How long is it since you gave any thought to the air in your home? With the weather turning, one may see a bit more dust on the furniture. Or perhaps an allergy or two makes itself known as soon as the windows are shut and the heat is put on.
You would be hard pressed to find a homeowner in Henry County who has not had such an experience. United Water Restoration Group of McDonough is here to put that right and make breathing a little easier for our clients throughout the year. To discuss what your air ducts require, put in a call to our team at (770) 628-5467.
There is good reason to attend to your air ducts in the fall; it is among the best times to do so.
Why Fall Is the Right Time for Duct Cleaning
Most Georgia homeowners will put their heating systems to work and forgo opening the windows once the cooler days set in. Your ducts are then tasked with pulling air through your home time and again.
Put all the buildup from the spring and summer into those ducts and when the system is turned on after months of inactivity, it is only going to be pushed back out into your living room.
A pre-emptive cleaning does much to:
- Keep dust from making its way onto every surface
- Put an end to the allergens that circulate with the windows closed
- Get rid of pet dander, pollen and the like from the warmer part of the year
- See to it that your system is moving air as it should
- Leave the indoor air with a fresher quality for those months you are inside
Signs Your Ducts May Need Attention
As fall comes in there are some things to look for if you are in doubt about whether your ducts are due for a once over.
For one, the dust. Should you have to go over the same surfaces with a cloth a few days after you have cleaned them, the ducts are likely to blame.
Then there is the matter of smell when the heat is first applied; a mustiness or stale odor from the vents is indicative of something in the system.
Other indicators include:
- Debris or dust you can see about the vent covers
- Indoor air that aggravates respiratory or allergy issues
- One room getting less air than another
- A heating system that runs longer of late
- Mold on the duct or near the vents
Take note of that last one. You cannot deal with mold in your ducts with a bottle of household cleaner. It calls for remediation and an inspection by someone who knows what they are doing.
Simple Steps for This Fall
We do the heavy lifting with a professional job but you can do your part to maintain good air quality.
Change the filter on your furnace. It is the simplest way to stop debris from being cycled around. Make a point of checking it each month of the heating season, a clogged filter puts undue strain on the entire system.
Spend a couple of minutes on the vent covers and registers, they pick up dust in no time.
Make these habits a part of your routine:
- Regular vacuuming of the area around returns and vents
- Do not let rugs or furniture get in the way of airflow
- Be on the lookout for moisture at the vents, a precursor to mold
- If it has been years, have us come out for a professional cleaning
The Case for a Professional
You can manage some of it yourself but a proper duct cleaning goes where your tools will not.
We are a locally run franchise with the resources and training of a national brand and 14 years of restoration and remediation under our belt. Our technicians are IICRC certified. The Better Business Bureau gives us an A+ and we have a 4.9 from the 170 plus reviews on Google. We are on hand 24/7 for homeowners and businesses when the need is urgent.
Our service area includes McDonough, Stockbridge, Hampton, Locust Grove and Conyers, as well as the rest of Henry County and environs.
Do not let the buildup of the season come indoors with your heating system as the temperatures fall. For cleaner air this fall, schedule your cleaning with United Water Restoration Group of McDonough at (770) 628-5467.