You may be shocked to learn that the air inside your home contains more pollutants than the air outside your door, but for many homeowners, it’s a reality. Considering that most people spend close to two-thirds of their lives at home, it’s a substantial amount of time to be breathing contaminated air, and in the case of those with allergies or compromised immune systems, it can lead to a multitude of symptoms and health issues. If you suspect your home’s air quality is affecting your allergies, or those of a family member, there are a number of steps you can take to improve your indoor air quality, starting with your ventilation system.
If you’re tired of breathing contaminated air, give the experts at Atlantic Duct Cleaning a call at (703) 435-4485 or schedule an appointment online.
Your HVAC system works much like your own lungs, circulating the air throughout your home as it breathes in stale air, and exhales filtered, conditioned air. However, if any of the components of your heating and cooling system should become dirty, clogged, or contaminated, tiny particles can make their way in to the air you breathe, triggering allergies and irritating your respiratory system. Experts estimate the average six room home generates as much as 40 pounds of dust each year, containing materials such as:
Additional sources of indoor air pollution include:
As the air in your home is re-circulated approximately 6 times each day, contaminants can easily begin to build up in your ventilation system, where they are stirred up, and delivered to your living space along with your conditioned air.
One of the best ways to instantly improve your indoor air quality, is with a professional duct cleaning. In addition to cleaner air, you’ll also:
Warning signs that your ducts are due to be cleaned include:
The most effective method of duct cleaning involves a two-pronged approach, beginning with intense agitation to loosen debris, and the use of a high powered HEPA filtered vacuum to remove it.
Relieve allergies and breathe easier by implementing the following tips:
As a homeowner you need to do whatever you can to keep your home’s air comfortable to breathe—and duct cleaning is the solution! Duct cleaning is often overlooked and is a necessary process to ensure the air in your home is clean to breathe. Atlantic Duct Cleaning recommends having a professional technician come to your home annually—at minimum—to clean out the build-up in your home’s ducts.
For additional questions about duct cleaning in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. area, check out our FAQ or contact one of the professionals at Atlantic Duct Cleaning at (703) 435-4485 to schedule an appointment!
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