When was the last time you contemplated your air ducts? – Probably not since you checked to see if the vents were open, or not. Most people only look at their air vents, and ducts when they think that their rooms are not heating, or cooling properly. This is a valid concern, but there is a much more urgent matter dealing with your air ducts themselves.
Your indoor air can be dirty. We all know that to a point. The phrase: “step outside for some fresh air” is commonly used, and commonly understood. Living here in Los Angeles, CA. we know that sometimes our outdoor air is dirty, and polluted as well. Recently, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) stated that our indoor air can be up to 70% dirtier than our local outdoor air. Household chemicals, cleaning supplies, and building materials can all give off dangerous pollutants. Add to that, our modern trend of tightly closing off our homes, and commercial spaces, and you have a ripe condition for stale, stagnant air.
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Question: “What are some of the most common symptoms of breathing dirty indoor air?”
Answer: There are a myriad of symptoms experienced by people breathing polluted indoor air. These include:
- Headaches
- Flu like symptoms
- Colds
- Asthma
- Water eyes
- Runny nose
- Coughing
- Depression
- Allergies
- Increased respiratory ailments
- Throat irritations
Question: “How do I know if I have clogged, or dirty air vents?”
Answer: Some of the more obvious signs of having dirty air vents include uneven airflow throughout the house, or place of business. Maybe a room, will not cool, or heat properly. The residents might also be experiencing more pronounced allergy, or flu symptoms that improve when they leave the premises.
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Question: “What kinds of pollutants can be found in dirty air vents?”
Answer: Everything from dead bugs, old insulation, drywall dust, pollen, mold, mildew, allergens, bacteria, dust mites, viruses, and many other kinds of microorganisms, and particles.
Question: “How often should I get my air ducts cleaned professionally?”
Answer: There is no standard recommended time. Some studies say you should undergo professional air duct cleaning, every 6 months. Others recommend once a year. Our company, Los Angeles County Carpet Cleaning Experts recommends that everyone get an air duct inspection done first. This inexpensive test will allow you to see the condition of your air ducts, and whether you should proceed with a full-blown air duct cleaning. After that, we recommend that you have air duct inspections, and cleanings, on an as needed basis.
Question: “How does Los Angeles county Carpet Cleaning Experts actually clean out my air ducts?”
Answer: Our company uses high powered brushes to loosen particles, and debris that is inside your air ducts. Some may be clinging to the walls of the air duct, and other debris might be loose but still trapped inside. Next, an equally high-powered commercial grade vacuum is used to powerfully suck all of the debris out of the ducts and into a sealed, and disposable canister. If needed, an EPA approved cleanser is then added to protect against mold and mildew build up. As a last step, your vents themselves will be thoroughly cleaned, and sanitized before being fastened back onto the opening of the ducts.