Why is air duct cleaning so important?
Many references including the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, the EPA, ASHRAE, the American College of Allergists, Total Health & Better Health Magazines, and the American Lung Association have cited the following facts:
- Nine out of ten HVAC system failures are caused by dirt and dust.
- Air duct cleaning can restore capacity and lessen your system’s running time, saving you on monthly heating and cooling bills.
- A buildup of .042 inches of dirt on a heating and cooling coil can result in a 21% decrease in efficiency.
- Most commercially purchased fiberglass filters are only 7% efficient in stopping dirt, dust, pollen, etc.
- 50% of all illnesses are either caused or aggravated by polluted indoor air.
- One out of six people who suffer from allergies do so because of the direct relationship to the mold and bacteria in air duct systems.