The air ducts in your home play a vital role in getting hot and cold air from your heating or cooling source into your home, as well as playing a role in the air quality of your home. Once the air is cooled from an air conditioning unit or heated in a furnace or HVAC unit, it goes through your ducts and enters your home through vents. Read on to learn more about your ducts, including why they need to be maintained and what happens if they are not maintained. 

Why Is It Important to Maintain My Ducts? 

If you have never had your air ducts maintained before, you may be wondering why it is important to maintain your ducts. Maintaining your aid ducts helps to improve air quality and efficiency for your heating or cooling system. Many things can build up in your air duct system, including dirt, dust, pollen, dander and mildew. These items can get blown into your home as cool or heated air flows through the system. On top of this, air leaks in your ductwork system can prevent heated or cooled air from getting where it needs to go, which can prevent your home from heating or cooling up as it should or cause your heater or air conditioner to have to run longer and work harder. 

What Happens to My Ducts Over Time? 

Now that you know why it is important to maintain your air ducts, you may find yourself wondering what happens to your air ducts over time and what issues can occur if they are not properly maintained. One of the problems that can happen with air ducts is a rodent or insect-related issues. Rodents or insects can leave their waste or even their carcasses behind in your air duct system, and these items and scents can get blown into your home. Another problem that can occur is mold or mildew can build up in the ducts if too much moisture gets in the air. Both mold and mildew can damage your ducts and get blown into your home. Dust mites, dirt and debris, can also get blown into your home if your ducts are not properly cleaned. Lastly, your air conditioner or heater may not run efficiently if there are leaks, separation or gashes in the air ducts. This can increase the cost of your heating and cooling needs and decrease the lifespan of your heating or cooling unit. 

What Can I Do To Maintain My Air Ducts? 

The best way to maintain your air ducts is to call a professional like us here at Guaranteed Heating & Cooling! We will inspect your ductwork system and recommend the proper action to run your unit more efficiently or clean your air ducts thoroughly. 

If it has been years since the last time your air ducts were maintained, or you notice your home is dustier than usual, now is the perfect time to have your ducts cleaned and maintained. Call Guaranteed Heating & Cooling for an inspection today!