{"id":3835,"date":"2022-05-17T08:19:56","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T14:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/?p=3835"},"modified":"2024-07-08T08:38:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T14:38:29","slug":"5-signs-your-air-ducts-need-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/5-signs-your-air-ducts-need-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs Your Air Ducts Need Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest: Air duct cleaning is likely not at the top of your priorities \u2014 and it might not even be on your list of priorities at all. But, what you may not know is that your air ducts affect how you feel and breathe in your home, which you would undoubtedly prioritize for every family member.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what air duct cleaning is and some crucial signs that it\u2019s time to get yours cleaned.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Is Air Duct Cleaning?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/duct-cleaning-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/duct-cleaning-1.webp 400w, https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/duct-cleaning-1-300x199.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To understand what air duct cleaning is and why it\u2019s necessary, it\u2019s important first to get a handle on what an air duct is and what functions it\u2019s supposed to perform. Air ducts are essentially the paths for your heating and air conditioning to deliver hot and cool air in your home \u2014 which help keep your home comfortable and safe no matter the temperature outside.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, like every other item and system in the home, air ducts are susceptible to getting dirty and dusty over time. Air duct cleaning is a process that <a href=\"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/air-duct-cleaning\/hvac-cleaning-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional HVAC cleaners<\/a> use to eliminate this debris as well as mold or mildew to help your HVAC system perform better and provide you with better air quality in the home.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Signs Your Air Ducts Need Cleaning&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-4 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-column\">\n<h3>1. Your Allergies Are Acting Up&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, everyone has seasonal allergies, but if you\u2019ve noticed sneezing, watery eyes, or even symptoms of asthma pop up in you or one of your family members, dirty air ducts may in fact be the culprit. Often this is one of the last things homeowners will expect.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"207\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/allergies-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4365\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-8 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-7 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-5 wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\">\n<h3>2. Your Energy Bill is Unusually High&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you conscientiously try to save energy with a smart thermostat or you simply have been trying to conserve, it may shock you to find an extremely high energy bill at the end of the month. If you\u2019re puzzled as to why this could occur even with efforts to lower your bill, dirty air ducts \u2014 which can cause the system to work harder than it has to \u2014 could be the reason why your bill is so outrageous.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6 wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"264\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bills-1-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4366\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-11 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-9 wp-block-column\">\n<h3>3. The Vent Grilles Are Dirty\u202f&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you make your best effort to dust everything in the home routinely \u2014\u202fincluding your vent grilles \u2014 and you\u2019re still constantly battling dust bunnies, it could very well be that you need to get your ducts professionally cleaned. Because there may be a large buildup of dust floating around in your air ducts, it may naturally accumulate around the vent grilles.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-10 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"221\" height=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dirty-vent-grills-1-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4367\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>4. You Just Had a Major Renovation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Home renovations are an exciting milestone for a homeowner. Whether you just completely gutted your bathroom or overhauled the kitchen, it\u2019s likely that there was a lot of dust, debris, and chemicals floating around your house and finding themselves wafting into the air ducts. It\u2019s best to schedule an air duct cleaning just as soon as the last contractor has gone home to ensure that your air quality returns to normal.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>5. The Air in Your Home Smells Musty\u202f&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Musty, mildewy odors that won\u2019t seem to dissipate are not only annoying \u2014 they\u2019re also bad for your family\u2019s health. They can contribute to an increased level of allergies and even asthma, and it\u2019s best to eliminate the source as soon as possible. However, if you can\u2019t quite find the source in any of the rooms of your house, it\u2019s very likely that the air ducts could be to blame.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Kiwi Services Professional Air Duct Cleaning\u202f&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a suspicion that your home could benefit from a professional air duct cleaning? Give Kiwi Services a call to procure safe, effective, and guaranteed air duct cleaning. We offer a 100% guarantee that mold and mildew will not regrow for three years \u2014 or we will come back to your home and reapply our <a href=\"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/air-duct-cleaning\/air-duct-disinfecting-and-sanitizing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">antimicrobial treatment<\/a>.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schedule a service online, or give us a call today to learn more!\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s be honest: Air duct cleaning is likely not at the top of your priorities \u2014 and it might not even be on your list<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3872,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.2.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Signs Your Air Ducts Need Cleaning | Angela Says<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"5 Signs Your Air Ducts Need Cleaning | Cleaning Hacks &amp; 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