How Do You Know When Your Ducts Need cleaning ?
How Do You Know When Your Ducts Need cleaning The air ducts in our homes are the passageways through which air is moved. They move air out of a room through a ventilator and filter and back into the rooms at the temperatures the homeowner specifies. Ductwork is usually not something we think about too often because it is not something we see every day. Quite often the ductwork is located in attics, ceilings, or walls and not visible. Due to the locations - how do you know when your ducts need work? 1. Household temperature inconsistencies – if you are noticing cold or hot spots, rooms that are stuffy or difficult to heat or cool 2. Higher utility bills - a sign of ductwork damage is a change in your utility bills. If they jump or are very high in comparison to neighbors most likely its an issue in the ductwork 3. Excessive humidity in the home – ducts in need of repair and an excessive amount of humidity into your home 4. Mold – usually a result of # 3. T...
