Why clean your ducts?

12/13/2016 (Permalink)

Often people ask, why should we get our ducts clean? The simple answer is because they get dirty. When you consider the air ducts are the lungs of your home, it is necessary to do all you possibly can to keep your HVAC system running smoothly. One out of every six people who suffer from allergies does so because of the direct relationship to the fungi and bacteria in the air duct systems. (American Society of Heat, Ref., Ac. Engineers) Cleaning the air ducts in your home helps people with allergies, the elderly, young children, people with asthma, and people with other respiratory conditions breathe better. When you consider the dust, pet dander, smoke, mold, and even dust from work done in your home can be found in your duct work, keeping clean ducts are necessary for your health. Your HVAC system cycles all the air through your home 5-7 times per day. No wonder the ducts need cleaned!

The US Department of Energy states, 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating or cooling a home is wasted. Contaminants in the heating and cooling system cause it to work harder and shorten the life of your system. Although filters are used, the heating and cooling system still gets dirty through normal use. 90% of failed HVAC systems are caused by dust and dirt. The HAVAC Inspection, Cleaning, & Restoration Association says “When an HVAC system is clean, it doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain the temperature you desire. As a result, less energy is used, leading to improved cost-effectiveness”

Let SERVPRO of LaGrange Park/North Riverside help you protect your home, and your loved ones. Call us at 708-240-4873 to schedule your duct cleaning.