05 Sep 3 Reasons Air Duct Cleaning Is Important
3 Reasons Air Duct Cleaning Is Important
1. YOU WILL IMPROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY
The air circulating through your ducts is the same that you and your family members breathe. Unfortunately, indoor air contains contaminants like pet dander, dust, volatile chemicals, carbon monoxide, and pesticides that get pulled into the HVAC unit. Over time, these pollutants accumulate within the ductwork and then re-enter your living space. Every time you breathe in such contaminants, they have the potential to trigger coughs, sneezing, bronchial congestion, and other respiratory illnesses. Cleaning the ductwork often will help eliminate such harmful particles, improve indoor air quality, and protect your family members’ health.
2. CLEANING THE DUCTS WILL BOOST YOUR HVAC UNIT’S EFFICIENCY
Once dust particles and other debris accumulate beyond a certain level within the ductwork, they impede airflow. This will cause inefficient flow of conditioned air, leading to cold and hot spots within your house. Your HVAC unit will have to work harder to try and circulate warm or cool enough air. The unit will thus consume more energy, resulting in higher utility bills. Once you clear off the debris from the ductwork, air can travel freely, allowing the HVAC system to perform at peak efficiency and saving you money.
3. IT ELIMINATES AWFUL ODORS
Paint fumes, tobacco smoke, cleaning agents, mildew, and food contribute to smells in the house. Stale odors may get trapped in the ductwork and repeatedly flow throughout the home. Bacteria and mold can also grow in the ducts and emit awful smells. When neglected, rodents and other critters make their way into the ductwork and leave behind some droppings. Others get trapped, die, and decompose, emitting stinky odors. Even after opening the windows or using air fresheners, such smells don’t go away. Duct cleaning helps eliminate contaminants and dead critters and discourages insects from nesting since they are less likely to find hiding spaces in clean ducts. This will restore a fresh smell to your house.