Air Quality and Duct Cleaning
Air Quality andDuct Cleaning
During normal operation of your home or office cooling system, dust, dirt, pollen, germs, mold spores, pet dander, hair, and other pollutants can get drawn into your air ducts. About 95% of these particles can pass through a normal air filter and pass back into the indoor air you breathe. It can also accumulate on the fan blades, grills, and other parts of your system, reducing airflow by up to 40%.
These irritants can cause allergic reactions in many people and lead to serious health problems for people with asthma, COPD, and other respiratory ailments. They can also lead to higher cooling costs and decreased comfort. Regular duct cleaning services can dramatically reduce the many effects of unwanted pollutants in your home and should be performed every three years if you use normal air filters in your air conditioning and heating system.
Indoor Air QualityChecklist
- Do any family members suffer from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory problems?
- Does anyone in your family have frequent headaches, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, or irritated nose and throat at night or in the morning?
- Does anyone smoke in your house? (Or have in the past?)
- Do you have dogs, cats, or other pets in your house?
- Do you notice dust on your fixtures shortly after cleaning?
- Do you notice musty smells when the air conditioner runs?
- Is your home 5 years old or more?
What can I do to improve my air quality?
- Routine maintenance at least every 6 months
- Clean your ductwork
- Inspect ductwork for air loss, high static pressure, and the quality of the material
- Change filters at least once a month
- Install a UV system appropriate for your system
- Deep clean equipment if needed (coil and blower wheel)
Seal duct leaks to reduce pollutants
Every year, Tampa Bay homeowners lose hundreds of dollars thanks to leaking air conditioning ducts. In fact, seven out of ten homes have leaking ducts and lose about 20% of the air that moves through them. That can add up to a lot of wasted energy and money. It can also lead to poor indoor air quality. At ExcelsiAir, we can identify leaks and seal air ducts that exist in your system. It’s just one more way we deliver cooler, cleaner indoor air while saving our customers money.