Dirty air ducts aren’t something homeowners typically think about. After all, the ducts are out of sight, so it’s out of mind. However, dirty interior ducts are a primary cause of illness in the home. Find out how this may be contributing to the common cold and flu.

What’s in the Air Inside the Home?

Let’s begin by examining some everyday indoor contaminants and their origins. Pollutants don’t always get into the interior from the outdoors.

Pet dander
Volatile organic compounds from old paint
Carbon monoxide from gas stoves
Emissions from electronic casings
Mercury fumes from broken non-LED bulbs

These impurities can accumulate within an air vent and later blow into the rooms when the air conditioner or furnace is switched on.

Illnesses from Filthy Vents

In most instances, homeowners will experience an allergic reaction and go through the typical symptoms, such as coughing, nasal congestion, and watery eyes. Sinus infections are especially common since the airborne contaminants will enter your nasal passage, causing inflammation. If you have sensitive skin, the pollutants may cause all sorts of dermal maladies like rashes and hives.

Prevention

When spring arrives, the indoor air can get really bad. While it’s still winter, we suggest an air duct cleaning from a professional. This removes all the pollutants that have accrued over the years. You may also want to invest in a portable dehumidifier. This prevents the air from getting too humid, thus offsetting the growth of mold inside the ducts. It’s also a good idea to regularly steam clean the carpet, since airborne pollutants can eventually settle onto the carpet fibers.

We Treat Dirty Air Ducts in Tacoma

As winter approaches, now is a good time to make arrangements with Aurora Edmonds Furnace Cleaning. We’ll address the dirty air ducts in your home as well as perform additional services, such as dryer vent cleaning and fireplace cleaning.

We Clean Dirty Air Ducts in Tacoma

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Posted on December 22, 2021 | Published by Ignite Local | Related Local Business

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Preston Meade

20/04/2023

Called Aurora Edmonds Furnace Cleaning to get the exhaust for our Oil Furance and Dryer vent cleaned. Spoke with someone promptly and they got me scheduled quickly. Cleaners arrived on time, explained what they were doing, and were very thorough in their cleaning.

Victoria N

10/04/2023

I needed to get the ducts and the fan cleaned. In the vents Jay found stuff my teengage kids played with when they were babies which tells me that the previos company I hired didn't do a good job. Everything is clean, I had a lot of questions and everything got answered. Other than cleaning the fan and ducts, Jay fixed the grid, the datached vents - thank you for helping me to keep my home clean! In my opinion this a much better quality work than most other companies out here.

Michelle Hamilton

25/01/2023

Mike and Andrew cleaned out my dryer vent. We had never moved the dryer before to realize there was a hole in our vent duct that was leaking lint into our wall. They also cleaned out the wall cavity and applied metal duct tape to seal the vent until a replacement duct can be installed. Their thoughtfulness and above and beyond work helped save our home from a potential and hidden fire-danger. Thank you!

Erin Whisler

06/01/2023

I called so many different companies and none of them would clean my dryer vent because of its odd location. I found AEF and they where able to come out the next day to find the problem with my vent. The technicians where super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I will be calling AEF again in the future.

K H

05/12/2022

I had duct cleaning done - great customer service all around from scheduling to finish. Isaac and Andrew did the service - good communicating, thorough, respectful, efficient. They thought of everything.

Brian Kelly

18/08/2022

Great and timely service in a friendly but professional manner. I called a month after the service with a question and the owner dropped by personally to make sure everything was working properly. Beer impressive!