Allergy Season is Here: Check and Clean Your HVAC System to Breathe Easier

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, experts in HVAC maintenance and care, recommend regular system upkeep and professional cleaning to help alleviate allergy symptoms and improve indoor air quality.

COLUMBIA, Md., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As allergy season ramps up, it's crucial to ensure the air inside your home is as clean and breathable as possible. In 2021, approximately 81 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with seasonal allergic rhinitis, which is an allergy to pollens from trees, grasses or weeds, or to airborne mold spores.

"Many people overlook HVAC maintenance's crucial role in managing allergy symptoms within the home," said Richie Drew, vice president of operations for One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning. "A well-maintained HVAC system not only ensures comfort but also can help reduce allergens like dust, pollen and pet dander that can trigger reactions."

Upgrading to a high-efficiency system with the right filters can make a noticeable difference in your comfort and well-being this allergy season. One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning recommends the following for better indoor air quality:

• Use Electrostatic Filters: Both disposable and permanent filters are an excellent choice for allergy sufferers or homes with smokers. These filters effectively eliminate airborne contaminants and, with proper maintenance—vacuuming monthly and washing every three months—can last up to 8 years.
• Filter Selection: Consider the Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) rating. The higher the MERV rating the more efficient the filter will be at collecting small particles like dust, pollen and pet dander.
• Invest in an Air Purifier: Supplement your HVAC system with an air purification unit. This additional system can work alongside your HVAC filter to remove particles before they reach the system, providing even cleaner air for your home.
• Regular Filter Maintenance: A clogged filter makes your HVAC system work harder, leading to inefficiency and higher energy bills. Changing filters regularly—ideally every month—and vacuuming them when they fill quickly helps extend their life.

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning offers professional services to ensure your HVAC system runs at peak efficiency. If you're considering an upgrade, their experts can guide you in selecting the best system for your needs, whether that's a higher efficiency HVAC unit, a new air purification system or other enhancements that improve your indoor air quality.

With pollen and allergens circulating, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning also recommends the following tips that homeowners can do themselves when improving indoor air quality:

• Clean HVAC Registers and Vents: Dusty vents can circulate allergens throughout your home. Use a flexible duster or vacuum wand to clean them regularly, helping reduce airborne dust.
• Dust Ceiling Fans: Ceiling fans can spread dust, but reversing the fan direction can help circulate warm air more efficiently, which may allow you to lower your thermostat setting.
• Schedule Duct Cleaning: Deep cleaning your ducts with professional equipment can remove dust, mold, and allergens that may be hidden within your system, ensuring cleaner air throughout your home.
• Switch to "On" Fan Mode: Running your fan continuously helps filter the air more effectively but be aware it may impact your utility bills and increase wear and tear on your HVAC system.

For more information about how allergies can be prevented in your home, please visit https://www.onehourheatandair.com.

About One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

With more than 400 locations, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is the #1 HVAC service provider in the United States. With comfort and convenience a top priority, the company offers an extensive line of products and services, including maintenance, installation and repair, that keeps HVAC units running at peak performance year-round. One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is part of Authority Brands, the parent company to leading home service brands across the plumbing, HVAC, electrical services, residential cleaning, at-home care, swimming pool repair and maintenance, tree care, restoration, pet waste removal, and pest control services sectors. For more information, visit www.onehourheatandair.com and www.authoritybrands.com.  

About Authority Brands

Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Authority Brands' companies include 15 leading home service franchise brands: America's Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, DoodyCalls, DRYmedic Restoration Services, Homewatch CareGivers, The Junkluggers, Lawn Squad, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Screenmobile, STOP Restoration, and Woofie's. Together, these brands provide home services through more than 2,000 territories operated by more than 1,000 franchise owners. Authority Brands is dedicated to supporting individual franchise owner growth by providing strong marketing, technology, and operational support. See www.authoritybrands.com for more information.

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