We know how hard homeowners work to keep their entire home clean including their bathrooms, furniture, garage, etc. It’s important that homeowners keep their home clean for many reasons, but did you know that keeping your home clean and free of dust is extremely important to your heating and air conditioning system? With a little less dust in your Winston-Salem, North Carolina home, things will be much more comfortable. But what about the buildup of dust that’s inside of your home but is out of your line of sight? We are referring to your HVAC ductwork. Your air ducts are hidden inside of your walls, ceiling, and/or crawlspace and can start to collect airborne dust over time. This dust inside of your ductwork can impact your home comfort levels as well as your indoor air quality. Below, we discuss some of the negative effects that dirty ductwork can have on you and your Winston-Salem, North Carolina home.
How Your Air Ducts Get Dirty
Some people think that once they install their ductwork that it’s good for life. However, this is far from the truth. Your air ducts can become filled with dirt, dust, and other debris over time. When enough debris has accumulated in your ductwork, it can begin to harm your indoor air quality and your comfort level. You have air filters for a reason – to keep these particles out of your ductwork – but that doesn’t mean there is a 100% success rate. Some of the debris sneaks through and ends up in your ductwork. Other debris can float through small holes or breaks in your ductwork. Like we said above, your ductwork accumulates dirt over time, not immediately. The Impact of Dirty Ductwork
• Worsened Allergy & Respiratory Problems: With dust in your ductwork, there is only one place for it to go – into your home. This debris that is being flown into your home can be seriously aggravating to anyone with allergies or other respiratory problems.
• Poor Airflow : If your ductwork has a dust and debris build-up, this can hinder your airflow. If you notice that the air coming out of your air vents is weaker than normal or that your home is taking longer to cool down, it could be because your ductwork needs to be properly cleaned.
• Skin Irritations : Finally, dirty ductwork can even impact your skin! If you notice that your skin is feeling drier than normal or maybe even itchier than normal, this can be an indicator that your ductwork is dirty and needs to be cleaned since it is affecting your indoor air quality.
If you are in need of more heating and air conditioning help for your Winston-Salem, North Carolina home, give Gwyn Services a call today!
