Have you been coughing continuously inside your house recently? Are you getting itchy even though your home looks seemingly clean? Did you remember to have you air ducts cleaned recently?
If you answered yes to the first and/or second questions, and a no on the third, then it is probably high-time to get your ducts and vents cleaned and maintained. Leaving them with the ability to amass potential health hazards can leave you more than just a cough or an itch. Many people disregard this as a minor threat until a time comes when things can blow out of proportion.
The cleanliness of your home and indoor air is very important, thus keeping a close eye to the levels of dirt and mold on your HVAC systems is a must. Contaminants can get a hold of these systems and can also be airborne inside your home. This may be the reason for your increased coughing or itching sessions.
What are the factors involved before calling in an expert?
First let us start with the facts: Many air duct cleaning systems, especially those old and poorly maintained, have the capacity to act as a reservoir for dust, mold, allergens, pet dander, pollen, and other pollutants. Fungi is not even an exception when your HVAC systems are poorly maintained. These contaminants will fairly do no damage to the human body, that is assuming that you or other residents of your household are not allergic.
The following are signals to look out for to help you know that the time is ripe for you to call in professionals:
- Allergies flare up or have been developed
- Illnesses begin to appear within residents with no obvious cause
- Visible gathering of dust and dirt around air vents
- Visible growth of mold around air vents
- House begins to smell bad with no obvious reason
Dust and pollutants gather on HVAC systems is a normal event and it does not mean that your systems are broken or in dire need of repair. However, if these occurrences are escalating in a rather quick rate, then it is a clear signal for your ducts and vents to get immediate cleaning and maintenance.
There are definite benefits to getting your air ducts and vents cleaned and well-maintained. Removal of dust and other contaminants in these systems will leave your house with a cleaner look, and most importantly you and other residents can steer clear from the hazards of airborne health hazards while inside your home.
Getting your HVAC systems cleaned will leave you with absolute peace of mind.
