Poor indoor air quality is a serious concern in Sanford, NC but cleaning the air vents helps alleviate the problem. Air vents gradually become dirtier as you use your HVAC system until they eventually start to block the grill cover. This blog discusses why air vent cleaning is important for your home and family and the proper way to clean the vents.
What’s in Your Home’s Air?
Indoor air contains particles that impact the health of everyone in the home, causing both immediate and long-term health problems. These particles include pollen, dirt, pet dander, hair and more, and they increase in number over time. They enter the home when the doors are open and when people and pets come into the house.
Why Clean Your Air Vents
Dirty air vents directly reduce indoor air quality because the circulating air redistributes the particles on the vents. These particles stick on your home’s air vents and may be responsible for headaches, sneezing, coughing and numerous additional symptoms. In addition, filthy air vents impede your HVAC’s efficiency, resulting in higher energy bills and unnecessary strain on the equipment.
How to Clean Your Air Vents
Vent cleaning requires a vacuum, broom and brush, with the air vent grills removed for easy cleaning. First, power down the HVAC system and use a screwdriver to remove all of the air vents in the home. Then, brush off dirt and other debris with the broom and brush, and follow this by vacuuming the vents. If the vents still look dirty, warm soap and water and thorough drying should take care of it.
Air vent cleanliness directly impacts home air quality as well as HVAC system efficiency and usage costs. If your air ducts are dirty and air quality is poor, duct cleaning from a reliable company is essential. Contact our HVAC team today to learn about air duct cleaning service and schedule an appointment with Cape Fear Air, Electric, & Plumbing.
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