Did you know that air particles travel through your home’s HVAC system about 7 times a day?
Your duct system is a major part of your HVAC, consisting of a series of connected tubes that distribute cooled or heated air to the rooms in your house. While your HVAC system works hard to freshen up that air, particles such as dust, mold, and other debris often get lost in the mix.
Your air duct system needs regular attention to ensure they stay clean, allowing them to do their job correctly. But do you know when it’s time to get your air ducts cleaned? Here are 5 signs that indicate your HVAC system is due for a cleaning.
1. Dirty Air Filter
If you can’t even remember the last time you changed your air filters or if your air filters are collecting excessive amounts of dust, it’s an indicator of internal grime buildup.
Air filters play a crucial role in your home’s HVAC system, preventing dust, pollen, and other debris from entering your air ducts. But with time, they become less effective at filtering the air and need to be changed every month for optimal performance.
2. Visible Dust Accumulation
Another clear indicator your air ducts are due for cleaning is if there are visible signs of dust or mold growth on external components of your HVAC unit or inside of your system. If your home is dusty, no matter how much you clean, the problem might be dirty ducts.
Mold is extremely dangerous for your health, so if it is detected, you must remove it immediately to preserve the wellbeing of everyone living in your home.
3. Signs of pest infestation
If you spot the shells or husks from insects or droppings from rodents along the sides of your ducts, you may have a problem with an infestation. The first thing you should do is call for a cleaning to ensure that no rodents or insects are taking up residence in your ducts.
4. Weak Air Flow
If the air is not blowing out of the vents as strongly, as usual, it’s important to pay attention because there might be a buildup in the ducts preventing the air from flowing freely and powerfully. Large obstructions in the ducts will make it difficult for the air to flow through, which can be solved with a good cleaning.
5. Increased Allergies
If you or your family members are constantly sneezing or feeling like their allergies are getting worse, you may have mold or excess clogging in your ducts. If clogged air ducts are the problem, you should start to feel better after a good cleaning.
Time to call the pros.
Know that you know the top 5 signs that indicate your HVAC system is due for a cleaning. Get in touch with a professional team that can get the job done right.
From prolonging the life of one of your home’s most valuable assets to improving indoor air quality, air duct cleanings are an important investment.
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