Pros and Cons of Home Duct Cleaning

Whether it's useful or not to clean your air ducts is a controversial topic even nowadays. Many people claim that there's no sense in cleaning the ducts regularly, and that we should clean them only if we need to. From the Environmental Protection Agency claim, that there are so many pollutants in people's homes coming from so many sources, like smoking, cooking and even cleaning, that the ducts are actually a minor problem. But it's also a fact that more and more people nowadays suffer from all kinds of allergies and respiratory problems, and the main cause for that is the low air quality in residential buildings. And the clean ducts and the functional air ventilation system can really help avoid that issue. Here are some other factors you should consider before making a decision about cleaning your ducts.

Duct system requirements. In some cases the duct cleaning is a mandatory requirement in order to fight serious pollutants which endanger the entire ventilation or air conditioning system. Some of these pollutants are mould growth inside the metal ducts or on other elements of your heating and cooling system, various pests or rodents, and many other. Other serious pollutants are debris and dirt, which can be drawn from the outside. If you notice any of those things inside your ducts, you should definitely consider cleaning them, because any of those things can seriously endanger your health and well being. And if you notice small dust particles coming out of the vents every time you turn the ventilation on, it means that solving this issue can't be postponed.

Health signs. As I said earlier, the dirty ducts can be a reason for serious health issues in your family. So, if you or any of your family members feel any signs of sickness or struggle with allergies and other unexplained illnesses, than maybe the source of these problems is the home environment, and cleaning the ducts will help you limit the symptoms. You should definitely consult a doctor in such cases and find out about all the risks and possibilities. Cleaning the ducts should decrease the amount of dust gathering in your home, which should definitely help you feel better.

Potential dangers. Cleaning the air ducts is always a good thing to do, but you should be very careful to whom you entrust this difficult and precise task. It can have a detrimental effect on your property, if it's done improperly. The usage of harsh chemicals by the duct cleaning company can pollute the indoor air even more, making it practically toxic. Also, if the cleaners use the wrong type of vacuum collection system for your home, they can cause more dust collection and release more contaminants into the air. The incompetent duct cleaner can also harm the ducts, making them unusable, so you should be very careful with your choice for a duct cleaning company. Pick only licensed contractors, who have good recommendations.

The necessity for duct cleaning services. As I said, the necessity for these services is quite questionable, but most of the arguments prove, that the home duct cleaning is something which needs to be done from time to time, in order to prolong the life span of your ventilation system or improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system. It may not be considered officially as a required annual home maintenance chore, but it definitely should be, considering all the pros and cons of its usefulness.