The ducts in a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system are like the lungs of a building. They distribute fresh air into the living space and remove stale air. Duct cleaning in your Gulf Breeze, Florida home can improve indoor air quality, reduce energy usage and limit microbial growth.
Improve Indoor Air Quality
Everyday life generates pollutants, including hair, animal dander, pollen, dust and chemicals, that get pulled into the HVAC system. Keeping filters clean and having regular maintenance are simple ways to keep contaminants out of the system. However, over time, these pollutants may infiltrate the ductwork.
People with allergies, asthma or other respiratory problems may be affected by contaminants in ducts. You may notice a bad smell or dust coming out of registers. Duct cleaning removes these pollutants, resulting in fresher, cleaner air circulating through the system and into your home.
Limit Microbial Growth
When ducts leak, moist, warm outside air from your attic or crawl space enters ducts, creating an environment for microbes to grow. Bacteria and fungus growth inside ducts can cause health problems and affect the operation of your system. A certified HVAC contractor can determine whether your ducts contain microbial contaminants.
Removing microbial growth is only the first step. The source of the contamination must be identified and corrected. Repairing and sealing ducts keep moist, outside air and water from entering. If rodents, insects or other vermin are present, entry points must be found and sealed.
Duct Cleaning Saves Energy
The harder an HVAC system has to work, the more energy it uses. Dirty air filters allow contaminants to enter the system, including ducts. A clean system does not have to work as hard, which reduces energy usage and wear and tear.
Hire a Trained Professional
The Environmental Protection Agency recommends that duct cleaning be done by a trained professional. Improper cleaning can release more pollutants into your home or damage the unit.
Lunsford Air Conditioning and Heating serves residents and businesses in Gulf Breeze, and the surrounding communities. Our technicians are certified by NATE, the industry leader in technician certification. We use state-of-the-art techniques and equipment to inspect and clean ductwork, leaving your home fresh and clean.
For more information about our duct cleaning services, call us today. We are always happy to answer your questions.
