Keeping your air ducts clean is vital for a whole host of reasons. One of those reasons is that dirty air ducts lower air quality in your home or business. There are a ton of pollutants that can contaminate the air indoors. In today’s post, J and J Air Duct Cleaning goes over four of the most common indoor air pollutants. Read on to learn more and contact us to get your air ducts cleaned today.
Asbestos
If your home or business was built prior to the 1980’s, there is a risk that asbestos was used in the HVAC installation. Asbestos was used commonly prior to the ‘80s because it was cheap, resistant to heat and fire, easy to use, and worked well to soundproof. We now know asbestos exposure can cause serious health problems such as aggressive forms of cancer. If your home or business was built prior to 1980, it’s a good idea to have your heating system checked for this pollutant. It will only become a problem if the duct is damaged but if asbestos is present, it can be a disaster.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide is an exceptionally dangerous gas due to the fact that it is completely undetectable by human senses and exposure can be deadly. It can be produced by fuel burning appliances and symptoms of Carbon monoxide poisoning often look like the flu. Make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector installed in your home or business and check it regularly to ensure it is properly working. Slacking on this maintenance chore could be deadly.
Lead
Lead exposure can have some severe effects on the human body including developmental delays, kidney issues, reproductive issues and nervous system issues. Children are especially vulnerable to lead in the environment. Airborne lead is less common now than it used to be but lead exposure is dangerous and should be avoided.
Biological Pollutants
Biological pollutants refer to living organisms contaminating the air such as viruses, bacteria, dust mites, etc. These things can make a home in your air ducts and fill your lungs as you breathe when they are blown throughout your home. They can make you sick and negatively affect your health. This is why it’s important to get your air ducts cleaned regularly. If you don’t want to breathe it in, you want to make sure it’s not in your air ducts.
J and J Air Duct Cleaning is passionate about protecting the health and air quality of the people of Las Vegas. If it’s been a while since you have had your air ducts cleaned, don’t wait. Contact J and J Air Duct Cleaning today!