Allergens, Mold, and Germs - Oh My!

Allergy season is in full swing! And with all the additional germs floating around, it's important to do everything you can to promote a clean and healthy environment at home. Royal Heating & Air is the best HVAC Company at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we have several years of experience with indoor air quality. There are a lot of ways to help keep the air clean and fresh during this season. Read on to learn how to keep allergens, mold, and germs at bay!

Allergens

When you suffer from allergies and asthma, spring can be a particularly frustrating season. As plants and flowers bloom, they release a significant amount of pollen into the air. This pollen can cause allergic reactions like itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, and headache.

Other allergens that could cause issues include dust and the accompanying dust mites. Dust causes inflammation in the respiratory system and can produce the same allergic reactions people get from pollen. Dust mites are tiny organisms that thrive in the dust in your home. They are living things that produce droppings, which can accumulate on the surfaces in your home.

Large amounts of pollen, dust, and dust mites inside the home can cause respiratory issues, even for people without allergies. If your body is dealing with inflammation and consistently trying to clear out allergens from your system, it could have a harder time fighting off other things trying to attack your system.

To help prevent accumulated allergens in the home, change the filters in your HVAC system regularly and make sure to clean the air ducts and units often. Call Royal Heating & Air to schedule a maintenance check for your HVAC system.

Mold 

Another source of respiratory concern is mold. Mold is not just something that grows on the forgotten vegetables in the back of your fridge. Environmental mold is present it very high quantities in Missouri, and can quickly find its way into your home. Mold can also grow from too much moisture in the home.

A great way to help prevent mold from growing due to extra moisture in your home, it can be a good idea to install and use a dehumidifier. This will reduce the moisture in your home during the humidity of spring and summer and help prevent mold growth.

Germs

There are a lot of germs floating around right now that could seriously threaten your health. Whether it's hitching a ride on the bottoms of your shoes, or riding in on your mail, germs could be getting into your home more easily than you realize.

Royal Heating & Air can install HVAC Ultra Violet Light Systems to help kill germs and improve air quality. UV light rays kill bacteria and viruses so they can't continue to grow and infect the house. Instead of using harsh chemicals in the air, you can utilize a UV light system to destroy pathogens in the air in your home. Because the light remains on 24/7, it is working to improve the air quality in your home at all times.

Cleaner Air with Royal Heating & Air

If you are serious about improving the air quality in your home, regularly change the air filters in your home, use a dehumidifier during the summer season, and install an HVAC UV light system. Give the best HVAC company at the Lake of the Ozarks a call at 573-480-4313 to learn more about how we can help and make an appointment for installation!

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Indoor Air Quality & Allergies – What to Do?!

The temperature may be below freezing with wind that takes your breath away. But believe it or not, spring is a mere 5 weeks away! So, it’s time to start preparing for the warmer weather and the potential air quality issues that can come with it. Royal Heating & Air is the best HVAC Company at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we have several years of experience with indoor air quality. There are a lot of ways to help keep the air clean and fresh this spring. Read on to learn some of our favorite tips! 

Pollen

Spring is a beautiful time of year. Who doesn’t love the end of winter, sunny days, and blooming flowers? If you have allergies or asthma, however, spring could be a frustrating and difficult time for you. As all of those gorgeous plants and flowers are blooming, they are also releasing pollen into the air. This pollen can cause allergic reactions like itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, and headache. For some it can be so bad that they have to take medication throughout the whole season and can hardly function when exposed to too much pollen. These particles can end up inside the home by hitching a ride on clothes or blowing in through an open window.

If you are experiencing respiratory symptoms or allergic reactions inside your home, it might mean that your air filter is overdue for a replacement. Each type lasts for a different amount of time before it needs to be replaced. Once it is full, it can no longer efficiently filter the air in your home, and harmful materials and allergens circulate through the air in your home causing difficulties.

Dust

Another common allergen that could be causing issues for you and your family is dust and the resulting dust mites. Dust can be an agitator that causes inflammation in your respiratory system. This makes it more difficult to breathe clearly and freely. Your body may be trying to tell you something by sneezing more often when you are indoors, trying to remove the dust particles from your nasal passages.

