How to tell if AC Air Ducts need a cleaning

Cooling, Heating, Summer, Winter
Do you breathe clean air?

Almost everyone will just give one thought to this question and say yes, definitely we breathe clean air.As we are very much aware of the fact that the temperature has been rising since the past few years, so for that air conditioners have become the main requirement in today’s time and almost used by everyone in residential and commercial areas but with constant usage of the product it needs to be maintained and cleaned. Air conditioners have ducts/vents which attract most of the dust, debris, pollens and other harmful germs. So, cleaning your return and supply of air ducts and diffusers, grilles, heating and cooling coils, fan motors, heat exchangers, drip pans and the air handling unit housing is a must. The air conditioning ducts in your HVAC system supply cool air to all the rooms. Most homeowners don’t give the air ducts ant attention, until they start noticing some unpleasant, foul and unexpected smell. From an increase in the sniffles and sneezes to an increase in utility costs, there are many signs that notify it is the time to clean the air ducts.Just like the other mechanical products, air ducts will also give the clear sign that it needs to be cleaned.

These sign includes:
  • Increase in the level of dust in your house.
  • Increase in the asthmatic symptoms or breathing problems without any cause.
  • Hike in monthly utility bills.
  • Foul smell all over your house.

It is important to keep in mind that dirty, mucky and dusty air ducts are only one of many possible sources of unhygienic particles that are present in homes. Pollutant that enters in the home both from indoor and outdoor activities such as smoking, cooking and cleaning, or just walking around can cause greater exposure to contaminants than stains the air ducts. You should consider having the air ducts in your home cleaned if it’s been a long time. Thus, cleaning the air ducts will increase the efficiency of your system and also provide you a hygienic and healthy environment to live in with your near and dear ones and also clean air that is inhaled by you.