The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) makes some clear recommendations regarding when you should have your air ducts cleaned by a professional. Though a rare few people like to do the job themselves, the vast majority of people put off cleaning their air ducts because it isn’t a fun process. If you haven’t ever personally cleaned your air ducts, you should know that it is a real pain because of how messy and time consuming the cleaning process can be.
To put it bluntly, it just isn’t on most people’s list of their 10 favorite things to do. Fortunately there is a great alternative to cleaning your air ducts on your own. By hiring a professional to clean your air ducts, you will save yourself a great deal of time and frustration, and your home will be cleaner and have fewer disgusting particles circulating through your air as a result. Keep the following recommendations from the EPA in mind when you are considering getting your air ducts cleaned.
You Can See Mold on Your Air Ducts
If you see even a little bit of mold on your air ducts, you should take that as a huge red flag and take action as a result. You want to make sure that your air ducts are cleaned by a professional who also specializes in mold remediation and prevention to nip your problem in the bud – or spore in this case. One of the problems with air ducts is that insulation can trap condensation and moisture, which creates the perfect breeding ground for a mold outbreak.
You Have Had a Recent Infestation Problem
When you find that your home has been invaded by vermin such as insects or rodents, you need to get your ductwork cleaned. Not only do varmints like to live in ductwork, but they leave behind a lot of disgusting messes as well. Rodents can leave droppings in your air ducts that will need to be cleaned, and both rodents and insects alike can die inside your air vents. To clean out all of this horrific material, you should hire a professional to do the dirty work for you.
Your Ductwork is Clogged with Debris
When your air ducts become clogged with debris, they drastically reduce the efficiency of your HVAC equipment. One of the dead giveaways that your ductwork is clogged is noticing that dirt, dust, cobwebs, and other undesirable particles come shooting out of your air vents when the blower kicks on. Not only do your filters fail to trap 100% of the particles passing through your HVAC system, but material can fall in through your air vents that significantly restrict the airflow throughout your home.
Seeking Help
If you live in Schaumburg, Lombard, Roselle, Bensenville, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream, Villa Park, Lombard, or Elmhurst, contact Andrew Roto Services, Inc. We know what a hassle it can be to clean out your air ducts, and we want to remove this burden from your life.
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