If you want to improve your health and your air quality, regular ductwork cleaning is a must. When you turn on the air conditioner or furnace, dust builds inside air ducts and circulates back into your air. Having an HVAC contractor clean ductwork is an effective way to avoid throat and lung irritants.

What Your HVAC Contractor Wants You to Know About Duct Cleaning

Irritants in Your Ducts

Dust by itself is enough to cause throat irritation and coughing. However, a dirty passageway harbors more problematic substances. If ventilation is not maintained, bacteria grows in ducts, which may cause severe health effects. Additionally, if your family member has allergies, the constant circulation of pollen and pet dander is also likely to cause a reaction.

The Cleaning Process

To purge an air system of irritants, an HVAC contractor first hooks the ducts to vacuum equipment. The equipment catches loose dust particles and prevents them from escaping into the air. Then, the professional uses a brush, or pressurized air, to remove the caked-on dust around the duct. If the ventilation system has bacteria or mold, a professional then treats the air passage with an antimicrobial agent.

When to Have Ductwork Cleaning Done

As a rule of thumb, most HVAC technicians recommend duct cleaning every three to five years. However, the system may need to be cleaned every three years if you catch colds or sneeze from allergies. If you own pets or live in a dusty area, your ducts will fill with dust, hair, and debris more quickly.

To schedule ductwork cleaning, call David's Heating & Cooling in Bolivar, MO. Serving Cedar, Dade, Polk, Dallas, Hickory, and Northern Greene counties, they have 12 years of experience and offer a labor warranty on their system installations. When you call them, you'll speak directly to them--in fact, you'll often be able to talk directly to David himself. To schedule a visit, call (417) 326-4822 or contact them online.