Duct cleaning isn’t something you think about everyday but it is something that is important to do each year. There are some people who have never gotten their ducts cleaned out. That is not a good thing. Over time, your ducts fill up with dirt, dust, and debris that comes from the dirty air. Your filters should catch a lot of this before we breathe it in if you regularly change them. Some dirt and dust can still get circulated in your home due to the dirty ducts. Getting your ducts cleaned will help with allergies and breathing. Here are some common duct cleaning myths and why they are only myths.
*Myth 1- Air ducts become dirty only when you use your air conditioning. This is false, your ducts get filled with dust and debris when any air is circulating in the ducts be it from heating or cooling.
*Myth 2-You rarely need to clean your ducts, they don’t get that dirty. This is false because they do. Over time dust and debris builds up inside and when it is not cleaned it will continue to build until it possibly blocks your duct work up which will cause real issues.
*Myth 3-Bacteria only grows when you use a dehumidifier. This is false because bacteria, mold, and other harmful things grow in a damp warm place year round whether you use a dehumidifier or not.
*Myth 4-Your ducts wont be clean unless you use chemicals. This is untrue, you don’t have to use chemicals to clean your ducts. Bartlett Heating and Air uses a reverse pressure machine to suck all the dirt, dust, and debris out of the system. Sanitation is recommended to disinfect but if you choose not to, that is OK too.
These are some of the myths you hear when people mention duct cleaning. They are all untrue. It is a very good idea to have your ducts cleaned because you and your family will be breathing cleaner air. Bartlett Heating and Air cleans ducts so call us today to schedule your duct cleaning!
