Fall is a beautiful time of year, but it also brings a fresh wave of allergens into your home. Fortunately, improving your indoor air quality is easier than you might think. From routine HVAC maintenance to investing in high-quality air purifiers, these simple tips will help keep allergens like ragweed, mold, and dust at bay, ensuring your home is a sanctuary of clean, fresh air all season long.
As much as we love the crisp, cool air that fall brings to Pooler and surrounding areas, it also ushers in another wave of allergies. Ragweed pollen, mold, and dust love to sneak into our homes and make themselves comfortable. Luckily, you can take control of your indoor air quality and keep those allergens at bay. Here are five simple tips to make your home a sanctuary of fresh air this fall.
1. Replace Your Air Filters—Yes, You Have to Do This!
We get it—changing air filters isn’t the most exciting task, but it’s one of the easiest (and most important) ways to improve your indoor air quality. If your filters are clogged with dust, dirt, and pollen, they’re doing the exact opposite of what they should be doing—circulating clean air.
Pro tip: Make sure you replace those filters every 30 to 90 days. And if you’ve got pets, you might need to swap them out even more often. The best part? It’s a quick DIY fix you can do in under five minutes, no HVAC tech required!
2. Schedule a Seasonal HVAC Tune-Up
You wouldn’t let your car go years without an oil change, right? The same logic applies to your HVAC system. Fall is the perfect time to schedule a seasonal tune-up to ensure your system is running efficiently. During a check-up, our pros will clean, inspect, and optimize your HVAC system so it runs like a well-oiled machine. Routine maintenance doesn’t just improve performance—it also helps reduce allergens circulating through your home.
To make things even easier, Indoor Climate Experts offers a residential comfort plan designed to keep your system running smoothly all year round. Our plans include seasonal tune-ups, priority service, and discounts on repairs—so you can breathe easy knowing your home’s air quality and comfort are in good hands.
3. Use High-Quality Air Purifiers
Let’s be honest: those little plug-in air fresheners might smell nice, but they’re not doing much for your air quality. To really make a difference, consider investing in a high-quality air purifier, particularly one that works alongside your HVAC system.
At Indoor Climate Experts, we recommend two top-tier options: the REME HALO and GPS Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization. Both of these systems integrate seamlessly in your HVAC, purifying the air before it even reaches your vents. That means cleaner, fresher air throughout your entire home, helping you breathe easier during allergy season. Whether it’s mold spores, pollen, or dust mites, these systems are designed to neutralize the most common allergens and improve your overall indoor air quality.
4. Control Humidity Levels to Prevent Mold
Did you know that mold really likes wet conditions, especially in the fall? That’s right; it’s still warm in South Georgia. If your home’s humidity levels are too high, you could be inviting mold to settle in, and that’s the last thing you want. Keeping your indoor humidity between 30% and 50% is ideal for maintaining a healthy environment and preventing mold growth.
A dehumidifier will maintain the perfect balance, ensuring your home stays dry, comfy, and allergen-free. And don’t worry, your HVAC system plays a big part in keeping humidity levels in check, so it’s worth giving it a little TLC to make sure it’s doing its job.
5. Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat
If you’re still using a manual thermostat, it’s time for an upgrade. Smart thermostats do more than just control temperature—they can help improve your indoor air quality by managing your HVAC system’s efficiency. By maintaining consistent temperatures and running more efficiently, smart thermostats can reduce the amount of dust, pollen, and other allergens that circulate through your home.
Don’t let fall allergies ruin your indoor comfort. With these HVAC maintenance tips and the right air purifiers, you can create a cleaner, healthier home environment. Whether you’re dealing with dust, mold, or pollen, we have the tools and expertise to help you breathe easier all season long. Contact Indoor Climate Experts to schedule your fall HVAC tune-up or to learn more about our air purification systems!
