Clean air in your home is vital to easy breathing and healthy living. The air ducts in your home contain millions of particles. Among them are dust, cob webs, mold, pollen, and more. By making sure your air ducts and vents are clean, you can help your HVAC system work more efficiently. This will enhance indoor air quality and lower energy bills. While many homeowners will attempt to clean the ducts themselves. it is not recommended.
Here are some of the key reasons why you should have your air ducts cleaned by professionals:
Gets rid of mold
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), states that air ducts should be cleaned when “there is substantial visible mold growth inside hard surfaces, which includes ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system.” Mold may cause severe allergies. Symptoms include itchy eyes, sneezing, headaches, congestion, and coughing. A comprehensive duct cleaning can eliminate mold. This will help your family breathe better. A duct cleaning will especially help those who suffer from allergies or have a compromised immune system.
Through cleaning
When you hire a professional to clean your air ducts, they don’t merely clean the ducts and vents. They also clean the following
- drain pan
- grills
- air filter
- blower motor assembly
- air plenum.
This kind of comprehensive cleaning isn’t feasible for a DIY amateur. Most household members are not technically trained for the job. Professionals have the correct cleaning instruments and supplies at their disposal. These materials are necessary for totally removing all the dirt and allergens from your ducts.
A professional air duct cleaning helps preserve your HVAC system
When a professional cleans your vents and ducts, they inspect other components in your HVAC system. The components checked include fans, filters, and compressors. The process helps detect possible issues in the system. You can them have the problems fixed before they turn into something big.
Decontaminates your home
If your home collects lot of dust, pet hair, dander, or other kinds of debris, those contaminants can circulate through your HVAC system. For this reason, cleaning your air ducts regularly is so important. If you detect any odors in your home and you can’t locate the source, it could be coming from your ductwork. Professional duct cleaning can get rid of any of those issues.
Energy savings
Contaminants in your HVAC system can cause it to work harder. When this occurs over a long time, it may shorter the lifespan of your HVAC system. Dirty air ducts will force your HVAC system to work harder. When the system is clean, it does not have to work overtime to maintain temperature inside your home. This can lead to considerable savings over time.
Every home accumulates dirt and dust in HVAC ductwork. But in some homes, the ducts get dirtier faster and may require regular duct cleaning. Homes that need a regular cleaning have pets, cigarette smoke, water contamination or damage to the HVAC system. If you have just had a home renovation done, duct cleaning is highly recommended. Periodic duct cleaning is also recommended if you have family members with allergies, respiratory problems, or compromised immunity.
If you have decided to tackle those ducts, get in touch with our team. They will ensure that the job is done right the first time and to your complete satisfaction.
