Air Duct Cleaning - what are dustmites?

Dust mites are tiny bugs that live in your home. They measure about 1/100th of an inch in length, which is smaller than the period at the end of this sentence. Dust mites feed off of pet and human dander (dust), and their waste is a major cause of allergies and asthma. In children who have asthma, dust mites can cause them to wheeze more and need more asthma medicine. So, cutting down the number of dust mites in the home is an important step if your child has allergies or asthma.

When was the last time you cleaned your Air Ducts?

I hope that everyone had a great New Year. When was the last time you cleaned your air ducts? Can’t remember? Then it’s probably time. The National Air Duct Cleaners Association recommends that air duct be cleaned every 3 - 5 years. Cleaning is also recommended after any home remodeling. Duct cleaning can also help extend the life of your heating and cooling system. A dusty furnace doesn’t work as efficiently or last as long. The newer the system the more electronics, meaning more sensitive parts.

The moral of the story is don’t wait till your prematurely replacing your furnace, a little maintenance goes a long way.

Breathe easy we’re here to help.

Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning

Research by the EPA has determined that system cleaning will allow systems to run more efficiently by removing debris from sensitive mechanical components. Clean, efficient systems are less likely to break down. They have a longer life span, and generally operate more efficiently than dirty systems. Duct cleaning will help protect your family from many different allergens discovered in air duct systems and provide dust-mite relief. Call for a free proposal today - 708-345-0922.

Furnace Filter

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Most fiberglass filters are 5% filters, this means that they stop only 5% of the particles which pass through them. For better indoor air quality, and increase furnace system longevity use an electrostatic filter. High efficiency filters can stop from 95% to 97% of the particles passing through them. These contaminants circulate throughout the house and you breathe these particles. Allergy suffers can find relief with better filtration and regular air duct cleaning. Service life and cost of operation of your furnace can be improved by having less particles passing through the system.

The moral of the story is buy a good filter and clean your ducts regularly for health and increased service life and efficiency of your furnace. This advice can improve your life and save you money in the long run.