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When you own a home, it can be easy to put off maintenance tasks that are “out of sight, out of mind”—like cleaning your heating and cooling systems. But the longer you leave your air ducts alone, the more dust will build up, impacting your air quality and your family's health. For this reason, Independence Mechanical in Kenton County, KY, offers duct cleaning services for central air units that will allow you to breathe easy.

Central Air UnitsWhen air ducts aren't cleaned, they begin to store the solid matter that filters through them—dust, pet hair and dander, pollen, allergens, and mold spores. While filters keep most of these contaminants from circulating, the more they build up, the more likely they are to overwhelm the filter. This is especially true if the duct or filter has gone a significant time without being cleaned.

While dust alone may seem like nothing more than an annoyance, breathing in these contaminants will become a significant health risk over time. Even ordinary dust can increase your chances of pneumonia and respiratory infections, while mold spores and allergens present their own consequences. Clean air is healthy air, which is why you should call an HVAC tech to clean your central air unit ducts as soon as possible.

As a general rule of thumb, your system should be cleaned every three to five years. However, your specific timeline depends on the number of people in your house and the amount of solid material circulating through your system. In very dusty environments or homes with other air quality challenges, you may find you need more frequent cleaning. Homes with allergy sufferers will also need to be extra vigilant.

Don't suffer the consequences of dirty air—call Independence Mechanical today to schedule cleaning and maintenance for your central air unit. You can reach them at (859) 756-4099, or contact them online to start the process.

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