Even homeowners who do a good job of maintaining their heating and cooling units can overlook the condition of the air ducts. From time to time, it pays to have the ducts inspected and cleaned. Here are some of the reasons why Duct Cleaning is something that should occur every couple of years.
Residue from Pest Infestations
While the exterminator eliminated the pest problem, there is a good chance that some of those dead bugs or rodents breathed their last breaths while in the duct system. That means they are decomposing in the very space used to carry forced air into each room. The result is a decrease in the air quality in the home. Choosing to engage in duct cleaning will remove the last remaining traces of the pest infestation and ensure the air inside the home is a little cleaner.
Getting Rid of Mold
Condensation in the duct work provides the ideal environment for mold to develop. As the mold problem increases, spores will break off and be carried into the rooms of the house along with the forced air. That makes it possible for the mold to trigger respiratory ailments which impact every family member. Even pets may be adversely affected. The only way to remove this health hazard is to have a professional flush the duct work and get rid of the mold buildup.
Improving System Performance
Another reason to consider having the ducts cleaned is the potential to enhance the performance of the heating and cooling unit. With no contaminants to create barriers in the ducts, there is nothing to obstruct the flow of air. That means the unit does not have to work as hard in order to force air through the ducts and into each of the rooms. Along with reducing wear and tear on the system components, clean ducts also help to minimize energy consumption.
For homeowners who cannot remember the last time that the air ducts were checked and cleaned, a call to the team at Palm Harbor Heating & Air Conditioning is in order. After a quick inspection, it will be easy to flush the duct work and make sure the homeowner gets to enjoy all the advantages that come with clean ducts.
