A Sneeze, A SNIFFLE & A SOLUTION: HOW TO REDUCE ALLERGENS IN YOUR HOME

There’s no way around it allergies are rough, watery eyes, sneezing, and a sore throat that has you suspiciously wondering if you’re sick or if it’s just seasonal allergies. If you’re sneezing more than a toddler with a cold, your home might be throwing a party for allergens. Kick allergens in your home to the curb with some of these simple solutions.

1. Vacuum Like it’s your job
   Those dust bunnies aren’t going to vanish on their own. Your first line of defense should always be vacuuming your soft, fabric surfaces like carpeting and drapes. Dust, mold and pollen can accumulate on these surfaces and recirculate in your home every time your HVAC system kicks on, or you brush up against one of these surfaces.

2. Banish the Bathroom Mold Monsters
   Mold loves to crash in damp, dark places like your bathroom. Keep things fresh by installing a fan or cracking a window during showers. You can have a Williams A/C & Heating tech adjust your HVAC fan speed to help eliminate humidity and make your home more inhospitable to mold that causes allergies.

3. Keep It Cool and Clean with HVAC TLC
   Your air conditioning and heating systems are the air’s gatekeepers. Changing filters regularly and scheduling maintenance keeps them running like a champ and keeps allergens from hitchhiking through your vents. If you have pets or small children you should be changing those filters every 2-3 months. Too busy? Check out our residential Planned Maintenance Plans, we have available plan add-ons for regular filter changes (we’ll even bring the filters).

4. Consider an Enhanced Filtration System or HVAC Accessory

   Enhanced Filtration Systems and select HVAC Accessories can help eliminate allergens hiding in your supply air (the air that is circulating in your home). HVAC Accessories like the iWave-R and Reme Halo are designed to target fine particles that most HVAC filters will miss. If a fancy HVAC Accessory isn’t your speed, Enhanced Filtration Systems might be. They’re an extra layer of defense for the air in your home and they’re designed to eliminate dust, mold, bacteria and viruses with a 99.97% success rate. If you’re interested in any of these options check out our HVAC Accessories feature page or schedule a consultation with a Williams HVAC specialist here.

Remember, a sneeze-free home is a happy home. So roll up your sleeves, crank up some tunes, and let’s evict those allergens for good! Need a little extra help? Williams A/C & Heating has your back for all HVAC and air quality needs across Texas. Stay sneeze-free, y’all!