The air duct layout and design in a typical family residence, acts as it's respiratory system or breathing system. Dust, dirt, debris, pollen and microbial growth which store up inside of air ducts, hidden from view, point-blank "block up" the ductwork and make it complicated for the house or facility to "breath" properly and work correctly. As it just so happens, a 1987 ASHRAE study concluded that maintaining ductwork cleanliness would scale down average operating costs by a whopping 10 to 25 percent!
More than 70 percent of all Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) concerns involve the entire Hvac layout and design. Unclean air ducts are a perfect hatchery for mold spores, mildew, bacteria (including Legionella) and other health threatening microbial growth. Unclean ductwork can also be responsible for higher energy bills, relieved air supply and early breakdown of pricey Heating and air conditioning parts.
Here are some harmful things that could be in your air ducts:
FUNGI
One out of six folks who suffer with watery-eyes and runny-noses from allergies, do so because of the direct relationship to fungi and bacteria in air duct compositions. (Total Health and Better Health Magazines)
POLLEN
Many folks feel ill from allergies due to pollen. Pollen is being re-circulated from your air ducts back into your home.
BACTERIA
"Bacteria referred to as pathogens can induce a swarm of plant and animal diseases."
DUST MITES
42,000 dust mites can be linked to a single ounce (yes, 1oz!!!) of dust. Strange as it may seem, it isn't the dust mites themselves that affect most folks; it is the dust mite feces and the fungus and bacteria that feed on this decaying organic matter.
Learn more about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) by visiting www.cleanmyfurnace.com
1 comment:
Thanks for the information Dave. Now I understand the urgency.
- David
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