Duct Cleaning Services: What’s Hiding in Your Air Ducts? [Infographic]
Air duct cleaning can reveal some daunting clues about the cleanliness of your duct work. This infographic highlights some of the common contaminants found in air ducts, and highlights preventative tips to improve and maintain your indoor air quality. As the warmer months are right around the corner, start your spring cleaning off right with air duct cleaning services! Want to know what you need to do every season? Check out our annual HVAC maintenance timeline.
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Duct Cleaning in the Pacific Northwest
With the Pacific Northwest’s damp weather, it’s more important to ensure you have your ducts cleaned regularly. This prevents mold from getting out of control and can control other allergens that could be harming you or your family. Plus, it will improve indoor air quality.
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Your air duct system functions as the respiratory system of your home. When it becomes contaminated and congested, it should be cleaned so it can “breathe” normally and efficiently.
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, it may be time to have your air ducts cleaned.
- Does anyone in the house have allergies, asthma, or other respiratory problems?
- Does anyone in your family suffer from headaches, nasal congestion, or itchy eyes?
- Is there a smoker in the house?
- Do you have dogs, cats or other pets?
- Do you notice “musty” or “stale” odors when the furnace runs?
- Do you notice dust on your furniture shortly after cleaning?
- Does your furnace utilize a standard throw away filter?
Important Facts About Indoor Air Quality And Your Family’s Health!
The quality of the air we breathe indoors has become an increasingly important environmental concern. The following are facts that have been determined by recognized authorities in the fields of health and air quality:
- Most people spend 60-90% of their time indoors. (American Lung Association)
- 50% of all illnesses are either caused by, or aggravated by, polluted indoor air. (American College of Allergists)
- The levels of some hazardous pollutants in indoor air has been found to be up to 70 times greater than in outdoor air.
- Studies have shown that two out of three indoor air quality problems involve the heating ventilation system.
- One out of six people who suffer from allergies do so because of the direct relationship to fungi and bacteria in air duct systems. (Total Health and Better Health Magazines)
- 10-12 million Americans suffer from Asthma (American College of Allergists)
- Children and the elderly are especially affected by polluted indoor air. (Department of Consumer Affairs)
Dust, dirt, pollen, animal dander and other airborne contaminants are pulled into your air duct system every time the furnace runs. These contaminants build up inside the duct work over time and can help make your duct system an ideal breeding ground for mold spores, bacteria, fungus, mildew and other microbes. Each time the furnace is turned on, contaminants are spewed out and circulated throughout your home, which greatly affect the health and comfort of your family.
The removal of contaminants from the entire air duct system is recognized by industry experts as the most effective way to eliminate air duct pollutants.
The removal process is something that should never be attempted by the homeowner, as there is a huge risk associated with agitating the dust without completely extracting it. Always hire the services of a qualified air duct cleaning technician for the complete and safe removal of all ventilation system contaminants