Spring is in the air, which for many people means enjoying the warm weather and blooming flowers. But for allergy sufferers, spring also brings the dreaded pollen season. If you battle hay fever when trees and plants start pollinating, don’t forget about the pollen accumulating inside your home’s air ducts. Having your air ducts professionally cleaned is an important spring maintenance task that can reduce allergy symptoms.
Why Air Ducts Get Full of Pollen Though your home’s HVAC system is designed to filter out airborne particles like pollen, dust, and dander, no filter is 100% effective. Over time, pollen and other allergens can build up inside your air ducts, being recirculated through your home every time the heating or cooling system kicks on.
Not only does this expose you to allergens, but it can make your HVAC system work harder and decrease its efficiency. Built-up debris restricts airflow, making the system run longer cycles to achieve the desired temperature.