You probably take the air in your home for granted. But when the sniffles start with no apparent cause, or you find your throat has become scratchy, or those in your household with respiratory issues suddenly have more severe problems, your air ducts and all the debris hiding inside them may be to blame.
Air ducts can be a haven for all sorts of allergens from pet and human dander to fungal spores and pollen.
These allergens can cause problems not only for those with existing issues but can cause reactions in those who don’t normally have allergies. If you’ve noticed a sudden uptick in respiratory irritation, it may be time to get your air ducts checked. Especially if you haven’t had them inspected in quite a while.
Below is some information about dirty air ducts and how you can best make sure they’re kept clean and free of allergen-heavy debris.
Common Allergens
If it can travel on the air, chances are it finds its way into your air ducts. The common “stuff” in the air duct systems include dust and pollen materials and mites, dander from both animals and people, fungal or mold spores, insects and rodents, bacteria and viruses, and smoke and chemical pollutants. Any one of these can cause severe reactions or even sever disease if you come into contact with them.
Signs of Dirty Ducts
Symptoms among your family can be a sign that something is in the air at your home causing you issues. If you are suffering from the sudden onset of a chronic cough, sneezing, or throat irritation and test negative for a virus or infection, it may be irritation from air duct debris. You may also suffer headaches, rashes or hives on the skin, lethargy, or, in causes of an air borne infection, a fever. You’ll want to rule out other causes first before turning to your air ducts.
More Serious Conditions Resulting from Dirty Air Ducts
Dirty air ducts can worsen preexisting pulmonary and respiratory conditions such as allergies or asthma. You may develop respiratory infections and more serious diseases, sinus infections, skin irritation or eventual infection, or you may even contract the common cold or flu. Dirty air ducts and their symptoms may cause you stress or general fatigue that can lead to further issues and a lowered immune system response to secondary infections.
Related Questions
Can I clean my air ducts myself?
While it may seem as simple as dusting, air duct cleaning isn’t for amateurs. Air ducts are complicated, and you don’t know what you may find up there. While dust is one thing, you may find that your air ducts have become home to rodents and other living creatures.
How much does air duct cleaning cost?
This depends on the company you go with and how extensive of a job they’re doing. On average, you’re looking at a few to several hundred dollars depending on the size of your home and what the going rate is in the area you live in with the possibility for more depending on what’s found in the ducts.
Talk to a professional air duct cleaning service about having your air ducts cleaned today and so you can feel good about the air in your home.
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