Achoo! Bless You! Can Your HVAC Unit Help With Allergies?
As the weather warms up, pollen is everywhere! It gets on your car, house, and clothes and is even in the air you breathe. Whenever you venture outside, you will bring pollen, dust, and other particles back inside with you. Luckily, your HVAC system can help ease your seasonal allergies. How can your HVAC system help with allergies? Your unit does way more than heat and cool your home; it can also provide you with cleaner air. Having the proper filter in your system can improve the air you breathe inside your home by filtering out allergens like pollen, pet hair, dust mites, and other particles. The next time you replace your filter, notice all the dust and dirt trapped by your old filter. If you want to take your indoor air quality a step further, consider investing in an air purifier to help clean your air even more. You can choose from a wide variety of options. Though they function very differently, an air purifier and a filter perform the same function — to make the air in your home cleaner and, as a consequence, make breathing easier, especially for those with allergies and breathing issues.
However, your HVAC unit can’t clean your air very well without your help.
What can you do? While the proper filters can help improve the air quality in your home, it’s up to you to change them regularly. If you neglect the maintenance on your HVAC system, your indoor air quality could worsen, meaning your allergies will as well. If your filters have thick layers of buildup, they won’t work effectively. Additionally, clogged air filters put extra strain on your system as it tries to operate with insufficient air flow, using more energy than is necessary, costing you more to run, and causing more wear and tear on your system’s components. To ensure the air you breathe is as clean as possible, and to prolong the life and maximize the efficiency of your HVAC system, replace your filters at least every three months. Clear any debris from around your indoor and outdoor AC units, and inspect your ductwork and HVAC unit for leaks, corrosion, or mold. Your Aire Serv technician is happy to assist you with all these items!
Happy spring, everyone!
SMOKY SPICY BROCCOLI FRITTERS
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INGREDIENTS
• 2 1/2 cups chopped broccoli • 1/4 cup chopped onion • 1/4 cup packed cilantro • 1 tsp oil, plus more for frying • 1/3 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp smoked or regular paprika • 1 tsp chipotle pepper powder
• 1 tbsp barbecue sauce • 3/4 cup chickpea flour
DIRECTIONS 1. In a food processor, process broccoli, onion, cilantro, and 1 tsp oil until uniform. Transfer to a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until evenly distributed. 2. Let the mixture sit for 2 minutes to allow the broccoli to exude enough moisture so you can form patties. If the mixture is too wet, add more chickpea flour. If the mixture is too dry and does not stick well, wait another few minutes or sprinkle some water and mix. 3. Shape the mixture into 5 or 6 patties. 4. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add oil, and pan-fry the patties for 4-5 minutes per side.
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