Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are used to condition the air in a home, heating it in the winter and cooling it in the summer. A typical HVAC system consists of a number of components including the central furnace/air conditioner, registers, filters and diffusers and a complete network of ducts leading from the central unit to the various rooms in the house. The ducts or pathways should be clean otherwise the indoor air can become polluted and as the blower will have to work harder, clean ducts can save the homeowner money on the electric bill.
Companies that do duct cleaning in Minneapolis begin the process by inspecting the whole system; looking for dust, dirt, debris, mold, vermin spoor or other contaminates. The company can be engaged to remove these contaminates using high powered vacuums and a number of tools to break contaminates loose from the inside walls of the vent pipes. In most cases the vacuum used is HEPA compliant and depending upon the situation, once cleaning is completed the company may treat the inside of the ducts with EPA approved chemicals which will kill bacteria and prevent the growth of mold.
The principal reason that homeowners state when they are asked “why do you get your ducts cleaned?” is health concerns. These homeowners are quite rightly concerned about bacteria, mold and other pollutants being spread throughout their home. Breathing in contaminated air is not healthy and can lead to certain health problems, especially for those in the house that already have allergies or other respiratory problems. The same homeowners also point at a reduction of dust in the air making it easier to keep the house clean and free from dust.
Blowers on HVAC systems are designed to move air through ducts of a specific size, when the size of the ducts is reduced because of a buildup of debris, dirt, dust, etc the air conditioning and heating system has to work harder to move air through the ducts. The harder the blower works the shorter will be its life, the easier the blower works the lower will be the energy bill. As HVAC is a primary component of the monthly electric bill, lower consumption can have a positive impact on the monthly budget.
Duct cleaning in Minneapolis does not fall into the category of a routine chore; instead it is up to the homeowner to witness signs that the HVAC system is showing visible signs of contamination. If the homeowner sees mold or plumes of dust coming from the radiators when the system is engaged, duct cleaning may be needed.
If you find that the quality of air in your home is degrading or a member of the family begins having respiratory problems you may need duct cleaning in Minneapolis. You are invited to call Steamatic of the Twin Cities and have them visit your home for detailed discussions.
