They say that April showers bring May’s flowers, but rain doesn’t just encourage gardens to bloom. When spring rolls around, it brings a marked increase in humidity, making mold growth a real concern for areas throughout your home, including the air ducts. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at why mold can thrive in your air ducts and why scheduling air duct cleaning services for the spring season is a wise investment in your home and health.
Let’s begin by exploring a few reasons why mold loves your air ducts. Mold thrives in damp, dark conditions that provide it with organic matter, making your air ducts ideal spots for mold to take hold. Spring tends to be the perfect storm since condensation often accumulates through the winter months, while organic materials like dust, dander, pollen, and mold spores are abundant during the spring. Even if you’re a meticulous housekeeper, there’s no perfect way to prevent particles from entering your ductwork and settling in to make a nice environment for mold spores to flourish.
Although you can take preventative steps, like using air filters, scheduling professional air duct cleaning is the best way to fully clean your HVAC ductwork. We use specialized equipment that scrubs away the buildup in your air ducts, leaving them refreshed and ready to pump cool air all summer long. As a bonus, air duct cleaning also helps your system run more efficiently, which can help save you money on energy bills.
Don’t let mold fester in your air ducts and cause you to suffer allergy symptoms all summer long. Reach out to our team today to learn more about how air duct cleaning can kick mold and other gross ductwork grime to the curb.