Your air conditioning unit and the compressor could also be dirty and clogged, which limits the airflow indoors. With limited airflow, less fresh air is being circulated inside your home. This can cause allergens to settle and continue to give you respiratory issues.

Mold & Bacteria

Another source of respiratory concern is mold and bacteria. If these harmful materials are circulated inside your home and then breathed in by you and your family members, you could be in danger of getting sick more often. These pathogens can come from a lot of different sources: pet accidents, particles getting kicked up from the carpet, tracked-in substances from shoes, improperly cleaned portable humidifiers, and many more.

Royal Heating & Air can help remove bacteria and mold from the air inside your home by installing an HVAC UV Light System. This system uses ultraviolet light to destroy harmful materials and sterilize the air that passes through the light. Imagine how much cleaner the air in your home could be with a sanitizing UV light system in your HVAC!

Air Quality at the Lake

If you feel like your indoor air quality could use some help, it could be time to call in a professional. Call the best heating and cooling company at the Lake of the Ozarks – Royal Heating & Air! Whether you need a maintenance check on your unit or an ultraviolet light system installed in the air ducts, we are there for you. Don’t spend your time in a house that feels stuffy and stale. Help get your home feeling cleaner and healthier with our team of expert technicians at Royal Heating & Air.

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Spring is in the Air… Literally

It’s finally starting to feel like spring at the Lake of the Ozarks. The weather is beginning to warm up, flowers are blooming, and we are finally able to open up our homes. The downside to spring? Spring allergens and pollutants are out in full force. Spring allergens can enter your home in many different ways, and Royal Heating & Air knows how important it is to keep your home free of these pollutants. To help prevent spring allergens from taking over your home, the best HVAC company at the Lake of the Ozarks has a few helpful tips.

Help Prevent Spring Allergies

One of the best ways to reduce the effects of spring allergies is to make sure that your HVAC system is well maintained and ready for the warm weather ahead. When your HVAC is working properly, it is constantly recycling and filtering out contaminated air. The better your filtration system, the cleaner the air will be. This is why it’s important to stay up to date on changing your air filter, especially during heavy use months.

Use Proper Furnace Filters

One of the most important things you should do is replace your air filter. It’s important to get the highest rating air filter that will work with your HVAC system. Think of your air filter as the first line of defense between your home and the air that you breathe. During the warmer months, especially during spring, you should check your filter every 30 days. A dirty air filter not only worsens your indoor air quality, but it restricts airflow which can cause other issues.

Get Rid of Debris

Spring is a great time to check the area around your outdoor unit. You will want to make sure the surrounding area is clean of debris, leaves, tree limbs, and dirt and dust. When your outdoor unit is clean and clear, it will help with energy efficiency and help prevent any problems. You should also check the area around your indoor system. Make sure there’s no built-up dust or debris. The best way to check your indoor HVAC system? Give the best HVAC company at the Lake of the Ozarks a call. We can check your system as well as the area around your system.

Clean Ducts and Return Vents

It’s a good idea to clean your home’s supply and return grilles twice a year. The best way to clean them is to vacuum around the vents first and then use a damp rag to wipe away any remaining dust and dirt. If you can unscrew and take off the grille, it’s best to do so and vacuum the inside. While cleaning these areas, it’s important to make sure there is nothing blocking the airflow. Things like rugs, furniture, and window treatments should not be blocking or covering any vents.

Schedule Your Spring HVAC Maintenance

It’s crucial to get your HVAC system serviced twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. When it comes to your spring maintenance, it’s important to not wait. You will want to schedule your AC maintenance before you will be depending on it. Don’t wait until the first heat wave hits to schedule your maintenance. You will want to make sure you can rely on your HVAC system to keep your home cool and comfortable. As the weather starts to get hotter, HVAC companies will be swamped with calls for service and maintenance.

Give Royal Heating & Air a Call

Before the weather really starts to warm up, now is a great time to schedule your spring HVAC maintenance. Having your HVAC system running properly will not only help with your energy efficiency, but it will help keep your indoor air clean and free or spring allergens and pollutants. Give the best HVAC company at the Lake of the Ozarks a call today! 

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