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3 Reasons You Should Consider Air Duct Cleaning

Air Duct Cleaning

We’ve survived the spring of deception (March), we’ve survived second winter (April) and now it’s finally time for actual spring (May). The highlights of Alaska’s calendar are, of course, summer and winter, but everyone living in Anchorage knows the seasons are much more complicated.

Now that spring is finally here, it’s time to think about spring cleaning. That means cleaning out your closet and dusting off your hiking boots, sorting out the garage to find your fishing pole, and opening up your home to let fresh air inside for the first time in months.

While you’re doing that, you should consider getting your ducts cleaned.

Ducts collect all kinds of things throughout the winter. Air flows through them for months on end, recirculating lots of nasty things that can have a detrimental impact on your family’s health. They’re an ideal spot for things like dust and dust mites, pet dander, mold, fungi, bacteria, chemical pollutants and dust to collect. It’s not nice to think about, but they’re actually pretty filthy.

Want to schedule an appointment? We can provide you with a free estimate.

Dirty Air Ducts Wreak Havoc on Health

Do you or your family members suffer any of these symptoms, seemingly without explanation?

  • Coughing, sneezing, sore throat, runny nose or itchy eyes
  • Wheezing, difficulty breathing, asthma or allergies
  • Eczema, rashes or hives
  • Headaches
  • Generally feeling “unwell” while you’re at home

If so, it could be indicative of an environmental problem within your home. Dirty air ducts are a prime candidate, because if they’re full of gunk and recirculating pollutants, it will affect the air you are breathing. The effects can be quite serious – you can read more about them here.

They’re particularly problematic in homes where one family members suffers allergies, your struggle with dampness and mold, you keep pets or you have experienced insect or rodent problems.

Science makes it easy to understand why it has such a big impact on our health. According data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend approximately 90% of our time indoors. The concentration of air pollutants indoors is generally between 2-5 times higher than outdoor air.

The good news is that it’s relatively easy to fix. Our licensed technicians would be happy to clean the air ducts in your home. You can schedule this as a stand-alone job, alongside installation of a new furnace or boiler, or as part of a routine preventative maintenance appointment.

Signs Your Air Ducts May Be Dirty

Health aside, there are a number of obvious signs that will let you know your ducts need cleaning.

For example, do you feel like your home is constantly dusty, even though you clean regularly? That’s a sign that your system is filled with dust and re-circulating debris throughout your house.

Is your HVAC system located in the basement and have you had flooding? Or have you recently remodelled part of your home? These things can also affect the cleanliness of your system.

Does your home have a strange smell that you can’t seem to find? If you’ve checked the likely suspects (the back of the fridge and behind the couch), it may be coming from your ducts.

Is the air flow in your home uneven? There are a few reasons this may be occurring (so it’s worth scheduling an appointment), but it’s possible your ducts may be almost fully blocked.

Time is also a factor. If you’ve never cleaned your ducts, or if it’s been a few years since your last service, it’s time to schedule an appointment with your HVAC provider. Here at Moore Heating, we’re happy to conduct a free video examination of your ducts and organize a free estimate.

Improve Your Home’s Air Quality

Clean air ducts aren’t the only thing that can improve the quality of the air inside your home.

For example, if you are battling dry ski and chapped lips, you might consider installing a humidifier. Alaskan air gets incredibly dry during the winter, so a humidifier is a simple way to add moisture to the air to make your home more comfortable. We recommend cool mist humidifiers, which will leave you better hydrated while protecting you and your family from germs.

An air filtration system will also dramatically improve the quality of the air you are breathing. Moore Heating offers state-of-the-art filters, which remove up to 99% of contaminants in the air. Modern designs can go a long way toward trapping and killing bacteria and viruses. We are a Lennox Premier Dealer and we can offer a number of valuable incentives on installation.

People living in Anchorage do spend a lot of time inside their homes, so investing in your air quality this spring will make a huge difference in the months and years to come.

Schedule an appointment with us today. Let us improve the air quality in your home.