reducing hair dryness and split ends. Whole-House vs. Portable Humidifiers While portable humidifiers are popular for single rooms, they can only impact one area at a time. Whole-house humidifiers, on the other hand, are integrated into your HVAC...

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Is Indoor Air Quality Worse in Winter?

January 19, 2023

During the cold months, people tend to huddle indoors away from the frigid temperatures outside. As you spend more time indoors, you may have noticed that you’ve been coughing more often and dealing with a dry throat or itchy eyes. One reason for these changes could be that indoor air quality is usually worse in winter. Problems With the Heating System A problematic heating system could cause poor indoor air quality at home. Parts of the system could be malfunctioning, or your house might not have the most energy-efficient heating units. Our team members can diagnose the problem and offer upgrades to boost both indoor air quality and comfort. Use of Other Appliances In the winter, you may like to make cookies with the family or try out new roasted recipes for dinner. This increased use of the oven could lead to higher emissions. You may also have a fireplace that emits contaminants. Other appliances, such as the washer and dryer, could also reduce your home’s indoor air quality. Since the windows are likely closed, the emissions have nowhere to go. Time Spent Indoors Simply being inside with the windows shut more frequently can lead to reduced indoor air quality....

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HVAC Care for Pet Owners

September 20, 2020

If you own a pet, you should take a few extra steps to care for your HVAC system. By remembering the following tips, you will keep your indoor air quality high, help your HVAC system operate efficiently and extend its life. Replace Filter Regularly It’s imperative that you regularly replace your HVAC system’s filter. The filter will quickly become clogged with hair from your pet along with the usual dust and dirt. You should replace it as often as every other month. Vacuum Regularly You should vacuum every other day. Furry pets shed quite a bit, and vacuuming will keep their hair from entering your home’s HVAC system. This will help extend the life of your HVAC system’s filter. Get an Air Purifier You can have an air purifier installed in your HVAC system. This will help anyone in your family who is allergic to your pets. There are several budget-friendly options available. At TechnoAir Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration, we can help you find and install the right whole-home air purifier for your property. Clean Your Ducts Even with replacing your filter and vacuuming regularly, your ductwork will collect dust, dirt, pet hair, dander and more. This residue will reduce...

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How to Reduce Exposure to Indoor Air Pollutants

August 10, 2020

Having dirty air circulating in your home can have a variety of negative effects. Particles and volatile organic compounds can be inhaled and can cause an array of respiratory issues. In the long term, they can also cause heart and lung disease. Minimizing your exposure to indoor air pollution is important for your health and safety, and here are three ways to do it. 1.Proper House Cleaning Keeping your house as clean as possible can minimize the particles and vapors that will circulate in your residence. Regular dusting, vacuuming, and sweeping can keep dirt from becoming airborne. Using microfiber cloths when cleaning can collect dirt instead of sending it into the air. To prevent pollen from entering your home during the spring and summer, keep windows closed whenever possible. 2. Keep Pets Clean Pets can be a major source of indoor particles and pollution. Getting regular grooming for your animal can minimize the dander and the hair that they will shed in your house. Keeping your cat’s litter box clean will also reduce airborne pollutants. 3. Install Air Filtration Systems Having an air filtration system installed in your property can effectively remove harmful pollutants from the air. At TechnoAir Heating,...

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The Pros and Cons of Humidity Control

July 15, 2020

One of the best ways to protect your family and your indoor environment is by investing in a humidification system, especially if you live in an older property or a dry region. A home with a humidity level between 40% and 60% RH is more comfortable, cleaner, healthier and safer. Here are the pros and cons associated with residential and commercial humidity control: Humidity Control Pros Humidity eliminates airborne pollutants and dust. Airborne pollutants and dust can lead to many problems, including infections and allergic reactions. Maintaining a sufficient percentage of relative humidity using a residential humidifier will stop pollutants and dust in their tracks. Maintaining a consistent humidity level in your home can support proper hydration. Good hydration protects against hair and skin damage in the form of itchiness, dullness, dryness and split ends. Home humidification also plays a role in protecting against the development of static electricity, which can lead to irritating and annoying shocks. Humidification provides clean air. Breathing in dry air can make it more difficult to get enough oxygen and transfer it to your bloodstream, leading to fatigue, increased tiredness and reduced concentration. Maintaining appropriate levels of humidity at home can clean the indoor air...

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