with Jim Flynn, Totaline Aftermarket Training Manager

When you think of IAQ products, your mind probably turns to spring, and your customers who suffer from mold, mildew and pollen allergies. But fall can be just as bad for allergies, especially those found in the home. Why? Because oftentimes, cool fall nights mean that your customers are firing their furnaces up for the first time in months – and all the stuff that has been lurking in their ductwork like spores and dust – infiltrates their living space. Not to mention, outdoor allergens from ragweed and wet, dead leaves follow people into the house on clothes, shoes and even pets.

When you visit your customers’ homes for annual fall maintenance, be on the lookout for allergen warning signs:

• Are your customers sneezing and coughing? Do they have runny noses and watery eyes?
• Is there a lot of dust, either in the air or on furniture?
• Does the house seem exceedingly damp? Exceedingly dry?
• Do you spot any signs of mildew?
• Are your customers complaining about the air quality in their home because of musty odors, smokers or pets?

If you can answer yes to any of the above questions, then it might be a good idea to offer your customers the benefit of improved in-home air. You can find any and all IAQ products, from UV bulbs to electronic air cleaners to HEPA filters, at your local Totaline® sales center. And, if you need to make a repair on your customers’ Carrier®, Bryant® or Payne® equipment, don’t forget Factory Authorized Parts, the perfect drop-in replacement. Stop in today – our friendly, highly trained counter sales associates will be happy to help you find just the right products you need to help your customers breathe easier!

Jim Flynn, Totaline Aftermarket Training Manager