What Is Air Duct Contamination and How To Prevent It

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What Is Air Duct Contamination and How To Prevent It

Petrina Tebor • March 2, 2023

Air ducts are a big part of home comfort and health in larger buildings. Good ducts will help you circulate air and control the temperature in your home. However, the air quality in your home relies heavily on the air ducts. This makes contamination a potential issue. Here’s what you need to know about duct contamination and what you can do to stop it.

Air Duct Contamination

The first thing you should know about potential contamination is how it happens. The ducts move air through the building while pulling along small contaminants with it. These particles builds up over time, leading to large issues throughout the duct system.

Dangers of Contamination

Contamination of your ducts isn’t something you can ignore, as it can quickly affect your health and endanger everyone in the building. Some potential risks include:

Respiratory issues
Nausea
Dizziness
Mold growth
Infections and disease

That’s why understanding and preventing the contamination of your air ducts is so critical in the first place, as you can minimize the likelihood of any of these occurring.

Prevention Methods

There are many methods available to help prevent the contamination of an air duct as long as you stick to regular maintenance. Changing your air filters every few months can prevent lots of contamination. Regular checks for leaks or wetness will help you identify problem areas and prevent mold growth. Getting professional cleaning is the ultimate method, which we’ll get into here.

Cleaning Your Ducts

If you discover that your ducts have contaminants, you need to hire someone to clean them. You can call an air conditioning cleaning service to thoroughly clean your air ducts and help get rid of any contamination.

Contamination of your air ducts is a serious issue, and caring for your ducts will help improve the safety of your home or building. You’ll see improvements in air quality and HVAC efficiency as well, saving you money in the long run. That’s why routine maintenance should be a focus for anyone with air ducts.

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