As air circulates through your home HVAC system, dust, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and mold spores settle inside your ducts. To get rid of this buildup, duct cleaning professionals recommend scheduling cleaning every three to five years, depending on your home's individual needs and level of dust. This will not only help your system run more efficiently but also improve your indoor air quality. To judge whether it's time, look for these signs.

When to Schedule Duct Cleaning

1. Unpleasant Odors

A dirty air duct can make the air coming through your vents smell musty. It can also be home to pests, so you may notice the odors of rodents or roaches. You should be particularly concerned if you smell mold; many types of mold cause major health problems when you breathe spores or fragments, so prompt duct cleaning is essential.

2. Allergies & Colds

Even if you don't notice it directly, breathing all that dust can have a dramatic effect on your health. If you have allergies, the built-up pollen and pet dander will cause more frequent reactions. The constant irritation of your throat and lungs from breathing the dust can also make you more vulnerable to coughs and colds.

3. Blocked Airflow

You would be amazed how quickly dust can build into a thick layer that begins to block your air ducts. The thicker the dust gets, the herder it is for air from your air conditioner or furnace to get through. You may notice that some rooms stop receiving air from your HVAC system or get very little airflow. You might also notice an increase in your power bill as the fans in your system work harder to push air past the block.

If you're having these problems, schedule duct cleaning with All Service in New Braunfels, TX. This small local business provides personalized service to Comal County residents, covering a wide range from pest control to dryer vent cleaning. Call (830) 626-2847 to schedule a visit or go online to learn more about what they have to offer. Check out their coupons, too, including 10% off termite treatment.