Dirty air can affect you and your family's health and as such, it is important to ensure that the quality of the air inside one's home is clean and free from pollutants. Pollutants however can come from several sources such as indoor activities like cooking and outdoor activities such as gardening. However, one place that is often neglected by homeowners is their air ducts. Air ducts can accumulate dust particles over time and with little to no cleaning can cause problems. Below are just some situations when it is time to clean it.
Presence of Molds
Molds can be harmful to your family's health. The potential for mold growths on air ducts is high as these are exposed to hot and cold environments. As molds release spores, people with allergic reaction or have sensitivity can develop slight to severe reactions or symptoms when exposed. Cleaning the ducts would involve not only the outer area but the inside also should be cleaned as some spores might attach themselves inside and become resistant later on.
Some service providers may use chemical cleaning products to remove the mold and kill this. As chemicals are often used, it is necessary for homeowners to check the substance and possible effects to the family's health. Sealants may also be applied to prevent recurrence. Some air ducts have insulation attached to them. If these insulation materials get wet, these must be thrown out and replaced with new ones.
Infestation
Air ducts should also be cleaned when signs of infestation occur. As these areas tend to be usually dry and warm, it is the perfect place for vermin to build their nests. If you see or notice an increase in rodents or insects outside of your home, it is time to inspect your air ducts. Aside from the mess that they create, they are also reducing the quality of air that is coming into your home. Some may also contain viruses that can be harmful to your family.
In eliminating infestation, it is important that you have professionals deal with the cleaning. Improper cleaning may pose risk not only to your health but also increase the harm done to your heating and cooling system.
Should You have your Air Ducts Cleaned?
Regular cleaning of the air ducts is not needed and should be done only on an as-needed basis; however, regular inspection is a must. Regular inspection should also be done before and after each season to ensure that all parts of the system are working properly.
If you're ready to have your ducts professionally cleaned or inspected, call MS Enterprises LLC today at (856) 784-1101 and visit us online at http://www.msenterprisesllc.com.
