How Air Duct Cleaning Helps Combat Allergies

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America defines an allergic reaction as your immune system's release of antibodies to fight anything it sees as a threat. An allergy attack may include a rash, itchy eyes, a runny nose, or sneezing. Allergen exposure can be especially dangerous for people with asthma, auto-immune disorders, or respiratory conditions.

When winter ends, allergen production skyrockets and mold, pollen, and other allergens find their way into your home. Asthma and allergy symptoms worsen, and antihistamines and eye drops aren't always enough to keep them at bay. You can fight your symptoms at the source by reducing the allergen and pollen count in your home with a professional air duct cleaning.

Air Ducts Collect and Distribute Allergens Throughout Your Space

To understand how air ducts influence your allergy symptoms, think of your ducts as a dusty piece of furniture. If you blow on a dirty bookcase, that dust becomes airborne and coats your throat and sinus passages as it disperses. Your eyes begin to water and itch, you start to sneeze, and you may have trouble breathing. 

Now consider your ductwork. Before an HVAC system can push hot or cold air throughout your home or business, it pulls unfiltered air which may contain any of the following:

Keeping your space clean is helpful, but over time, these allergens build up in your ductwork. When you warm or cool the building, they are released into the air, much like blowing on the bookcase.

Keeping your space clean is helpful, but over time, these allergens build up in your ductwork. When you warm or cool the building, they are released into the air, much like blowing on the bookcase.

Air Duct Cleaning Improves Air Quality for Better Health

Your HVAC system recirculates air five to seven times per day. If you have dirty ductwork, those pollutants circulate five to seven times per day as well. Allergy severity varies between individuals, which means what might cause mild symptoms for you could be life-threatening for someone else.

Professional duct cleaning improves air quality by eliminating common allergens as well as viruses and bacteria. The air in your home or business becomes healthier to breathe, so your family or customers are safe and have fewer symptoms.

Air Duct Cleaning Provides Additional Benefits for Your Space

Not only does cleaning your air ducts provide cleaner air, but it also improves the efficiency of your HVAC system. Duct systems coated in dust and debris have restricted airflow, which makes it difficult to cool or heat your building. Clean ducts push air more efficiently, which in turn can lower your energy bills.

Dirty ductwork can also be a source of unpleasant odors. Having your air ducts cleaned regularly helps eliminate any contributing contaminants, so your home or business smells as fresh and clean as possible.

Air Duct Cleaning Company Quality Matters

The EPA suggests that cleaning is safe as long as it's performed properly. Choosing a cleaning company based on bargain alone is never a good idea. Inexperienced cleaners may just cause more problems.

Proper duct cleaners will first evaluate your duct system, then use special tools like brushes, vacuums, and blowers to clear them out. They should also inspect the rest of your ventilation system to assess whether it requires cleaning as well before evaluating the end results. Expect them to re-insulate or seal any access they used, and protect the ductwork as they go.

At Carolina Ductmasters, we believe in providing affordable, reliable service to North and South Carolina residents. Our team of experts works hard and removes all traces of mold, pollen, bacteria, and pet dander, so your family or customers can breathe easy. Contact us today to get a free estimate and schedule your air duct cleaning appointment before allergens increase.