Homeowners spend a lot of time within their homes, sleeping, eating, playing and working. They spend a lot of time breathing the air inside those homes as well and so the quality of indoor air matters a lot. Homes have a system of duct work that circulates heated air in the winter and cool air in the summer. An important part of this system is the air filter. The air filter catches dust, animal hair and dander, pollen and more before it is distributed throughout the home. It is important to replace these filters on a regular basis, ideally once a month, however not every homeowner is diligent in doing so. Most people never think to have the duct work cleaned. It is not something they see therefore it is easily forgotten. Nonetheless, an appointment with an Air Duct Cleaning Contractor in Baltimore MD should be scheduled every few years.
Homeowners generate an average of 40 pounds of dust per year just by living. Humans and animals shed skin cells, hair and dander. People track sand, dirt, grit and pollen into their homes on their shoes. Also some homes have more dust and dirt due to their location, such as those located in the country, on a farm, or have dirt or gravel driveways. People who farm or have farm animals inadvertently bring in hay, straw, animal waste, and insects such as ticks and mites.
Signs that a home may be in need of an Air Duct Cleaning Contractor in Baltimore MD such as Complete Chimneys LLC, include allergic reactions such as sneezing, watery or red eyes in residents that seems to be habitual, excessive buildup of dust noticed on furniture or furniture needs to be dusted more frequently, a reduction in air flow from room vents or an odor that can’t be attributed to any particular source. Another indication is the presence of mold or dirt inside the ducts upon visual inspection.
What does an Air Duct Cleaning Contractor in Baltimore MD do to remove dirt from the duct work? Typically they gently reach into the duct work with soft brushes to loosen the dirt that has attached itself to the duct walls. Then they will vacuum the ducts with a high-powered vacuum, that vents to a collection tank outside the home. Afterwards, homeowners find that their homes often stay cleaner, longer because the actual amount of dust in the house decreases. Click here for more information.
