With the current moderate temperatures in Smyrna, DE, most people will not be using either their heating or air conditioning systems to control the climate within their homes. Since your home’s HVAC system is not in use, it’s a great time to schedule some maintenance to make sure all aspects of the system are clean and operating as expected. One area that often gets overlooked in terms of HVAC maintenance is the health of the system’s air ducts. Below we describe the importance of keeping the air duct clean, what to expect during the cleaning process, and how it can improve the operation of your HVAC system.
THE BENEFITS OF CLEANING YOUR AIR DUCTS
Because there has been little research conducted on how cleaning your air ducts affects your health, there is scant evidence to cite about improving indoor air quality. However, the EPA suggeststhat air ducts should be cleaned whenever a home owner would suspect mold has formed within the air ducts. The air passing over the mold through the air duct can potentially be carried throughout your home, which is particularly dangerous for people with allergies or respiratory problems.
The EPA also recommends cleaning air ducts when there is evidence of rodent infestation. Rodents can carry ticks and, in rare cases, the spread of hantavirus. Rodents living within the air ducts can also cause the smells that are uncomfortable to breath.
THE AIR DUCT CLEANING PROCESS
At First Class HVAC, which provides HVAC services throughout Delaware and Eastern Maryland, we use the Rotobrush aiR+R duct cleaning system to dislodge contaminants from the air ducts and suck them up with a high-powered vacuum. The Rotobrush aiR+R system has 30% more vacuum power than other air duct cleaners and has been rated number one in residential air duct cleaning for almost two decades. The lightweight design of the Rotobrush aiR+R system requires only a single technician to operate and allows access to tight spaces so your whole duct system is accessible for cleaning. With the easy-to-use design of the Rotobrush aiR+R system and the experience of our technicians, we can provide high-quality air duct cleaning with little inconvenience to homeowners.
HOW AIR DUCT CLEANING IMPROVES THE OPERATION OF YOUR HVAC SYSTEM
To pump air throughout your home, your HVAC system consumes a high amount of energy. If there are any obstructions that slow or stop the air flowing freely, the system must increase its energy output. A major blockage within the air ducts can add significant costs to your energy bill and decrease the quality of life within a home because the house’s temperature might not meet its settings.