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Indoor Air Quality Treatment
Most
homeowners have no idea what goes on inside their home's air ducts.
But the fact is, they can become
littered with years of accumulated dirt, debris and allergens like
pollen, dust and pet dander.
Industry standards recommend that you have your air ducts inspected
every 2 years for cleanliness, and have them cleaned, on average,
every 5-7 years. Of course, this will vary with the conditions in your
home, as well as having your Air Conditioner serviced prior to the
cooling season and your furnace service prior to the heating season
every year.
By
having your air ducts cleaned, your A/C, and your Furnace serviced
regularly, you’ll help improve the indoor air quality in your home,
and enhance the efficiency of your heating/cooling system, which may
reduce energy bills.
Many people have allergic reactions to pollen,
bacteria, dust mites and mold.
These particles, along with other invisible pollutants, settle in the
air ducts and are re-circulated every time the furnace blower is
operating.
Leading
medical authorities acknowledge that moisture and contaminants found
in HVAC systems serve as ideal breeding grounds for mold, germs, fungi
and other harmful microbes.This poses as a major health risk to those
who suffer from asthma, allergies, immune system deficiencies and
other chronic illnesses, as well as to small children and the elderly.
For
businesses, Indoor Air Quality can play a critical role in
productivity. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) has direct correlation with
employee illness related absences and slower production rates. Lack of
HVAC maintenance and proper ventilation are key factors.Doctors,
particularly allergists, now commonly prescribe HVAC and air duct
cleaning as a remedy for health problems related to indoor air quality |