Seasonal Allergies and Indoor Air Quality in Stark County
Ever wake up from a good night's sleep, and immediately start rubbing your itchy eyes and blowing your nose? Thinking to yourself “wait a minute, I know the Northeast Ohio weather is full of pollen, but I had all my windows shut!”
One of the most sinister attackers of the seasonal allergy sufferer is low indoor air quality, dirty ducts, or poor air filtration in your HVAC system. In this blog, the experts at GMC Heating and Cooling explain a few of the things that they do to help with this problem.
We understand how important it is to keep your home tightly sealed, to keep the heat in the winter and the cool in the summer. Unfortunately one of the side effects of this is all of the potential pollutants in your home are just being recycled through your HVAC system.
At GMC Heating and Cooling, we offer a range of services and indoor air quality products to help combat these pollutants.
How do I know if my home is at risk for poor air quality?
If you’re a regular indoor smoker
Excessive Humidity (could lead to Mold)
Asbestos Insulation in Older Homes
New Construction or Home Remodeling
If you’re always burning dinner and smoking up the kitchen.
What are the symptoms of poor air quality?
Itchy Eyes
Headaches
Dizziness
Throat Irritation
Waking Up Sneezing / Itchy Throat
What Can GMC HVAC Do?
Air Cleaner Installation
Since your comfort is our calling, we want to make sure we live up to that standard in all areas. That’s why we’re proud to offer Air Cleaner installations that integrate directly into your HVAC system. No more having to buy individual air purifiers for each room in your house.
Duct Cleaning
Duct Cleaning is one of the most popular ways to eliminate pollens, dust, and pollutants from your home. This one is doubly important because it not only removes irritants from your air quality - but is also capable of improving the efficiency of your HVAC unit.
GMC HVAC has certified technicians standing by to inspect your ductwork to figure out what the cause of your allergy issues is. We’ll help you determine whether it's a duct issue, filter issue, or mold issue.
How do I know if there’s mold in my HVAC?
The symptoms of mold in your ductwork can be subtle, which is why it’s always a good idea to get your HVAC system inspected at least once a year. Some of the symptoms of having mold in your ductwork are:
Dust… Everywhere… No matter how much you clean.
Odors that Linger
Waking up, and having your allergies knocking at your door
Recent construction or remodeling
If you, or anyone you know in Stark County is experiencing any of these signs don’t hesitate to send them our way! You can contact GMC Heating and Cooling by clicking here.