Most homeowners don’t give their air ducts a single thought, usually because they aren’t very visible, and as long as the heat and air systems work, they do not notice them. Disregarding the air ducts in your home, however, can lead to problems, which could end up costing you a great deal of money in the long run.
Here are three important reasons why you should check and clean your air ducts on a regular basis:
- Air pollution indoors is a serious health hazard. Studies have linked dirty air to several health conditions, including allergies. People’s allergies can get worse the longer they put off cleaning their air ducts. Once they clean them, however, they usually notice an improvement in their symptoms.
- Dirty air ducts can be a fire hazard. Accumulated dust in an extraction system can be ignited by a spark or hot gasses that pass through the duct. The fire can then spread quickly through the extraction system. Regular duct cleaning can remove that dirt buildup and potential fire risk.
- Debris buildup can clog the ducts, causing them to malfunction. It forces the machinery to work harder to push air through, which can wear them out and cause them to break. That can be a costly repair, depending on the extent of the damage.
You should make it a rule of thumb to deep clean your air ducts every three years. There are many companies that specialize in air duct cleaning, and hiring a professional service is smart because they will be able thoroughly clean all of the components within the system using the right kind of equipment.
Pat Naselow
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PLN Mortgage Services – company NMLS#: 9250
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