Clean Your Vents! Clean Them!
Dust accumulation can cause a serious fire hazard in
ventilation ducts. They require regular cleaning to prevent dangerous buildup – preferably once a year.
This is coming from people who get paid to repair fire damaged buildings – please, get your ducts cleaned.
Clean Your Vents! Clean Them!
Dust accumulation can cause a serious fire hazard in
ventilation ducts. They require regular cleaning to prevent dangerous buildup – preferably once a year.
This is coming from people who get paid to repair fire damaged buildings – please, get your ducts cleaned.
Air Duct and Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Wisconsin
Quality air duct and vent cleaning offers exponential benefits to homeowners in SE Wisconsin and beyond. The most obvious advantages include: preventing a fire hazard, improving your indoor air quality, and increasing the efficiency of your HVAC system (which in turns reduces the cost of your energy bill). The lesser known advantages range from allergy and asthma relief to reduced cleaning.
If you live in Wisconsin or Illinois, your HVAC system is running almost all year round. You can’t see inside your air ducts so most likely have no concern for what’s hiding within your ventilation system. Keep reading and we’ll fill you in! You’ll be glad we did, and even happier when you make the call to ERS for light cleanup services.
DID YOU KNOW?
Your home is constantly collecting dust, dirt, dead skin, pet dander, hair, and other debris from everyday use. Even if you vacuum and dust frequently, a lot of those particles are being lifted into the air and circulated through your air ducts, rather than dumped in your garbage can.
When was the last time you had your vents professionally cleaned? If you just moved in, and your ducts were never cleaned by the previous owner, add years, possibly decades of their dust, skin, and hair into the mix. You probably have a pretty good and grotesque picture as to what’s living in your vents. All of those things are constantly being circulated back into the air you and your family breathe while at home.
If you’re thinking “I vacuum my vents, so it’s not that much stuff” – unfortunately you are wrong. A home vacuum simply does not reach and cannot thoroughly clean your vents. That’s why you need the qualified vent cleaning technicians at ERS on the job! Available the same day you call, 24/7, you’ll get the service you deserve so you can start living more comfortable by breathing cleaner air.
LET THE VENTILATION SPECIALISTS AT ERS COME AND CLEAN YOUR VENTS OUT FOR YOU, SO YOU CAN BREATHE EASY.
An obstruction in the ventilation system caused by lint, dust and dirt creates irregularities in the flow of air. A high content of pollution in your vents will also produce dirtier air. Spending time at home with polluted air increases the risk of respiratory problems for you and your family. Remove dust, dirt, dead skin, and allergens with our qualified air duct and vent cleaning services across Wisconsin.
HOW TO TELL WHEN YOU NEED AIR VENT CLEANING SERVICES
You may have:
- Mold growth in your home
- Unexplained respiratory Issues, or your allergies/asthma seem to be getting worse
- Dirt or lint is being visually expelled from your vents
- You’re dusting more often
- There is a weird or burning smell coming from your vents when the AC or heat is on
If you have any of these problems, your vents need to be cleaned as soon as possible.
Mold growth is especially dangerous, because it will spread throughout your house through the ventilation ducts, creating serious health risks.
MOLD IN YOUR AIR DUCTS
NOTE: If you suspect mold growth in your air ducts, it’s important to have them professionally cleaned as soon as possible. ERS provides immediate service to homes, apartments, and businesses in SE Wisconsin. 24/7 – we’ll be there within the hour!
There’s much to know about mold in your ventilation system and how it affects indoor air quality. As mentioned above, your HVAC system circulates any debris in your air ducts throughout the air in your home; including mold spores. Keep your family, employees, and visitors safe by having your air ducts thoroughly cleaned and remediated if you suspect mold in your ductwork or can visibly see mold growing on air vents. Keep reading below for answers to the most commonly asked questions about mold and air ducts.
HOW DOES MOLD GET INTO AIR DUCTS?
Mold spores simply need moisture to grow. Wisconsin’s ever changing whether makes your HVAC systems susceptible to moisture, and in turn mold growth. Mold spores can enter your home through a number of unavoidable ways, including blown in through open windows or carried in on clothing or pets. If your HVAC system is on, the spores are pulled into the ductwork and will begin to grow if there is moisture it can take hold of.
HOW DANGEROUS IS MOLD ON AIR VENTS? CAN IT CAUSE HEALTH PROBLEMS?
Mold is dangerous to many people, namely those who are allergic to mold, have asthma or other respiratory problems. If your air ducts are contaminated with mold, the reaction can range depending on how sensitive you are to mold. There are several types of mold and not all will cause allergic reactions. Choose an air duct cleaning company qualified to identify and remove mold.
Additionally, If mold is growing in your air duct system, it means mold spores are being transferred throughout your home or building, giving it ample opportunity to start growth in any other moist or damp area as well.
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF THERE IS MOLD IS IN YOUR HVAC SYSTEM? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
The three most obvious indicators of mold include:
Smell – is there a musty or sour smell coming from the vents?
Visible mold – can you see spots or growing mold on your vents or register?
Excess moisture – if you know there is excessive moisture in your vents, or a disaster has most definitely left water in your ductwork, its likely mold has started to grow.
Mold in your air duct system will cause the same symptoms as mold anywhere else in your home. Symptoms to mold are similar to that of hay-fever, including a stuffy or runny nose, itchy eyes, wheezing, and even rashes or hives. Most often mold exposure causes allergic reactions and asthma complaints.
REMOVAL / TREATMENT
Treating mold in your ventilation system starts with an inspection to identify the source – is it in the air ducts or HVAC, on air vents or registers. Next the mold needs to be identified so the best remediation technique can be used to eradicate the contamination. ERS mold removers are adept in air duct cleaning, removing all particles and debris from your ductwork including mold.
ERS AIR DUCT CLEANING TECHNICIANS KEEP YOUR AIR HEALTHY
By having ERS’ skilled and IICRC-certified duct cleaning specialists come in and clean your ventilation out, you are improving the quality of air you breathe.
Dirty ventilation ducts can make the air in your home up to 70% more polluted than the air outside.
ERS provides 24/7 ventilation cleaning services to anyone in Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.