Have you recently undertaken a home renovation project that generated a lot of dust? If so, merely wiping down the surfaces won't remove all the dust from your home. If your HVAC system was on during or after the renovations, dust may have collected inside the air ducts as well. Failure to clean the ducts can lower the quality of indoor air and cause health problems in the household. Therefore, watch out for these signs that indicate you need to clean your air ducts after a renovation project. 

Unstable or Poor Airflow

Dust inside the air ducts can obstruct the air coming from the heating and cooling systems, causing unstable or poor airflow. Therefore, if your air conditioner or furnace isn't providing adequate air, check your ducts for obstructions. Over time, the dust buildup inside the ductwork can cause your HVAC system to overheat as it tries to deliver adequate airflow throughout the home. Duct cleaning gets rid of the built-up dust, allowing air to flow freely inside the ducts and into the indoor spaces. 

Dusty Indoor Surfaces

After a major renovation, it's normal for your indoor surfaces to collect dust. However, once you wipe down the surfaces, they shouldn't become dusty quickly. If your house is always dusty even after cleaning, it means your air ducts are blowing dusty air into the home. The dust that is pulled into the ducts during a renovation gets blown into the house together with the heated or cooled air. This usually happens if you don't have quality air filters to trap the dust particles. Therefore, you must clean the ducts to keep your indoor surfaces dust-free. 

Clogged Air Vents and Filters

Air filters and vents should last several months before needing cleaning. Therefore, if your vents and air filters are becoming clogged faster than they used to, there is a problem in your home. In this case, the dust from the renovation must have settled inside the ducts. As air circulates through the system, some dust gets trapped by the vents and filters, causing them to clog faster. The only way to prevent this issue is to clean the air ducts. 

Increased Allergy Symptoms

Are there people with allergies in your household? Have the allergy symptoms worsened after the renovation, despite vacuuming the house regularly? If so, dust from the project must have accumulated inside the air ducts. When the AC or furnace is on, the dust gets blown into the home, causing allergy symptoms in household occupants. Clean the ducts to remove the pollutants and improve indoor air quality. 

Have you noticed any of these signs after a major renovation project? Contact a professional contractor for air duct cleaning services to improve the air quality in your home. For more information on air duct cleaning, contact a professional near you.