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Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Everyone knows this. This is especially true of your home and its surroundings, especially when you have young children and pets. If you have a HVAC system installed in your house, the comfort it offers comes with certain responsibilities. You have to have the system cleaned and the filter replaced regularly. An annual inspection is also better so that any problems are nipped in the bud. You also have to get the air ducts cleaned to ensure that any harmful substances like germs or mold spores do not enter your home and harm your family.

Your HVAC system is forced air with many components like intake openings, outflow vents, filters, grills, air-ducts that facilitate movement of air throughout your home, diffusers, heating coils and cooling elements, condensate drains or drip pans, fan motor and its housing. You have to get the entire system periodically maintained and fix whatever needs fixing, particularly before it gets cold. During winters, in extremely cold climates, even if you find mold or dampness, getting the service person or the cleaner to come and clean your ducts might be difficult as it is the peak season. So, it is better to have it serviced and cleaned before the onset of winter.

Dust has a tendency to accumulate rather quickly, and this can happen even in homes that can seem quite clean. Having a dusty home is more than just an annoyance and an eyesore. You will find that the dust can actually be a health concern too. Research from the Environmental Protection Agency shows that dust and health issues really do go hand in hand, unfortunately. It can cause breathing issues, and aggravate issues for those who are already suffering from breathing problems. Dust can even complicate things for those with heart and lung disease. Even those who are otherwise healthy can have adverse affects from breathing in dust.

What is Causing So Much Dust?

Dust is everywhere in the house, it is in the air ducts, on the counters and bookshelves, the television, and more! Sometimes, keeping that dust out can seem like an impossible battle. Many different things cause dust outside and inside the home. Dirt that gets into the house, shed skin cells, dander from pets, pollen, and a host of other things can get in the home and damage the air quality. Dust might seem like a small thing, but it is never ending, and you need to be able to get a handle on the problem in your own home.