Is Your HVAC Secure Against COVID-19?

With the coronavirus outbreak, you have to make sure your HVAC unit and air ducts are clean. Otherwise, your HVAC system can be the source of diseases within your home, and this will increase your chances of getting COVID-19.

If you want to make sure your HVAC system is secure against COVID-19, read on and discover the indicators of dirty air ducts and how to address them.

5 Ways to Check If Your Air Ducts Need Cleaning

If you take these steps in your home and find dirty ducts, dirt and dust are affecting your HVAC system and ductwork. If that’s the case, you need to request cleaning services as soon as possible.

1. Open one of your vent covers and look inside to see if it contains any debris, dirt, or matted dust.
2. Examine the return air registers and look for dust buildup, especially for thick, fuzzy coatings of dust.
3. Pull out the air filter. If it’s clogged with dust, it means that airflow is being choked off. This lets more dust settle and build up in the return ductwork. 
4. Open the furnace compartment and examine the blower fan and motor. Look for signs of dust as well as the furnace control. If you have a lot of dust, you need to take care of it immediately.
5. Take a look at the air conditioning coil. If it’s dusty or has dust attached to the housing walls, it means the air filter hasn’t been working correctly.

Why Is It So Important To Clean Your Air Ducts Regularly?

Inside your HVAC system, dust gets attached to air duct surfaces, motors, vents, and coils. Hair, pet dander, and flakes of dead skin get stuck to the dirt. After a while, it creates a perfect environment for mold, bacteria, allergens, and dust mites to flourish.

Air filters can help remove most of the dust from the air stream, but not from all parts of the HVAC system. That’s why it’s essential that you periodically check the condition of your ductwork to see if you need cleaning services. 

If you need someone to clean your HVAC, call KAY Heating & Air Conditioning. We offer the best HVAC maintenance on the market, and we help you keep your family healthy.

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