Why It’s Important to Clean Your Ducts

Indoor Air Quality

Through normal, daily activities, we generate a lot of contaminants and air pollutants including dust, animal dander and various chemicals. These contaminants are pulled into our HVAC system and recirculated on average at least five to seven times per day, and over time, this recirculation leads to a buildup in your ductwork.

While dirty ducts don’t necessarily mean the air in your home or office is unhealthy, they may harbor contaminants that could cause serious health issues for people with respiratory problems, autoimmune disorders or environmental allergies. Professional duct cleaning ensures that your ductwork is clean and sanitary, and with harmful agents removed, fresh air can circulate.

Potential Energy Savings

Contaminants in your HVAC system force it to work harder and shorten its lifespan. When your system is professionally cleaned, it doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain the desired temperature, less energy is used, and that can reduce your energy costs significantly.

A Cleaner House or Office

If you’ve ever noticed a layer of dust shortly after you’ve cleaned or seen dark lines on vents or light colored furniture or carpets, that’s a pretty good sign that fine dust is circulating through your indoor air. By reducing the amount of dust circulating in the air, professional duct cleaning will reduce the amount of cleaning work you have to do.

Fire Safety

Much of the furniture used in both homes and offices includes lint-based materials. Lint from furniture can settle in your ductwork creating a fire hazard as the lint can overheat and ignite a fire in the ducts. Once ignited, this kind of fire can spread rapidly through the structure of a building.