Air duct cleaning is an important home maintenance task that you should not ignore. It improves indoor air quality and reduces energy costs.
Ductwork accumulates dirt and dust from HVAC use, pet dander, new construction or remodeling, smoking and water damage. Professionally trained contractors have the equipment and experience to clean your ductwork.
Professional Equipment
Professional air duct cleaners typically use truck-mounted or portable vacuums to dislodge dirt and dust from the interior of your home’s ductwork. Before they begin cleaning, they’ll use inspection tools like periscope equipment and cameras to get an up close look at your system.
Once they’ve assessed your ducts, they’ll use a brush or pneumatic device to manually dislodge stuck debris. This allows them to make better use of their vacuums and ensure they clean the entire system efficiently.
The tools they use for this step vary, but the most common are blowguns, air whips, and rotary brushes. These tools can be used to clean all types of small and medium-size ducts.
It’s important to choose a brush that’s powerful enough to remove built-up dirt. It should also be long enough to reach all corners and nooks of your ducts. It should also have a powerful suction that can lift the dirt from the air.
Safety
The air ducts of a home are a favorite hiding place for dust and other dirt to accumulate. It is important to have them cleaned regularly as the dust and other debris can affect indoor air quality and lead to respiratory complications like sneezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing.
Mold and mildew are two of the most common issues with a dirty HVAC system. They thrive in humid conditions and can rapidly grow and spread to a point where the only solution is replacement.
A professional contractor can perform residential air duct cleaning safely and efficiently. The technicians use special tools and techniques to clean the ductwork without damaging it or contaminating your air.
Some service providers may propose the use of chemical biocides and ozone to kill microbiological contaminants, such as mold, bacteria, and mildew. These biocides and ozone are designed to be applied only after a thorough duct cleaning has been completed.
Time
Air ducts that are dirty and filled with dust can significantly reduce the efficiency of your HVAC system. This can lead to high energy costs and increase the risk of breakdowns.
Hiring a professional contractor will save you time and ensure that the ducts are properly cleaned and disinfected. Moreover, a certified NADCA contractor should perform the job according to the organization’s standards and best practices.
Duct cleaning will extend the life of your heating and cooling system by removing debris that can cause premature failure.
In addition to dirt and dust, ducts can also contain other contaminants such as animal dander, mold spores, pollen, and bacteria.
Depending on the level of contamination, residential air duct cleaning can take from three to five hours, so hiring a qualified duct cleaner is a great investment for homeowners who want to have clean and healthy indoor air.
Money
When air ducts are dirty, it can increase the amount of energy your heating and cooling system has to use to get the desired temperature in your home.
Cleaning your air ducts is a cost-effective way to improve your home’s comfort and lower utility bills. It also helps your HVAC system run more efficiently.
You can expect to pay about $285 to $485 for an average-sized residential air duct cleaning job, with larger jobs or those with more complicated access points likely to cost a bit more.
Be wary of companies that entice you with cheap offers like “$49 whole house specials” or make generalized health claims, like “cleaning your ducts will help you breathe easier.”
A legitimate company should clean the furnace and air conditioning system as well as the supply and return air ducts, and seal up the access panel. It should also sanitize and treat for mold, mildew, and odors if necessary. It should use EPA-approved products and provide a visual inspection of its work.
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