Autumn has finally arrived! The changing of the seasons not only brings cooler weather, pumpkin carving, and football, but it also offers a whole new list of house care chores for homeowners. Leaves must be raked, gutters must be cleaned, and chimneys must be swept. If air duct cleaning has been on your to-do list for a while, here are a few reasons why the fall season is the ideal time of year to have your home’s air ducts cleaned.
Enhanced indoor air quality
According to the EPA, the typical individual spends approximately 90% of their time indoors, and with colder weather on the way, we’ll soon be snuggled indoors beneath blankets, windows closed, and the heat or fireplace on. Dust, soot, dander, and other indoor air pollutants collect in our house’s air ducts over time and are then recirculated throughout the home every time the furnace turns on. By having your air ducts cleaned in the autumn, you’re ensuring that you and your family aren’t breathing in contaminants throughout winter. This is especially crucial now that flu season is approaching.
Allergic symptoms should be reduced.
Summer may be gone, but your allergy issues are far from finished. Allergy patients should take extra measures throughout the fall season to avoid a flare-up in their symptoms. Less sunshine and colder temperatures foster mold and fungus development, particularly on decaying plants and heaps of leaves, which can potentially infiltrate houses through the air ducts and cause a variety of health problems. Fortunately, air duct cleaning can reveal the existence of mold and other possible dangers inside your system.
Energy efficiency and cost reductions have increased.
When your air ducts are unclean, your HVAC system must work harder to keep the temperature set on your thermostat at the correct level. By having your home’s air ducts cleaned in the autumn, you’re prepping your system for full-time use in the winter. Therefore, you will benefit from greater energy efficiency and save more money on your electric bill.
Schedule an appointment for duct cleaning service, performed by our trained heating and cooling professionals – contact us today!
