The importance of air duct cleaning.
The air filtration systems are the lungs of your home. Much like your own set of healthy lungs, you want to maintain a healthy heating and cooling system so that you and your family aren’t susceptible to air-born allergens. If your air ducts look dirty, they probably are and that means you need to get them cleaned. Having your air ducts cleaned prevents allergens and pollutants such as dander, chemicals, carbon-monoxide, tobacco smoke and even household mold and dust. Typically, your HVAC system will generate and re-circulate the same air as well as these pollutants, 5 to 7 times throughout the day. The ducts then become clogged as these chemicals collect and build up over time. Indoor air quality is one of the main concerns for homeowners. When you have a clean air filtration system, your HVAC doesn’t need to work as hard to maintain the temperature that you set. In an average 4 to 6 bedroom home, the HVAC system will go through close to 40 pounds of dirt and dust in a day. Although clog and dirty air ducts doesn’t necessarily mean that the air in your home is unhealthy, be aware that these ducts can eventually cause respiratory and auto-immune disorders in the future if left untreated.
When you should consider air duct cleaning.
Even though the question of how often you should clean your air ducts remains unknown, the EPA states that the following reasons are important observations to take note of:
- – Your supply diffuses are relieving noticeable dust
- – Persistent water damage in ducts
- – Restricted airflow caused by debris and build-up
- – A slime or growth that is noticeable in the ducts
- – Your HVAC or air ducts are permeating an offensive odor
The benefits of a clean system
Not only does your HVAC system work normally and properly, a clean air duct system will save you money in the long run. These dirt and dust particles cause such a build that it makes your HVAC system work extra hard just to push air through, which shortens the life span of your system. 25 to 40 percent of the energy in average homes are wasted, according to the U.S Department of Energy. You may use air filters but it will only be a band-aid to cover the issue of cleaning the air ducts. In the end, time and money will be saved when you invest in a clean unit. 9 out of 10 air filtration systems fail in result of dirt and dust. Eventually, the filter will fail as well. The accumulation of dirt and dust can reduce the CFM (cubic feet of air per minute) by 50%, which may cause cracks and tears in the system.
Before you hire a contractor…
When you decide to have an air duct cleaning, consider the following questions and concerns when choosing the right contractor for the job:
- -Have you confirmed what type of contaminants (and how many) there are?
- -Have they identified and controlled the space that is contaminated?
- -Are they considering a removal of an affected area of the air duct?
- -Is air duct cleaning the best (cost effective) solution?
Prevention is key to good air quality
To reduce the wear and tear on your HVAC system, a routine check-up is a must. Depending on the use of the building or home, annual inspections will help eliminate any future problems and get your HVAC work efficiently.
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