Indoor Air Quality Facts

Indoor air has been found to be up to 70 times more polluted than outdoor air. (EPA)
1 out of 6 people who suffer from allergies do so as a direct result of the fungi and bacteria in air duct systems. (Total Health and Better Health Magazines)
50% of all illnesses are either caused or aggravated by polluted indoor air. (American College of Allergists)
The elderly, asthmatics and people with breathing problems, allergies and lung diseases are also likely to be more sensitive to pollutants. (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
Children are more likely than adults to be affected by polluted indoor air. They breathe faster, inhale more air per unit of body weight and are closer to the ground where concentrations are higher. (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
The average six room house collects 40 pounds of dust each year.
Professional duct cleaning can remove dust, dirt and micro-organisms from your ducts. The air you breathe will be cleaner and fresher.
The average adult inhales two tablespoons of household dust daily.
9 out of 10 heating and air conditioning system failures are caused by dirt and dust. (LCES)
Most commercially purchased fiberglass filters are only 7% efficient in stopping dirt, dust, pollen, bacteria, etc. from passing through them.
Health considerations aside, dust and dirt in the heating/cooling system is a primary cause of system break-down. A clean system is more efficient and can reduce heating/cooling costs by as much as 10-20%.