What are the benefits of spring time duct cleaning

Spring has sprung, did you remember to get your air ducts cleaned? Probably you have been too busy observing trees and bushes come to life and recovering from winter. The idea that we stay indoors during winter, for about three months, is a reason why we ought to schedule general cleaning during spring time. Thinking of ventilation, those who use heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems do require ducts cleaning for quality indoor air.

Indoor pollution is an issue that has a growing concern which is not familiar with most people. Most house owners are skeptical about duct cleaning. Duct and furnace cleaning is a service provided to help house owners improve the quality of their indoor environment. It involves cleaning the supply, intake, and return ducts, and visible or invisible surfaces on air conditioning components.

Components that require duct cleaning:

• heating and cooling system that use forced air systems
• supply and return air ducts
• registers
• grilles
• diffusers
• humidifiers
• heat exchangers
• fan motor and fan housing
• air handling unit housing

Indoor pollution

The need to clean ducts and furnaces depends on a variety of factors such as the local weather conditions. That is, the transition from winter to spring can contribute to the development of moisture on the surfaces of ducts. The presence of moisture in the ducts increases the potential for microbiological growth in your home’s living space.

After winter, the ductworks are likely to be clogged with excessive built up of dust and debris. The ducts are usually infested by vermin such as rodents and insects looking for hibernation. The optimum air conditioning is achieved when air freely flows inside your systems and at no point is it stationary in your living space.

During spring, there is plenty of pollen, dust and other airborne contaminants which can easily pass through ducts and contribute to poor indoor air quality. This form of pollution and exposure to contaminants usually leads to mild or severe allergic reactions. Most agencies recommend that duct cleaning should be done after every 3-5 years. However, there are signs that you should watch out for especially if you have someone living in the house that suffers from allergies.

Signs that you need immediate duct cleaning:

• indoor environment feels dump
• presence of unwanted guest such as insects in the ducts
• presence of visible dust and dirt inside ductworks
• one of your family member catches asthma or any other allergic reactions in the wake of spring

Professional Duct and Furnace Cleaning Services

Hiring a professional duct and furnace cleaning company is worth your money. Licensed technicians often use specialized tools to dislodge dirt and debris.  Vacuum cleaning is also done using high-powered, high-efficiency particle air (HEPA) cleaning equipment. This entire operation requires the opening of all the access ports to allow the whole duct system to be inspected and cleaned.

A reputable company should have trained and qualified specialists to help you apply chemical biocides and treatments, inside of the ductworks, to kill microbiological contaminants and encapsulate the inside surfaces of the air ducts respectively. Before agreeing to any chemical solution, make sure you understand the pros and cons of your decision.

The importance of duct and furnace cleaning:

• It improves the heating and cooling system efficiency leading to energy conservation
• It achieves good air flow to provide quality indoor air
• It keeps air conditioning systems maintained
• It keeps your living space clean and fresh
• It creates a heathy indoor environment and prevents respiratory disorders
• It reduces rodent and insect infestation

Duct and furnace cleaning is a delicate process, so having professionals clean your air ducts is a sure way to prevent unnecessary damages. We are an established, insured and registered furnace and duct cleaning company. Our residential and commercial services are available at all times and are environmentally friendly and we adhere to air duct cleaning industry standards. Contact us, we are ready to help.