Every homeowner or business owner needs to keep their air ducts clean for the health and safety of everyone. Regular cleaning of your buildings air ducts, helps ensure that your HVAC system operates as efficiently as possible. Here are a few signs you need air duct cleaning in Chicagoland.
While your energy bills can certainly go up and down, there shouldn’t be a dramatic increase that you can’t trace back to a specific reason. A major temperature change will cause your utility bills to go up and so could purchasing a new appliance. But, if your bills are usually consistent and your wallet is suddenly hurting a lot more, it could be because your HVAC system is having to work extra hard.
Your HVAC system plays a crucial role in your home or business’s air quality. While dust is normal in any environment, having dirty ducts will only make the problem worse. If you begin to notice sneezing, runny noses, and or asthma-like symptoms, among your family members or employees, it may be time to get the buildings air ducts cleaned. Clogged air ducts can cause toxins to recirculate indoors. If you want to improve the wellbeing of everyone in the building, you should get professional air duct cleaning in Chicagoland by Action Heating & Air Conditioning.
Dirty air ducts can cause your home or business to smell. If you’ve looked for every possible source of the smell and nothing’s turned up, it could be coming from your air ducts, especially if it’s a musty smell. Try smelling your air registers. If the odor is more pungent, you’ve probably found the source and it’s time to give your ducts a good cleaning!
The condensation from your HVAC system can lead to mold and mildew accumulation. You may notice mold growing around your vent covers. If you do, this probably is not the extent of the mold outbreak. More mold is likely to be growing in other components of your heating and cooling system. Mold can cause serious health problems and you’ll want to act quickly to reduce the potential of sickness.
Discovering signs of a rodent or insect problem in your home or business is never fun. Taking swift action is crucial to quickly get rid of any rats or other pests that could be living in your ducts. But, one step of infestation treatment that’s often overlooked is cleaning your dirty air ducts, to rid of any droppings, fur, or dead bugs.
If you’re experiencing any or all of these issues, it’s time to call Action Heating & Air Conditioning. When we’ve finished cleaning your air ducts, your home or business will be more comfortable and you’ll experience better air quality. Don’t wait any longer to get a quote on your air duct cleaning needs!