GING OUGH EEZES?
HOW YOUR HVAC SYSTEM CAN AFFECT YOUR SPRING ALLERGIES
If you’re living with a mucus-clogged noggin this spring, the culprit of your misery could be lurking in your home. Your HVAC system is responsible for filtering your home’s air, but that air can be accompanied by dander, pollen, dust, mold, and mildew. Instead of stewing in allergens, consider the following ways you can improve your HVAC system’s ability to keep your home’s air pristine. Squeaky Clean You wouldn’t expect your vacuum to run efficiently with a bag full of dust, so why would you trust your HVAC system to do the same? When you don’t regularly clean your HVAC system, you’re allowing dust, pollen, pet dander, dirt, and mold to fester. Regular maintenance and cleanings can help clear airways, ducts, and filters in your HVAC system, which can, in turn, keep the air you breathe cleaner. When you don’t do this, it’s like vacuuming with a bag full of gunk; all you’re doing is pushing the allergens around. Filter Better Part of regular maintenance and cleanings is to check on the status of your air filters. These components capture and trap all the yucky airborne materials that are flying through your
system. This helps eliminate dust, dander, and other allergens that are passing through the air in your home. An HVAC expert can clean, change, and check on the status of your filter to make sure it’s operating properly. Give It a Boost At its best, your HVAC system should keep your home’s air clean and at the perfect temperature, but there are a few things you can do to magnify its efforts. Air purifiers can do some extra legwork to remove allergens and troublesome components, while humidifiers can keep your skin and nasal passages hydrated and clear. This can stifle your allergy symptoms. However, humidifiers should be cleaned and maintained regularly. Ultimately, the best way to make sure your HVAC system is in tip-top shape is to make sure you adhere to regular maintenance checks and cleaning for all system components. Don’t suffer through another season with itchy eyes and the sniffles. See how Aire Serv of the Mid-Hudson Valley can help you breathe fresh air by scheduling a spring or summer tune-up. Call 845-256-6158 today!
With no fancy sauces, no frills, and no cheese, these All-American burgers are perfect for the start of baseball season. OPENING DAY HAMBURGERS
HAVE A LAUGH!
INGREDIENTS
• 12–16 pickle rounds • 4 small leaves iceberg lettuce • 4 1/4-inch thick yellow onion slices • Condiments of your choice
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil • 1 pound ground chuck, 80 percent lean • Salt and pepper, to taste • 4 soft, white hamburger buns, split • 4 1/4-inch thick tomato slices DIRECTIONS
1. Lightly grease a small nonstick skillet with the oil. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat. 2. While the skillet is heating, gently shape meat into four patties, 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Be careful to handle the meat as little as possible to prevent tough burgers. Season liberally with salt and pepper. 3. Sear patties for about 1 minute per side. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking until desired doneness, about 1 more minute per side for medium-rare, 2 more minutes per side for medium-well. 4. Let meat rest for a minimum of 3 minutes. 5. To assemble, place patty on bottom bun and top with tomato, pickles, lettuce, and onion (in that order). Spread condiments on top half of bun and place on top of onion. Serve.
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Inspired by Saveur magazine
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