THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEANING YOUR AIR DUCTS & DRYER VENTS
Dirty air ducts are a major problem in many homes. The ductwork that carries hot, cold and humidified air throughout the house is often the source of dirt, dust and microbial growth. This can lead to an unhealthy home environment for you and your family members as well as reducing HVAC efficiency by restricting airflow through dirty coils. A typical service includes cleaning both supply-side (coming from outside) and return-side (going back inside) vents throughout the house with high-powered vacuums or brushes to remove dirt, dust, lint, pet hair, bugs or other debris that has collected over time. It also involves installing a “clean” filter on each vent opening before sealing it up again so that fresh outdoor air
WHAT ARE AIR DUCTS AND WHY DO THEY NEED TO BE CLEANED?
Air ducts are part of your HVAC system. They transport air from the furnace to each area of your home, and distribute heated or cooled air throughout. In order for these systems to work correctly, there must be a good supply of fresh air coming in from the outside. If that air is being re-circulated through dirty duct work, it will affect the indoor air quality in your home.
Getting your ducts cleaned will help prevent dirt, dust and debris from accumulating in your HVAC unit, which means less dirt in your home and a healthier home environment.
Types of duct cleaning systems
There are two types of duct cleaning systems: “Rigid” and “flex”. Flex hose is attached to rigid hose, which can be snaked through the air ducts. The flexible hose has brushes on the inside walls that help loosen dirt and debris so it can be removed with a high-powered vacuum located at the opposite end of the rigid hose.
Why you should have your air ducts cleaned
Dirty or clogged air ducts and dryer vents can become a home health hazard. The buildup of lint and dust in your HVAC system can lead to an increased risk of asthma, allergies, carbon monoxide poisoning and other respiratory problems, as well as the premature breakdown of your HVAC system.
The importance of cleaning your homes duct work and dryer vents cannot be stressed enough. If your house is more than 10 years old, you should have them cleaned every 2-5 years to maintain a healthy and clean home environment for yourself and your family.
Benefits of having your air ducts professionally cleaned
Some of the benefits of having your ducts professionally cleaned include:
- Reduced energy costs
- Improved indoor air quality
- Cleaner, healthier home environment.
Having an experienced duct cleaning service will guarantee better indoor air quality because they do a superior job of keeping your ducts free from dust and debris that accumulates over time.
Using Thumb Cooling and Heating’s air duct cleaning is a way to improve your homes’ indoor environment. Even if your house is less than 10 years old and you’re not experiencing any symptoms of illness or respiratory problems, it’s important that you get your ducts cleaned every 2-5 years. This will help maintain the quality and efficiency of your HVAC system while keeping dirt out of your home and improving indoor air quality for yourself and others in the household.
If you’re ready to improve your home’s indoor air quality and maintain a cleaner environment, call Thumb Cooling and Heating today! We offer air duct cleaning services to homeowners in Michigan’s Thumb area. Our experienced professionals will clean your ducts and vents using the latest equipment and techniques, leaving your home healthy and dust-free.
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