There are many homeowners who will not have their air ducts cleaned until a major problem occurs. Part of the reason is simply forgetting about the importance of having clear air ducts. The air you breathe inside your home, if it isn’t the cleanest, can lead to all sorts of health problems and can aggravate respiratory problems such as asthma.

How often air ducts should be cleaned basically depends on the environment you live in. Some experts say ducts should be cleaned regularly once every 2-5 years. A home with pets or a home with smokers should be cleaned more frequently than homes without pets or smokers. If you suspect insects and wildlife (mice, squirrels, etc.) living in your roofs and attics, it’s best to have your air ducts cleaned after calling an exterminator.

Dirty air ducts could lead to the growth of mold and mildew, which also can cause minor health hazards. Our Charlotte NC HVAC experts at One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning offer a professional duct cleaning, which will result in a cleaner, dust-free living environment for you and your family. We will clean your ducts’ darkest areas, and we guarantee to improve your indoor air quality.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution is ranked among the top five health risks in the nation. Let our Charlotte air duct specialists clean your ducts to where you are not a statistic. Give us a call today, or contact us online for more information.

People seem to hear about how important it is to keep clean filters in your furnaces. The real question is this: Are they really listening?

Truth is, there are a lot of homeowners who let information such as this go in one ear and out the other. The relevance of having a clean air filter affects not only how an HVAC system runs but also the environment around the home.

Dirty filters can collect allergens and have families fighting sneezing, coughing, eye irritation and other respiratory issues. Filters are designed to accumulate dust, pollen, mold and other allergens, but they are not designed to over-collect.

Dirty air filters, in addition, can cause HVACs to work harder, which means more heat during the winter or cool air during the summer is being used. This basically means higher utility bills for you. In addition, dirty filters can lead to air pollution. The more electricity consumed, the more gases released in the air that can be environmentally damaging.

Make sure your air filters are changed regularly to keep your home air clean and your HVAC system running smoothly.  Some experts believe filters should be changed monthly, while others say anywhere from 6-9 weeks. Our Charlotte NC HVAC technicians are willing to offer their advertise for all questions and concerns about filters.

Call our Charlotte heating and cooling company today, or contact us online for information.

In humid environments, mold and mildew can become a problem in a home or office. Black mold may be the most dangerous of all mold problems.

Black mold can cause major health risks for individuals who have breathing or immune-deficiency complications. It is a very dark substance (often a black, gray or greenish-black color) that can be found in the ducts, underneath the carpets or around the ceiling of your home or office. It is a toxic mold that should not be taken lightly upon detection.

Black mold is formed in moist areas and often comes in small patches of dark speckles. With carpet and insulation issues, it’s best to have the material removed immediately to avoid health risks. Internal black mold issues (air ducts, for example) are more difficult to not only detect but also manage and treat. All black mold issues should be handled by a professional HVAC technician.

Signs of black mold include increased allergic and respiratory reactions (sneezing, coughing, etc.), unexplained rashes and headaches. If you don’t have black mold and want to prevent it from becoming a burden in your home or office, installing a dehumidifier will assist in reducing moisture level in your surroundings.

Our experienced Charlotte NC heating and cooling technicians are experts in black mold prevention and maintenance. Call our Charlotte HVAC company for more information, or feel free to contact us online.