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We spend almost 90% of our time indoors, but did you know that indoor levels of air pollutants can be two to five times higher than outdoors. If you don’t get regular home air duct cleaning, the contaminated air in the system can cause a wide range of health problems, which include respiratory diseases, heart disease and cancer.  It can also aggravate existing problems like allergies, respiratory problems and even autoimmune conditions? It is prudent to try to improve the indoor air quality in your home even if symptoms are not noticeable. When the air duct is cleaned regularly, you will be removing the pollutants and contaminants.

If you leave your air duct as such without cleaning, debris and dirt will start accumulating in the filter and the heating/cooling unit. A clogged system will have to work harder and longer to achieve the desired heating and cooling. This will increase the amount o energy required and can significantly increase the energy costs. But if regular home air duct cleaning is conducted, it will help you in saving more by running your system efficiently.

The dirt and debris clogged in the duct and dryer vent can contain flammable fibers and hair. Clogging can further cause overheating of the dryer element, which can increase the risk of fire. An overworking heating unit when combined with circulating flammable material can create the perfect environment for fire.

Most homeowners never realize the potential threat of fire due to a clogged ductwork and dryer vent. You can ask your home air duct cleaning company to clean the duct and dryer vent. Just like the furnace, any obstruction in the dryer vent is going to force the dryer to work longer and harder.

Make sure that the evaporator / condenser coils always remain clean. Otherwise the dirt can hamper the ability of the coils in transferring heat. This can force the unit to work more, causing consumption of more energy. This can not only increase the cost of operation, it can also cause excess strain on the unit and increase the chance of HVAC repair. It is recommended to have the coils cleaned once every year.

Get a programmable thermostat and set the temperature right when going out. For example, if you are going to work, set the temperature lower during winter and higher in summer. It will help ensure that your home has a comfortable environment when you arrive back, and the same can be done before going to bed. A programmable thermostat can be a valuable investment. It can help improve the system’s efficiency, convenience and save you money.

Air leak through doors and windows can also be a big energy eater, so get your doors and windows checked once every 6 months for any cracks or damages. You can yourself caulk any gaps or cracks in the weather stripping or window frames. Leaks can also happen through the ductwork, so make sure to check them too for any gaps. Your heating and cooling services can also provide professional inspection for the ductwork.

Dirty or clogged filters– Similar to other systems, the filters play the same role in the case of heating and cooling systems. They keep out pollutants and contaminants out of the unit’s airflow system. If filters are not checked and replaced, they could build-up debris and even harbor bacteria. This could adversely affect your unit by not only preventing it from working effectively but also by forcing it to work harder.

Many times if the AC has a problem it make a wailing sound where the noise keeps growing gradually. It is often caused because of the bearings within the fan’s motor. The root cause could be easily checked by switching off power to the air handler / heater. Once it has stopped, just pull the motor shaft from its end. If you notice a good amount of movement, it is a sign that the bearings are worn out. In most cases this happens because of a number of reasons.

Many times it is the outer fan that is causing issues leading to the overheating of the AC compressor and further causing the safety to trip. The fan more not be working effectively or may have stopped working altogether. If you don’t get the proper air conditioning repairs the compressor could get damaged too.

Your air conditioning system can have frozen coils. If this is the problem, it will not work effectively because the free flow of air and coolant will be affected. Even after you have had this issue repaired, make sure to take proper care of your unit. It will involve replacing the filter regularly when using the unit during the summer. You will also have to clean it off any debris from time to time. In rare cases, the indoor coils could be frozen because the level of refrigerant has fallen.

If there is some problem with the wiring, it can cut off the power supply to the AC unit. This may also trip the circuit breaker. Faulty wiring could also increase the risk of fire.

Keeping your home’s air duct clean will help in keeping your home’s interior clean. You will no longer find dust on the furniture even after you have cleaned the rooms. If there is dirt in the ductwork, it is commonly seen that black lines form under the doors, and near the stairwells and air vents. They can be much more highlighted on carpets of light shade.
If the air duct is not cleaned, the fine dust will keep circulating and no amount of dusting will clean your indoor items. This will also increase the need for regularly cleaning your carpet.