You need to watch out for smog, dust, pollen, cleaning fluid, pet dander, and pesticides
Did you know you have to clean air ducts regularly in your home? Ducts that aren’t clean often can be a great source of discomfort and even cost you lots of money to restore them to a better shape. The day you start to notice a foul smell filling your home, know it might not be the HVAC system. Have the AC expert check the ducts. The frequent presence of moisture inside the air vents brings about all sorts of issues. The water content makes a perfect home for tiny micro organisms like mold and mildew that create a bad smell. The more they increase in numbers the worse the smell becomes in your home. You have to take immediate action or risk compromising the indoor air quality for you and your loved ones. Mold and mildew are’t only a source of concern due to bad smells. But, the spores that penetrate your home can harm your health. You end up experiencing different symptoms like headaches and shortness of breath because of breathing in the spores. The duct work most vulnerable to mold and mildew growth due to moisture accumulation are those made using carbon, sheetrock and drywall products. Not only do you endure bad odor and effect on your health, but also become quite restless in your dwelling. Outside allergens now find it easier to penetrate your home and contribute to health concerns. You need to watch out for smog, dust, pollen, cleaning fluid, pet dander, and pesticides. Any leak in the air vents can lower the amount of conditioned air you need in certain areas in your space. For instance, a property loses more than 20% of the air that circulates through its ducts. The solution to this problem is to check your ducts for leakages and if you have leaks, get them sealed.