Air duct cleaning is a very important part of HVAC system maintenance and is integral to indoor air quality. The debris that collects in air ducts gets circulated into your house and can cause health problems for your family. In a typical 6 room home, that home can accumulate up to 40 pounds of dust annually!
Many homeowners are unfamiliar with the benefits associated with cleaner ducts because well, you can’t see your ducts so you don’t know what is inside them!
Here are some more benefits to consider:
– You will notice the difference in Air Quality IMMEDIATELY! That means cleaner air FAST!
– Your AC/Heating Unit will become more efficient which can save you money. Increased airflow means less use in the hot summer and cold winter!
According to various sources, it is wise to have your ducts cleaned every three to five years to minimize contaminants circulating in your home. Of course, there are instances where you should look into duct cleaning, regardless of when they were last done. If you have recently had a problem with mice, rats or other pests that could have gotten into your vents, it may be wise to look into a duct cleaning. All of these animals carry bacteria in their feces that could be dangerous to your health.
Another warning that you may need your ducts cleaned is visible mold on or around your duct work. This can be harder to find, but one thing to keep an eye (or nose, in this case) out for is a musty smell that does not dissipate. That musty smell can signal that something is growing just out of sight. Finally, if your ducts are clogged up more than normal with dust, dirt and debris, it is time to have your ducts cleaned. Every time your furnace (or air conditioner) starts pushing air through your home, this debris is entering the air and lowering your overall indoor air quality.
Make sure you are going with a reputable company and especially a company recognized by NADCA. According to a story from Angie’s List, Tom Bergendahl of Wakefield, Mass., wishes he’d hired a reputable service to clean his air ducts instead of a local company that has since gone out of business. “Duct cleaning is a fragile operation, and if you don’t do it right, you can damage the system,” he says. “They completely wrecked the motor.”
Ultimately, the decision to clean air ducts comes down to a homeowner’s own judgment. Get a screwdriver, open up the register and look in there yourself.
To learn more about how to keep your home’s air clean, or to learn more about duct cleaning, call us today at 888-DUCTSOK! You can also visit us on our Website, Facebook & Twitter!
Many homeowners are unfamiliar with the benefits associated with cleaner ducts because well, you can’t see your ducts so you don’t know what is inside them!
Here are some more benefits to consider:
– You will notice the difference in Air Quality IMMEDIATELY! That means cleaner air FAST!
– Your AC/Heating Unit will become more efficient which can save you money. Increased airflow means less use in the hot summer and cold winter!
According to various sources, it is wise to have your ducts cleaned every three to five years to minimize contaminants circulating in your home. Of course, there are instances where you should look into duct cleaning, regardless of when they were last done. If you have recently had a problem with mice, rats or other pests that could have gotten into your vents, it may be wise to look into a duct cleaning. All of these animals carry bacteria in their feces that could be dangerous to your health.
Another warning that you may need your ducts cleaned is visible mold on or around your duct work. This can be harder to find, but one thing to keep an eye (or nose, in this case) out for is a musty smell that does not dissipate. That musty smell can signal that something is growing just out of sight. Finally, if your ducts are clogged up more than normal with dust, dirt and debris, it is time to have your ducts cleaned. Every time your furnace (or air conditioner) starts pushing air through your home, this debris is entering the air and lowering your overall indoor air quality.
Make sure you are going with a reputable company and especially a company recognized by NADCA. According to a story from Angie’s List, Tom Bergendahl of Wakefield, Mass., wishes he’d hired a reputable service to clean his air ducts instead of a local company that has since gone out of business. “Duct cleaning is a fragile operation, and if you don’t do it right, you can damage the system,” he says. “They completely wrecked the motor.”
Ultimately, the decision to clean air ducts comes down to a homeowner’s own judgment. Get a screwdriver, open up the register and look in there yourself.
To learn more about how to keep your home’s air clean, or to learn more about duct cleaning, call us today at 888-DUCTSOK! You can also visit us on our Website, Facebook & Twitter!
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