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Is It Time To Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned?

9/23/2020 (Permalink)

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Are you considering having your air ducts cleaned?  Is duct cleaning right for you?  Hopefully this information will help you decide. 

Air quality is ALWAYS very important in both your home and place of work.  You should know that it is recommended that air ducts be cleaned about  every two to five years, maybe more often if you have severe allergies. There is no magic number that determines if your ducts need to be cleaned.  Hopefully these facts may help you determine if you think its time based off of what is happening in your home. 

Fact #1: Having a duct cleaning done can save you energy.

  • Obstructions can create reduced airflow.  Obstructions include dirt, dust, cobwebs, pest droppings and biological growth.
  • Cleaning duct work creates an easier job for your HVAC system. A system that doesn't have to work as hard, lasts longer and requires less significant maintenance.
  • Removing obstructions and debris reduces risk of damage to essential parts of the HVAC system.

Fact #2: Duct cleanings create a better indoor air quality 

  • Air duct cleanings remove contaminants from your duct work. These contaminants include pollen, dirt, dust and cobwebs. For some people, contaminated air ducts can create allergic reactions, or even asthma attacks.
  • Duct cleanings can result in a lower amount of dust accumulating on horizontal surfaces, creating less irritants sitting in the open home.

Fact 3: Comfort

  • A duct cleaning can identify leaks in your duct work that could be causing drafts or excessive noise

If you are having low air flow, unusual allergies or respiratory issues, or leaks and noise issues, a duct cleaning may help. Reach out to medical professionals about serious health issues and if you believe they are related to something in your home, please contact an indoor air quality specialist to identify those problems.  If issues are identified, SERVPRO is always here to help you resolve them.

As always please feel free to contact SERVPRO of SW Waukesha County with any further questions, comments, or to seek services.   262-542-0900

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