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You often hear about allergies in the Spring when everything is in bloom. However, allergens of some sort are present year-round. Many pesky allergens are found in our homes. When it’s hot outside, and you’re keeping your home’s interior shut off from the outside, this can actually be a time when indoor allergens are at their worst. Thankfully,\u00a0you can use your air conditioner to find allergy relief for your indoor allergens. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n
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The best air conditioner for allergies is one that manages the temperature and humidity levels of your home well. Humid environments make it easy for allergens like dust mites and mold to thrive.\u00a0One way to reduce your home’s humidity is by keeping your doors and windows closed. Air conditioning can also help.\u00a0While air conditioners are primarily for cooling, they can also help pull excessive moisture from the air, decreasing the humidity level in your home.<\/p>\n
This doesn’t mean you should lower your thermostat drastically to remove humidity, however. When humidity levels are too low, this can create uncomfortably dry conditions that can actually worsen allergy symptoms.\u00a0A\u00a0whole-house humidifier<\/a>\u00a0can be helpful for maintaining a more comfortable humidity level in your home when it may otherwise be too low.<\/p>\n The key is to narrow in on a humidity level that’s comfortable and low enough to prevent allergens from thriving.\u00a0Part of achieving the right humidity level is choosing the right temperature setting for your thermostat. For many people, the best air conditioner setting when they’re\u00a0home during the day is 78 degrees Fahrenheit<\/a>.<\/p>\n You should also consider what condition your AC unit is in if you’re experiencing problems with indoor allergies. In some cases, the solution is as simple as changing the filter. AC system filters need changing more frequently than many people realize. Especially when you’re putting more demand on your cooling system, you should\u00a0clean or replace filters once every month or two<\/a>. You may also need a professional cleaning of your air ducts to ensure you’re not blowing allergens throughout your home.<\/p>\n In some cases, it may be time to replace your air conditioner altogether. An old air conditioning system can pose a hazard since it could be harboring allergens that have built up over time. If the air conditioner is due to be replaced, consider installing a new air conditioner and carefully maintain it throughout its lifespan, so it works efficiently and effectively. The best HVAC system for allergies is one that is clean and functioning well.<\/p>\n For great assistance with your\u00a0air conditioning<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0indoor air quality<\/a>\u00a0in Burke, VA and throughout Northern Virginia, call Oasis\u00a0Heating, A\/C & Refrigeration.\u00a0We can help you enjoy a comfortable, healthy living environment at home.\u00a0Contact us<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n For great assistance with your air conditioning<\/a> and indoor air quality<\/a> in Burke, VA \u00a0Burke, VA and throughout Northern Virginia, call Oasis Heating, A\/C & Refrigeration.\u00a0<\/b>Schedule your maintenance appointment today or\u00a0fill out our online contact form<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n “Great timely service. Knowledgable and neat techs. Good value.”<\/em><\/p>\n “Would absolutely use their services again. Arrived on schedule.”<\/em><\/p>\n -Springfield, VA<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Summer is almost here. But that doesn\u2019t mean that allergy season is just going to stop and all the pollen floating through the air disappear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[151],"tags":[158],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oasiscooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/964"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oasiscooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oasiscooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oasiscooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oasiscooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=964"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.oasiscooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/964\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1722,"href":"https:\/\/www.oasiscooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/964\/revisions\/1722"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oasiscooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=964"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oasiscooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=964"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oasiscooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=964"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Maintain or Replace Your Air Conditioner<\/h2>\n
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