"When it comes to creating a healthy home, many homeowners focus on cleaning carpets, wiping surfaces, or replacing filters. Yet, one hidden area that directly affects indoor air quality is often overlooked: the air ducts. Air ducts are like the lungs of your home, circulating air from your heating and cooling system into every room. Over time, dust, dirt, allergens, and even mold can build up inside, creating problems you might not notice at first."
"Boston is a city with four very distinct seasons. Winters bring freezing temperatures and heavy furnace use, while summers can push residents to run air conditioning for weeks at a time. With such drastic seasonal shifts, heating and cooling systems work hard all year long. Every time the HVAC system cycles, air passes through ductwork, carrying microscopic particles along with it."
Air ducts accumulate dust, dirt, allergens, and mold that circulate throughout living spaces each time the HVAC system runs. Seasonal extremes in Boston cause heavy furnace and air-conditioner use, increasing the volume of particles moved through ductwork. Older homes often contain years of hidden debris within duct systems, which can reduce system efficiency and reintroduce pollutants into indoor air. Contaminated ducts act as reservoirs of pollutants that worsen indoor air quality, especially in tightly sealed homes with limited ventilation. Moisture inside ducts can enable mold and mildew growth, posing additional health risks for vulnerable occupants.
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