Facts About Air Duct Cleaning

Sep 27, 2021

Getting your air ducts cleaned regularly is the primary way to ensure your indoor air quality is maintained at a high level.

Picture of a technician cleaning out an air duct.
 Neglecting it can lead to contaminants being built up in your ducts which then becoming a part of the air you breathe, which has the potential to be dangerous.
Depending on the circumstances of your house, indoor air pollution can be a problem you should be concerned about. Since much of the ductwork is hidden and not openly visible, it is easy to disregard its cleaning, but over time, it can lead to more significant problems, so it is necessary to inspect them.


Disadvantages of Not Cleaning the Air Ducts

If you decide against having your air ducts cleaned regularly or when required, you might be contributing to poor indoor air quality in your house polluted with contaminants, allergens, pet hairs, or even smoke. These factors might not seem like major problems right off the bat, but they might make your house unsafe for your pets and for people who have allergies and asthma, and they might affect your living experience considerably. 

If left uncleaned for a while, the contaminants might even go as far as to pollute your water and increase your overall expenditure on heating and cooling yearly. Cleaning your air ducts involves disinfecting your air ducts, registers, grilles, and other parts of your ductwork. You might want to consider it if your ducts are too clogged, have mold growing inside, or are ravaged by nasty critters or vermin.


Advantages of Cleaned Air Ducts

Did you know that just by cleaning your air ducts, you can;
  • Improve Indoor Air Quality - Smoke or odors in your house are also hard to remove if your ducts are already clogged, and your ventilation becomes very poor.
  • Reduce Allergies - If someone living in your house is allergic to pollen, dust, or pet hairs or if they have asthma, unclean vents can put them at risk.
  • Have a cleaner and more dust-free house - Dust, debris, and pet hair accumulated in the vents over time tend to circulate and recirculate in your house from your ducts. These contaminants then sit on your furniture, and it can become difficult to try and clean them.
  • Save a ton on heating and cooling costs and improve ventilation - You can increase the efficiency of your airflow by getting your ducts cleaned, and in doing so you can decrease the time and energy required to heat and cool your house, which helps you save money too!
  • Extend the life of your HVAC system - With all the mess in your vents, your the HVAC system will have to work much harder to cool your house. With the increase in wear and tear, your HVAC unit might have more load on it.
  • Get rid of any odors or smells - An efficient airflow system will also be quick to disperse and get rid of any smells in the house, and you won’t have to experience the unpleasantness for prolonged periods.
  • Preserve and enhance the safety of your home - By taking care of your vents, you can ensure a safer and cleaner environment in your home.

Lastly, cleaning your ductwork properly can be the best way to keep the air of your house healthy and safe for everyone, and you can ensure a cleaner environment. Clean air quality in your home is one of the most important things there are. If you can any questions, feel free to give us a call and we can make sure the air in your home is safe and clean, the way it should be!

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