Breathe Easier During Allergy Season with the Right Indoor Air Quality Solution

If you or your family suffer from allergies, you know summer in North Alabama isn’t just hot—it’s full of pollen, dust, mold, and other airborne irritants that can make your home feel like an extension of the outdoors.

At Clifford’s HVAC, we help homeowners across Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, and Arab improve their indoor air quality so they can breathe easier—even when allergy season is at its peak. Two of the most popular solutions we’re asked about are duct cleaning and UV air purifiers—but which one is right for you?

Let’s break it down.

🧹 What Is Duct Cleaning?

Duct cleaning is the process of removing built-up dust, debris, mold, and allergens from inside your home’s ductwork. Over time, your HVAC system circulates air through these ducts—and if they’re dirty, you’re breathing it in.

Benefits of duct cleaning include:

• Removes years of built-up dust, pollen, pet hair, and debris

• Can improve airflow and system efficiency

• May reduce odors from mold or mildew

• Helps relieve allergy and asthma symptoms—especially in older homes

Best for:

• Homes with visible dust buildup around vents

• Recent renovations or construction

• Households with pets, allergy sufferers, or smokers

• Systems that have never had their ducts cleaned

At Clifford’s, we use professional-grade equipment to clean ducts thoroughly without damaging your HVAC system.

💡 What Is a UV Air Purifier?

UV air purifiers (also called UV germicidal lights) are installed directly into your HVAC system and use ultraviolet light to kill bacteria, mold spores, and viruses as they pass through your system.

Benefits of UV air purifiers include:

• Neutralizes airborne pathogens at the source

• Prevents mold growth inside coils and ductwork

• Works continuously as air circulates

• Pairs well with high-efficiency air filters for full-spectrum air cleaning

Best for:

• Homes with musty smells or humidity problems

• Allergy-prone or immune-sensitive households

• HVAC systems with mold-prone components or poor ventilation

• Those looking for low-maintenance, year-round air sanitation

🆚 So Which Should You Choose?

If your ducts are dirty, and you haven’t had them cleaned in years (or ever), that’s step one. You don’t want to circulate allergens, even if you’re using a great filter or purifier.

If your ducts are clean, but you still struggle with indoor air quality, a UV purifier offers an added level of protection—especially during humid summer months when mold and bacteria thrive.

Many homeowners benefit most from a combination of both.
Start with duct cleaning, then consider adding a UV purifier for long-term air quality improvements.

🛠️ Breathe Cleaner Air This Summer

At Clifford’s HVAC, we offer:

• Professional duct cleaning

• UV air purifier installation

• HEPA filters and indoor air quality inspections

• HVAC tune-ups to improve airflow and efficiency

We proudly serve Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Arab, and nearby areas with honest recommendations, fast service, and proven results.