(NAPSA)}—Forclean, fresh air in your house, you need effectivefilters in your heating and cooling ducts. This is especially important if you have pets, plants, or people with allergies around. The newer sort of filters can remove more and much smaller particles than could older fiberglass filters. Dirtyfilters let dirt, allergens and mold spores in. So do leaks around duct joints. Contaminants cause the heating and cooling system to work harder, use more energy and wear out faster. Pet dander and hair can accumu- late in the HVAC system. Fortunately, you can addressthis issue by having the ducts cleaned regularly by a member of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). It’s a trade association of the HVAC inspection, cleaning and restoration industry and its members have signed a Code of Ethics and invested time and resources into industry-related training and education. They also have general liability insurance. The contractor should conduct a thorough inspection of the entire HVAC system before doing any work andtell you about any problems. You can find a NADCA member at http://nadca.com/en/prosearch/ all. Enter your zip code or state to find a certified professional near you.
