The Health Benefits of Duct Cleaning

Your home’s air ducts are responsible for cycling air throughout the house multiple times each day. It’s a simple, effective process, but if you have dirty air ducts, allergens, and other pollutants could be redistributed through your Augusta, GA, home, adversely affecting its indoor air quality. Here are some of the health benefits associated with air duct cleaning.

The Entire Household Breathes Easier With Duct Cleaning

The cleaner indoor air is, the easier it is for everyone to breathe. You might think you don’t need cleaning services because no one in your household has respiratory issues or chronic allergies. However, it doesn’t take much dust or dirt in the air to cause sinus congestion. If you notice you or other household members are feeling stuffy more often, the solution to breathing without feeling congested could be to call for a thorough duct cleaning.

You’ll Experience Fewer Sick Days

Dirty air doesn’t only leave you feeling congested. It’s also filled with bacteria and viruses. Have you felt your family can’t catch a break, and someone is always catching a cold? Before you blame it on the weather, that one kid in your child’s class who always comes to school sick, or plain, old bad luck, have your ductwork cleaned.

Toxic Biologic Particulates Gets Eliminated

Air ducts are the perfect environment for biologic particulates to grow. Ductwork provides darkness and humidity—the two things this needs to grow. It can be highly toxic, especially black mold. It can trigger an asthma attack and worsen emphysema symptoms, and it doesn’t take long for this to happen. Some people begin experiencing health issues within days of exposure.

If you want to breathe easier in your home, avoid unnecessary sick days, and keep toxic biologic particulates from sickening your household, cleaning your home’s air ducts is an effective and affordable solution. To learn more about all the benefits of air duct cleaning and determine the best cleaning schedule, contact Doc Savage Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.