Cleaner Living

5/18/2022 (Permalink)

This is an after photo of a filter when duct cleaning was completed.

Warmer months are finally here and many of us can’t wait to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.  Warmer months also mean it’s time to turn off the heat and turn on the cool air. Many people now a days have central AC in their homes and the cool air runs through the duct work and disperses through the house from the vents.

-When was the last time you had a duct cleaning done?  Indoor air quality is important and air ducts help regulate and move air throughout the home into each room.  These ducts are known to become dirty over time and procrastinating on cleaning them only makes matters worse. Clean air ducts lead to a cleaner living environment. Dirty ducts contain tiny dust particles and dirt that travel through the air and will eventually land of your surfaces of your home.  Think about it, are you okay with these contaminants landing on your kitchen table or even your bed? I didn’t think so.

These particles are microscopic and are blind to the naked eye.  This means you should clean your air ducts for the sake of a cleaner healthier living. Now what do I mean about healthier?

Specks of dust and dirt fill the air and make it more difficult to breathe. Dirty air leads to coughing and people with asthma or allergies are affected by unclean air. Okay, so you don’t have asthma but what about a guest you might have over don't you want to provide them with a comfortable environment?

Removing Odors – Duct cleanings also remove odors from your home.  We all have had to deal with that lingering odor that just doesn’t seem to disappear. Mildew is also found in your duct system. and has a very unpleasant smell to it. Along with smell it can restrict airflow throughout your home. Now the purpose of a duct system is to increase ventilation in your home right? Well if you have dirty ducts things like dirt and that is  preventing your ducts from doing their job.

Improving efficiency – When your air ducts are clean your AC/Furnace will work more efficiently.  When your ducts are clean the air can travel freely and the unit does not have to work as hard to cool or heat your home. This will also help with saving you money on utility bills.

BOTTOM LINE is dirty air ducts are bad for many reasons and leaving them unchecked will multiply those reasons and you will end up with problems in the future. 

SERVPRO of Manchester Professionals routinely inspect the heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit (HVAC).  Keeping them clean can extend the life of the equipment. This can in turn save you money and give you cleaner air to breathe.

However, duct cleaning is not always necessary. We will make recommendations about the best way to address any indoor air quality concerns. This can save you money and provide peace of mind on the health of your system.

The benefits of servicing your HVAC unit include:

• Helps to restore peak energy efficiency.
• May help to eliminate offensive odors.
• Helps reduce the potential for mold growth.

For more information on HVAC and air duct cleaning, call us today, 603-669-7733