Why Should You Clean Your Air Ducts?

It’s About Air Quality

How much do you know about dust mites? Those little creatures are practically invisible to the naked eye, but they are certainly out there. They will make themselves at home, eliminate waste, and reproduce at alarming rates.

When dust mites find their way into your air ducts, they make their homes there. Guess what? All it takes is a little bit of dust. And then it’s all downhill from there. As the mites set up camp, all of their waste is cycled back into your home. It makes the air you breathe dirty.

Here’s a quick air quality fact for you. Did you know that your home potentially has more than 70 times the air pollution of outside air? We worry about air pollution, but what about the air in our own homes? This pollution can quickly lead to illnesses like allergies, asthma, and more.

Signs to Clean the Air Ducts

It’s hard to say just when you should have the air ducts cleaned. The EPA recommends having them cleaned on an as-needed basis. You will find that most professionals recommend air duct cleaning every 2-3 years. However, if it’s been 5, 10, or more years, you should go ahead and get it done.

Here are some common indicators that it might be time to clean those air ducts.

• Indicators of mold in the ductwork. If you notice mold around the vents or even in some sort of inspection of the ducts, you should consider having them cleaned to protect your home and your health from that mold spreading.
• High dust levels in your home that seem completely unmanageable can likely be because you need to clean the air ducts. If you feel like things are dusty right after you’ve cleaned, it could be because of the air ducts.
• Recent renovations or home projects could easily have blown dust and debris into your air ducts.
• Varying costs in your energy might be a sign that something isn’t working efficiently. In some cases, this could be because the air ducts aren’t clear. Over time, they build up dust that can cause disruption in your airflow, leading to higher bills.

Air Duct Cleaning Services

If you need your air ducts cleaned, reach out to us at Trujillo’s Cleaning Company. We have teams in the Pueblo and Colorado Springs areas, and we’re happy to get your home air quality back to healthy for you! Just give us a call.