3 Signs It’s Time To Clean The Ducts In Your Industrial Space

An essential part of maintaining an efficient operation is maintaining a clean and orderly workspace. Although your ducts might not be one of the most critical components in your space, they are an essential part, as they impact the conditions inside the facility, the longevity of your heating and cooling systems, and your energy consumption. Learn what signs indicate it's time for your ducts to be cleaned.

Mold Is an Issue

Mold is an issue you don't want to deal with in your facility. Fortunately, mold a preventable problem. If you have started to notice the development of mold in your space, the cause is often ducts that are in dire need of cleaning. When ducts are dirty, this limits the rate at which air can circulate; the result is often excess moisture buildup, and with excess moisture comes mold.

Mold isn't just unsightly; it dangerous for your employees and is also not in line with providing a clean and safe workplace. A major problem with mold is that, once it starts, it can spread very quickly, so ensure you're moving fast to resolve the issue. 

Excess Dust

If you've begun to notice an uptick in the amount of dust that collects along the surfaces in your facility, dirty ducts could be the culprit. In addition to moisture buildup, limited circulation reduces the amount of air that can pass through the system and the filter.

The result is less dirty air being passed through the system and more of it remaining in your facility and settling along different surfaces. Dust is problematic in an industrial space because it can settle within the internal components of your equipment and cause significant damage.

Clogged Filters

One of the more immediate signs of dirty air ducts is clogged air filters. When the ducts are excessively dirty, some of the particles found inside them will lodge into the filter. A clogged filter creates a whirlwind of problems. First, it limits the amount of cooled air that can pass through the system. This may make your facility less comfortable and cause you to rely more on your system.

Second, a clogged filter causes the system to work harder. With each scenario, the result is often greater dependence on your heating and cooling system, which leads to more significant wear and higher operating costs. 

Ensure you aren't overlooking these signs. An industrial duct cleaning service, such as Airpro Inc., will be happy to assist you with inspecting and cleaning your ducts.


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