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Air Duct Cleaning Facts


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PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES! Medical experts have estimated that almost 50 million people suffer from respiratory problems; hay fever, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and allergic reactions.

Protect your loved ones by cleaning your air duct.

 

INCREASE WORK PRODUCTIVITY.

Bring fresh air indoors by removing dust & pollutants from your building. Indoor air pollutants can increase the risk of illness. In the workplace and school increasing health problems will result in decreasing productivity and attendance.

Sick Building Syndrome and Building Related Illness are terms used to describe the negative health effects and illnesses directly related to the time spent in a building. Lawsuits directed at building owners have become more frequent, as people realize that there is a relationship between poor indoor air quality and the illnesses it may cause.

Many contaminants that contribute to poor indoor air quality are found in the HVAC System. In an October 1997 report the EPA stated that if not properly maintained, air duct components may become contaminated with particles of dust or other debris. If moisture is present, the potential for microbiological growth is increased and mold spores may be released in the indoor environment. Cleaning a dirty and improperly maintained HVAC System will Significantly improve indoor air quality.

Dirty Duct Systems Are a Major Source of Indoor Air Pollution.

Dust, dirt, pollen, animal dander, and other airborne contaminants are pulled into your duct system every time the furnace or air conditioner runs. These contaminants build up inside the ductwork over time and can make your duct system an ideal breeding ground for mold spores, bacteria, fungus, mildew, and other microbes.

Each time the furnace or air conditioner is turned on, contaminants are spewed out and circulated throughout your home and affect the health and comfort of your family.

Family members who suffer from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory ailments are especially vulnerable to the effects of indoor air pollutants.

The removal of contaminants from the entire system is recognized by industry experts as the most effective way to eliminate air duct pollutants. This is referred to as the “source removal” method of duct cleaning.

In addition to the obvious health benefits, duct cleaning can help you maintain a cleaner home. It also helps restore your system’s capacity and lessen running time, resulting in lower heating and cooling bills.

Most people spend 60% to 90% of their time indoors. (AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION)

  • 50% of all illnesses are either caused by, or aggravated by, polluted indoor air: (AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ALLERGISTS)The levels of some hazardous pollutants in indoor air has been found to be up to 70 times greater than outdoor air: (USEPA)Studies have shown that two out of three indoor air quality problems involve the HVAC System.
  • More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies.
  • One out of six people suffer that from allergies do so because of fungi and bacteria in air duct systems. (TOTAL HEALTH AND BETTER HEALTH MAGAZINES) 10-12 million Americans suffer from Asthma. Children and the elderly are especially affected by polluted indoor air. (DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS)
  • Most commercially available fiberglass furnace filters are less than 7% efficient. (ASHRAE)

The Environmental Protection Agency also offers information about indoor air quality and pollutants. For more information, look at this link from the Environmental Protection Agency... Indoor Air Quality info from the EPA website

Facts about Indoor Air Quality

  • According to the American College of Allergies, 50% of all illness is aggravated or caused by polluted indoor air.
  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) themselves declare that indoor air is anywhere from 2 to 10 times more hazardous than outdoor air.
  • The EPA also warns us that the indoor air quality is the United States' number one environmental health problem.
  • Today's homes and buildings are built air-tight, and contain a long list of pollution sources (see list). As a result, natural air-cleansing agents such as ozone and negative ions are kept out, while contaminants are kept in.
  • A recent study found that the allergen level in super-insulated homes is 200% higher than it is in ordinary homes.
  • According to Scientific America, a baby crawling on the floor inhales the equivalent of 4 cigarettes a day, as a result of the outgassing of carpets, molds, mildews, fungi, dust mites, etc.
  • Most people spend well over 90% of their time indoors. In which case, indoor air is going to impact our health far more than outdoor air. 
  • The EPA informs us that 6 out of 10 homes and buildings are "sick", meaning they are hazardous to your health to occupy as a result of airborne pollutants.
  • Asthma cases have increased by more than 100% since 1976. 
  • About 1 in 9 children now have asthma. 
  • Death rates due to asthma have tripled, and quintupled in children ages 5 to 9, since 1976. 
  • Hospitalization rates and doctor visits are still continuing to increase dramatically.