The Importance Of Hvac Cleaning

Air ducts in the home are not often thought about on a regular basis. However, this is something that should be considered, especially when pets and kids are present. The air that is flowing through the home and into your lungs should be clean.

Air ducts collect dust and debris over time and these particles must be cleaned routinely in order to protect the air quality in the building.
 
What Causes Air Ducts to Get Dirty?

Fresh air is brought into the home and transferred through a set of vents. Over time, there will be a build up of particles just from air flowing through them creating dirty ducts. Pet owners will also have an additional build up of particles from their pets (especially if they are larger animals or animals that shed). Those who smoke or vape will also see an increase in contaminants build up in the ducts. There may be other factors, such as the geological location. There are some areas that have more dust from drier weather that can build up in the air ducts.  

Signs Your Ducts Need to Be Cleaned

One of the easiest signs that the ducts need to be cleaned is a visual inspection. If you see dust and build up on the vents it may be time to have your air ducts clean. Another indicator is scent. If there is a mildew or foul smell coming from the ducts it is time to have them clean. This could be from water damage or even decomposing rodents that have gotten into the system. There are other signs to look for such as high energy bills from your heating and cooling system, clogged filters (this can cause your home to get dusty quicker) and also the air flow in the home is unstable or inconsistent.

Benefits of Cleaning the Air Ducts

The best benefit of regularly cleaning air ducts is breathing fresh air. This can improve your mental and physical wellbeing. Fresh air can give more energy to the body, help clear the mind to think better and improve your lung capacity.

Further benefits come from better air flow. The temperature will be more stable in the home when the ducts have been cleaned.  An additional benefit is that a cleaner HVAC system can also help to improve the energy costs. When a clean system is working at its peak capacity, it will use less energy to move air throughout the home. This can also increase the life of the furnace and HVAC system, saving money on repairs or replacement.

Air ducts need to be cleaned on a regular basis. The time frame for cleaning depends on many factors. When there are indicators that the air ducts are dirty, it is time to call a professional. Professionals should be certified and have years of experience to ensure that all the health and safety standards are met. Professionals are committed to help clients find solutions to keep them healthy by breathing easier while indoors.

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