Living in Australia means air conditioning is one of the appliances that you cannot do without in your home. However, despite the convenience that these systems provide, they can also turn dangerous if they are not well taken care of. You should consider the air ducts of your cooling system as the respiratory channels of your home. When pollutants such as dirt, pollen, dander and more collect in these ducts, they steadily spread them across your residence. Moreover, the accumulation of dirt inside the ducts also ultimately leads to important air conditioning repairs. So what are some of the things that you should know about air duct cleaning?
What is the importance of air duct cleaning?
When your air conditioning system is operational, a wide array of items are sucked into it as it draws air in and out of your home. Thus, over time you will find a system exposed to heavy usage will have attracted myriad particles ranging from mould spores, smoke residue, pollen and other particles that float in the air. In small amounts, these particles may not be a health risk. However, if they are not eliminated, you will find your household becomes increasingly susceptible to respiratory problems and allergies. Additionally, the particles start to clog the filter of your air conditioning system, which can lead it to start overworking itself and eventually overheating. Therefore, duct cleaning is crucial to ensure your health as well as the health of your air conditioning system.
How do you determine that you need air duct cleaning?
You do not have to pull apart your air conditioning system to discern that your ducts are in need of cleaning. The easiest thing to do would be to inspect the grates. If your ducts have accumulated dirt, you will find that debris and dust will be stuck onto the grills. Additionally, you may also notice the floor beneath the air ducts' grates is always dirtier than the rest of the home. It would be advisable to hire professional duct cleaners to come and attend to them soon.
Why should professionals carry out the cleaning?
Some people may be tempted to try to vacuum their air ducts themselves or wipe the dirt away. The reality is that this does not eliminate all the dirt in the system. Since the air ducts form a network, they would need deep cleaning for it to be efficient. In addition to this, professional duct cleaners would also know how best to take apart the AC system and clean the inside of it without the risk of causing damage to the sensitive components contained in it.
Share29 August 2017
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