HVAC Systems Cleaning Can Reduce Energy Costs
With about $50 billion in spending and $20 billion in tax provisions included in President Obama's economic stimulus package, energy is receiving attention across the country. Finding ways to make your home more energy efficient can reduce your monthly expenses and help protect the value of your investment. One way of accomplishing this is the cleaning of your home's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) components.
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association and the ENERGY STAR program advise consumers to keep indoor and outdoor coils clean. On the ENERGY STAR web site; a free document entitled "A Guide to Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling" advises consumers to clean and adjust HVAC components to ensure proper system airflow. The document states: "A dirty coil reduces the system's ability to cool your home and causes the system to run longer, costing you more energy dollars and decreasing the life of the equipment. According to ENERGY STAR's guide, "Proper airflow over the indoor coil is necessary for efficient equipment operation and reliability."
The NADCA web site notes that, "HVAC system cleaning may allow systems to run more efficiently by removing debris from sensitive mechanical components. Clean, efficient systems are less likely to break down, have a longer life span, and generally operate more effectively than dirty systems." NADCA highlights air filters as one of the HVAC components that must be addressed in every properly performed HVAC cleaning. It also states that the HVAC system coils, evaporator and condenser must be cleaned.
The benefits of HVAC cleaning extend beyond energy savings. A qualified Air Systems Cleaning Specialist can help improve the air quality in your home. According to NADCA, "Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to affect health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria, and very small particles of dust. The removal of such contaminants from the HVAC system and home should be considered as one component in an overall plan to improve indoor air quality."
When selecting a contractor to perform the inspection and cleaning of your HVAC components, be sure that they are experienced and certified. Choosing a company with an Air Systems Cleaning Specialist will ensure that you receive the highest quality of service.
After cleaning, your system should be free of visible dirt and debris. Your family may also notice a decrease in allergy flare-ups or irritation from air borne dust. Making your home healthier and more energy efficient.
Steamatic of Western Wisconsin has been the leading carpet and HVAC cleaning company in the Chippewa Valley since 1990. Providing services to homeowners and large facilities, Steamatic has grown from a modest family business to a full service cleaning and restoration company. For more information, please visit www.steamaticwwi.com.
Contact:
Adam Stine
Director of Marketing
Steamatic of Western Wisconsin
3300 Horlacher Lane
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 834-8822
