Most people wonder if dirty air ducts really have any effect on your health. The simple answer is, yes! When the air ducts of your business, home, or any other living space are dirty, your wellbeing and health will be significantly affected.
At Entire Duct Cleaning, we provide you with relevant information concerning how dirty air ducts can affect your health and all that you need to know about professional duct cleaning services. We are based in Ontario and provide professional duct cleaning services in the Greater Toronto Area as well as all other cities located within a 50km radius of Toronto. Our services cover duct cleaning for commercial buildings, daycares, schools, condominiums, retail spaces and homes, to ensure that your residential ductwork systems are free from contaminants and irritants.
Dirty ducts are the main causes of indoor air pollution. In some severe cases, the air pollution in your house as a result of dirty air ducts can be worse than the air outside! This pollution is attributed to dust and dirt particles that float around in your house. The main components of this dirty air can include pet dander, pollen, bacteria, mold, fungal spores, by-products of tobacco smoke, and dust.
Effects of dirty air ducts on your health
There are several health problems associated with persistent contaminated air in your house. They include the following:
Respiratory tract infections
The various components of contaminated indoor air, such as pollen, dirt, can negatively affect your respiratory tract. Inhaling such contaminated is associated with upper respiratory problems, including sneezing, runny nose, headaches, a sore throat, coughing, nasal congestion, and even fever.
Asthma
Asthma attacks are usually prompted by exposure to mold, dust, pollen, and other contaminants present in poor indoor air. The constant coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, or even chest pain you may be experiencing while in your house, could be attributed to dirty ducts.
Allergies
A dirty indoor environment is a health risk to your family and could be the reason why you or your family members have developed allergies. If allergy-causing elements such as pollen or mold spores are part of the air circulating in your living space, you could be at the risk of developing allergy symptoms. Persistent or worsening allergies are a sign that your ductwork needs to undergo a cleaning session.
Sinus problem
An indoor space saturated with dirty air can expose your sinuses to health risks. Every time you inhale air filled with dirt particles or dust gets into your nasal passages, such particles can stick in your nasal passages, which could cause infections and inflammations.
Itchy/Dry skin
If dust components such as mildew, pollen, pet dander, mold, and other allergens are stuck in your air ducts, they can be blown to the rest of the living spaces when air ducts are in use. Some of the skin disorders caused by the accumulation of allergens into your skin include hives, rashes, and eczema. Since mold is the main cause of itchy skin, it’s recommended to test its presence in your homes. Mold accumulates from excessive humidity concentration in your house. The presence of mold in your house can be tested by using kits available from your local hardware outlets or online stores. To get rid of mold from your home, you should consider having your ducts cleaned and installing a proper dehumidifier.
Signs of air ducts that require thorough cleaning
An infestation of insects, pests, or rodents
When you begin noticing unwanted insects or rodents in your house, it may be time to consider cleaning your air ducts. Rodents can sometimes destroy your HVAC system and make their way into your house. Always be on the lookout for any signs of rodents or pests in your house, as there is a high likelihood that they have intruded your ductwork. Moreover, these pests, rodents, and insects can leave behind their waste that mixes up with dust and ends up polluting the air your breath, exposing you and your family to health risks. These pests can also cause bites and food contaminations as well.
Mold growth in the air ducts
Mold often grows in the air that is a humid environment and in places where airflow is limited. Duct systems are ideal places to support the growth of mold due to dull and moist nature. In most cases, people with asthma and allergies are affected by mold as well. Though mold might be difficult to see, their musty odor can make you be a sign of their presence, hence the need for a thorough air duct cleaning.
Stoppage or poor functioning of your HVACs
Dust and debris often interfere with the efficient operations of your HVAC systems. Therefore, when your HVACs are not functioning properly or when they stop, there is likelihood that your air ducts require a thorough cleaning. The stoppage of your HVAC system from operating may make more contaminated air enter to your living spaces.
Foul-smelling or odorous air ducts
When air ducts are infested with mold or mildew, they bring out musty odors in your house. It’s difficult to detect this smell, especially if you get exposed to it for a long time because you might be used to it. However, a new visitor to your home will definitely notice it.
Increased electricity bills
Dirt particles and debris can accumulate in your HVAC systems leading to them to overwork. When such systems overwork, they end up consuming more energy, resulting in increased energy bills.
Increased allergies in your home
Although allergies affect everybody, their prolonged and increased occurrence may be a sign of dirty air ducts. Dust and allergens often accumulate in your HVAC systems and then get blown to the rest of the room when systems are on, causing constant allergies such as sneezing or coughing.
Visible dust
When you begin seeing dirt blowing out of your vents when you turn on your HVAC systems, it is a sign that your air ducts need a thorough cleaning. Such dust will continue accumulating in your house whenever the HVAC systems are on, and no amount of vacuuming or wiping will help. In cases of extreme dust accumulation, only professional duct cleaning services can help out.
Health benefits of duct cleaning
There are numerous benefits of duct cleaning but having clean and quality air in your house is the main health benefit of duct cleaning. Here are some other benefits as well:
Eliminates odorous smells from your house
Every house has its unique smell from things such as dirty laundry, perfumes, paint perfumes, washroom cleaning detergents, molds, pets, and tobacco or food preparation. All these smells end up accumulating in air ducts. Duct cleaning can help get rid of unpleasant odor build up.
Removes irritants and allergens
Besides dust, ducts can also be ideal environments for the thriving of contaminants and microorganisms. Components such as mildew, pet dander, bacteria, mold spores, and other pollutants accumulate in your ductwork and get blown up to the rest of the house when HVACs are switched on. Duct cleaning helps remove indoor pollutants, resulting in pure air to breathe.
Improves airflow in your home
Dust can easily build-up in registers and ductwork and restrict the flow of air from your HVAC systems. With a clean duct system, your HVAC efficiency is improved as your system exerts less effort when heating or cooling your home.
Relief for Allergy Sufferers
Most specifically, people with chronic allergies or respiratory complications can find it easy to breathe as clean air ducts promotes better circulation of clean air. When ducts are dirty, your house gets filled with contaminated air, and this can make even healthy people begin sneezing or coughing.
If you notice the persistence and worsening of the above health symptoms, you should consider duct cleaning. At Entire Duct Cleaning, we can help!
About Us
We are Entire Duct Cleaning and we are here to provide you with professional duct cleaning services. Our team of professionals makes sure that the air you breathe inside your homes and offices is clean and pollutant-free. We provide duct cleaning services for residential & commercial properties to help eliminate irritants such as pollen, smoke, dust mites, bacteria, etc. We provide duct cleaning services in Toronto & the GTA and other areas included within a 50 km radius of Toronto including Brampton, Mississauga, Milton, Oakville, Pickering, Ajax, Vaughan, North York, Richmond Hill, Scarborough. We take great pride in our craft and our highly experienced team uses specialized machines and tools to do a professional job.
At Entire Duct Cleaning, we’re always striving to give our customers the best experience. We’re here to answer all your duct cleaning questions and can help provide a free quote. You can contact us today at (416) 278-7661 for more information.
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