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Are There Any Health Benefits That Come From HVAC System Cleaning?
Heating, ventilation and air conditions (HVAC) systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to affect health such as mold, fungi, bacteria and very small particles of dust. The removal of such contaminants from the HVAC system in your home should be considered as one component in an overall plan to improve indoor air quality.
How Should a Residential HVAC System be Cleaned?
The most effective way to clean air ducts and ventilation systems is to employ Source Removal methods of cleaning. This requires a contractor to place the system under negative pressure, through the use of specialized truck mount vacuums. While the vacuum draws air through the system, devices are inserted into the ducts to dislodge any debris that might be stuck to interior surfaces. The debris can then travel down the ducts to the vacuum, which removes it from the system and the home.
Will HVAC System Cleaning Reduce Our Home Energy Bills?
Research has demonstrated that HVAC system cleaning may allow systems to run more efficiently by removing debris from sensitive mechanical components. Clean, efficient systems are less likely to break down, have longer life span and generally operate more effectively than dirty systems.
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Clearing The Air
In Your Home
(NAPS)—Sealing a home to
keep the cold air out can also keep
airborne contaminants in. That’s
why it’s important for homeowners
to get their heating, ventilation
and air-conditioning (HVAC)
system cleaned—before they shut
their windows for the season.
The following tips can help
homeowners determine if their air
ducts need to be cleaned:
- Remove the register from the
floor or wall vent.
- Insert a mirror into the duct
and hold it at a 45-degree angle.
- Shine a flashlight straight
into the mirror.
If you see accumulated dust,
mold or mildew, it may be time to
call an HVAC system cleaning contractor.
It’s a good idea to use a
company that’s a certified member
of the National Air Duct Cleaners
Association (NADCA). The group
tests the knowledge of contractors
for safe and effective HVAC system
cleaning.
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