Users might have never considered investing in an air duct cleaning. However, air ducts work by circulating the air throughout the home, room to room. If there are contaminants within the air duct system, there is potential for health problems to arise.
This article discusses how to determine if users need air duct cleaning and why it’s so important.
Do Users Need Air Duct Cleaning?
There is no hard and fast rule for determining when to get the air ducts cleaned. The circumstances for every home will be different based on the age of the home and the area users live in. There are a few things to look for though.
Unexplained Health Problems
If users or their families are experiencing an allergic reaction to something (such as itchy eyes, runny nose, fatigue, or other symptoms) and cannot find out what other factors might be causing them, it could be a good idea to check the air ducts. If they see dust, mold, animal, or insect droppings, users should get their air ducts cleaned.
Visible Mold
If users see mold growing on the air duct vents, it is most likely a sign that there is more mold growing
Just like anywhere else in the home, prolonged moisture can cause mold to grow, which can be harmful to the health and cause allergic reactions in some people. If users see mold growing on the air duct vents, it is most likely a sign that there is more mold growing elsewhere in the air ducts.
It’s important to note that users will need to find the source of the moisture and find out what is causing the mold to make a lasting solution. Otherwise, even if users get the air ducts cleaned, the mold might return.
Vermin Infestation
As gross as it sounds, rodents and insects can infiltrate the air ducts. When that happens, they leave droppings throughout the ducts. That is not only unsanitary to be breathing in daily, but it also can cause blockages in the air ducts. Blockages restrict airflow and can cause higher energy bills.
Dust Buildup
Just like a vermin infestation can cause blockages in the air ducts, so can dust and debris
Just like a vermin infestation can cause blockages in the air ducts, so can dust and debris. If enough debris builds up, users might experience allergies or an excess of dust in the home. For example, if users or the previous owner have a pet, they might have an excess of pet hair in the air ducts.
Like other blockages, this can also raise your energy bill because of the amount of extra power it will take to push air to each room. Users can determine if there is a dust buildup if they look in the ducts and it appears dirty. If that is the case, users would be well off by scheduling their air duct cleaning.
Time for a Cleaning?
If users have determined it’s time for an air duct cleaning in their home, LCS can help. Make an appointment for a free duct cleaning estimate. Its trained technicians will determine whether or not users need cleaning and give an upfront price.
Don’t forget to ask about the air duct sanitizing options.
