You probably already know that your air conditioner helps to improve indoor air quality. If you want to make your indoor air quality even better, you can invest in a whole house air purifier. But before taking that step, there are other ways to improve your indoor air quality.
One way to improve your indoor air quality is scheduling duct services in Rockville, MD. Your ductwork is a major component to your air conditioner, and keeping those pieces in excellent condition is a great way to reduce the chance of dust getting into your home. You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of duct cleaning.
Impact of Ductwork
Even though your air conditioner has the important job of cooling air, your ductwork has an equally important job of carrying that air and distributing it throughout your home. If your ductwork is not laid out properly, you may have hot and cold spots in your home, impacting your comfort. When you schedule duct cleaning, be sure to mention problems like this to our team.
Your ductwork is very fragile and it is connected together at seams with adhesive. Over time, these seals can break down, allowing cool air to escape and dust to get into your ductwork. It’s also possible for individual pieces of ductwork to get small holes if it takes on any damage.
Ductwork holes can be the size of pinpricks and still have a major impact on your monthly energy bills. Losing just 20% of the cooled air that your AC produces can increase your energy bills by up to 50%. And every time cold air escapes, dust and dirt are making their way into those same holes and broken seals.
That dust and dirt then gets circulated with your clean air and blows back out into your home. You may notice surfaces around your home being dustier than usual. You may also notice an increase in allergy or illness symptoms for yourself or other family members.
Duct Cleaning
When you schedule duct cleaning, our team wipes down the interior surfaces of your ductwork. If your system of ductwork is particularly dirty we may also recommend duct sanitization to kill germs and bacteria.
B&B Air Conditioning & Heating Service. We are always there when you need us. Schedule an appointment today for duct cleaning.
