The Charlotte weather is getting warmer, and spring is in the air. However, allergy-producing particles are also in the air, such as pollen and mold. If you have watery, itchy eyes and you are sneezing frequently, it’s time to take a break and come inside for healthy and cool air. Your Charlotte air conditioner works hard to keep the pollen out of your house, by delivering well-circulated, filtered air throughout your home.

It is tempting to open windows and let the 70 degree air fill your home, but the air contains small particles with pollen, gas emissions and other allergens that can create an atmosphere that is not beneficial for allergy sufferers. If you would like to open windows occasionally, it is recommended to avoid opening them during the early morning hours, when pollen counts are at their highest level, and gas emissions from neighborhood vehicles are in the air.

At Patterson Heating and Air, we want your home to have clean, cool air during the spring and summer seasons, and we provide repair service, maintenance and AC system installations to ensure that you are receiving the highest level of energy efficiency and comfort in your home. If polluted air gets into your home, the following symptoms may occur, according to www.webmd.com:

“If you live in a home with chronically poor air quality, you can experience frequent headaches, long lasting colds, and bronchitis as well as chronic asthma,” says E. Neil Schachter, MD, the medical director of respiratory care at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.”

Staying healthy involves annual doctor’s visits, and keeping your Charlotte air conditioner involves annual preventative maintenance service visits. At Patterson Heating and Air, we provide a comprehensive maintenance program that includes inspections, cleanings, tightening of parts, and tune-ups. By cleaning and checking your AC system, our trained technicians can restore it to the top performance level that will bring you the cleanest indoor air quality for your home.

Get rid of mold by using your Charlotte Air Conditioner

Humidity is not your friend, especially when it is indoors. Since dust mites grow in humid environments, keep the air conditioner running and windows closed to keep the humidity outside, and not inside of your home. If your indoor air is not circulated with the fan on your AC system, there is a potential for dust mites, mold and dirt to collect. Change air filters monthly to keep small particles containing allergens out of your home, and keep outdoor pollutants outside. Neil Schachter, MD, describes the type of pollutants in the air outside:

“We tend to keep our windows tightly shut in the winter, but flinging open a window is not the answer,” says Schachter. “Outdoor air contains by-products of gas emissions from cars and trucks, industrial pollution, as well as dirt and mold.”

At Patterson Heating and Air, we want allergy sufferers to experience relief when coming inside to a nice, cool home. Our service team offers convenient scheduling and optimal customer satisfaction.

Control dust mites with your AC system

Dust mites are a common indoor allergy, and the good news is that your Charlotte air conditioner can help to get rid of dust mites. Cool indoor air and lower humidity levels are necessary to keep the dust mite population from taking over your home. A well-maintained, high efficiency air conditioner will take care of the dust mite problem, and greatly reduce the allergens in your home, according to www.webmd.com:

“Air conditioning can keep humidity down and reduce dust mite allergens tenfold.”

Try switching to a better air filter that can trap more of the very tiny particles that cause allergies. At Patterson Heating and Air, we can recommend air filters that will meet your specific needs to control allergens in your home or business. Call us today to schedule your annual AC system maintenance, repair service or AC system replacement: 704-288-4535.

 

(Source: Having a Bad Air Day? Improve your Indoor Air Quality, webmd.com, 2015)