Spring 2021 is officially here! While you may be busy creating your spring to-do list for all the jobs of your home, there is a key aspect of your home you should always remember – your air ducts and HVAC systems.
It’s common for homeowners on Long Island to neglect this part of their property as it’s not something they can see or detect easily. Cleaning your air ducts and ductwork can provide several health benefits for your family, and also help to reduce the strain placed on your HVAC systems throughout the year. This means a cleaning and cost-efficient way to live.
Why is spring the best time to take advantage of air duct cleaning?
As the spring approaches, air duct cleaning may not be the foremost thing on your mind. However, it’s essentially the best time of year to do so. Here are a few reasons:
Dust and humidity lead to mold
You know how regularly you need to clean your furniture to make it look shiny and dirt-free, so you can envision what your air ducts look like after a year of use. But dust accumulates inside your ducts throughout the winter months and can turn to mold when it’s exposed to more humidity. Getting your air ducts cleaned in spring before it becomes a serious issue for those living inside your home.
Your HVAC system needs a break
As you shift from winters to spring, you will possibly not use your HVAC very often. Many individuals take this time to open their windows as an alternative. So, it’s the best time to clean your air ducts while your system is taking a break from cooling and heating your place.
Better air quality
When spring arrives, more allergens and pollens exist in the air. To prevent them from getting into your home and causing respiratory problems, it’s important to clean your air ducts. Your pet’s fur can also go through your ventilation system. And even worst if you’re a smoker, the chemicals from the cigarettes spread all through the house through the vents.
Cost-efficient
Regularly cleaning your air ducts will save you money in the long run because your system won’t have to work harder to cool or heat your home.
The health benefits of cleaning your air ducts
Whenever your HVAC system starts operating, the air is pushed through your ductwork and the pollutants are picked up along the way and pushed through your vents. If your ductwork is full of dust, grime, dirt, mold spores, pet hair, and other harmful particles., then you run the risk of breathing poor indoor air quality.
Not only are the air contaminants hazardous for the young and elderly who have susceptible immune systems, but they’re also dangerous to individuals with asthma or allergies. According to the CDC, allergies are one of the leading causes of chronic illness on Long Island.
When getting your air ducts cleaned by an expert, it’s a sensible idea to check your air filter. You should change your filter every month, or as often as is suggested by the owner’s manual. A filthy air filter enables polluted air to enter your living spaces and causes severe health problems for your family.
What are the benefits of cleaning my air ducts for my heating and cooling systems?
When your HVAC system has to push air through polluted blocked air ducts, it could lead them to work much harder than needed. This can cause your HVAC system to experience untimely wear and tear from working overtime. Moreover, the extra run-time may result in hefty energy bills.
It’s recommended to get the air ducts cleaned every 4-5 years, although it may be required more frequently, particularly if you have pets at home. Feel free to contact IAC-Indoor Air Care Professionals to determine if more frequent cleaning is needed if your family member is suffering from health problems, such as a compromised immune system or asthma.
How can you tell whether your air ducts need attention?
Visual signs, like mold growth and extreme dust around the air vents, can indicate a need for cleaning. However, when there are no such signs, you should ask yourself the following questions:
- If your house is more than 10 years old, have your ducts ever been cleaned?
- Does your house constantly collect dust no matter how much you clean it?
- Do you notice allergy symptoms when you turn on your heating/cooling system?
- Do you have asthma that’s not well controlled even though you’re taking your medicine?
If your answer to any of these questions is YES, it’s time to consider cleaning your air ducts. The general ductwork cleaning jobs can take several hours. But the precise times may differ based on the intricacy of your air ducts. Your air duct cleaning professional should be able to provide a time estimate during the inspection process.
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Conclusion
It’s warming up outside. You’re opening your windows to let the winter air escape your place and welcome that fresh spring breeze.
If you are suffering from allergies, asthma, and other respiratory problems, then you must ensure that your indoor air is free from allergens or impurities. Your air duct system needs regular maintenance to keep it clean and to evade allergens, bacteria, and pollutants.
So, whether it’s been many years or just a few years since you last cleaned your air ducts, take advantage of this favorable spring season for air duct cleaning and contact us today. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your heating and cooling system is efficient and clean.
For professional Long Island Air Duct Cleaning, call us at 631-451-7500. We look forward to serving you!