Five Reasons Why Air Duct Cleaning is Necessary for your Home or Business
Dust accumulation and cleanliness
Have you noticed that your shelves, windowsills, and other less frequented places in your home accumulate dust faster than you can to keep up with? This might be due to dirty air ducts.
Air ducts are essentially the lungs of the building. Air is circulated through the duct system and then blown throughout the home. If the ducts have not been cleaned in more than 3-5 years, it is likely that dust, dirt, and debris have collected on the walls and vents. This buildup is then blown throughout the home in the air you breathe and onto the surfaces of furniture, floors, and countertops.
A regular air duct cleaning by duct cleaning professionals will extend the time before dust accumulates on the surfaces in your home, reducing the time you spend cleaning. Not only will this ensure that your home is cleaner, but it will also improve the quality of the air.
Healthy air
Like we mentioned above, all the air you breathe circulates through the duct system in your home. Debris, bacteria, mold, and dirt built up on the duct walls comes in direct contact with that air. This can be especially irritating to people that suffer from asthma, allergies, or other respiratory conditions. Most people that hire us to perform duct cleaning in their home report that they can breathe easier after a thorough duct cleaning and sanitization. Those with asthma and allergies notice a significant difference in their symptoms while indoors. This is especially true if pets live in the home, as there is additional build-up and circulation of dander, hair, and fur.
Odor
If you’ve noticed a musty or rotten odor in your home that you can’t seem to get rid of, it could be due to dirty or clogged air ducts. Sometimes moisture will accumulate on the duct walls, leading to bacteria growth or rotting. There are even cases where we’ve found rotting food, fecal matter, or dead vermin within the air duct system. These are not smells that you want permeating throughout your home, let alone the air you breathe.
A thorough air duct cleaning will safely remove potential sources of bad odors as well as disinfect the surrounding area.
Maintenance
Just like any other standard household cleaning, air duct cleaning is simply beneficial for the longevity and maintenance of the home. It prevents damage to the ducts from wear, rotting, and heavy debris buildup over time. Replacing the air duct system in a home is extremely expensive, and this high cost can easily be prevented through proper cleaning and sanitization by professionals. The EPA recommends air duct cleaning every 3-5 years as regular maintenance depending on the traffic and activity within the home.
Note that dryer vent cleaning and repair is another important maintenance service that we offer and recommend. Like air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning will extend the life of your dryer and mitigate the risks of burning your clothing, property damage or even a household fire.
Energy efficiency and cost
Clean air ducts will improve the efficiency of the heating and cooling system in your house. This will save you on your electricity bill, especially if you need to run your air conditioner throughout the summer. Some commercial clients save tens of thousands of dollars each year on energy costs just from getting their air ducts cleaned on a routine basis. Like we mentioned above, air duct cleaning also prevents expensive repairs and replacements for the HVAC system.
All of these reasons and more support having your air ducts cleaned every 3-5 years by professionals. If you’d like to get a quote air duct cleaning service in your home, email the square footage to info@pnwproclean.net or give us a call at (503) 332-5174.
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