When Do I Need Air Duct Cleaning?

When Is It Time For an Air Duct Cleaning Servicing?

Despite the importance of a clean HVAC system, many home and business owners are unaware that air duct maintenance is needed in their building. By paying close attention to these possible signs of dirty air ducts, you can get the service needed to preserve exceptional indoor air quality.

What are the signs that my air ducts need cleaning?

If, either through a visual inspection or lab testing, you discover any of the following issues, it is likely that your building is in need of air duct cleaning and maintenance:

• Presence of vermin such as rodents or insects. Through small openings that you may not expect to find, outside pests can enter and inhabit your building’s air ducts. In addition to a thorough cleaning, you may also want to consider further work to patch up any entry points if an infestation has occurred.
• Growth of mold inside heating and cooling ducts. Over time, persistent humidity can lead to the accumulation of mold inside air ducts. Usually, this can be identified by the buildup of a dark coating on the surface of the duct and a musty smell.
• Clogging of ducts with particles and debris. Naturally, dust, dirt, and other particles can begin to build up and impede air flow within ducts. This is especially true in recently constructed or renovated buildings.

The cleanliness of a building’s air ducts system is essential to its indoor air quality. Consequently, failing to properly maintain air ducts can lead to a host of health problems for your home or business’s occupants. Many unexplained allergies or illnesses can be attributed to a faulty ventilation system. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that up to 30% of buildings cause what they call “Sick Building Syndrome”, a variety of medical issues such as headaches and respiratory irritation that are caused by poor air quality. In order to prevent this, as well as potentially more severe problems, periodic air duct maintenance is absolutely necessary.

What is air duct cleaning and services are included?

Simply put, air duct cleaning is the cleaning of the entirety of a building’s HVAC system. Air duct cleaning services typically involve a thorough sanitization, extermination, and removal of any debris that has collected. This is done to all components of the system, including the grilles and diffusers, supply and return ducts, fans, drip pans, and heating/cooling coils. This ensures a complete, long-lasting, and effective end to any problems that have an effect on your building’s indoor air quality.

Residential and commercial air duct cleaning services are the easiest and most efficient way to tackle a faulty heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. Our trusted team of professionals utilize the industrial-strength equipment and the latest technology to perform a deep clean far beyond the capability of what is available to the average consumer. We have a proven track record of restoring air duct systems to peak performance, solving any and all problems home and business owners face. IICRC certified, you can be confident that the experts servicing your air duct system are well-trained and will not cause more problems than they intend to solve. As a plus, we also employ Green Cleaning tactics in an effort to eliminate any damage our cleaning could do to the environment.