Even the cleanest home can have dirty ductwork if not regularly cleaned by a professional. The build-up in dirty ducts tends to be made up of the most common household allergens that can irritate respiratory systems, make your home smell bad, and generally pollute the air quality of your home.
Regularly having your ducts cleaned is the best way to ensure clean fresh air in your home.
Below are 5 home allergens that are potentially harmful and spread if left in the air ducts of your home.
1. Dust Mites
These microscopic insects are one of the worst indoor allergens that are commonly found in the home. Dust mites are extremely irritating to most people but can be especially dangerous for asthma suffers or people with dust mite allergies.
Dust mites love warm and moist environments and can be very pervasive throughout the spring and summer months. In cold winter environments, dust mites can still be a nuisance in warm HVAC ducts.
2. Pollen
Pollen is typically a seasonal allergen associated with being outdoors. However, HVAC systems often pull pollen in from outside and while most of it is caught by a filter, there is some pollen that leaks through. Over time, this pollen can build up in vents and become a problem all year round.
3. Mold
No homeowner wants mold to be in their house, but most homes that haven’t had their air ducts cleaned have moldy build-up in their ducts. Some molds can have serious medical consequences, but all molds can be harmful if continually are breathed in.
Not only that, but mold from dirty ductwork can also spread to more permeable areas and cause permanent damage. Mold also can contribute to your home having a stale smell.
4. Pet Dander
Even if you don’t own a pet, if you’re not the first owner of your home, there could still be pet dander in your dirty ducts. Pet dander is the shed skin and hair materials that most animals shed. If your pet has fur or feathers, they most likely are shedding pet dander. Pet dander also contributes to stubborn odors that can drive homeowners crazy.
5. Insect Detrtuis
Bugs are nasty and a nuisance in any home. However, cleaning up from insects doesn’t end with an exterminator. Bugs leave biological detritus even after the infestation is gone. Nesting materials, decaying body parts, fecal matter, and other waste materials all get left behind when insects are gone. These gross materials can be horrible for people’s respiratory systems and can cause seriously unclean breathing environments.
Cleaning Your Air Ducts Cuts Down on Allergens
All homes have some, if not all, of these common household allergens building up in the ductwork of their home’s air and heating systems. Even with the best filters and regular maintenance, allergen build-up can still occur.
This is why it’s vitally important to the air quality and health of the family to keep a home’s air ducts regularly cleaned. Regularly cleaned air ducts mean that allergens aren’t being blown throughout your home every time your HVAC system kicks on, ensuring clean and fresh air in your home.
If you want to breath clean and improve the quality of air in your home, get the job done right with the services of Unique Air Duct Cleaning in Livonia. We are duct cleaning experts and use the most advanced and powerful duct cleaning system available that is able to reach and dislodge all contaminants in any angle or elbow thoroughly and efficiently. Homes throughout Michigan have benefited from our services for more than 25 years.
Don’t forget your dryer vents, they collect large amounts of dirt, lint and debris and need to be cleaned as well! Clogged dryer vents are a host to danger such as house fires. Dryer vent cleaning should be scheduled annually. Experience the difference and call us for a Free Estimate on a full house duct cleaning service!