Page 26 Fall Home Improvement 2025 Lincoln Daily News We all have some dust or dirt in our homes, but one of the dirtiest spots in a home is a place that remains unseen. This spot is your air duct, which often accumulates dust and other pollutants. There is some debate on whether air ducts need cleaning; however, some sources show there can be benefits to having it done. One company that does air duct cleaning locally is Resilient Premier Cleaning. Deiy Shuff-Chignard, who works at Resilient, shared some of the reasons for having ducts cleaned. Shuff-Chignard said ductwork sometimes needs to be cleaned because it affects the air quality. The indoor can be five times more concentrated than the outside air. In the winter when people are spending more time inside, that can become even more of a problem. Shuff-Chignard said dust, debris, pet dander, mouse droppings and other indoor pollutants can get in the system. When that happens, these pollutants become trapped. When the ducts are cleaned, Shuff-Chignard said it can be helpful for those who are allergic to dust and pollen. Having your ductwork cleaned Clean ductwork can also enhance the efficiency of an HVAC system. As ShuffChignard said, when the ductwork is dirty, it wears down the HVAC and can exacerbate certain health problems like allergies and asthma. In an article by the Environmental Protection Agency discussing whether you should have your air ducts cleaned, the EPA cites more reasons you should consider having air ducts in your home cleaned. One reason to have ducts cleaned is if “there is substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface (e.g., sheet metal) ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system.” Other reasons to consider having ducts cleaned is if they “are infested with vermin” such as rodents or insects or “are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into the home from your supply registers.” As the EPA notes, when it comes to detecting mold in heating and cooling systems, you need to understand several important points. For example, “many sections of your heating and cooling system may not be accessible for a Continue --
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