HVAC Air Duct Cleaning - Yes or No
You’ve heard the commercials for duct cleaning. Are they true? Should you get your air ducts cleaned every year? According to the American Lung Association, indoor air can be more polluted than what you’re breathing in outside. However, the EPA reports that duct cleaning hasn’t actually been shown to prevent health problems. Is duct cleaning worth the effort, time and money?
When to Get Your Ducts Cleaned
The EPA recommends having your ducts cleaned if you’re seeing these things:
It’s also suggested to get your air ducts cleaned if you have to frequently dust or are getting a lot of dirt and dust buildup on your air vents. If someone smokes inside your home on a regular basis, you should consider having your air ducts cleaned. People with allergies or breathing disorders may benefit from regular air duct cleanings. How Often to Get Your Air Ducts Cleaned?
You should get your air ducts cleaned when they get dirty. That depends on a number of factors. How well sealed is your home? What type of air filters are you using in your HVAC system? How well weatherproofed is your home? How well does your vacuum small contaminants? There’s no set timeline for getting your ducts cleaned. It depends on the indoor air quality in your home.
If your home is well-sealed, you may not need to clean your ducts as often, maybe every three to five years. If you have to clean them more often, it could mean that you have a leak somewhere which is allowing dirt and dust to accumulate in your air ducts. If there are no leaks in your duct system, the contaminants enter through windows, doors, by your pets and the people living there. What to Expect During a Cleaning
Your service provider, an HVAC contractor, should inspect your system before cleaning the air ducts. Technicians will look for asbestos in the system and any other problems before performing the work. You can expect us to protect the carpet and furnishings during the cleaning. Ideally, vacuum equipment should exhaust outside, but high-efficiency particle air (HEPA) is effective for indoor use. Your technician should protect the duct work and reseal any access holes that were made. Soft-bristled brushes are recommended. The EPA offers a checklist to determine if your technician did a good job or not. It’s a good resource to have.
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2/22/2019 09:52:52 pm
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My cousin has been thinking about getting her air ducts cleaned because she doesn't remember the last time that they have been done and wants to make sure that there isn't anything in there. Getting a professional to clean it out for her could be really helpful and allow her to relax more. I'll be sure to tell her that if she finds that she needs to clean her ducts more often than once every three to five years that there might be a leak in the duct system. 6/14/2020 06:40:42 pm
Thanks for pointing out that the weatherproofing of my home would be a factor when considering when I should get an AC air duct cleaning service. I've been thinking about getting a AC installed in my bedroom because I tend to get sweaty under my blanket and tend to shiver without it. Having a more regulated temperature at home will make me sleep better for sure. 9/26/2020 11:05:03 pm
I like what you said about getting air ducts cleaned on time can keep your energy bills low and enhances the air quality in the home. Thank you so much for making an effort in writing this. 10/27/2020 03:16:22 am
There's a need to clean the ducts of your AC and heating systems. You can get them clean easily by appointing professional duct cleaners for cleaning them. They clean them thoroughly at a very minimum cost. 12/8/2020 10:33:31 am
You should hire professional air duct cleaners for the better maintenance of the ducts as delaying the service may lead to the buildup of germs and allergens which spoils the air quality coming from the ducts. 1/6/2021 11:47:29 pm
Hiring professional air duct cleaning companies can save you from spending hefty costs. Once you get the best services it will prevent the deposition of germs, allergens, dirt etc and help you breath in fresh air. 3/1/2021 03:58:02 am
Thank you for sharing this blog. I agree with you. Air duct cleaning not only saves money in the long run but also enhances the air quality. 3/10/2021 02:41:20 am
All the things about what to know about the getting your ducts cleaned. This article mentions and acts as such a moving trigger. It is an article worth applauding for based on its content. I am sure many people will come to read this in future. 5/27/2021 04:18:03 pm
I appreciated it when you shared that the air duct will need to be cleaned depending on the quality of indoor air in your home. My friend just mentioned the other day that she is worried about her son who keeps on falling sick lately due to the low quality indoor air in her home. I will suggest to her looking for a reliable service that can help clean the air duct system. 6/23/2021 03:59:18 am
I enjoyed reading your article, it consists of every little thing one should must know about HVAC and ducting.It’s necessary for you to take care of your air ducts to improve the energy efficiency .Thanks for sharing this blog, keep up the good work. 7/8/2021 07:56:22 pm
Thanks for the reminder that the sealing of my home is a factor that will determine how often I should get air duct cleaning services. I'm planning to have a more centralized HVAC system soon so I'm starting to learn more about how air ducts work. I'm sure that proper maintenance of the ducts will surely help in prolonging the lifespan of my HVAC system. 7/22/2021 12:43:53 pm
It really stood out to me when you mentioned that it is important to have your air ducts cleaned out if mold is growing in them. As far as I know, the best way to detect mold is by smelling it in the air. If you can smell mold, that probably means it needs to be removed because its growth is out of control. Leave a Reply. |
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