When it comes to maintaining your HVAC system, you may think you only need to have your ducts cleaned once every couple of years. In most cases, that's often enough to eliminate air quality problems in your home. But, there may be times when it's necessary to have your ducts cleaned more often. If you've experienced any of the issues listed below, it's time to have your air ducts cleaned. 

There Have Been Wildfires 

If you've been watching the news, you know that there have been a lot of wildfires this year. Even if you're far enough away to be safe from the fires, your home may still be affected. This is especially true if the wind is blowing smoke towards your home. If you're running your air conditioner right now, your HVAC system could be bringing smoke-filled air right into your home.

All that smoke is going to collect inside the air ducts. But, the smoke may also contain ash and soot, which will undermine the air quality in your home. If you don't have your ducts cleaned, you could be breathing smoke particles long after the fire season is over. To protect the air quality in your home, be sure to have your air ducts cleaned as soon as the fires have been extinguished. 

Local Pollen Counts Are High

If you suffer from allergies or asthma, your symptoms may be exacerbated by local pollen counts. When pollen counts are high, you may find it more difficult to breathe, especially when you're outside. But, when pollen counts are high, you can also experience increased symptoms when you're inside your home, as well. That's because all that pollen is coming in through the air ducts. When the pollen counts are elevated, the problem gets even worse. You can reduce your asthma and allergy symptoms by having your air ducts cleaned during high pollen seasons. 

There's Mold in Your Home

If you've found mold in your home, you've probably been told to remediate the problem. Mold remediation is the best way to alleviate the problem once and for all. But, if you haven't been told to clean your air ducts, the problem may continue. That's because mold spores travel through the air. If you have mold in your home, you've also got mold in your air ducts. Cleaning your air ducts will remove the mold spores. 

Do you know what's lurking in your air ducts? Don't take chances. If you've encountered any of the issues described above, schedule an air duct cleaning service right away.