Fall is officially upon us! With the change of season comes cooler weather, harvest activities, and a whole list of to-dos for homeowners to tackle before the cold sets in. There are leaves that need raking, gutters that need cleaning, and furnaces that need maintenance. If it has been more than two years since your last air duct cleaning, here aa few reasons why the autumn season is the ideal time of year to get your home’s vents cleaned:
1.) Improved indoor air quality
According to the EPA, the average person spends the vast majority of their time indoors, and with cooler temperatures right around the corner, most people will soon be hunkered inside with the windows closed for the foreseeable future. Over time, dust, dander, and other indoor air contaminants will accumulate in your home’s HVAC system and then be recirculated throughout the home every time the furnace kicks on. By getting your ducts cleaned in the fall, you’re ensuring that you and your family are not breathing in those indoor pollutants all winter. This is especially important with the flu season that will soon hit full swing.
2.) Increased energy efficiency
When your air ducts are dirty, your HVAC system must work harder to maintain the desired thermostat settings. By having your home’s ducts cleaned in the fall months, you’re preparing your system to work efficiently before you start using it full-time over the winter. As a result, you will benefit from increased energy efficiency and save on your electricity bill!
3.) Reduce allergy symptoms
Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean the end of your allergies. Allergy sufferers need to take extra precautions to avoid a spike in their symptoms during the fall season. Less sunlight and cooler weather create favorable conditions for the growth of mold and fungi, especially on decaying plants and piles of leaves, which often enter homes through the air ducts and can cause various respiratory issues. Luckily, air duct cleaning can find the presence of mold and other potential hazards or contaminants in your HVAC system.
How to Get Started
Are you ready to schedule your air duct cleaning for this fall? To get the job done right, hire a company like All Pro Air Duct Cleaning! We’re members of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) and have advanced training in duct cleaning and customer service. Call today for a free no-obligation quote over the phone for air duct cleaning in Arlington Heights!