Your home air ducts can easily become contaminated with dust, debris and pollen, so it makes sense to keep them clean. But it is worth spending money on a professional duct cleaning service?
What does air duct cleaning involve?
Specialist technicians will dislodge debris and dirt gathering in your ducts and then remove these with a special sort of vacuum cleaner, resulting in healthier air for you and your family. Often, chemical biocides are used – these kill germs and microbes breeding in your ducts. The debate is still on as to whether the use of these chemical biocides is harmful to your health, so think carefully before deciding if you want them in your home.
Why should I have them cleaned?
If a member of your family is suffering from unexplained respiratory symptoms, or asthma, it’s worth inspecting the insides of your ducts. A growth of mold or extremely dusty ducts could be causing the issue, so if you see signs of either of these you should invest in having your air ducts cleaned. Some people regularly have the air ducts in their home cleaned, as they would other areas of their home, and provided chemical biocides aren’t used, there is no harm in having a regular cleaning service – it will only improve the air quality in your home. If any of the following apply, you should consider having your air ducts cleaned:
1. You see insects or rodents in ducts or coming out of ducts
2. You can see visible mold growth inside your ducts or on elements of your heating or air conditioning system
3. Your ducts seem very clogged with dust, which is often released into your home.
If in doubt, always call a professional duct cleaning company; Saratoga companies will usually be happy to come out and take a look at your air ducts for a small fee – you can then find out if you need to bother with a cleaning service.
Choosing the right company
If you have decided to get your home’s air ducts cleaned, always ensure you choose a reputable company – professional companies of duct cleaning in Saratoga know that there are no proven health benefits to cleaning your air ducts, so avoid any company which tries to persuade you of the benefits to your family’s health. Always check customer testimonials and ask to see evidence of insurance and the relevant state licenses – not all states require technicians to hold air duct cleaning licenses. It’s best to meet with the technician in person – do they turn up on time in a professional uniform, and are they happy to quote for their services up front? You should at least be given an estimate of how much the cleaning service will cost.
While there is no proven evidence that air duct cleaning is beneficial for your health, if you think it will make a difference or simply want your air ducts to be cleaner, then it makes sense to hire a professional company to do the job.
