| Why Clean Your Ducts? |
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When considering whether or not to get your air ducts cleaned, compare your indoor environment to the respiratory system of the human body. Contaminants such as dust, pollen, hair, dead insects, dust mites, pet hair, animal dander and other allergens and impurities are brought into the system through the supply air vents. These contaminants deposit in the air ducts and may produce mildew and germs that may jeopardize our health. Professional air duct cleaning is necessary in order to reach deep inside of the ducts, which requires very powerful machinery. The growth of mold in an air duct system can cause serious problems that can trigger allergic or asthmatic reactions. Mold spores require a stable temperature, a food source and moisture to live and reproduce. The furnace and air conditioner provide a comfortable temperature for the growth of mold and moisture is available from humid conditions in the environment. Professional air duct cleaning every three to five years rids the duct system of such mould contamination, allowing for healthier indoor air quality (IAQ). Studies have shown that indoor air can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outside air, which can be particularly detrimental to children. Children breathe at a faster rate than adults, inhale more air per unit of body weight and are closer to the ground, where concentrations of contaminants in the air are higher. In addition to children, the elderly, asthmatics and the chronically ill, especially those with respiratory or cardiovascular disease are likely to be more sensitive to indoor pollutants. |
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| When To Clean Your Ducts? | ||
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If you have NEVER had your ducts cleaned before If it has been over three years since your last professional cleaning If you have chronic sinus or allergy problems If you have unexplained headaches When moving into a new home (construction debris, etc...) When replacing your furnace If you have dogs or cats, or the previous homeowner did (dander, hair) If a smoker lives or lived in your home If you live close to trees, fields or dusty areas (i.e. near construction) After any major renovation or addition to you home or office If your ducts or furnace smell musty If your registers or cold air returns have excessive dust on them If dust reappears on your furniture shortly after dusting |
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