Most of
us have probably never even thought about looking inside the
air ducts in our home, let alone actually doing it. While HVAC
ductwork is nothing more than an afterthought for most people, they
are usually harboring all kinds of contaminants and allergens that
you don't want anywhere in your home.
Here
are a few things you might finding hiding inside of the air ducts in
your home:
Dust
Believe
it or not, the average household generates more than 40 pounds of
dust each year just from everyday activities. Despite your best
efforts to keep your home clean and dust-free, much of this dust
collects inside of your air ducts. As it accumulates on the inside of
the vents, it restricts air flow and hinders your HVAC system's
energy-efficiency.
Animal Dander
If you
are a pet-owner, a large amount of animal hair and dander has
probably collected in your air ducts over the years. Surprisingly,
pet dander can even be found in homes without pets at all. Dander is
different from hair; it is microscopic flakes of skin that is shed by
virtually any animal with fur or feathers. Although unseen by the
naked eye, dander can make its way into our lungs and throat and
cause allergy-like symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, runny nose,
and sore throat.
Mold
Many
people think of mold as an outdoor fungus, but the truth is that it
can grow virtually anywhere that moisture is present – including
your air ducts. During the warmer months, cold air flowing through
your vents causes condensation, and when the humidity levels are too
high, this water can't evaporate. This invites mold to grow inside of
your air ducts, where spores can circulate throughout your entire
home and cause illness and respiratory problems.
In
order to keep your air ducts clean and free of these contaminants, it
is recommended to have them professionally cleaned every 3-5 years.
If you are overdue for an air duct cleaning for your Long Island
home, call the experts at GreenPro Cleaning & Restoration at
(631) 940-8100.
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