Duct cleaning just sounds like a good idea, doesn’t it? Who doesn’t want to have clean ducts?
The tricky thing with duct cleaning is that it’s not something a homeowner can do on their own. It’s easy to damage your ducts (which are precious for your HVAC system) and end up paying money for repairs. We want to be very clear in this blog post–duct cleaning in Clearwater, FL is important, but it’s not worth risking damage to your ducts with DIY work. That’s why we want to highlight the importance of professional duct cleaning.
But how necessary is professional duct cleaning if it’s your only option? And what exactly are we cleaning from your air ducts? Now we’re talking!
Dust: A Primary Allergen
Dust is one of the most obvious answers to the question “what’s in your air ducts,” but it’s a lot more of an insidious thing than you might think. First of all, the amount of dust can often be staggering when you see it coming out of your vents. Dust can collect over months, years, and even decades to the point of caking up in large layers in your air ducts. Then, depending on how much your ducts contract or expend, they can be loosened up into your air so that you end up breathing them in.
Not only can dust be extremely uncomfortable to have in your air, but it sets off allergic reactions in many people which can range from frustrating to downright dangerous. Make sure you get your ducts cleaned by a professional if you suspect dust within them.
Pet Dander
If your home has pets, then you’ll understand how much dander can get everywhere. Pet hair and dander can be a huge mess to clean up, but it doesn’t just exist in the rooms of your home. It can quickly get sucked up into the HVAC system and ducts throughout your home to the point where it collects just like dust.
Unfortunately, this is also a major source of allergic reactions in humans, so it’s a good idea to get this cleaned out of your ducts at the earliest convenience.
Mold and Mildew
Mold is not just a contaminant that’s annoying to deal with, it’s a living organism that can infect you. It thrives in dark, damp environments that can sometimes be found in air ducts. It’s not a pretty sight to think about, but your ducts likely have mold or mildew in them if they haven’t been cleaned in a long period of time.
Also, if you deal with high humidity during the summer, this could contribute to mold growth considerably.
Dirt, Debris, and Pest Droppings
Sometimes pests can find their way into your air ducts and leave droppings or debris. It’s an unfortunate reality of being a homeowner, and while the pests might get caught or leave your home when it warms up, their droppings will likely stay there and make your air uncomfortable and dirty.
A duct cleaning appointment can ensure that no pest droppings or debris is left in your ventilation system.
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