Blower Door and Duct Leakage Testing for Code Compliance in Maryland & DC Metro Areas

Extracting dust from your ductwork by duct cleaning is very beneficial to the air quality in one’s home. Consider this: there can be five times as much dust inside the average home than in the exterior air. Moreover, the interior dust creates an ideal environment for mites and bacteria to develop.

If your ducts are dirty, every time the furnace runs, it blasts tiny particles of pollen, dust, dander and other contaminants into your home’s air. Turning on the furnace also draws the contaminants into the ductwork, adding a new layer of lung irritants to duct walls. These microscopic fiends are harmful for families’ health, especially if there are little children in the home.

Air Duct Cleaning

If you have a central air HVAC system, you will definitely benefit from improved filtration and professional duct cleaning every 7 years or so. Your air ducts are your home’s veins and arteries, with the HVAC system as the heart. As air passes through dirty air ducts, the dirt, dust, volatile organic compounds, bacteria, viruses and other indoor air pollutants get distributed throughout your home as well. Just imagine: turning on your air conditioning and having dust and pet hair fall on your kitchen counter and food!

By scheduling professional air duct cleaning, your system will run more efficiently and you and your family will feel a lot healthier.

Change your Air Filter

Many homeowners forget to clean or replace their air filters every thirty to ninety days. As a result, your air and air ducts get dirty, the HVAC system has to work harder, and your health and finances will suffer. Don’t forget to vacuum and dust regularly, add a humidification system and avoid using household products that contain volatile organic compounds. Never forget to do your research before buying paint, cleaning products, craft supplies, beauty products and air fresheners.