• Children are more likely than adults to be affected by polluted air; they breathe faster, inhale more air per unit of body weight and are closer to the ground where concentrations are higher. (Department of Consumer Affairs)

• One out of every six people who suffer from allergies does so because of the direct relationship to the fungi and bacteria in the air duct systems. (Total Health & Better Health Magazine)

• 90% of heating and cooling system failures are caused by dust and dirt. (Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service)

• The elderly, asthmatics and people with respiratory problems, such as allergies and lung diseases, are more sensitive to pollutants. (Department of Consumer Affairs)

• One millimeter of dirt on a heating or cooling coil can decrease it's efficiency up to 21%. (Environmental Protection Agency)

• Most fiberglass furnace filters are only 7% effective in stopping dirt, dust, pollen, etc.
(American Society of Heat, Ref., Ac. Engineers)

• Most people spend 60 to 90% of their time indoors. (American Lung Association)

• 50% of all illnesses are either caused or aggravated by polluted indoor air.
(American College of Allergists)

• The average six-room house collects 40 pounds of dust each year.
(Discover Magazine)

• Air pollution contributes to lung disease, which claims close to 361,000 lives in America every year and is the third-leading cause of death in the United States.
(American Lung Association)

• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ranks poor indoor air quality among the top five environmental risks to public health. (E.P.A.)

 

Construction & Remodeling debris includes:
• Sawdust
• Plaster
• Nails & Screws
• Drywall Dust
• Pop Cans
• Dirt & Trash
• Stones & Gravel
• Wood

Household contaminants include:

• Mold & Fungi
• Dust Mites
• Skin Flakes
• Tobacco Smoke
• Bacteria
• Carpet Fibers
• Viruses
• Pollen
• Aerosol Chemicals
• Insects & Rodents
• Pet Hair & Dander
• Decaying Organic Matter

The furnace and air ducts act as your home's 'respiratory system'. This system can become 'congested' when filled with contaminants and debris. Clean and open, the system can breathe and function properly. Allergy sufferers can benefit greatly by reducing the amount of 'triggers' that are present in ductwork. The proper cleaning of the air duct system is a necessity. Additionally, sanitizing and deodorizing, in certain circumstances, is key. There is no comparison to Productive's service and integrity. We are working hard to be Ohio's premier air duct cleaning company.