What Is Duct Cleaning and Should You Have It Done?

What Is Duct Cleaning And Should You Have It Done?

Most people are aware of the importance of clean air in their homes and the problems that can come from air pollution.  Many people do not realize the role that duct cleaning can play in the air quality of their home.  If you have an HVAC system, you need to know what duct cleaning is and why you should look at having this done. 

What Is Duct Cleaning?

As the name suggests, duct cleaning is the cleaning of the ducts in your HVAC system.  However, there is more to duct cleaning that a simple wipe down of the ducts.  Duct cleaning will also include the cleaning of various components in the system including the air ducts, the grilles, the diffusers, the fan motor and the fan housing.  All of these items need to be correctly cleaned to ensure that there are no contaminants entering your home’s air supply. 

Do You Need To Have Your Ducts Cleaned?

Knowing what duct cleaning is does help you understand why you should have this done.  However, there are many people who still wonder if they need to have the ducts of their system cleaned.  It is important to note that all homes will be different and some homes will require duct cleaning to be carried out more often than others.  

However, if you have anyone in your home who suffers from allergies, you should look at getting your ducts cleaned.  You should also complete a visual inspection of your ducts to verify their cleanliness.  If the ducts have large amounts of dust, you need to have them cleaned.  This dust buildup will eventually enter your home and could cause the HVAC systems to work incorrectly.  

It is also important to note that there are many HVAC manufacturers who recommend having your ducts cleaned on a regular basis.  If you do not complete this regular cleaning, your warranty may become void.  It is important that you check your owner’s manual to see if your HVAC system has these requirements. 

How To Have Your Ducts Cleaned

If you have decided that you need to have your ducts cleaned, you might be wondering how this can be done.  It is not recommended that you do this yourself as you will not have the necessary equipment.  Hiring a duct cleaning service is the best solution as they will have all the tools required to correctly clean the ducts.  They will also be able to see if there are any other repairs which may need to be done to your system.

Before you hire a duct cleaning service, you do need to do some research on them.  You should check that they are on the Better Business Bureau and ensure that they have a good rating.  You should also look at reviews for the service to see what their past customers have to say.  It is also recommended that you get an estimate from at least 3 different services before you make your final decision.

 

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