If you’re like many homeowners with HVAC systems, you probably haven’t got the slightest clue of how often you should get your air ducts cleaned.
Generally, you should have your air ducts inspected by a professional every 3 to 5 years. This helps to provide you with a continuous flow of quality air, and it reduces the chances of energy wastage. After inspection, your service technician should guide you on when and how often to have your ducts cleaned.
It’s always best to have your ducts cleaned during the spring months, so remember to create a reminder to book a technician during this period.
Be sure to leave the job to a licensed professional. Duct cleaning is a strenuous job, so it’s not advised for you to do it yourself. It’s a particularly tough job even for the technicians who have the specialised equipment to do it.
Having your ducts cleaned is a perfect way to protect you and your family from breathing microscopic dust, mould and even mouse droppings.
Many things can happen to your air ducts between cleanings. You may not know about what is hiding out in your air ducts until you have an expert inspection.
Pests and insects can sometimes build their homes in your air ducts – quite comfortable for them, not so comfortable for you and your family.
If you suffer from allergies or asthma, spring can be a very irritating. Dust, pollen and dander can find themselves lodged in your ductwork, and keep you miserable for weeks. Having a team of experts to provide detailed inspections and cleaning is the best way to rid your ducts of all the particles that agitate your respiratory issues.
Your HVAC system is a great investment. By having your air ducts cleaned frequently, you ensure that your HVAC system remains in good repair all year long.
Clean air ducts contribute to small but noticeable savings on your energy bills, and also significantly decreases the amount of debris that flows back to your air filters, which extends the working life of the air filter.
You may not always be able to control what enters your air ducts in the winter, but you can easily get rid of it once it’s there.
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