Why Clean Air Ducts?
How long has it been since you cleaned your air duct system? Imagine how much dust and dirt has built up over years of use and changing seasons. Not only can that make it harder for your system to push air through your home, but all the air you and your family breathe flows through those ducts. Clean air is healthy air. Call us today and schedule a complete duct system cleaning so you (and your system) can breathe easy again.
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality is one concern that homeowners have when they decide to investigate air duct cleaning. In a typical six-room home, up to 40 pounds of dust is created annually through everyday living. Your heating and cooling system are the lungs of your home. The system takes air in and breathes air out.
Through normal occupation in a home, we generate a great deal of contaminants and air pollutants, such as dander, dust, and chemicals. These contaminants are pulled into the HVAC system and re-circulated 5 to 7 times per day, on average. Over time, this re-circulation causes a build-up of contaminants in the duct work.
While dirty ducts don’t necessarily mean unhealthy air in your home, school or workplace, they may be contributing to larger health issues or harboring contaminants that could cause serious problems for people with respiratory health conditions, autoimmune disorders or some environmental allergies.
Energy Savings
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating or cooling a home is wasted. Contaminants in the heating and cooling system cause it to work harder and shorten the life of your system. Although filters are used, the heating and cooling system still gets dirty through normal use.
When an HVAC system is clean, it doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain the temperature you desire. As a result, less energy is used, leading to improved cost-effectiveness.
Common Questions
How often should I have the air duct system cleaned? If done right, every three to five years is a good rule of thumb, although it depends on several factors. If you have a larger system, indoor pets or if your home seems to attract more dirt & dust than most, then you may want to have your ducts cleaned more frequently.
Are there standards for cleaning air duct systems? Yes. Standards are set by the National Air Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA).