How often do you dust and clean the interior of your home? For most people, the answer ranges from every day to once a week or somewhere in between.
But now consider this – how often do you dust and clean your air ducts? Just because they are out of sight doesn’t mean they can be put out of mind! You certainly don’t need to clean your air ducts as frequently as your house, but consider that all the dust that accumulates in your home collects in your air ducts, too – and then you breathe it in every day!
Having a professional clean your air ducts every one to three years will lead to improved air quality in your home. Especially if you have residents with asthma or allergies, this is something we highly recommend you do!
So without further ado, here are four reasons to clean your air ducts:
1. Clean out dust and debris
In a season where allergies are running rampant, there is no better time to talk about cleaning your air ducts! Air ducts are the perfect hiding spot for dust and debris. If you neglect regular duct cleaning, people with allergies and/or asthma are at a higher risk for flare-ups in their own household.
2. Check for mold growth
While you can peek in the vents to see some of your air ducts, most of the ductwork is behind curves and not visible to the average homeowner. When you have a professional service clean your air ducts, they can check for mold growth in the nooks and crannies that you don’t see. Prolonged mold exposure can lead to serious health issues.
3. Reduce Costs
By removing obstacles like debris and dust, you open up more space for airflow which will lead to increased efficiency on the part of your HVAC system. And with an increase in efficiency comes a decrease in operating costs!
4. Eliminate Lingering Odors
Dust and debris particles provide extra surface area for odors to absorb into, so if you have noticed a musty smell in your house, it’s possible that dust build up in your air ducts is the culprit! Food smells, tobacco smoke, pet odors, and more can all collect inside of your HVAC system. By removing those particles all together, you’ll be sure to have a fresher smelling home in no time!
Call Sooner Cleaning + Restoration at (405) 329-8999 to book your air duct cleaning today.
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Sources: The Environmental Protection Agency