While it may not be immediately obvious, the condition of your ductwork can greatly affect indoor air quality. Your home's ducts can be contaminated by dust, mold and other particulates. When this happens, it's possible to have them cleaned, but preventing dirty ductwork in the first place is an even better idea.
What Keeps Dirt out of Your Home' Ductwork?
- Regular HVAC system maintenance - Have your home's HVAC system inspected and cleaned annually. By cleaning the equipment as part of annual maintenance, an HVAC professional will remove pollutants from your heating and cooling system before they can get to the ductwork.
- Protecting ductwork during construction - If you're tackling home renovations, make sure the contractor properly seals registers and vents to prevent contamination from sawdust and other construction by-products. These particles can move through the system if you fail to have the ducts sealed.
- Cleaning new ductwork - New ductwork often contains debris and machine oil. It should be properly cleaned prior to installation, otherwise you run the risk of contaminating both the HVAC equipment and your home's indoor air.
- Properly cleaning your home - The air that circulates through your home will pick up dust and other contaminants and carry them to the ducts. Regular, thorough cleaning can remove these contaminants and help to keep the ductwork from being contaminated.
Preventing dirty ductwork doesn't have to be a hassle. If you think your ducts might be affecting the quality of your indoor air, contact us at Rosenhiser Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning. We've been servicing homes in the Route 495/128 area of Massachusetts for over 80 years.
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