Unveiling 3 Contaminants That Could Be Lurking in Your Air Ducts

You likely expect to encounter polluted air outside in crowded cities, but it’s hard to imagine that you might be breathing polluted air inside your own home. You rely on your HVAC system to maintain comfortable temperatures inside your home year-round, but you may not realize its role in your air quality. At Lowe’s Air Duct Cleaning, we understand that your air ducts can become a breeding ground for contaminants, and concentrations of some of these pollutants may significantly exceed outdoor concentrations. Let’s take a look at three different contaminants that may be lurking in your air ducts, which our air duct cleaning service can help eliminate. 

1. Dust and Debris

The typical family can generate up to 40 pounds of dust yearly through normal daily activities. This dust, along with debris, such as pollen and pet dander, can accumulate in your HVAC system, where it is recirculated up to seven times every day inside your home. When we clean your air ducts, we will eliminate your dust problem by removing it from your home.

2. Mold and Mildew

If moisture accumulates in your air ducts for any reason, such as a leak or other issue with your HVAC system, your ducts will become a breeding ground for mold and mildew to grow and thrive. Breathing in mold spores can worsen your allergies and respiratory symptoms and contribute to long-term health problems. Fortunately, air duct cleaning will prevent mold from sticking to the ducts.

3. Pest Infestations

Believe it or not, pests can find their way into your air ducts and create an infestation problem. Rodents, insects, and dust mites not only make a home and cause damage inside your air ducts, but they also bring with them pathogens and allergens that are distributed into the air you breathe. Along with regular inspection of your ductwork, air duct cleaning can prevent pests from polluting your air. For an additional fee, Lowe's Air Duct Cleaning offers an anti-microbial treatment of your ducts to help eliminate odor-causing microorganisms.

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Lowe's Air Duct Cleaning doesn't just want to sell you our services, but we want to educate you on the reasons we offer them in the first place. Air duct cleaning will help you maintain a healthier home by improving your indoor air quality and preventing allergy symptoms. Contact us today at (800) 699-0955 for more information about us or to find special pricing. We serve our customers from multiple locations across the country and encourage you to find specials at a location near you.