It’s no secret that dirt, grime, mold, and mildew can build up inside the air ducts in your home. Service 1st Pros can come out and professionally clean the ducts to restore airflow and make your interior air safe to breathe again. Generally, the ducts should be cleaned every three to five years. If you have any of the problems listed below, it’s time to call us for a professional air duct cleaning.
Excess Dust Flow
If your house is dusty all the time no matter how much you clean it, there is dirt in the air ducts that is flowing out of the vents and onto your furniture. You may also see dirt and grime stuck to the slats of the air vents. If you look carefully when the air conditioner or heater is running, you may be able to see the dust flowing out of the vents. This definitely means it’s time for a cleaning.
Clogged Air Filters
You will also notice that your air filter clogs prematurely. Depending on the type of filter that you buy for your HVAC system, you should get 30 days to 90 days of use out of the filter before it needs to be changed. If your air ducts are dirty, excess dirt will clog the filter sooner and you will have to change the air filter more often. This is also a sign that there is too much dirt building up inside the ducts.
Unpleasant Odors
Another sign that you need to have the air ducts cleaned is unpleasant odors flowing out of the vents. This can be caused by moisture in the air ducts that grow mold and mildew. We will talk more about that next. In addition, unpleasant odors can also be caused by rodent or insect infestation.
Mildew/Mold Growth
Speaking of mold and mildew, one of the most dangerous things about dirty air ducts is that they grow mold and mildew. In some cases, the mold can cause respiratory distress for those who have allergies or other respiratory conditions. It can also be dangerous for people who are immuno-compromised.
Poor Airflow
Finally, as the air ducts get dirtier and dirtier, the airflow coming out of the vents will be compromised. Your events will not release the air as forcefully as they normally do. This can cause your air conditioner or heater to have to run more to get the interior to the temperature set on the thermostat.
Call Service 1st Pros in Auburn, GA, today if it has been more than three years since you have had your air ducts cleaned.