The air quality inside your Texas office building directly correlates to your employees’ and clientele’s health and well-being. If the HVAC ducts are harboring dust, bacteria, and mold, the indoor air quality (IAQ) could contribute to allergies, upper respiratory infections, headaches, and fatigue. Clogged ducts and filters will also contribute to higher energy costs. Let’s explore 4 reasons why you need to have your office ducts periodically cleaned.
1. Reduces Odors
If you are noticing a musty smell inside the office, chances are good that there is mold and mildew somewhere in the environment. Once you have ruled out leaks and visible surface mold, it is wise to have your ductwork inspected for organic growth, such as black mold. You may even notice mold on supply registers or damn stains on ceiling tiles. Mold often triggers asthma and allergies.
Having your ducts professionally cleaned and replacing the filters are the first steps to reducing airborne mold spores and getting rid of unpleasant odors.
2. Prevents Recurring Infections and Allergies
Have your employees been experiencing recurring colds and sinus infections or allergies? Viruses and other bacteria can thrive inside ducts that are dark and lined with buildup of debris. This debris can be dust, pet dander, mites, mold spores, and other particulate matter.
Bacteria in the circulating air may cause minor sniffles or recurring upper respiratory infections, such as colds and flu. Recirculating pollutants, such as dust, pollen, and mites can contribute to allergies that are more than just seasonal hay fever, causing members of your workforce to sneeze and cough repeatedly.
Maintenance of your HVAC system and routine duct cleaning are essential for improving IAQ and preventing infections and allergies from recurring.
3. Increases Productivity
Unhealthy IAQ can directly decrease productivity. If your staff takes time off in winter due to colds and other viruses, this could be a sign that your ducts need a good cleaning. Poor indoor air quality can also present with eye irritation, headaches, and fatigue. These symptoms will manifest in the form of eye strain, poor concentration, and sleepiness.
When your workers are taking time off or showing signs of fatigue, it could be directly related to clogged filters and dirty HVAC ducts. To increase productivity in the workplace, we recommend having your HVAC system serviced and the ducts cleaned as part of your scheduled maintenance.
4. Lowers Utility Costs
Buildup on the interior walls of ducts and at the supply registers and return vents restricts airflow. When airflow is restricted, the HVAC system works harder to cool and heat your Texas office space. This will result in higher utility costs.
If the system cycles on and off, runs constantly, or makes unusual straining noises, it’s time to have the ducts inspected and cleaned. Doing so will improve the energy efficiency of the system in both summer and winter.
To Sum It Up
Commercial indoor air quality can significantly impact the business’s health, productivity, utility costs, and customer satisfaction. When performed by a qualified specialist, commercial air duct cleaning effectively improves the overall performance of your workforce and your HVAC equipment.
