When it comes to quality HVAC systems, there are multiple factors that need to work together in order for it to run efficiently. When your home is struggling to remain at a consistent temperature, replacing your air conditioning or furnace may seem like an easy solution, but your air ducts also play a crucial role in the overall performance of your HVAC system. Dirty ducts can cause more issues than you might realize, especially if you have put off cleaning for multiple years.
If you have dirty ducts that are clogged with debris or aren’t maintained properly, they can diminish the longevity or function of the air conditioning or furnace. Even if you put in a new AC or furnace, it won’t solve the pressing issues you are having if the ducts are still clogged. Let’s look at some of the ways that debris can undermine the benefits of a new HVAC system.
Uneven Heating And Cooling
Clogged ductwork can block a lot of the airflow from reaching the rest of the home. Blocked ductwork can cause some of your rooms to remain warmer or cooler than others, causing strain on the entire HVAC system. Dust, dirt, hair, or moisture can build up along the sides of your ducts, blocking the air from circulating and moving easily from one side of the home to another.
Recirculating Pollutants
Leaving pollutants and allergens to build up in your ductwork can lead to long-term illness and worsened allergies. As the air flows through your ducts, it can dislodge some small particles and spread them to other places in your home. Dirty ducts are often the cause of prolonged illness or fatique for those who spend time in the home. Replacing the air conditioner or furnace won’t solve this problem, but duct cleaning in addition to a new system can help.
Increased Wear And Tear On The New System
While installing a new system will improve the energy efficiency of your home and help improve the temperature consistency, these benefits are diminished when you have dirty air ducts. Having clogged ducts can increase the strain on an HVAC system as it has to push more air into the home, work longer to get the home to a consistent temperature, and sucks in more pollutants into the filter. Dirty air ducts could lead to more repairs, lower performance, and frequent breakdowns.
Increased Energy Bills
When a heating or cooling system has to work harder to get air to the far corners of a home, you may notice that your energy bills increase. Especially if your system has to work around debris and dust inside the ductwork, it will need to run for longer or at a higher capacity, leading to higher monthly bills. Dirty ducts restrict airflow and cause wasted energy since the system has to work overtime.
Why A New System Isn’t The Ultimate Solution
If you are experiencing problems with your HVAC system, home temperature, allergies, or illness, your first place to improve would probably be your HVAC unit or the air filter. More often, duct cleaning and replacement of the system itself need to be done. Having air duct cleaning at least once a year can help improve the life of your HVAC system and the ductwork.
Expert Cleaning From Clear Air Co.
Clear Air Co. is passionate about providing cleaner air and homes to all in Utah. Our company wants you to have clean air as well as a productive HVAC system. We use modern techniques and vacuums to ensure that debris isn’t left behind to further plague your home. Clear Air Co. is able to improve your energy efficiency, HVAC performance, and your air quality, all with one service. Save yourself from expensive and frequent repairs and air duct replacement by scheduling annual cleaning today. Reach out to us to schedule your cleaning today!
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