Air Ducts Must Be Kept Clean
The need for clean air conditioning and ventilation systems has been recognised formally by the European Union in pre-standard prEN 15780 ‘Ventilation for buildings – Ductwork – Cleanliness of ventilation systems’, which lays down cleanliness standards to be met in a variety of situations.
People are spending an increasingly large proportion of their time indoors, and increasingly that indoor climate is controlled by air conditioning systems. The air is carried from central air handling units by networks of ducting, or ductwork, to the terminal diffusers or registers to be supplied into the occupied area. Typically a parallel network of extract ducts take vitiated, warm, air back to central fans for discharge or re-circulation, depending on the design or conditions.
The supply ductwork becomes dirty to at a faster or slower rate, depending on the efficiency of filtration. It should be noted that no filter is ‘absolute’; all filters let some percentage of the dust ‘challenge’ through, however well-fitted they are. At extract ducts the air carried will naturally be more or less contaminated by textile fibres, skin flake, paper dust and other materials generated within the space, and this is significant for hygiene to the degree that the precious conditioned air is re-circulated.
The health, comfort and even mechanical efficiency downsides of this fouling of the building’s ‘lungs’ is recognised by a worldwide body of academic research, which underlines the fundamental message that you can’t get clean air out of a dirty system. Read the rest of this entry »
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Air Duct Cleaning – 5 Key Benefits
Replacing a home or business’ heating and cooling system can be very expensive. However, with proper air duct cleaning this hassle can often be avoided. The best way at maintaining air conditioning and heating systems’ efficiency is to have them properly cleaned. Cleaning your system involves cleaning their fans, cooling coils, heat exchangers, and drain pans. The process that is involved in cleaning air conditioning and heating systems often produces allergens, debris, dust, and mold, so it is very wise to have a professional clean the duct systems that are connected to these systems. It is both time and cost efficient to clean both heating and cooling systems as well as the air ducts at the same time.
5 Reasons to Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned
Lower Utility Bills
Having the home duct system cleaned can save up to 21% on a person’s monthly energy bill. This means having even 4/10 of an inch of dust removed from your ducts can save a significant amount of money. Depending on the size of the house, these savings can be anywhere from a few dollars per year to hundreds, or even thousands of dollars for a very large home.
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The Importance Of Regular Air Duct Cleaning
Indoor air pollution is a serious health hazard; in fact, it has been shown to be at least partly responsible for the occurrence of a number of health conditions. Many people have reported their allergies are often made worse by the unclean air circulating in their homes. That is why it is essential to be sure your air ducts are cleaned and properly cared for on a regular basis.
One important part of maintaining a clean air conditioning and heating system is making sure the filter is regularly changed. This process should take place at least once a year, and even more frequently if necessary. If you do not own your own home, you should make sure your landlord takes care of this important detail. Failure to do so can result in the circulation of unclean air through your home, as well as actually diminishing proper air flow.
Regular air duct cleaning has been shown to help prevent some health problems, while easing the stress of others that already exist. While some in the profession will argue that this has not actually been proven, it is strongly believed by others because of the improvement people have experienced after having the ducts cleaned. It is time to consider having your air ducts cleaned if the following occurs.
If mold is visible on or around your air duct, it is time to have it cleaned. This will remove the mold that can be potentially dangerous to you and others living in your home. Because of the nature of certain molds, it may be necessary to have this area treated before the cleaning takes place. It is important to remember that though a substance may appear to be mold, it may take an expert in the field to actually determine if this is true. Read the rest of this entry »
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