Air Duct Cleaning 101

Have you heard of air duct cleaning but you’re not sure if it’s right for you? Are you worried about wasting your money on something that might not do you or your home any good? Here’s everything you need to know about air duct cleaning to decide if it is right for you. If you have any other questions, call us at Airmasters Heating & Air Conditioning today. We would be happy to answer them and help you decide what would be best.

What is Air Duct Cleaning?

A dirty air vent

When we refer to your air ducts in this context, we are talking about all of the components of your heating and cooling system that air passes through. This includes your vents and ducts, as well as your cooling coils, drip pans, and more. 

When we clean them, we aim to remove any dust, allergens, debris, bacteria, fungus, and more that has collected in these areas. We do that HVAC maintenance through a combination of processes, but it doesn’t take very long. When we are done, the air you breathe should be cleaner.

When Should I Have My Ducts Cleaned?

If you can look at any of the components to your HVAC system and see dust, debris, or something growing, then it’s definitely time to have your ducts cleaned. Be sure to let your cleaners know what you saw, so they can attack that issue in particular.

If you or someone in your home struggles with asthma, allergies, or another lung/breathing condition, it is a good idea to schedule yearly duct cleanings, especially if you live in a dry, dusty place. Even if you don’t see things that could make these conditions worse when you look at your ducts, there’s a good chance that cleaner air would help the sufferer breathe better.

If you don’t have either of these going on, you can still schedule a duct cleaning. After all, it makes sense that dust would build up in the system over time and removing it can make the system work more efficiently, saving you money. However, if there’s not a problem, this is really up to you. People will say you need to have them cleaned at various frequencies, but there’s no hard and fast rule about how often to have it done if there aren’t any problems.

How Do I Find a Duct Cleaner?

Most HVAC companies will also clean your ducts if you ask them to, or you can find a company that specializes in duct cleaning. We at Airmasters Heating & Air Conditioning are always happy to do it for you, and we have experts on staff who specialize in providing this service. 

Do you think that your home could benefit from an air duct cleaning? Or maybe you have more questions before you decide for sure. Give us a call and we will connect you with a duct cleaning expert who will answer your questions or get those ducts clean for you. Breathe easier today when you have clean air coming in through your vents. 

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