Air Duct Cleaning Houston

Posted on: November 10, 2016
By: Alan O'Neill
Posted in: Air Conditioning

Air Duct Cleaning For Houston Homeowners

Knowledge about air duct cleaning is in its early stages, so a blanket recommendation cannot be offered as to whether you should have your air ducts in your home cleaned. Duct cleaning has never been shown to actually prevent health problems. This is because much of the dirt in air ducts adheres to duct surfaces and does not necessarily enter the living space. It is important to keep in mind that dirty air ducts are only one of many possible sources of particles that are present in homes.

AIR DUCT CLEANING

LET’S CLEAR THE AIR

According to the national Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), the average six-room house collects 40 pounds of dirt, dust and allergens in its air ducts each year. That’s a big problem, considering that 40,000 dust mites can thrive in only one ounce of dust. Those little dust “bunnies” contain a host of unhealthy bacteria, fungi and mold. The EPA estimates indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Even worse, the contaminated air circulates throughout your house every time the heating or cooling system kicks on.

IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Your wallet takes a hit as well. The build-up of dirt and debris prevents the air from flowing freely throughout the ventilation system. That means it works harder and costs more to operate. Over time, the problem only gets worse. Clear the air in your home with air duct cleaning and air vent cleaning services from the NADCA certified professionals at Stanley Steemer.

It’s also important to realize that many companies limit ventilation system cleaning to the air ducts. Not Stanley Steemer. We clean your entire ventilation system, including the HVAC unit, blower, evaporator coil and accessible components, as well as the individual air ducts, from the vent covers to the main trunk line. We also remove the vent covers, clean them, and then put them back in place. From duct cleaning to vent cleaning, we clean every part of your ventilation system.

Watch for the following signs that an air duct cleaning is overdue:

Dirty supply and return vent covers.
Dark filtration lines on the walls, ceiling or carpet that surround the vents.
Excessive dust in the home.
Variance in temperature or air flows throughout the house.
An increase in the energy needed to operate the HVAC system at desired settings. This may indicate that dirt and debris are blocking coils and/or ductwork, restricting flow and spiking utility bills.
New furnace or ductwork.
A recent remodel/construction project.
Water damage or flooding that occurred in the ductwork, which could cause sediment build-up in the system.

Benefits Of Air Duct Cleaning

Indoor air quality is one concern that homeowners have when they decide to investigate air duct cleaning. Your heating and cooling system is the lungs of your home. The system taken air in and breathes air out. While dirty ducts don’t necessarily mean unhealthy air in your home, school or workplace, they may be contributing to larger health issues or harboring contaminants that could cause serious problems for people with respiratory health conditions, autoimmune disorders or some environmental allergies. Call 713-766-3605 for your home service and repair needs.

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