Category Archives: Indoor Air Quality

As beautiful as San Antonio is, it’s also one of the worst cities for allergies according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Just as mountain cedar clears, in comes mold, grass, and tree pollen (hackberry, oak, ash, mulberry, and juniper). San Antonio air quality can cause respiratory problems, allergies, and other health issues.

The good news? There are several ways your home’s HVAC system can improve indoor air quality. Here are some quick and easy tips from air quality specialists at Shafer Services Plus.

There’s a lot we love about San Antonio, but we can’t say we love the dreaded allergies that plague us almost year-round.

If you’ve lived in San Antonio for at least a year, you probably already know what we’re talking about. And if you haven’t, just wait—every season, a new allergen pops up and irritates a new batch of allergy-prone people.

How often do you think about the air you’re breathing inside your home? There can be many different types of pollutants that can compromise your home’s air. A properly serviced and maintained HVAC system is vital to help filter out many of these particles, but there are other actions you can take to allow you and your family to breathe the cleanest air possible.

The flu is a nasty illness, causing uncomfortable symptoms like a sore throat, achy muscles, and frequent coughing. Here in San Antonio, the flu season starts in late October and doesn’t begin slowing down until February. That means at least 3 months each year we live with a higher risk of catching the flu. Although the most effective way to avoid the flu is to get an annual flu vaccine and maintain good hygiene, your HVAC system can also help you combat the flu this fall/winter.

If you’ve lived in Central Texas for a while, chances are you’ve experienced the dreaded “cedar fever.” Mountain Cedar allergy season starts in late December and can last until March. The most severe months are usually December and January, which is when the cedar’s pollen counts are at their peak. The symptoms of cedar fever are similar to those of a cold: sneezing, itchy eyes, a sore throat, and general fatigue.