If your child has eczema, you understand the discomfort that flare-ups can cause. What you might not know is that some of the triggers in your Raleigh, North Carolina home can be caused by your air conditioning unit. If your child is experiencing more flare-ups than usual, it may be time to look into some of the common air conditioning problems listed below.
Humidity Levels
When the humidity levels in your home are low and temperatures are high, it can cause dry skin. Running your air conditioning constantly during the hot summer months can create an environment that triggers your child’s eczema and makes it harder to get under control.
To rectify this problem, you can either add humidifiers throughout your home or contact an HVAC specialist to retrofit your current unit with both a humidity monitor and control unit. This will allow your unit to help maintain the humidity levels in your home and let you know when the levels are not ideal.
Increased Allergens
While eczema is not an allergy, it can be worsened when exposed to a high level of allergens in your home. Allergens are found in all homes with the most common culprits being dust, mites, and pet dander. The goods news is you can get control of the allergens in your home by getting routine maintenance for your air conditioning system.
The easiest way to reduce allergens in your home is to choose a filter that can trap a large portion of the allergens to prevent them from recirculating throughout the air in your home. You should also schedule regular maintenance for your system to remove excess dirt and debris that can get into your system and through your air vents.
Protect your child against allergy triggers by properly maintaining your air conditioning system. To learn more about our air conditioning maintenance services, contact Cape Fear Air, Electric, & Plumbing at 919-246-5801.
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