Cigarette Smoke and Your HVAC System

 

Every day, cigarette smoke can permeate the air in your home and leave a sticky residue on every surface. This means that if you are a smoker, it is not just about what is happening to your lungs when you smoke, but also how smoking indoors affects other aspects of your life; For example, your HVAC system. Tobacco smoke is filled with several chemicals that result in residue and more, which can destroy any appliance, let alone an HVAC system.

Here Are Some Ways Cigarette Smoke Can Destroy Your HVAC System

Causes Corrosion

Did you know that cigarette smoke causes corrosion on metal parts inside the unit, such as coils, condensers, and fan blades? The acidic nature of cigarettes can also cause damage to components like copper wires or metal oxide film on heating elements; this means that they will need to be replaced often, which will cost you a lot of money.

 

Leads To Higher Bills

Speaking of costing you more, your HVAC system will end up costing you a lot more than you may realize if you smoke indoors. When cigarette smoke enters the HVAC system, it can create clogs that inhibit airflow, which is needed for the system's efficient operation. This causes significant problems such as higher energy bills and a need for more frequent maintenance because an inefficient HVAC system means less air movement.

 

Ruins The Filters and Ducts

Smoke can clog up the filters with tar and other substances that affect airflow into the unit, making it work harder than usual. Your ducts will get dirtier than average, causing a reduction in air quality. When air quality is lowered this much, it makes everyday activities more difficult indoors, sometimes even worse than the outdoors on a high pollen count day!

Contact Us Today For An Air Duct Cleaning on Long Island

At GreenPro Cleaning & Restoration, we do not use any toxic chemicals, providing our customers with environmentally friendly and superior results. If you suspect that air ducts are due for routine maintenance, call us to schedule your HVAC cleaning at 631-940-8100. Improve your home's indoor air quality today!