Breathe Easy, Lebanon: How Your HVAC System Can Help Reduce Allergens at Home By Advanced Comfort Solutions
Here in Lebanon, TN, we love our beautiful spring blooms — but they come with a downside: allergies. Whether it's pollen, pet dander, or just plain old dust, indoor allergens can take a toll on your comfort and health.
At Advanced Comfort Solutions, we believe your home should be a safe, comfortable retreat from all that. And the good news is, your HVAC system can do a lot more than just keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer — it can actually help reduce allergens and improve your indoor air quality year-round.
Here’s how:
1. Upgrade Your Air Filter
Your HVAC filter plays a huge role in catching allergens before they make their way into your home. For families dealing with allergies, we recommend a high-efficiency filter with a MERV rating of 11 or higher. These filters trap finer particles like pollen, dust mites, and pet dander — helping everyone breathe a little easier.
🛠️ Tip from the ACS team: Check your filter every 1–3 months — especially during high allergy seasons like spring and fall.
2. Add an Air Purifier or UV Light System
Looking to take your air quality up a notch? We offer in-duct air purifiers and UV light systems that work with your HVAC setup to kill bacteria, mold spores, and airborne allergens before they ever reach your living space. These are great options for households with pets, asthma, or anyone sensitive to allergens.
3. Control Humidity Indoors
Tennessee summers can be hot and humid — and that extra moisture in the air can create the perfect breeding ground for mold and dust mites. Keeping your indoor humidity between 30–50% makes your home less inviting to allergens. Ask us about whole-home dehumidifier options that can integrate with your existing HVAC system.
4. Run Your System Fan for Better Circulation
You don’t have to wait for the AC or heat to kick on to move air. Running your system fan continuously helps keep air circulating through your filter, which can lower the concentration of allergens in the air. Just make sure you’ve got a clean, high-efficiency filter in place.
5. Stay on Top of Routine Maintenance
One of the best things you can do to protect your home’s air quality is to keep your HVAC system well-maintained. During a tune-up, our local Lebanon technicians will inspect and clean key components, change filters if needed, and make sure everything’s running efficiently. It’s a small investment that goes a long way for your comfort and health.
6. Keep Vents and Returns Clean
Dust and allergens love to settle around air vents. Give them a quick vacuum or wipe-down every couple of weeks to prevent buildup. It’s a simple task that helps your system work better and your home stay cleaner.
Your Comfort, Our Priority
At Advanced Comfort Solutions, we’re proud to serve the Lebanon community with honest service, expert care, and a commitment to your family’s comfort and well-being. Whether you’re looking to reduce allergens, upgrade your HVAC system, or just get a little friendly advice — we’re here for you.
🌾 Need help choosing the right filter or exploring indoor air quality options? Give us a call or swing by — we’re always happy to help our neighbors!
