Why your ducts need cleaning

Air ducts are easy to forget about, no one looks inside their duct system very often. But what you don't see can hurt you. Studies have shown that in a typical air-conditioned building, occupants inhale 1-2 tablespoons of contaminants every day. This situation poses unnecessary health and sanitation issuses.
Most people would never consider drinking out of a cup that had not been washed yet they continue to breathe air circulated from air ducts that have never been cleaned. Air duct cleaning is necessary on a regular basis to remove dust, bacteria and other harmful contaminates out of the indoor air we breathe. Be sure not to overlook cleaning your air ducts just because they are "Out of sight, out of mind."

More reasons for cleaning your air ducts

 •Someone suffers from asthma or other respiratory problems
 •Someone suffers from headaches, fatigue or congestion
 •Someone suffers due to allergies, smoke or pet dander
 •The home has a musty smell or other odours you can't identify
 •The home has been remodeled or is newly constructed
 •The home is water damaged (allows mold to grow)

Construction debris, especially drywall and saw dust are bad for your health. Drywall dust has been associated with varying degrees of eye, nose, throat and respiratory tract irritation. These contaminants also put wear and tear on your furnace motor. Some furnace manufacturers will void the warranty if they ducts have not be cleaned prior to startig up a new furnace.