Reasons to Ensure Clean Air Ducts

Introduction

A cause for concern in recent years is the level of increasing indoor pollution and poor indoor air quality. Dust, debris and chemical contaminants enter the home, accumulate and are redistributed throughout the home via the air duct system. This indoor pollution may lead to subsequent health problems or worsen the symptoms of individuals with certain conditions.

Proper maintenance and cleaning of the heating and cooling forced air system in your home can prevent such issues.

Do your air ducts need cleaning?

There are several indicators of air ducts that need cleaning:

1) Noticeable dust and debris accumulation

2) Visible mold; you can also confirm the presence of mold by sending a sample in for laboratory analysis

3) Musty odor

mold growth

Do your air ducts need cleaning?

4) Presence of rodents and insects within ducts

5) Unexplained illness in household members

Reasons to Ensure Clean Air Ducts

1) Cleaning your ducts results in improved indoor air quality. Over time, a substantial amount of contaminants like dust and chemicals accumulate in the home. These contaminants are taken in by the ducts, concentrate within the system and are subsequently redistributed throughout the home. Indoor air pollution caused by these materials may result in or exacerbate already-existing respiratory and autoimmune conditions and allergies.

2) Mold may grown in regions of the airway system that have moisture. Regular cleaning of air ducts will deter mold growth and prevent any illnesses associated with it.

Reasons to Ensure Clean Air Ducts

3) Excess contaminating particles in the duct system hinders its functioning – it works harder and therefore requires more energy. This decreases the lifetime of the system. By cleaning the air ducts, you are reducing energy consumption and saving money.

How to Maintain Clean Air Ducts

You may choose to use a professional duct cleaning service provider:

Prior to using their service, ensure that they are experts and are familiar with the workings of your home’s duct system.

Ask the service provider to show you the areas that are contaminated or unclean.

Chemicals may be used to clean the air ducts but be knowledgeable about the safety and effectiveness of these chemicals by doing your own research.

Ensure that they have proper duct cleaning equipment so that your home’s system is not damaged.

How to Maintain Clean Air Ducts

As a homeowner, there are also things that you can do to maintain your air ducts:

Use high efficiency air filters and regularly change these filters.

Prevent moisture from entering ducts by fixing leaks and eliminating condensation. This deters mold growth.

Ensure ducts are sealed properly and that all non-air-conditioned areas are insulated.

Conclusion

Unclean air ducts may be one of the culprits responsible for poor indoor air quality and subsequent health hazards and illnesses. Furthermore, unclean ducts result in inefficient energy consumption. Ensuring clean ducts through regular upkeep and with the assistance of a professional cleaning team, you can eliminate such problems and maintain peace of mind.

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