Can you see Covid germs? Can you see the Flu? Monkey Pox? The West Nile Virus? Mold Spores?
When I was younger, I feared a lot of things. Trees popping out and grabbing you, winged monkeys snatching you, clowns popping out from sewer drains…you get the drift. My fright was caused by what I could see and hear.
As I have grown older, I understand that I should be more afraid of the things I CANNOT see. Sometimes bad things are invisible, making it more difficult to fight them. Because VOC’s, viruses and the beginning growth of fungus are invisible in the air we breathe, we do not know if our indoor air quality is good or bad.
There may be some symptoms that give it away. Continuous sickness in the household, asthma and allergy-like symptoms and sometimes a slight smell or odor in the air. Itchy noses and eyes, sneezing, sore throat, headache, fatigue, dizziness and overall breathing difficulties are common indicators there might be a problem with your indoor air quality.
Mr. Duct Cleaner is often asked to visually assess whether ducts and HVAC systems need to be cleaned. If we examine your HVAC system and can see a thick layer of dust, dirt, or mold it is obvious that they need a professional cleaning by Mr. Duct Cleaner. However, a “clean” visual inspection does not indicate that there are no VOC’s, viruses such as Covid, or small particles of mold and fungus present. Your HVAC and duct system can “look” clean, but it may not be. It could be full of invisible contaminants.
Leaky ducts can also be invisible to the naked eye. Small holes and cracks could exist throughout your duct system. You may also have bigger holes in places that you are unable to examine. Why should you be scared of these? Because even though you cannot see them, you know they are there. The Department of Energy estimates that 95% of the properties in the United States have significant duct leakage. Not only is energy being wasted by leaking conditioned air into unconditioned spaces and working your HVAC unit harder, but the holes can also allow dirty air to seep back into the air being pushed out and contaminating your living space.
If you are afraid of the quality of your indoor air, there is an easy solution. Have the professionals at Mr. Duct Cleaner give you a FREE estimate for HVAC system cleaning and the Clean Seal duct repair. Some franchisees can even do air testing using an independent third party so you can get a report on what might be hanging out in your air.
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