Your HVAC system’s air ducts can get shockingly dirty over time. The air that circulates through your climate control system deposits tiny particles of dirt, dander, dust, bacteria, and other items in your ducts. While the particles are minuscule, the debris accumulates and eventually impacts how well your HVAC system operates. As a result, your home’s heating and cooling bills could be higher than necessary if your ducts are dirty. Here’s how a cleaner HVAC system can lower your energy costs.
Improved Airflow
When the buildup in your ducts increases, the space inside the ducts is constricted. As a result, the airflow is restricted. This restriction means that your heating and cooling system needs to work harder than it otherwise would if the ducts are clean. As your HVAC system works harder, more energy is used and your utility bills rise. Improving airflow by cleaning your air ducts can save money on future energy bills.
Balanced Heating and Cooling
The filth inside your ducts doesn’t build up evenly, so airflow leading to one room may be different from the airflow leading to another. While this may seem minor, the uneven airflow can impact air temperature in these rooms by a few degrees. If some of your rooms are warmer than others, the reason may be dirty air ducts. Uneven heating and cooling often lead to thermostat adjustments that increase energy costs. Once you balance the heating and cooling throughout your home, you won’t need to adjust your thermostat as frequently.
Reduced Runtime
Between frequent thermostat adjustments and decreased airflow, your HVAC system may run for longer periods of time when the ducts are dirty. This increased runtime means that more energy is used to maintain your home’s indoor climate at a comfortable level. Your HVAC system will operate optimally when the ducts are clean.
Increased HVAC System Efficiency
Dirty air ducts and a dirty HVAC system go hand in hand. If your air ducts are dirty, important parts of your HVAC system, such as the cooling coils, are also likely dirty. This dirt creates operational inefficiencies within the system itself. Even if technicians clean your HVAC system when you schedule annual maintenance, the dirty ducts could result in the equipment growing dirtier faster than it otherwise would. Cleaning your ducts helps improve your HVAC system’s energy efficiency.
If it’s been more than three years since your air ducts were last cleaned, your home heating and cooling costs may be affected. Call Marshall Services in Skippack, PA today to schedule professional air duct cleaning services for your home.