{"id":888,"date":"2023-03-27T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=888"},"modified":"2023-04-05T16:13:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T23:13:27","slug":"get-a-jump-on-allergy-season-with-a-whole-house-air-purifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-service\/get-a-jump-on-allergy-season-with-a-whole-house-air-purifier\/","title":{"rendered":"Get a Jump on Allergy Season With a Whole House Air Purifier"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Spring is here and if you suffer from allergies, you know what that means: it\u2019s time to break out the antihistamines, eye drops, nose sprays, and Kleenex. If you\u2019ve had to put up with allergy symptoms for a while, you\u2019ve undoubtedly done all your research and have figured out what works best to alleviate your symptoms. But have you ever considered how much the air in your home contributes to your allergy symptoms? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to take a serious look at your indoor air quality (IAQ) to see if it\u2019s contributing to your allergies. Read on to learn how poor IAQ exacerbates allergies and how a system like a whole house air purifier<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s In Your Air?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When most people think of air pollution, they imagine the air in crowded urban cities and smog-filled landscapes. The fact is that air pollution exists everywhere and in many cases, a home\u2019s indoor air quality is usually worse than the outside air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some homeowners think that the filter they change every 2-3 months in their HVAC systems is keeping their homes\u2019 air clean. But that\u2019s not true either. This filter is meant to keep your HVAC system\u2019s internal parts free of dirt, dust, and debris. It has little effect on your home\u2019s IAQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Do Indoor Pollutants Come From?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

They come from items you have in your home and they also pass into your home\u2019s air from the outside. When you combine this with the fact that homes are designed to be airtight and energy efficient, there\u2019s no way to let the pollutants out\u2013unless you routinely open your doors and windows. Here are some common indoor air contaminants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n