Why Should I Have My Ducts Cleaned?

3/28/2018 (Permalink)

1. Energy Efficiency Increase

When you have contaminated air ducts, your cooling and heating system will work harder, and this will reduce the lifespan of your system. When your air ducts are clean, it will increase your system’s efficiency, thus helping lower your utility bill.

2. Mold and Mildew Help

You could have a soggy, flooded or wet basement or crawlspace and this could have caused mold and mildew to grow. This could have penetrated your duct system. So having them cleaned and sprayed with an Anti-Microbial agent will resolve this issue.

3. Relief from Allergens

Allergens such as fungi, bacteria and mold can breed in your duct system. 

Pollutants come into your home and infiltrate your HVAC system, which can contaminate your air. The duct system also has the perfect place to harbor fungi, molds, bacteria, dust mites and other types of allergens. Clean ducts improve your home’s air quality.

4. Dust Reduction

As much as 40 pounds worth of dust is able to accumulate in a house with six rooms each year. Cleaning your air ducts is going to remove the dust that’s accumulated as the years go by so that it's not continually filtering back into your home.

5. New Furnace

You had a brand-new furnace installed. This procedure often is really messy and releases pollutants and dust into the system and your home . These will disperse into the air once the heat is turned on.

6. You’re a Pet Owner

If you have one or more pets, chances are that your ducts need a good cleaning. Pet fur often will go into your air vents and release germs, allergens, molds and fungus.

7. Fire or Water Restoration

If you recently had a problem with damage due to a fire or water loss, like slow leak, backup of sewage, ground water, or a bust pipe, it’s a good idea to have your ducts cleaned. Anytime you have abnormal levels of moisture, even though they might seem small, have the ability to potentially lead to significant pollution in the air due to things like mold spores.

8. You Bought a New Home

If you bought your home recently, having your air ducts cleaned is a good idea especially if the old owners were pet owners. Another reason is that they may never have had them cleaned. It’s a good idea to have it done before you move in.

9. You’re Renovating Your Home

Home renovations and remodeling often stirs up a lot of dust and releases dust from drywall into your home’s air. Debris and dust from the construction goes into your HVAC and starts to recirculate. To stop this from happening, have the ducts cleaned right after your renovation’s done.

10. You’re a Smoker

Your home’s ducts are your home’s respiratory system. When you’re smoking inside, your home’s ducts are going to become dirty and clogged and reduce their efficiency. If you’re a smoker, it’s better to stay outside so that your ducts aren’t negatively impacted.

11. Insects

Are you noticing that you have a lot of spiders and insects in it, it could be they’re living in your system’s ducts. It’s recommended that you do duct cleaning in the spring because a lot of insects love hiding in ducts so they’re able to avoid cold weather. When you are cleaning your ducts, it’s going to remove any dead insects and stop their life cycles so you don’t have another infestation.

12. Rodents and Vermin

If you’re noticing odors coming from the ducts  you may have dead animals like rats and mice in the duct work. So you want to have your ducts cleaned to get rid of anything that’s residing in the system itself.

These are reasons to consider having your air ducts cleaned. Not only will it help you save money but it also will make your home’s air a lot cleaner for everyone.

Dirty Air Ducts In Your Home Or Business? Contact the professionals here at SERVPRO of Oldham/Shelby County to schedule a cleaning today. 502.241.6841