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Tips to Combat Fall Allergens in Your Home
August is a busy time especially with kids, and sometimes parents, going back to school. With back to school 
shopping and getting back into a new routine it tends to throw us for a loop for a few days.
Once we are in the routine, it all seems “normal” again though. With the coming of the new routine, summer becomes a distant, but lovely, memory and we are into Fall.
Fall is truly beautiful in Missouri, but the season also has its own special issues. Ragweed and intensified airborne mold spores are the top allergens. Seventy-five percent of people who experience spring allergies are also allergic to Ragweed.
Here are some tips to help reduce and combat the allergens this fall.
Change Your Air Filter
This is the time to keep an eye on that air filter in your home. If someone in your home is sensitive to allergens, it’s a good idea to change it every month during the fall season.
Clean Heating and Air Unit
It’s important to check your heating and cooling coils, motor, and air handling units for dust and debris. This will help with reducing allergens and will also help with your unit’s efficiency. Clear out any grass clippings, leaf debris, etc. from under your furnace. This will discourage critters from building a nest.
Clean Your Gutters
Gutters are another place that can be a home for allergens. Leaf decay turns into mold. Cleaning your gutters out twice a year will help cut down on mold production. Use gloves and a mask while handling rotting leaves, the mold spores can get into the air and your lungs.
Store Your Garden Hoses
If you’re done watering flowers and your garden for the season, be sure to disconnect your hoses from your outdoor faucets and store them in your garage or shed. Making sure there’s no water collected in them to avoid mold production. This is also a good practice to avoid a busted water pipe if we experience a cold snap.
Clean Your Deck
To protect your decks from mold, give them a good power wash. Some houses may be power washed, too, just be careful and make sure the strength is turned down, so you don’t make your vinyl siding look like Swiss cheese.
We hope these tips help you transition easily from summer to fall. To help reduce allergens and keep your heating unit in tip-top shape, we encourage you to give our office a call to schedule your fall cleaning check. Regular cleaning checks extends the life of your unit and helps troubleshoot any issues with your unit before the harsh cold temps of winter arrive.
Spring Cleaning Time!
As we head into the summer months, we suggest you schedule your Spring Clean Check-up for your A/C unit. May is the perfect time to make certain your unit is in working order. You don’t want to get caught in a heat wave without A/C!
You’re smart by ensuring your heating and air units are checked out regularly (twice a year). It not only prolongs the life of your equipment by at least seven years and spots little problems before they become big expenses, but did you know it could also save your life?
Lately, the news has been filled with stories about carbon monoxide leaks killing people. Just last month dozens were sickened and one child died from a carbon monoxide leak in a pool heater. A father and his seven children were found dead inside a Maryland home. In Alaska, a teen was killed and seven others hospitalized from the carbon monoxide buildup caused by a boiler in the garage.
We hate to hear these stories because we know that often these tragedies could have been prevented with a simple check two or three times a year by a professional.
You see, with education and preventative maintenance, these deaths most likely would not have happened. Hearing these stories really pulls at our heart-strings and we certainly don’t want anything like that to happen, because there is a high probability of prevention. Whether you call us or have another professional checking out your furnace or plumbing, ask them to check your fuel-fired systems (including appliances) for leaks.
Testing for carbon monoxide usually takes as little as 3 minutes. If you don’t have one, we recommend installing a carbon monoxide detector. But just because you have a carbon monoxide detector installed doesn’t mean they last forever. The detecting components lose effectiveness after about 5 years and may not detect the carbon monoxide any longer.
Since you cannot see, hear, taste or smell carbon monoxide, a routine check is a small thing that really could save you and your family’s life. Be aware of symptoms like headaches, drowsiness, dizziness and confusion. Take precautionary measures to see if it could be something in your home that is making you sick.
We Offer Peace of Mind
We are happy to schedule your Spring Cleaning Check, but have you heard about our Peace of Mind Plan? Becoming a Peace of Mind member awards you the usual semi-annual cleaning checks on your heating and air conditioning units plus so much more! We handle the little things to keep your units and your plumbing in tip-top shape for a low monthly payment.
Often, little problems are ignored out of fear of how much it would cost to repair. Then, when that little problem develops into a HUGE mess our pocketbook really suffers! Peace of Mind members aren’t concerned by a confusing warranty for certain items in their home, but rather are assured with constant care of their heating, plumbing and air conditioning systems. Instead of hearing a clank, then hoping and praying that it won’t turn into something major, they are perfectly comfortable in calling us immediately to check things out because it’s included in their plan.
Peace of Mind is perfect for single parents, the elderly, or any busy homeowner. If you own your home, you owe it to yourself to have Peace of Mind.
Remember, a few simple steps and planning can help you prevent major trouble down the road and will be much easier on your pocketbook.
We wish you happy spring cleaning! Looking forward to hearing from you.
Happy spring cleaning!