Top 6 reasons to get commercial duct cleaning for your building
Commercial duct cleaning is an important aspect of the upkeep of any building. Ducts circulate warm and cool air throughout the facility, carry it through air filters and are essential for maintaining adequate ventilation. Clean ducts can mean improved indoor air quality, peak operational performance and happier building occupants. Keep reading to find out why you need professional commercial duct cleaning services to clean your building’s air ducts regularly.
1. Fewer airborne particles
Clogged filters and dirty ducts can cause the HVAC to circulate contaminated air throughout the premises. Clean ducts reduce dust, pollen, mildew, smoke and fungi from being carried throughout the building.
2. Potential for improved health
Allergies, sneezing and recurring ailments are possible symptoms of poor indoor air quality. Regularly cleaned ducts can reduce the incidence of allergens and infections spreading throughout the premises and, potentially, improve employee health.
3. Increased productivity
Commercial duct cleaning for office buildings, schools and hospitals can improve productivity by eradicating foul smells. A sense of cleanliness also raises the ambience of the premises and improves morale.
4. Equipment longevity
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, “cleaning heating and cooling system components may improve the efficiency of your system, resulting in a longer operating life”. With regular duct cleaning in Ontario, your HVAC systems may last longer too.
5. Decrease energy consumption
HVAC systems can use up to 20 per cent more energy with even a small build-up of dust. Professional duct cleaning services can allow compressors and fans to perform closer to their regular operating efficiency reducing energy bills.
6. Reduced chance of mold
Moisture and condensation can propagate mold growth throughout the building. Even subtle shifts in airflow, such as a slightly blocked duct, can reduce cross-ventilation allowing mold. Duct cleaning helps ensure the building envelope is not compromised from within.
Commercial duct cleaning and Covid-19
At a time when businesses are gearing up to protect employees returning to onsite work, duct cleaning may be becoming a central feature in that effort. Read our blog discussing recent reports how dirty HVACs may have contributed to the spread of Covid-19.
The National Air Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA) suggests air ducts be cleaned once every 3 to 5 years. Though, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, more frequent cleaning may be advisable.
Find your nearest Ontario Duct Cleaning office today to schedule commercial duct cleaning.
