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Homes are full of allergens that can make your life miserable. And even though many people associate allergies with spring or summer, winter is a surprisingly tough time for many. That’s because people seal their homes up, locking common irritants indoors with them for the rest of the season.
Dust, pollen, dander, mold, and pollution all take a toll on both you and your ducts. Duct cleaning is a fantastic step toward clearing out these contaminants and breathing easy year-round.
What Can Build Up in My Air Ducts?
Dust, pet dander, mold, and pests are the main contaminants that collect inside your home’s ductwork. Dust is the most obvious offender, as well as the hardest to manage, especially in winter, since you’re often spending more time in your home.
Dust can give many people allergy-like symptoms, but pet dander is usually much more challenging to deal with. This also easily settles in your ducts. Pet owners know that it doesn’t always matter how much you clean and groom your pet; hair and dander get everywhere.
Mold is another unfortunate tenant of many homeowners’ air ducts. When your HVAC kicks in, the air flow circulates the mold spores (and anything else in the ducts) through the vents.
You eventually breathe these particles in, making allergen control difficult or even impossible without professional intervention. Duct cleaning can remove this buildup to dramatically lower the amount of airborne irritants in your home.
How Often Should I Schedule Professional Duct Cleanings?
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association recommends that most homeowners schedule duct cleaning once every three to five years. However, this recommended timeline can vary based on the specific household and the people living in it.
Those living in older homes or living with pets would benefit from more frequent duct cleaning and HVAC services.
You may also want to schedule an extra appointment if you’ve recently done any major renovations, as this can often expose new contaminants that make their way into your ducts and circulate through your home.
Talk with an HVAC professional if you’re looking for ways to improve your home’s indoor air quality. There’s a good chance duct cleaning services and HVAC maintenance will rank high on their list of recommendations.
Get in Touch With Our HVAC Professionals to Schedule a Duct Cleaning Today
You can improve your home’s indoor air quality by working with a reliable provider for duct cleaning, like the team at Sigma Air Heating & Cooling. We offer cleaning for both commercial and residential properties. Affordability is also important to us, which is why we guarantee to beat any written quote within 30 days by 10%; that’s the Sigma Savings Promise.
You can even schedule same-day or next-day service; we’re ready when it’s most convenient for you. If you’re eager to eliminate allergens from your home and breathe easier, reach out to our team in San Antonio, TX, today to learn more about our process and book your appointment.