Will HVAC System Cleaning Reduce Your Home Energy Bills?

Healthy Air
Aug 22, 2017 · 3 min read

Today, almost all residential homes and office spaces have cooling and heating systems installed to meet their requirements. These systems work round the clock to keep ourselves comfortable and so a necessity has arisen for regular maintenance of these systems.

We are now increasingly aware of the harmful effects of air pollution and so we must make it a point to keep our indoor air fresh and clean through regular HVAC sanitization. Regular maintenance of the air-ducts help in getting rid of household dust, pollutants and mold.

The contaminants are re-circulated with the air in the house leading to the accumulation of pollutants on the walls of the system. Besides this, spores and mold also build-up within the ducts. This contamination of the air can lead to serious health effects and trigger symptoms of asthma and other respiratory issues in the occupants who are sensitive to such problems.

Older individuals are more prone to such issues. So if you or your family suffer from such respiratory issues or are sick, have regular headaches and smell a stale odor in the house, it’s time to sanitize your HVAC system. You must hire professionals to sanitize and deodorize your system since they are equipped with special tools designed to do the job.

How is the cleaning done using the Rotary brush method?

The cleaning process starts with the uninstallation of all the vents and cleaning and sanitizing them to remove any contaminants sticking on them. In the rotary brush method, a small brush attached with a vacuum system is used which spins inside the air ducts and loosens and dislodges the debris from the system. As the brush spins, a vortex is created at the vacuum hose which helps to remove the dust.

The supply vents are first cleaned with this process. After that, the return vents are sanitized using the same process. Next, the main trunk system is cleaned in the same vein, but with a bigger hose and brush. The air handler and furnace are also attended to. At last, the unit is sprayed with an anti-microbial which eliminates any bacteria or other gems and odors leaving your system clean and contaminant free.

Benefits of sanitizing your HVAC system

In order to maintain the air quality of your indoor home environment, it is essential to get the air ducts cleaned regularly. Since a HVAC system acts as a collection source for a variety of impurities, it can pose a respiratory health hazard for your family unless it’s frequently cleaned. Medical experts reveal that inhaling impure air is the root cause of various pulmonary diseases. Children are more likely affected by polluted air since they breathe faster and inhale more air per unit of their body weight.

HVAC sanitization improves the efficiency of the systems by removing debris from the sensitive internal parts. A clean and efficient system is less likely to break down or malfunction and can reduce your home energy bills. Apart from these, routine cleaning of the ducts will clear mold, pet dander and dust mites from your system. Presence of these contaminants can cause severe allergies. Keeping the air ducts clean will ensure that the air quality inside your home is safe and clean.

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