Issues that warrant cleaning in general, consider duct cleaning in response to specific identifiable problems. For example, the IICRC suggests having air ducts cleaned if there is visible evidence of:
•Substantial mold growth, (if you can see it there is possibly more hiding in your ventilation system).
•Infestation of insects or rodents, (microscopic feces left behind being inhaled into your lungs).
•Substantial deposits of dust or debris (if air registers were not sealed during a renovation project, for example).
It's important to remember to consult your physician first if anyone in your household has specific health concerns, such as allergies or asthma. Start by identifying if your air duct ventilation system is part of the problem (most likely not) and whether getting them cleaned will help (most likely will). If you or someone in your home have the above mentioned concerns, we recommend asking about our medical grade air duct cleaning.
If you suspect a mold problem — due to visible growth or a musty odour coming from air vents — cleaning ducts won’t do much good if the mold problem is not addressed.
Causes of mold: well mold starts with a moisture problem somewhere in the home (carpets, drywall, wood furniture) and the air duct system is unlikely to be the source. There are other areas to investigate such as the cooling system evaporator coils, which most duct cleaning companies can inspect and service. It's possible that leaky return ducts can also introduce moisture creating dampness leading to mold issues.
If you suspect mold in your home, we recommend calling water damage and mold removal experts who specialize and eliminate these types of issues.
•Substantial mold growth, (if you can see it there is possibly more hiding in your ventilation system).
•Infestation of insects or rodents, (microscopic feces left behind being inhaled into your lungs).
•Substantial deposits of dust or debris (if air registers were not sealed during a renovation project, for example).
It's important to remember to consult your physician first if anyone in your household has specific health concerns, such as allergies or asthma. Start by identifying if your air duct ventilation system is part of the problem (most likely not) and whether getting them cleaned will help (most likely will). If you or someone in your home have the above mentioned concerns, we recommend asking about our medical grade air duct cleaning.
If you suspect a mold problem — due to visible growth or a musty odour coming from air vents — cleaning ducts won’t do much good if the mold problem is not addressed.
Causes of mold: well mold starts with a moisture problem somewhere in the home (carpets, drywall, wood furniture) and the air duct system is unlikely to be the source. There are other areas to investigate such as the cooling system evaporator coils, which most duct cleaning companies can inspect and service. It's possible that leaky return ducts can also introduce moisture creating dampness leading to mold issues.
If you suspect mold in your home, we recommend calling water damage and mold removal experts who specialize and eliminate these types of issues.