Does anyone in your family suffer from allergies? Do you notice dust collecting quicker than normal? Have you gotten one too many colds this season? If so, this may be due to dirty air ducts. Air duct cleaning is essential to a clean, happy home because it is in charge of circulating air through your rooms. Without proper cleaning, allergens, dust, and viruses continue to circulate. This could cause respiratory issues for your family and a long list of other health concerns.
While it may not be something you think about often, dust in air ducts can have long-term effects on our health and on our house. When air passes through your ventilation system, it brings along dust, allergens, bacteria, mold, and fungal spores. These contaminants build up and hide in your walls, leaving room for mold and mildew to fester. The A.B. May team uses patented technology to thoroughly clean your ductwork.
Every home should have their air ducts cleaned regularly, but some need cleaning more often than others. Keep reading to learn when you should call A.B. May.
Why Do I Need to Clean My Air Ducts?
Often forgotten about, air ducts are an essential part of efficient and healthy air flow. They are the passageway for conditioned air to enter your home.
Air ducts are the vehicles for air circulation in your home. The AC and furnace push air through the air ducts and into each room. If your ducts are dirty, your air will be dirty too. Air ducts can contain a build up of dust, debris, fungal spores, and pet dander. These contaminants circulate through your air 5 to 7 times per day.
By scheduling an air duct cleaning with A.B. May, 99.7 percent of the particles will be removed from your system. This is because our highly trained technicians deep clean your ductwork using patented HEPA-AIRE equipment. First, an A.B. May technician will clean your air conveyance system with high-pressure air and a powerful HEPA vacuum, which gets rid of dirt and contaminants from the ductwork. Next, we use a HEPA-filtered vacuum collection system to create negative pressure. This pulls dislodged contaminants from the ductwork and removes them completely.
When Should I Clean My Air Ducts?
Typically, we encourage homeowners to clean their ducts every three to five years. Because Kansas City has all four seasons, dust and grime can build up quickly in your air ducts. Having them serviced every few years will ensure your home is safe and healthy for your family.
However, it may be necessary to clean more frequently. The National Air Duct Cleaners Association recommends annual duct cleaning if you live in an older home, have pets, have any respiratory issues or allergies, or if anyone in the household smokes. If you can answer yes to any of these questions, we recommend cleaning your air ducts every two years.
Signs You Need Air Duct Cleaning
Here are some common signs it may be time to consider calling a professional duct cleaner:
Construction/Remodel
If you have recently completed a remodeling or construction project, your air ducts are likely filled with debris and need to be cleaned. Remnants from drywall, sanding, painting, and building are lurking inside your air ducts and are being circulated right now. The best way to truly enjoy your new space is to fill it with clean air.
Dust on the Register
Do you see dust bunnies building on your registers? If so, this is a sign the air ducts are dirty and aren’t circulating clean air. Black debris is collected pollutants entering the air supply over and over again.
Recently Moved into a Home
Start things off right with fresh air in your “new to you” home. You expect a “deep” housecleaning of kitchens, bathrooms and floors before you move in – get the air ducts cleaned too!
Allergies
If anyone in your family suffers from allergies or respiratory issues, dirty air will only make it worse.
Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning
Healthy Home
If anyone in your household has asthma or allergies, dust mites are their worst enemy. Clean air ducts will provide clean, healthy air, resulting in a healthy and happy family.
Lower Energy Bills
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 25 to 40 percent of energy used for heating and cooling a house is wasted. Heating and cooling systems with contaminants inside have to work harder and have a shorter life span. When a unit is clean, it doesn’t have to work as hard, resulting in lower bills and a longer life for your units.
Positive for Resale
Are you thinking about selling sometime soon? Dirty air ducts may come up during the inspection. It’s best to take care of it now.
If you think it may be time to have your air ducts cleaned, call A.B. May for a quote. Plus, take $75 off duct cleaning with us by mentioning this article.
We look forward to meeting you and serving you.
