Allergies and Air Duct Cleaning- Everything You Need To Know.
Keeping your family and loved ones safe is every person's number one priority, and one of the ways you can do this is by ensuring that the air in your home is safe and clean. This can be achieved through air duct cleaning, a concept that most people aren't so well conversant with.
Consequently, we at A R Engh Heating and Air Conditioning have taken the time to give you a breakdown of all it entails and why it is important.
What Is Air Duct Cleaning?
This is simply cleaning your home's ventilation system by removing the dust, debris, and dirt that usually builds up over time. It is quite similar to how you normally vacuum clean the rest of your house to keep it clean and pristine- only this time, the cleaning takes place in your home's ductwork.
At A R Engh, we recommend that this is done after every 3-4 years since this prevents the accumulation of various materials that can pose certain risks to you and your family. The air ducts within your walls and ceilings are basically 'the lungs of your home,' so you wouldn't want them to be clogged and filled with impurities.
Things That Build Up In Your Air Ducts
What are some of the things that build up in your HVAC systems?
Dust: This is a prevalent nuisance that often occurs in our air vents. It comprises fibers, dead skin cells, and other natural environmental materials.
Mold: Whenever it rains or snows, the moisture produced often clings to the dust and other debris in your air vents, making the environment conducive to mold growth.
Debris: By debris, we simply mean various environmental components that get stuck in your HVAC systems, such as leaves, hair, and soil.
Pests: Various pests such as cockroaches, snakes, and mice can find a home in your air ducts.
How Are Allergies Impacted by Air Ducts?
According to the CDC, allergies are the sixth leading cause of illness in the United States. Dirty HVAC systems contribute to this by harboring numerous airborne allergens that automatically pose a risk to your health and well-being. These systems are designed to move the air around your home, making them a perfect travel conduit for these allergens.
For instance, if you're allergic to dust, then failure to clean your air vents will only make your allergy worse. This is because the dust particles will be transported through your home, leading to you inhaling the dust and making your condition worse.
Similarly, other allergens such as pollen and pet dander- which are major irritants- tend to build up in your air ducts resulting in allergic reactions once you inhale them. Your body's reaction to these allergens may vary from time to time- they may cause a mild reaction at first and then later pose a life-threatening risk.
Therefore, in order to prevent any such complications, it would be wise to have your heating and air conditioning systems cleaned.
The last thing you need is to put yourself or your loved ones at risk of allergies or other respiratory conditions. This is why you should hire professionals to regularly clean your air ducts and ensure that the air you inhale is safe and clean. Book an appointment with us today for all your HVAC cleaning needs!