Risks of Dirty Air Ducts
The air ducts are your home’s connection to the air outside. Without clean air ducts, you risk health problems impacting those in your home as well as financial issues associated with higher running costs.
Here, we’ll explore the risks associated with running dirty air ducts and what you can do to mitigate these risks in the long term.
1. Higher Machine Running Costs
Your AC and heating systems have high running costs, particularly during the peak cool and hot months of the year.
These costs rise even further in homes with dirty air ducts. Dirt in the air ducts makes the equipment work harder to push air out into rooms throughout the property.
This means more energy is exerted, resulting in lower system efficiency and higher running costs.
2. Limited Machine Lifetime
Another risk associated with placing your system under significant stress is a limited machine lifetime. Your air conditioners and heaters will age quicker, requiring you to consider replacement in the short term.
By not having your air ducts cleaned regularly, you could end up spending thousands of dollars more on HVAC equipment.
3. Asthma-Related Problems
Those with asthma will find it more difficult to breathe in homes with dirty air ducts. The ducts will push dust and other allergens out into your living space, potentially exacerbating asthma problems.
This is particularly dangerous for those who use asthma medication or breathing devices regularly.
4. Sinus Infections
Those who are prone to sinus infections are more likely to experience breathing difficulties in homes where the air ducts aren’t cleaned regularly.
Breathing in the dirty air throughout the day makes it more likely that germs will enter into your sinuses, causing inflammation and then infections over time. The infection can then spread throughout the body, to the lungs, and potentially cause further damage.
5. Respiratory Infections
Infections of your respiratory system, particularly your lungs, can have lifelong consequences. And breathing in dirty air from dirty air ducts increases the chance of developing a respiratory infection.
Make sure your ducts are cleaned regularly, and watch out for signs that respiratory infections are developing in those around your home. Our trusted team can help you protect your property and those living inside.
