The air ducts ferrying hot and cold air throughout your home accumulate a variety of pollutants. Pollen, rodent excrement, mold spores, dust mites, pet dander, and insect remains are among the allergens that build up in ductwork, lowering indoor air quality and causing numerous problems for you and your family. Here are some of the consequences that may occur as a result until you can arrange for duct cleaning.

What Can Happen If You Have Unclean Ducts?

1. Allergies & Asthma

Unless you schedule routine duct cleaning, the contaminants in your ductwork can trigger asthma and allergy flare-ups, especially among susceptible family members. Coughing, wheezing, sneezing, watery eyes and nose, and congestion can result.

2. Sinus & Respiratory Infections

Dust contains bacteria that spreads throughout your home via dirty ducts. Viruses can also thrive when there is insufficient ventilation and moisture buildup.

Breathing in contaminated dust and debris can cause respiratory infection symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, nasal congestion, headaches, and low-grade fevers.

3. Reduced Airflow

In addition to causing health issues, clogged ducts impede airflow throughout your home. You may notice assorted rooms are not as warm or cool as they should be because air cannot reach the spaces as efficiently.

4. Higher Energy Bills

Since clogged ducts can cause you to adjust your thermostat more often, you may notice higher energy bills. Even if you don’t crank the thermostat, utility bills can surge because your HVAC system is working extra hard to push air through the ducts. The system sustains premature wear in addition to increasing energy costs.

5. Odors

Bacteria, mold and mildew, rodent waste, insect remains, and other ductwork pollutants give the air coming out of your vents an unpleasant odor. The air in your home may smell stale, musty, or simply foul depending on the degree of debris accumulation. 

 

Maintain a healthier, more functional home with duct cleaning services from All Service. Serving New Braunfels, Seguin, San Marcos, and Shertz, TX, as well as the surrounding areas, the home improvement company also provides pest control and chimney cleaning among other offerings. Call (830) 626-2847 today to make an appointment or visit the team online for more about air duct and vent cleaning.