Posted by Raymond Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning on Thu, Jul 01, 2010
Climate Change Predicts Longer, More Severe Allergies
Climate changes spell more misery for allergy and asthma sufferers in Lorain County, Ohio. Climatologists are predicting ever-increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the air we breathe. Lorain County allergists say this will mean longer and more severe allergy seasons for their patients. Increased carbon dioxide is good for plants, promoting faster growth and more pollen output. Unfortunately, that’s bad for allergy sufferers. It’s plant pollen that is most responsible for the sneezing, watery eyes and itchy sinus tissues that plague allergy sufferers. Adding insult to injury, researchers at the University of Maryland say elevated concentrations of carbon dioxide increase production of fungal spores, another significant cause of allergy reactions.
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
High pollen and mold counts like those we’ve been having lately in Lorain County send allergy sufferers fleeing indoors to give their aching sinuses a rest. Energy-efficient air conditioners which filter out allergens and pollutants while circulating indoor air provide much needed relief to Lorain County allergy and asthma sufferers. Lorain County residents who have allergies or asthma should use allergen-reducing HEPA filters on their air conditioner and furnace. These fine-grained filters ensure that even small grains of pollen, mold spores and pollutants are trapped and removed from indoor air.
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Asking your Lorain County air conditioning professional to install a Carrier air cleaner can further filter and purify indoor air. Air cleaners are known to greatly increase breathing comfort for allergy and asthma sufferers. If you have problems with mold, you may also want to have your Lorain County heating and air conditioning professional install a Carrier UV Lamp on the indoor coil of your furnace/air conditioner. UV lamps kill dangerous mold spores and harmful bacterial, making your home a healthier, safer environment for the entire family.
Your trusted Lorain County plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractor can perform an AirAdvice Indoor Air Analysis to measure and pinpoint the allergens in your Lorain County home.
Posted by Raymond Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning on Wed, Jun 02, 2010
This spring has been particularly trying for allergy sufferers in Lorain County, Ohio. Since grass, flower and tree pollens first hit the air in early April, pollen levels have frequently peaked above 10 on a 12-point scale, according to Pollen.com. The website, which collects and distributes pollen data nationwide, shows Lorain County pollen counts hovering between 9 and 11 over much of the past 30 days. Predominant pollen offenders right now are mulberry and walnut tree pollens and a variety of grass pollens. Many trees and grasses are pollinated by the wind, releasing pollen from small greenish flower-like catkins that appear before the tree leafs.
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Summer With These Tips
Allergists are predicting higher than normal pollen counts in Lorain County into the fall. Allergy and asthma sufferers can take steps to allergy-proof their homes and minimize allergy symptoms:
- To keep pollen out of your Lorain County home, close windows and turn on the air conditioning. Running the fan will keep air circulating through the filter, removing pollen and contaminants from indoor air. Two-speed, energy-efficient Carrier air conditioners use 50% less energy while evenly distributing cool air throughout your home.
- Replace furnace filters with high-efficiency particulate air filters. These fine-screen filters remove tiny pollen granules and other allergy-aggravating particulate from indoor air as it circulates through your air conditioning system. Change air filters once a month or more frequently.
- Vacuum air ducts monthly and have ducts professionally cleaned annually if your allergies are severe.
- To prevent mold growth, keep indoor humidity below 50%. Carrier Performance Humidifiers provide adjustable whole-house humidification that allows you to increase humidity during dry winter months and decrease humidity during humid summer months for maximum comfort. Maintaining proper indoor humidity not only eases sinus irritation during allergy season, it alleviates over-dry sinuses during cold and flu season, improving your family’s health and comfort.
Your trusted Lorain County plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractor can perform an AirAdvice Indoor Air Analysis to measure and pinpoint the allergens in your Lorain County home.
Posted by Raymond Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning on Thu, Jun 11, 2009
Are you trying to save money on your energy bills and still want all the comfort that comes with running your air conditioner this summer?
Some of the most effective things you can do are easy and only take a minimal effort. So, whether it is to just save a little money or even if it is just to be a little more kind to the environment, here are a few tips to help.
- 1. Use drapes, shades or blind over your windows during sunlight hours to reduce the amount of heat that the sun infiltrates.
- 2. If you do not have a ceiling fan in your home, consider installing one near your air conditioner. A fan will keep the airflow steady. As a cheaper option, you should consider purchasing a standing fan that would fulfill the same purpose as a ceiling fan.
- 3. Thoroughly clean or replace air conditioner filters each spring through a service provider like Raymond Plumbing & Heating. Filters should be cleaned monthly during the cooling season and once every other month the rest of the year. Doing so can save 5 percent of the energy used, because a dirty or clogged filter means the air conditioner must work harder to provide the same amount of cool air.
- 4. Make sure to have a spring (for air conditioning) and fall (for heating) maintenance check done by a local utilities service provider. Keeping your systems in peak performance will always save on energy costs. If you are in the West side of Cleveland to Lorain Ohio area, consider us at Raymond Plumbing & Heating.
- 5. When you are away from your home, lower the speed of the air conditioners’ fan. Your home will remain cool and you will be using less energy.
- 6. Make sure there is good airflow around your unit. Keep the outside unit clear of plants and keep grass clippings, cotton wood and leaves off the coil.
These tips and others can be found at www.purityplanet.com. We, at Raymond hope you find them useful and cost-effective for your home comfort.
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Posted by Raymond Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning on Thu, May 28, 2009
This is the year of “going green.” If you’re starting to change the way you live, and incorporating more green living tips into your life, think green when it comes to air conditioning.
Install a programmable thermostat so that you can automatically adjust your air-conditioning systems to match your schedule. Program the thermostat to turn down when you leave in the morning and to turn up about 30 minutes before you get home.
Check your AC Filters often. A dirty or clogged filter means the air conditioner must work harder. Filters should be cleaned monthly during the cooling season to keep your air conditioner running as efficiently as possible.
Bring the outside in – another way to improve your indoor air quality is by placing plants in your home. Consider adding a plant to each room of your house to increase oxygen levels and add a fresh scent.
Also think about the chemicals you’re using to clear clogged drains. As experts, we suggest avoiding dangerous chemicals; there are simple greener mixtures you can use for all purpose cleaning. Try a mixture of baking soda, vinegar and a little warm water for unclogging drains, or for use on any counter surface. Add a little lemon juice for that refreshing clean smell!
Remember to go green at home this summer, by turning down your AC and using non-toxic cleaning products.