The start of a new season can mean new red flags for homeowners. Luckily, our Healthy Air Professionals (aka Healthy Air Heroes) are here to offer advice to help you combat seasonal allergies, overcome potential weather-related disasters, and more.

It’s no secret that we’re all looking forward to (and deserve) a fresh start. So don’t let allergens, airborne viruses, pollution, and other air-related concerns that continue to impact our indoor and outdoor spaces get in the way. Luckily, this spring, we can breathe a sigh of relief thanks to whole-home Indoor Air Quality solutions from AprilAire—designed to protect our home’s air from these unwanted houseguests.

To help you get started this season, we want to introduce you to one of our Healthy Air Heroes, All Comfort Services owner Larry Davies. Larry has been an HVAC technician and owner servicing Madison, Wisconsin for more than 55 years!

In 1973, he and his wife Susan began their business venture and have been partnered with us here at AprilAire since. As a trusted expert and certified Healthy Air Professional, we asked Larry to share a bit about why he believes Healthy Air is an important must-have in all homes, as well as offer tips and advice for homeowners, like you, who are looking to start fresh this spring. Read on to see what he had to say!

Why is Healthy Air important?

“Over the past 50 years, I have seen HVAC change over time, and for a long time, the industry made every effort to tighten up homes so they were energy efficient. We know that this can create an unhealthy environment if there isn’t fresh air coming in, or the air isn’t treated. We partner with AprilAire because of all the Indoor Air Quality options they offer, from dehumidifiers to fresh air ventilation.”

What’s the best way to help those with allergies or asthma?

“We always ask our customers if anyone in their home is experiencing allergies or breathing issues so that our technicians can offer homeowners the right solutions. One of the best things a homeowner can do right away is upgrade to a MERV 16 rated filter. MERV (or Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values) rated filters are an industry-standard rating system used to identify the air filter’s filtration level and are the best to help filter viruses, bacteria, pet dander, or airborne pollen, promoting the best protection to maintain a Healthy Home.”

Beyond changing our air filters, how can families make certain they’re breathing Healthy Air?

“It’s our recommendation to provide a whole-home solution. When someone does update their system, it’s a great time to add Indoor Air Quality options like whole-home humidifiers, fresh air ventilation, MERV 16 filters, smart thermostats, and dehumidifiers.”

How can weather impact your home’s air?

“In Madison, Wisconsin, we have four distinct seasons. Here, a whole-home Indoor Air Quality system and heating and cooling system work together to promote comfort. If anyone has issues with pollen, we recommend installing a smart thermostat with built-in pollen monitors that can adapt your whole-home system to treat the air in your home so that it promotes Healthy Air.”

What makes AprilAire a trusted partner?

“We recognize the importance of bringing fresh air into the home and the important role that AprilAire plays to help us give our customers the solutions that will ultimately help them better their health. That’s especially important today, as the pandemic has made people realize that many illnesses may be transmitted in the air. We continue to choose AprilAire because of their commitment to quality. We think of our company as a high-value company, and we have peace of mind knowing we can rely on their products and remarkable service.”

Because the air we breathe matters…

“Our industry has always had solutions for Indoor Air Quality, not only to prevent allergens and bacteria, but to eliminate airborne viruses. We are excited to help our customers find solutions to breathe better indoors, because we know everyone is concerned about the potential for viruses, such as COVID-19, to linger. This is an opportunity for us to continue to provide essential services. We are happy to have AprilAire as a partner as we work toward making homes more comfortable.”

Healthy Clean Air plays a key role in our overall wellness. When you begin your journey toward a fresh start this spring, be sure to keep Healthy Air top of mind so you and your family can continue to breathe easy at home.

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