Did you ever wonder – or dread – what might be lurking in the air ducts in your home? When you consider all the air that is circulated through your home passes through your duct system, you have to keep in mind that it also passes through dirt, mold, insects, mites and other pollutants that accumulate there. But there is a way that you can clear your home’s ducts of debris – and maximize your home’s heating system at the same time – duct cleaning. By having your ductwork inspected and cleaned, the air you breathe will be cleaner, and your home’s heating system won’t have to work as hard to move the heated air through your house.
According to the EPA, there are instances when you should strongly consider duct cleaning for your home:
- There is substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system
- Ducts are infested with vermin such as rodents or insects
- Ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris
- Particles are actually released into your home from supply registers
