T.J.s Chimney Service

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When Should I Have My Air Ducts Cleaned?

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Did you know that almost 40 pounds of dust is created in a typical six-room house every year? That’s a lot of dust. And all of that dust affects your home’s indoor air quality. If you or a loved one suffers from respiratory health conditions, autoimmune disorders or some environmental allergies, dust can cause some serious problems.

Your home’s heating and cooling system, also known as a HVAC system, acts like the lungs of your home, because air is taken in and out through the system. That means dust as well as dander and chemicals can get sucked into the HVAC system. If these fine particles aren’t removed through air duct cleaning, they can continue to re-circulate through your house about 5 to 7 times a day.

The only way to get rid of this debris is to clean it out. So how to do you know when it’s time to call a professional like those at T.J’s Chimney Service to clean the air ducts in your home?

According to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association, below are some things that may lead you to think about having your air ducts cleaned more frequently:

  • Someone smokes indoors.
  • Your pets shed a lot of hair and dander frequently.
  • You’re moving into a new home.
  • You’ve renovated o remodeled your home.
  • Your home or HVAC system has had water contamination or damage.
  • You or someone in your family suffers from asthma or allergies.

Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends you clean your air ducts when:

  • You have mold growing in them.
  • You notice that you have vermin in your home, or you see insects or rodents entering or exiting the ductwork.
  • You see dust being released into the air from your supply registers.

If you have any of the above factors in your home, schedule an air duct cleaning appointment with the professionals at T.J.’s Chimney Service. Generally, during your appointment, our technicians will clean the various components of your HVAC forced air system, including the supply and return air ducts and registers, grilles and diffusers, heat exchangers  heating and cooling coils, condensate drain pans, fan motor and fan housing, and the air handling unit housing. If you have any questions about our duct cleaning services, just ask us. We’ll be happy to answer your questions.

Duct Cleaning Saves Money and Energy

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Have you noticed that your utility bills have gone up in recent months? Are your utility bills higher than those of your neighbors? Do you have rooms in your home that are hard to keep a comfortable temperature, for example, cool in the summer or warm in the winter? Have you noticed that dust quickly reappears on surfaces in your home after you’ve cleaned? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, your home’s ductwork likely needs to be cleaned.

A dirty or clogged duct system can contribute to the inefficiency of your home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, causing your utility bills to rise. And, with energy costs on the rise anyway, who wants to pay more if you don’t have to?

A professional duct cleaning performed by T. J.’s Chimney Service of Greenfield, IN, can save you money in the long run by:

  • Improving your HVAC system’s energy efficiency.  When dust and debris builds up inside your ductwork, the air flow within your HVAC system is reduced. Therefore, your system has to run longer and more often to heat and cool your home, using more energy. But when your ducts are clean, your system doesn’t have to work as hard to move air through your home. So less energy is used, saving you money on operating costs.
  • Protecting your HVAC equipment. Dust particles within your ductwork can travel to your HVAC equipment, reducing its efficiency and performance. Overtime, dust buildup can even damage your equipment. But regular air duct cleaning can ensure your equipment performs more efficiently. So, it’ll require fewer repairs and operate longer, saving you money.

In fact, by cleaning and sealing your home’s ductwork, Energy Star, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program, reports you can improve your HVAC system’s energy efficiency by up to 20%. Which means, you’ll save money on your utility bills to heat and cool your home.

So, if your air ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris, and/or dust particles are actually being released into your home from your supply registers, the EPA recommends that you have your air ducts cleaned.

To schedule your duct cleaning appointment, contact the experts at T. J.’s Chimney Service by calling 317-455-5310 or completing our online request form.