Want Cleaner Indoor Air? Ask These Questions
Of course everyone wants the cleanest indoor air possible. You’ve researched and have implemented a number of things that help you get just that in your home. Air duct cleaning is one of those things that can help considerably. However, how do you know if you actually need to have your air ducts cleaned? That is an excellent question. I’ve found several very important questions that you can ask yourself. Your answers to these questions will be very valuable in helping you to determine if this is something you should do.
So here goes.
Questions:
Do you have mold, mildew, slime, or other microbial growth? Do you have debris buildup that restricts air-flow? Can you see dust, cobwebs or other debris blowing from ductwork or registers? Is there evidence of insect or rodent infestation? Is there an offensive odor from your ductwork or HVAC system? Does your family of frequent bout of illness or allergies? Do you know if your ductwork happens to be fiberglass? If so, it happens to collect contaminants more easily than sheet metal. Do any of your air ducts have permanent or long-term water damage?
If you can answer yes to any of these questions, it could possibly be reason enough to at least check into having your ducts cleaned. It is an excellent investment in your home and your family.
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