Even when dust mites, pet dander, and mold don’t appear on surfaces in your family’s living spaces, the allergens can still lurk in the HVAC system. When heating and cooling interiors, the pollutants could get dislodged from vents and ducts and mingle with the air supply. Breathing in the contaminated air could cause asthma attacks, burning eyes, and other discomforts for people with allergies. Below is a guide to why scheduling duct and vent cleaning on the regular basis will help reduce allergy symptoms. 

How Does Duct & Vent Cleaning Provide Relief to Allergy Sufferers?

Prevents Mold Spores From Entering the Air Supply

When the HVAC system is running, moisture in the air causes water droplets to form when cool and warm air mix. The condensation can settle on vents and in ductwork, causing mold to grow on the surfaces. The spores can mix with the air and enter the home when blown out through vents. Duct and vent cleaning technicians will disinfect the channels to prevent the allergens from entering home interiors and irritating the eyes, noses, lungs, or throats of anyone in the household. 

Remove Common Contaminants in the Home

Even with regular cleaning, pollen can still enter the house through gaps in windows and insulation, while pet dander can cling to clothing and become embedded in carpet fibers. When you turn on the HVAC system, the allergens could float back into the ductwork and get pumped through vents and re-enter the air. Over time, the contaminants could also clog equipment and restrict air flow. Duct and vent cleaning specialists will remove the grime caking heating and cooling components, so it doesn’t infiltrate the air you breathe.  

Alert You to Other Problems

From holes in the roof to gaps in siding, there are several ways rodents and other pests can enter the property infrastructure and end up in the ventilation system. The droppings the creatures leave behind could get forced through vents when you run HVAC equipment and make the family sick. 

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, for example, is one illness that is caused by breathing in the hantavirus in rodent waste. The virus becomes airborne when disturbed, which means you could inhale it when droppings are forced out of vents. Symptoms associated with the illness include nausea, vomiting, earaches, and sore throat. Duct and vent cleaning technicians will examine the system for signs of infestation that could impact your health. 

 

If lint and debris from dirty dryer vents are causing sneezing fits, asthma attacks, and additional discomfort, the technicians at ABC Services in Cincinnati, OH, will clean equipment to improve appliance efficiency and prevent allergy problems when using it. The technicians will also recommend when to schedule the next cleaning to prevent premature equipment wear. To schedule a dryer vent repair or vent cleaning appointment in the Cincinnati area, call (513) 801-4454. Visit the home maintenance company online to discover the many ways their additional services will add to the comfort of your household.