Indoor Air Quality
Why Should You Get Your Air Ducts Cleaned?
Because they get dirty!
In addition to normal accumulations of dust and dirt found in all homes through regular use, there are several other factors that can increase the need for air duct cleaning:
- Pets
- Occupants with allergies or asthma
- Cigarette or cigar smoke
- Water contamination or damage to the home / HVAC system
- Home renovation or remodeling projects
Some occupants are more sensitive to these contaminants than others. Allergy and asthma sufferers, as well as young children and the elderly tend to be more susceptible to the types of poor indoor air quality that air duct cleaning can help to address.
What You Need to Know about Duct CleaningAir duct cleaning is a misnomer. In actuality, the entire HVAC system should be cleaned. Failure to clean all components of the system can result in recontamination of the entire system, thus minimizing the benefits of cleaning.
Just as you wouldn’t only clean half of your living room floor, you also would not want to clean only part of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Harriett’s Energy Systems, along with the Nation Air Duct Cleaners Association, recommends cleaning the entire HVAC system, including the following components:
- Air ducts
- Coils
- Drain pan
- Registers
- Grills
- Air plenum
- Blower motor and assembly
- Heat exchanger
- Air Filter
- Air Cleaner
Upgrading Your Air Filter
The purpose of your heating or cooling system’s air filter is not only to protect the system itself, but also to protect your home by clearing out potentially hazardous particles in the air you breathe. If your system’s filter is not clean and safe, how can you expect your home’s air quality to be? A clean and effective filter can help eliminate health risks caused by harmful particles that can pass through the air you breathe every day. We can provide you with filters in a variety of efficiencies so you can ensure that your home’s air quality is always the best it can be.
