Duct cleaning is an often overlooked, but essential, element of home performance and healthy indoor conditions. There are many reasons to invest in duct cleaning, but Paitson Bros. has three of the biggest possible benefits your household could derive:
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air is among the EPA’s top five health hazards. In the average Indiana home, indoor air is at least 10 times more polluted than outdoor air. The contaminants vary more widely than many homeowners suspect, and include:
- Dust
- Dust mites
- Allergens
- Microorganisms, including viruses and bacteria
- Mold
These and other pollutants can result in serious health issues, including ongoing respiratory problems such as asthma and frequent colds, skin conditions and even chronic lethargy. Duct cleaning can remove pollutants from your system.
HVAC Efficiency
Ideally, ducts perform hand in hand with the HVAC system to distribute the exact amount of airflow the system produces. The reason ducts are usually made of sheet metal is because it provides a smooth surface to facilitate this airflow. When dust and debris build up, airflow capacity can decrease. This means your ducts aren’t able to handle the same amount of airflow they once were, and comfort is reduced, circulation can become sluggish, and your HVAC equipment will perform less efficiently.
Mold Control
Mold is one of the biggest culprits causing poor indoor air quality and structural degradation. In humid, moist environments mold needs only 24 hours to begin growing. Mold growing anywhere on your HVAC equipment, or in your ductwork, degrades your system and is circulated through your indoor air. This gives it the opportunity to grow in other areas of your house, including inside your walls and insulation.
Duct cleaning can improve indoor air quality by removing hazards from your system, while increasing efficiency. How often your ducts need to be cleaned depends on many factors, such as whether your home includes pets, but in general every 3 to 5 years is a good estimate.
If you’d like your system inspected, or have more questions about duct cleaning, contact Paitson Bros. We’re happy to help!
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information, click here to download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
Paitson Bros. Heating and Air Conditioning services Terre Haute, IN. To get started, check out our website.
Jeff Paitson is a third generation business owner who continues to run the business with the same values that have been passed down from previous generations since 1922.
Jeff’s belief is that the business belongs to Jesus Christ; therefore 10 percent of the company’s profits go toward the Maryland Community Church.
Jeff is a Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce member and in his spare time, he enjoys 
Ethan Rayburn is a lifelong resident of Terre Haute and a 2005 graduate of Purdue University.
An Eagle Scout, Ethan spent four years as a non-profit executive with the Boy Scouts of America before joining Paitson Bros. as a comfort advisor and later General Manager. In that role, Ethan has brought a renewed enthusiasm for customer care, integrity, value, and service to Paitson Bros. Heating & Air Conditioning.
Ethan enjoys singing and was a member of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club. He also enjoys playing and coaching soccer, spending time with his family and two young boys, and volunteering his time and resources with his church, Terre Haute First Baptist Church, which he has attended from a very young age.
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