If you have been sneezing more than normal and can’t understand why? Maybe you should consider air duct cleaning in Phoenix. At Supreme Vent Cleaning, we get calls all the time from people who suffer from allergies and they want to know if cleaning their air ducts will help. Our Phoenix air duct cleaning service can help.
What is causing the sneezing?
You need to picture how your HVAC system works. When it kicks on, the air is circulated throughout your house via cold air return vent lines and supply vent lines. There is a filter that sits on the cold air side, just before the blower motor, and it is supposed to filter out the contaminants in the air as the air passes through the filter. While a good filter will do this extremely well, it still allows some contaminants pass through. What are the contaminants passing through? This could be dust and dust mites, pet hair and dander, bacteria, viruses and even mold spores. And don’t forget the pollens during the spring and fall seasons. I think it is safe to say that any of these contaminants could trigger allergies and cause abnormal sneezing.
Can duct cleaning help with the sneezing?
According to NADCA, the air in your home is circulated 5-7 times per day. As the air circulates, the contaminants collect within the vent lines and ductwork. Over time, more and more buildup can cause those contaminants to circulate even more throughout the house. Cleaning the HVAC system will help to eliminate the contaminants, assisting you in controlling your allergies.
What are some contaminants that want to hide in the ducts?
It is safe to say that dust and dust mites are probably the most common contaminants. If you have carpet, with any age at all, you will always have dust. While a good filter can reduce the dust, it can’t totally eliminate it. If you are getting an abnormal amount of dust on your furniture, check out your supply vents and see if there is a buildup of dust.
Pet hair and dander is also a big contributor to vent line contamination. If you have pets that shed hair, your vent lines and ductwork have hair and dander within them. Pet hair and dander floats through the air and is pulled into the HVAC system through the cold air return. More than likely your filter will reveal the pet hair.
Pollen gets in your house from a variety of ways, including being carried in on your shoes and clothes and through open windows and doors. During the heavy allergy season, it is a good idea to keep doors and windows closed as much as possible. Pollen is easily passed through cheap filters so it is a good idea to purchase high-quality allergen filters if you have allergy issues.
Viruses and bacteria tend to float around the air easily and can circulate through the HVAC system with ease. Again, use of a high-quality filter will help. It is said that “sick building syndrome” could be a result of this. If you leave a building that you spend a lot of time in and you feel better once outside, it could be you suffer from “sick building syndrome.” That’s a sign to use our Phoenix air duct cleaning service.
Mold is caused from moisture and dust combined. Typically, you will find mold around the “A-coil” drip pan and/or around vent grilles where the cold air from the air conditioner meets the warm air in the room. The only way to prevent mold is to stop the moisture source and keep the HVAC system clean.
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are all around your home. These are the gases given off by common household items like hair spray, make up, cleaning supplies, and even plastics. According to the EPA, the air inside your home is 2 to 5 times more polluted than the outside air.
Odors from mold, pet food, pet urine, and rodent droppings, among other nasty things we have encountered, can contaminate the vent lines and duct work. The only way to eliminate these odors is through a thorough cleaning and maybe even some ozone machine time.
Reduce the sneezing by cleaning the duct work
When it comes to air duct cleaning in Phoenix, one of the main goals is to reduce the sneezing caused by allergens in the HVAC system. It will improve the quality of the air you breathe by eliminating the contaminants out of the ducts. By getting rid of the pollen, dust mites, pet hair and dander and other nasties, you will remove foul smell and create a healthier breathing environment. This will ultimately help in reducing the itchy eyes and the sneezing associated with allergies.
What to look for before hiring a professional duct cleaner: 
One of the best ways to tell if you need air duct cleaning, is to remove a couple of the cold air return grilles. Find the ones closest to the blower motor as these will pull the most air. These will be the dirtiest and reveal if you need to get the ducts cleaned. Hold a flashlight and your cell phone and take a picture inside the vent line. These pictures should tell you what you need to know. Supreme Vent Cleaning is here for you
Supreme Vent Cleaning is the best choice for Phoenix air duct cleaning. We have seen just about everything and we know how to remove the contaminants from your HVAC system. Our goal with every air duct cleaning job is to make the air healthier for the customer. We go into every job with a “5-Star” attitude and we take before and after pictures of everything we do to prove to you that we did our job.
Give us a call today and we will be glad to answer any questions you may have.