{"id":861,"date":"2015-01-08T09:51:49","date_gmt":"2015-01-08T14:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.touchstoneheatingonline.com\/blog\/?p=861"},"modified":"2015-01-08T09:51:49","modified_gmt":"2015-01-08T14:51:49","slug":"what-kinds-of-contaminants-may-be-living-in-the-ducts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.touchstoneheatingonline.com\/?p=861","title":{"rendered":"What Kinds of Contaminants May Be Living in the Ducts?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>No one really wants to think about the \u201cthings\u201d living in the cool, dark places of their home, but it may surprise you just how many contaminants can be in your home\u2019s ductwork. Any type of contamination in your home is reason for concern, but the contamination in your ductwork can be blown directly into your living spaces, giving these contaminants direct access to you. Understanding what types of contaminants can live and thrive in your ductwork can help you prevent them from taking up residence in your home and improve your overall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.touchstoneheatingonline.com\/indoor-air-quality\" target=\"_blank\">indoor air quality<\/a> in Gainesville.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Types of Contaminants<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the more common contaminants you can find inside ductwork:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mold and mildew \u2013 mold and mildew need only a little bit of moisture in a cool, dark place to grow and thrive, making your ductwork a top residential area for them. Faulty ductwork can be especially prone to mold and mildew growth as the holes and cracks offer ample, excess moisture to keep the growth thriving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Dirt and dust \u2013 this is probably one of the more expected contaminants, but don\u2019t underestimate what dirt and dust build-up in your ductwork can do to your HVAC system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Vermin \u2013 mice, squirrels, raccoons and other vermin love the protection and warmth of ductwork, so if they can get to it, they will \u2013 and they don\u2019t come alone. Additionally, they\u2019ll use the nest as both a bathroom and kitchen, so you can wind up with animal feces and food residue in your ductwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Insects \u2013 there are few kinds of insects that enjoy the protection of a ductwork system, but none so much as cockroaches. Cockroaches tend to be more pervasive in urban areas, but they will seek shelter from the cold during the winter months no matter where they are. Some people have severe allergies to cockroaches which can contribute to allergy discomfort and even asthma triggers, so it\u2019s important to make sure they don\u2019t create a community in your ductwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The \u201cick\u201d factor of ductwork contaminants can be pretty high, but with a thorough duct cleaning, you can substantially reduce the contaminants in your ductwork and improve the indoor air quality of your Gainesville home.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Think your ducts need cleaning? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.touchstoneheatingonline.com\/contact\/contact\" target=\"_blank\">Call Touchstone Heating and Air Inc.<\/a>, today and schedule an appointment with one of our experts.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No one really wants to think about the \u201cthings\u201d living in the cool, dark places of their home, but it may surprise you just how many contaminants can be in your home\u2019s ductwork. 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