Air Quality Information
Clean ducts can help improve air delivery systems and ensure an adequate supply of clean, fresh air.
Dirty duct systems are a major source of indoor air pollution and become an ideal breeding ground for mold, bacteria, fungi and other microbes and airborne contaminants, which are pulled into the ducts every time the heating and cooling system runs. Over time, these contaminants build up inside the ductwork, and can cause major problems to not only the health of the residents, but also mold and fungial damage to belongings, including lasting damage to the home or office.
“The E.P.A.. ranks
poor indoor air quality among the top
five environmental risks to public health.”
(American Lung Association)
“Those who are most
susceptible to indoor air pollution are
children, pregnant women, and the elderly.”
(National Safety Council)
“Contaminated central
air handling systems can become breeding
grounds for mold, mildew, and other sources
of biological contaminants.”
(Environmental Protection Agency)
“50% of all illness
is aggravated or caused by polluted indoor
air.”
(American College of Allergies)
Is your home safe?
"Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels by not bringing in enough outdoor air to dilute emissions from indoor sources and by not carrying indoor air pollutants out of the home.
High temperature and humidity levels can also increase concentrations of some pollutants."
(Environmental Protection Agency)
Saving you money!
Clogged and dirty vents contribute not only to poor air quality but can also increase the amount of money you spend on energy bills, health and allergy problems, and mold damage to furniture cloths, even your house itself.
When your system kicks on, does it seem that it's blowing a lot less forcefully that it used to? It might not be your fan...it could be your ducts are becoming clogged. And the harder your system has to work to push more air out, the longer the system has to run to adjust your home's temperature. The longer your system runs, the more money it costs you.
By removing all the dust, debris, and allergens from your air ducts, you are allowing your heating and cooling unit to run at maximum efficiency. While there are several factors that help to create a completely energy efficient system, one of the main causes of low energy efficiency in a heating and cooling unit is the amount of obstacles in the ducts. Having your air ducts cleaned will help save you money, and depending on how dirty they are, the energy you save from having clean ducts will pay for having the ducts cleaned.
As a result of cleaning your vents, furnishings, carpets and fabrics stay cleaner longer and even the energy efficiency and service life of HVAC equipment can improve. And with healthier air, people often experience fewer symptoms of illness and respiratory problems.