Having a working heating and cooling system in your home can be a great blessing during the colder and hottest months. But did you know that these same systems in operation can spread bad odors and allergens around your house? There are several reasons why unpleasant scents can come from your heating and cooling systems, which we will discuss in this article. Odors that can get trapped in air ducts can be attributed to kitchen scents, tobacco smoke, vermin and rodents, household pets, mold, and bacteria. Pet hair or dander can get into air ducts, which can cause bad scents to flow throughout the interior of the house. The fragrance of pet urine can be especially strong and can adhere to dust in your home's air duct system. The only way to eliminate this odor is to clean the air ducts by a professional.
It is important to inspect the ducts before cleaning them to determine if asbestos is present, which is a problem in older installations. Without routine cleaning, those air ducts can generate fungi, mold, and bacteria that can make your home smell bad when the air conditioning system is turned on. Once all of the buildup has been removed from the system, you'll want to schedule maintenance appointments to clean the ducts approximately every two years. Dirty air ducts force the heating and cooling system to work harder, so more energy is spent to operate less efficiently. To properly address airflow problems, it is necessary to carry out a test with a ventilation hood carried out by a professional to measure the volume of air passing through the air conditioning system and to carry out a full inspection of the ducts. A legitimate duct cleaning company will use a variety of industrial blowers and agitation tools to lift the build-up from the walls of the air ducts, along with truck-mounted high-power vacuums to remove the build-up from the duct system and remove it completely from your home.
To clean indoor air and remove persistent particles that cause bad odor, one of the most effective ways to do so is to use HEPA air filtration devices. Cleaning your air ducts not only will make your home smell better but also keep allergens out of the air, potentially causing many people to suffer from allergies or asthma. Keeping all the components of your air conditioning system clean will not only help keep the air inside your home fresh and clean but also help improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system. Unless a family member is allergic to dust and you want to take special precautions in addition to using a HEPA vacuum, cleaning the ducts may not make any difference, from a health point of view, to indoor air quality. In conclusion, cleaning your air ducts is an important step in improving both your home's smell and its overall air quality. Not only will it help reduce allergens in your home but it will also help improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system.
It is important to inspect your ducts before cleaning them for asbestos or other potential hazards. Once all of the buildup has been removed from the system, you'll want to schedule maintenance appointments every two years or so. Additionally, using HEPA filtration devices can help reduce persistent particles that cause bad odors.