The winters in our local area are harshly cold and snowy.
They tend to last for somewhere from more than five to eight weeks, creating a massive workload for the oil furnace.
While all of us only get summer-like weather for approximately 3 weeks, the heat and humidity can be brutal. It seems care about the day after I shut down the oil furnace, it’s necessary to start up the air conditioner unit. However, the heating and cooling unit share demands. The HVAC duct operates just about non stop. The program of pipes is responsible for delivering and removing air from the more than 2 rooms of the house. Any buildup of contaminants inside the duct program restricts airflow and forces the oil furnace and air conditioner unit to run longer and work harder. This diminishes efficiency, increases energy costs and adds to wear and tear on all components. Because the ducts are hidden behind walls and ceilings, they are not easy to access. Service requires specialized equipment. After reading an article on the importance and impact of the duct system, I decided to hire an HVAC business to inspect, test and potentially scrub the ventilation system. The professional found an alarming amount of pollutants concealed inside the pipes. There was dust, pollen, lint, dander, webs, insects. mold and even a dead rodent, but every time the oil furnace or air conditioner unit was operating, there was the potential for these harmful toxins to become airborne and get spread throughout the house. The air our family breathes was most likely a health risk. The cleaning process was completed in a couple of hours by way of a component that resembled an oversized vacuum cleaner. The professional used a long hose with a brush attachment to dischalet stubborn debris and effectively detach it.