Determining the Cleanliness of Your Ducts | SERVPRO® of Western Dutchess County

6/25/2018 (Permalink)

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The blame for pollutants is often pointed at outdoor air, but homeowners are often shocked to learn that indoor air quality can be far worse. By re-circulating air throughout the home, central heating and cooling systems allow the pollutants in the air to be spread throughout the home.

Not sure if your ducts are due for a cleaning? We’ve put together some tips on when one might be advised:

• Allergies: Air moving through an HVAC system picks up all contaminants along the way, including allergens and pollen. If someone in your home has experienced unexplained allergy symptoms, ridding the ducts of allergens is an advised course of action.

• Rodents: Unfortunately, homes are never fully sealed against rodents and pests that can bring disease and infestation into the home. If you’ve seen signs of animal nesting, an exterminator and a cleaning service should be called in right away.

• Mold: Mold is the culprit behind many health issues, and because it spreads through the air, it can infest the ducts quickly. If you’ve seen mold growth anywhere in your home, a duct cleaning should immediately occur so the problem does not worsen.

• Remodeling: Renovations cause a lot of dirt and debris in your home, and these contaminants can easily find their way into the ducts. The HVAC system will continually cycle this debris through your home, worsening the air quality and further dirtying the HVAC system.

• High Energy Bill: The Department of Energy has found that 43 percent of a home’s electricity bill is from the heating and cooling system. If the system is weighed down with contaminants, the unit works harder to produce the same amount of air, using more energy than usual. If you’ve seen an uptick in your utility bills, a dirty HVAC system might be to blame.

• Routine Contaminants: In addition to these scenarios, general household debris, pet dander and dust can all accumulate with time.

If your ducts have not been cleaned in a long time, SERVPRO® is happy to inspect your system to see if it’s past due.