It has been proven that mold spores are very harmful to the health of people and their pets. Breathing in these harmful mold spores can be both damaging and dangerous.
Mold can be difficult to identify and discover. Very often mold spores can live in your air ducts. This is because mold needs a moist and dark place to grow. Air conditioners remove moisture from the air and this moisture is transferred through a tube out of the home. Over time, these tubes can become blocked or can leak. The water and condensation from these tubes ends up collecting and developing into microbial growth in your air ducts. This microbial growth in your air ducts can lead to serious health problems. Very often, by the time you realize you have microbial growth in your air ducts it is often too late. At this point, your family may have already been exposed to dangerous levels of mold. So how can you determine if you have microbial growth in your air ducts? You can try to inspect parts of your air ducts by shining a bright flashlight into the ducts. You can also look closely at the vents in each room of your house. Upon inspecting the air ducts and vents, if you see either black or white spots, then you most likely have microbial growth. Another way to determine if you have a microbial growth problem is if there is a very musty smell in your home. If you determine or suspect that you have microbial growth, you should have this professionally cleaned and remediated by a certified air duct cleaner like Dapper Ducts. You should not attempt to remedy this on your own and it is not a good idea to simply paint over the spots. A professional air duct cleaning and remediation is needed. Call Dapper Ducts today for a mold remediation quote.
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There has been significant research and press about outdoor air quality, pollution, and toxins. But did you know that there are just as many factors that negatively impact the air quality inside of our homes? According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution is one of the top environmental dangers facing the public.
Furthermore, most of the problems that surface as a result of indoor air quality are due to issues within a home’s air duct system. The air ducts in our homes are often damp and never see the light of day. This is a perfect environment for creating microbial growth and dust mites. The pollutants that affect us inside our homes can set off many allergies and lead to health problems. And since we spend a majority of our time indoors (nearly 87% of our day), it is important to keep the air in our homes as well as our ducts allergen and dust-free. These pollutants are blown around the house, traveling through the ducts each time our HVAC system turns on. Having clean ducts can help prevent or lessen allergies that might be triggered by these pollutants and allergens. The standard recommendation is to have your ducts cleaned every one to two years, perhaps more if you have chronic allergy sufferers in your home. And with the Maryland-DC area being in the top 15 worst places to live for allergy sufferers, ensuring that your home is free of these allergens and do not buildup in your ducts is essential. Call Dapper Ducts today for a breath of fresh air! According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average home spends approximately $2200 on energy costs per year. Dust and debris in your HVAC system, ducts and registers can drive up your energy costs. How you ask?
Hiring a NADCA certified air duct cleaning company, like Dapper Ducts, to clean your ducts can lower energy costs and a longer lasting HVAC system is virtually guaranteed. Call us today to schedule your cleaning. There is no question that having clean air is important to both living things and the environment. Most of us know that when we are outdoors, we are often breathing in toxins and pollutants. But how many of us realize that the air in our own homes may be more unhealthy than the air outdoors?
Homes that have never had their ducts cleaned can be ridden with dust and dust mites, drywall particles and construction debris from home renovation projects, bugs or rodents, hair and pet fur. If you find that a layer of dust quickly appears on objects, it is probably time for air duct cleaning to improve the filtration and functioning of your system. In general, a variety of debris is getting blown around our homes through the HVAC system and vents all day. Since we are breathing that air every day, it’s ideal to have the cleanest air possible. Having your ducts cleaned produces better air quality and cleaner air, particularly helping those with allergies and asthma, and lowering the amount of allergens in your home. The most efficient and proper way to clean your ducts is to hire a NADCA certified duct cleaning company, like Dapper Ducts, Inc. Getting your ducts cleaned is important for your family’s health and the overall quality of air in your home. Call or email us today for a quote. Most homeowners today will have the air ducts of their HVAC system cleaned to improve indoor air quality. However, what most individuals don’t realize is that air duct cleaning can also play a significant role in overall energy efficiency of your HVAC system.
It makes sense that if you have a variety of debris in your ducts – from dust, lint and pet hair to bigger items from your last home renovation – that the system has to work harder to circulate air throughout the ducts to each room of your home. Air duct cleaning performed according to NADCA standards and protocol will thoroughly remove this debris saving your system extra effort and energy on a daily basis. Another air duct cleaning issue that can negatively impact energy efficiency is air filter quality. Some air filters tend to clog more quickly. If you haven’t changed yours in a while or can’t remember the last time it was changed, it’s probably a good idea to change it. Dapper Ducts recommends changing your air filter monthly. A clogged air filter causes your HVAC system to work harder and use more energy when cooling or heating your home. If you are researching air duct cleaning options for your home, be sure that the professional you hire is insured, licensed and accredited by the National Air Duct Cleaner’s Association (NADCA) as they are knowledgeable, and experienced on all aspects of air duct cleaning. Dapper Ducts would love to earn your business! |
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