7 Ways In Which Unclean Air Ducts Can Negatively Impact Your Health

Your air conditioning unit is definitely one of the most used electronic appliances in your house especially in the UAE where Summer season lasts longer. With their increased use comes a need to have them cleaned and maintained well on a regular basis. If not, they can bear adverse consequences to your health and well being that are highlighted below in detail. 

1. Worsen Your Health Conditions

If you already suffer from respiratory conditions such as asthma or any other related diseases, having unclean air ducts can cause a major reaction. The allergens and other germs that might be breeding in the ducts can circulate around the entire air conditioning system and cause inflammation and other symptoms in your lungs. Even certain pulmonary conditions can experience some flares with unclean ducts as both the respiratory and pulmonary systems are highly dependent on the air that is inhaled.

2. Increase Chances of Colds and Allergies

Sore throats, colds, constant coughing, and allergies are a few among many other respiratory issues that can be caused due to the unclean air ducts of your air conditioner. The reason behind such health problems and complications is because the air ducts can house many bacteria, germs and even fungus which can grow over time and spread along the length of the ducts. This can give rise to other unhygienic growths such as that of mold which will then circulate throughout the house and enter your body through the lungs. 

3. Allow for Growth of Rodents

As air ducts are warm and damp places where organisms can thrive well, rodents and other insects are often found there. They can leave their droppings around that are hazardous when the spores present in their fecal matter is circulated in the air of your home. Therefore dirty air ducts must be cleaned to allow for such favorable conditions to be present for long.

4. Cause Rapid Aging

When air ducts become contaminated, they will spread across more allergens, dust and other irritants. When these enter the human body they can cause certain biological reactions to occur which can deter the cells from continuing their functions in a smooth manner. In turn this can prevent the body staying youthful and agile for long and hence quicken up the aging process of the body.

5. Prolong Odors

Any mildew and mold growth bring along with them a dirty odor that lasts until the area infected has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. These odors can spread all along the air ducts and will be circulated throughout every space in the house causing an unpleasant smell to linger everywhere. This can also work as an indication to have your air ducts cleaned even though the problem might have worsened in the meantime. 

6. Keep the Body Feeling Tired

The circulants in the air can affect the quality of air that you breath and also impact the way your body feels upon such continuous exposure. Over time your body will feel tired as the maximum amount of oxygen is not being delivered to the cells. More pollutants and allergens in the air will interrupt the oxygen acceptance in the body and prevent maximum energy from being created leading to a lethargic condition persisting for long.

7. Affects Immunity

Your immune system has to fight off many of these contaminants and germs which enter your bloodstream. This eventually leads the system to weaken over time as it has been overworked and with the reduced oxygen levels, it needs to function at a higher rate without sufficient resources.  This puts the body under a lot of acute stress and makes it less strong and efficient. 

To prevent these conditions from frequently occuring and affecting your body’s health, it is absolutely essential to have the air ducts of your air conditioner cleaned and maintained. You can contact our expert technicians at Adam’s Care to have them serviced in the best manner possible. Reach out to us today at our email address, info@adamscare.ae or call us at +971 4 557 1800 for any questions and queries about how you can get your air ducts cleaned thoroughly.