Having the air ducts in your Southern California home professionally cleaned should be a consideration if you are evaluating your heating and air conditioning system. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives you some direction on the subject of duct cleaning. They also draw attention to the fact that no two homes are built or maintained alike, so there is no single answer when considering the upkeep of your heating and cooling duct system. The EPA suggests that duct cleaning be done “as needed.” There are some instances where duct cleaning is encouraged.
If your home heating and A/C provider reports that there is mold on the inside walls of your duct system, you should ask to see a sample of the mold. You might even have the mold tested to see what it is made-up of and how it can be treated. New equipment can inspect areas that are not easily seen.
If the system is infested with undesirable rodents or insects, you should have a duct cleaning professional give you advice on how you can rid yourself of this problem. If there is dust or other buildups clogging the duct system or vents, duct cleaning will help you keep unwanted particles from being released throughout your home.
The EPA realizes that some home owners feel that in order to have a clean house you should have duct cleaning done regularly. You are reminded by the EPA that some dust in your duct system is normal, but if air quality in your home is a problem, duct cleaning may be a good step to take.
Around the Clock Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. are professionals you can trust to give you more information about duct cleaning. Contact them for any of your heating and air conditioning needs. They are in the Los Angeles area and share your desire for a clean environment both inside and outside your home. They know the EPA guidelines and are ready to serve you.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Los Angeles, North Hollywood and surrounding areas about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about duct cleaning and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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