Preserve and protect the duct work in your home. When your HVAC system is clean, it doesn't have to work as hard to maintain the temperature you want, saving you money!
What Is Condensation? Is your Window glass “sweating" in the winter . Is water beading or ice forming on the inside surface of your windows? Don't be too quick to blame the windows! There's a good chance that what you are seeing is condensation, a sign that there is excess humidity in your home. Humidity – water vapor mixed with air – is drawn to the coolest surfaces, such as your window. Condensation problems arise because air can hold only a limited amount of water vapor at any given temperature. Cold air can hold less water than warm air. Cool air cannot hold as much moisture as warm air, so windows and doors often collect this moisture and make it visible.
It's never too late to have your air ducts cleaned. It can be especially worthwhile to have it done in the winter months. However, if possible, you should try to clean them before winter hits.
Cleaner air ducts help maintain healthy indoor air quality. In the winter, keeping the air clean in your home can be a challenge. Mould, dust mites, pet dander and even mouse droppings can circulate through your air system, aggravating your allergies and causing unnecessary inflammation, says the Environmental Protection Agency. After all, we're inside more often with that furnace cranking when the days get shorter and colder.
Dirty air vents are a significant fire hazard. Believe it or not, dust is highly flammable. Suppose it's left to accumulate in your air vents. In that case, the particulates can pose a significant risk of fire when your furnace is running.
