Air Con Maintenance Can Help Control Allergies

From watery eyes to throat tickles, congestion to sinus pressure, it’s no fun to be under allergy’s thumb. But what can you do? Plenty! If you have allergies, keeping on top of your air con maintenance is almost as powerful as your allergy meds. 

How Spring Air Con Maintenance Can Combat Seasonal Allergies

Cleaning Filters

We know you change (or clean) your air filters monthly without fail, right? Nothing ever gets in the way of you doing that. Okay, so maybe you’ve forgotten once or twice. The thing is when you change your filters regularly you can drastically improve your indoor air quality. Scheduling your spring air con maintenance with Sanitair will help you remember the importance of this.

Clean Air Ducts

Some people opt to get their air ducts cleaned as part of their spring air con maintenance and it’s a wise decision. Often the winters can cause creatures to make homes of ducts particularly those that flow under the house or in attics. In the case of a winter when you didn’t use your air con often, you may also have mould in the ducts that you are unaware of.

If you turn on your air con without getting them cleaned, you’re inviting mould spores into your family’s lungs. Getting your ducts cleaned and checking for necessary repairs will ensure the air your family is breathing is less likely to contain contaminants. Book an appointment with Duct Masters today for a spring clean of your system!

Expert Recommendations

Having a pro assess your home environment will assist you in combatting the discomfort of allergies and can help make you aware of potential situations before you’re left without a working unit or a condition that could exacerbate your allergies such as mould. We always recommend calling your installer first to see if you are still under warranty or receive existing customer discounts. If not, you can check for dealers and techs in your area via your manufactures website.

Swiping the Drainage Hole

Most AC units have a drainage hole near the base of the outdoor. Over the winter gunk can build up there and block drainage. When the spring rain comes and the air starts getting more humid, the unit or condenser pan can become home to standing water. Standing water means only one thing — mould. Whether you have allergies or not, mould is not good for indoor air quality.

Clearing that drainage hole at the beginning of the season with a paperclip or wire can clear the hole and ensure standing water and gunk doesn’t collect there.

Alternatively, if you think your unit is past the point where maintenance can help – check out the products we offer here!