3 Indicators That a Professional Duct Cleaning May Benefit Your Houston Home

The ductwork of your heating and cooling system provides the pathway for conditioned air to travel from the HVAC equipment to the indoor environment of your home. Since all of the air produced by the furnace, air conditioner or heat pump will eventually travel through the ducts, any problems with contamination in this large network of pipes could lead to reductions in your home’s indoor air quality. Under some conditions, a duct cleaning may be necessary to remove any contamination in the ducts and ensure that foreign material isn’t dislodged and blown into your living spaces.

Why Clean Ducts?

Over time, material such as dirt, dust, animal hair, mold, animal and insect nests, food particles, pollen, animal and insect droppings, and other unsanitary substances can accumulate in the ductwork. The air pressure of conditioned air flowing through the ducts can dislodge this material and carry it on into your home. If you or anyone in your home has allergies, asthma or other respiratory conditions, these particulates and contaminants can make these issues worse. At the very least, these contaminants can make your indoor air unpleasant to breath.

Do Your Home’s Ducts Need Cleaning?

A duct cleaning is a professional process for removing contaminants and ensuring the interior of your ductwork is clean and free of potential problems. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends duct cleaning under three specific conditions:

  • Visible mold is present and growing on the interior surfaces of the ductwork.
  • Ducts have been infested with rodents, insects, small animals or other vermin whose fur, droppings or body parts lead to unsanitary conditioned and decreased indoor air quality.
  • Ducts are clogged with dirt and debris that interferes with airflow and that’s regularly dislodged into your indoor air.

Learn more about Davis Air Conditioning and Heating’s duct cleaning solutions or call 888-710-5530 in the Greater Houston area or (888) 929-0049 in Brazoria County.

Image Provided by Shutterstock.com

You May Also Like

furnace not working
January 29, 2025

Why Won’t My Furnace Stay On?

A furnace that doesn’t work properly during cold weather compromises your comfort and poses health and safety hazards for you and your… Continue Reading Why Won’t My Furnace Stay On?

Read More…

cold woman with heating problems
December 31, 2024

Look Out for These Wintertime Heating Problems in Houston, TX

You and your family depend on your heating system to keep things cozy when the mercury takes a nose-dive outside in Houston… Continue Reading Look Out for These Wintertime Heating Problems in Houston, TX

Read More…

Man wondering why his furnace is loud
December 30, 2024

Why Is My Furnace in Katy, TX So Loud?

The furnace in your home in Katy, TX should make only two kinds of noises: a slight hum and a temporary popping… Continue Reading Why Is My Furnace in Katy, TX So Loud?

Read More…

Compliance Settings
Increase Font Size
Grayscale
Simplified Font
Underline Links
Highlight Links
Reset
Close