If you live in New Brighton or the surrounding Beaver County area, you know the “Green Layer” is coming. It starts on the cars, moves to the porch furniture, and eventually blankets everything in sight.
But for many of us, the real frustration starts when we head indoors to find relief, only to keep sneezing. If you’re experiencing itchy eyes and a runny nose with the windows shut tight, your HVAC system might be the culprit. Instead of filtering the air, it might be recirculating a winter’s worth of dust and a spring’s worth of pollen.
Throughout the Pennsylvania winter, your furnace worked overtime. During those months, it collected dust, pet dander, and skin cells. Now that spring is here, the “yellow dust” from our local oaks and maples is finding its way inside on your clothes and pets.
When these new allergens meet that old winter dust in your ductwork, your HVAC system acts like a delivery service, blowing those irritants into every room of the house.
Most homeowners in New Brighton use standard fiberglass filters. These are great for stopping “bowling balls” (large debris) from hitting your equipment, but they do almost nothing for microscopic pollen spores.
For families in our area who struggle with severe seasonal allergies or asthma, a filter alone might not be enough. At Air Systems Heating and Cooling, we’ve seen incredible results with iWave-R Air Purifiers.
Unlike a passive filter, the iWave uses “needle-point bi-polar ionization.” It actively sends out ions that kill mold and viruses, and causes pollen particles to clump together. Once they clump, they become large enough for your filter to actually catch them. It’s like giving your HVAC system a magnet for allergens.
You shouldn’t have to suffer in your own living room. Whether you need a higher-quality filter recommendation or you’re interested in a whole-home air purifier, the team at Air Systems Heating and Cooling is here to help our New Brighton neighbors breathe clean, fresh air all season long.
