Cleaning air ducts are an important maintenance task
Clean air inside your home is essential to breathing easy and staying healthy. The air ducts in your home harbor millions of allergens such as dust, spider webs, mold, pollen, hair, and more. By ensuring that your air ducts and vents are clean, you can make your HVAC system work more efficiently. This will also help improve indoor air quality and reduce energy bills. While many homeowners try DIY duct cleaning, it is not recommended for obvious reasons. Here are some of the key reasons why you should have your air ducts cleaned by professionals:
Cleaning your air ducts gets rid of mold
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air ducts should be cleaned when “there is substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface (e.g., sheet metal) ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system.” Mold can cause serious allergies with symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing, headaches, congestion, coughing, and others. A thorough duct cleaning can get rid of the mold and help your family breathe better, especially those who suffer from allergies or have a compromised immune system.
Professionals provide a through cleaning
When you call in professionals for duct cleaning, they do not just clean the air ducts and vents. They also clean the drain pan, grills, registers, drain pan, air cleaner, air filter, blower motor and assembly, and air plenum. This kind of thorough system cleaning is not possible for an individual, who is not technically trained for the task. Professionals have the right cleaning tools and supplies at their disposal, which are necessary for completely eliminating all the dirt and allergens from your ducts.
A professional cleaning helps preserves your HVAC system
When the professionals are cleaning your vents and ducts, they also inspect other components such as fans, filters, and compressors. This helps identify any potential problems. You can have the issues fixed in time before they turn into something big.
Decontaminates your home
If your home gathers a lot of dust, pet hair or other types of debris, you should keep in mind that these contaminants circulate through your HVAC system. This is the reason why cleaning your ducts periodically is so important. If you notice any odors in your home and you are unable to locate the source, it could be coming from your ductwork. Professional duct cleaning can get rid of all such issues.
Energy savings
Contaminants in your HVAC system can cause it to work harder. When this happens for a long time, it can shorten the lifespan of your HVAC system. When the system is clean, it does not have to work overtime to maintain the temperature inside your home. This can lead to considerable energy savings.
Every home accumulates dirt and dust in ductwork but in some homes, the ducts are likely to be dirtier and may require regular duct cleaning. If your home has pets, cigarette smoke, water contamination or damage to the HVAC system or home, or 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.