Posted November 24,2011 by admin
Why You Need Furnace And Air Duct Cleaning
Most people spend a lot of time in their homes. Your home’s furnace and air duct system works to keep you warm in the winter. Over time, dust, pollen and pet dander can accumulate. You should have your furnace and air duct cleaning scheduled regularly.
Removing excess dust and debris is important to improve your home’s indoor air quality. If you are sensitive to dust, pollen and pet dander, cleaning your home’s air duct syst
em can help. Mold and fungal spores thrive in a dark and dusty environment. Children and the elderly are particularly susceptible.
The average household is in an environment that has more indoor air pollution than outdoors. Some of these contaminants include:
- pet hair,
- construction debris and bacteria.
- If your furnace isn’t ventilated properly, high levels of pollutants could be released into the air.
Two common methods of air duct cleaning are:
- Contact and
- power vacuum air wash cleaning.
The contact cleaning method usually involves a commercial truck mounted vacuum and keeps contact with the duct during the entire process. This method takes approximately 2-4 hours and is a less expensive option, though the cleaning is not as in-depth as the power vacuum air wash cleaning.
The power vacuum air wash cleaning method uses equipment to deep clean the entire system. This method usually takes about two to four hours for a typical home.
Frequently changing the filter on your furnace will help keep the system and the air ducts clean. After cleaning, your system will be more efficient, which will in turn save money on your energy bill.
When having ducts inspected during a cleaning, air leaks are sometimes found. A sealant could be applied to close them. It is a good idea to schedule your furnace and air duct cleaning as part of a regular scheduled maintenance routine.
