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The need for energy conservation while maintaining a healthy and comfortable indoor environment has become an increasing popular expectation amongst homeowners. As a result, home builders as well as window and door manufacturers are employing techniques to make the average home airtight in order to conserve the most energy. These processes minimize the leakage of hot or cold air, preventing it from escaping your home. Unfortunately, when you trap the air, you’re also trapping the dust, contaminants and pollutants along with it. The trapped contaminants are pulled into a home’s HVAC system and are re-circulated on average, 5 to 7 times per day. Over time, this re-circulation can cause a build-up inside your ductwork.
The process of air duct cleaning typically involves the use of specialized tools to dislodge dirt, dust and other debris inside your ductwork. A high-powered vacuum is then used to remove the particles safely from your system, without releasing them into the air. It’s important to note that cleaning your ductwork without cleaning all the necessary HVAC system components, often negates any potential benefit.
Air duct cleaning is just one part of circulating healthy indoor air. Note that when deciding whether or not to have your air ducts cleaned, that dirty ducts don’t necessarily mean unhealthy air. And clean ducts don’t necessarily translate to improved health. As a professional air duct cleaning service, we don’t want to sway you from the decision to have your ducts cleaned. Instead, we want to educate you on areas where duct cleaning would provide the most benefit, such as:
Recent Renovation
If you’ve recently undergone a renovation or addition, your home was likely subject to a lot of dust and construction debris. As air is circulated throughout your home, it’s possible these particles will end up settling inside your home’s ducted system.
Shedding Pets
Animal dander from pets that shed can collect in the ductwork. Over time the dander becomes the optimal breeding ground for bacteria, mold and other types of fungus.
Fire or Flooding
If you’ve had damage to your home caused by fire or flooding it’s good to have your ducts cleaned to make sure any contaminants from water or smoke do not continue to circulate throughout your home.
Smokers
If someone in your home smokes, even if it is a previous owner you may notice that the smell lingers. The ducts themselves do not absorb odors from smoking, but the dust and debris collecting inside the ducts can.
Evidence of Rodents or Animal Infestation
An animal infestation inside your home’s ductwork can be a cause for concern. Before having your ductwork cleaned, make sure it has been inspected by an HVAC professional for any potential damage.
Visible Mold Growth
If you have mold growth on or within your ductwork it is necessary to have it removed safely and professionally. Harmful mold spores can wreak havoc on your home and health.
Asthma or Allergy Related Illness
Dust, dander, airborne bacteria and contaminants can trigger and aggravate asthma or allergy symptoms. If you or someone in your home consistently suffers from either illness, have your system inspected by an expert.