While everyone should have a professional clean their HVAC air ducts on a regular basis, this is especially important for people with allergies.
A variety of allergens and pollutants collect in your ducts over time. As air rushes through the ducts, those contaminants get carried out into your living spaces. Here are a few benefits that routine air duct cleaning provides.
Prevents Mold Growth
By keeping your home dust-free, regular duct cleaning removes the debris that contributes to mold growth.
Over time, a combination of humidity and moisture in your ducts leads to mold growth. For this fungus to thrive, it also needs organic material such as dust, pet hair, and pest droppings. Duct cleaning removes these particles before mold has a chance to develop.
Reduces Reactions to Pet Dander
While it might seem unlikely, pet dander can collect in your home’s air ducts. The treated air flowing through your ducts will distribute these contaminating particles throughout your home.
You’ll know this is a problem if your allergic reactions worsen after an HVAC cycle. Keeping your air ducts clean can make it easier to manage this type of allergy.
Improves Your Indoor Air Quality
In general, clean ducts contribute to better air quality in your home. While the HVAC system’s air filter catches most contaminants, it won’t catch everything. Air duct cleaning will prevent exposure to dust mites, pollen, pest droppings, and many unseen respiratory hazards.
Reduces the Symptoms of Health Conditions
It’s important to remove as many contaminants as possible to manage allergies and protect the health of everyone in your home. Exposure to pollutants can compromise the immune system, leading to more frequent illnesses. Existing medical conditions may also worsen in a home with consistently dirty air ducts.
Reduce Allergy Symptoms With Professional Air Duct Cleaning
Chesapeake Property Services provides thorough air duct cleaning to remove the pollutants in your ductwork. If it’s time to have your ducts cleaned, schedule service online or call us at (410) 661-4235.