How Often Should You Get Your Air Duct Cleaned?

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association recommends getting your air ducts cleaned every 4 to 7 years. Your air ducts in nearly constant use year-round, so they can accumulate dust, dander, and allergens very easily.

Dust Accumulates Fast

Did you know that, over the course of a single year, the average family creates almost 40 pounds of dust? That  the statistic for families without pets, too! If you don’t clean your air ducts on a regular basis, all of that dust, pet dander, pet hair and mold  sitting in your home and constantly  recirculated. If you or your family members suffer from indoor allergies or asthma, removing these allergens from the house even more important.

The Air Duct Cleaning Process

During the  cleaning process, a rotating brush  inserted through the length of the air duct work. This brush dislodges any dust, debris, and allergens. On the openings of the duct work. A powerful vacuum  attached with a large hose that goes to an outside receptacle. This special cleaning equipment can safely extract large quantities of allergens, dust and dander from your air ducts. During this cleaning process, the registers, vents, heating and cooling coils, and other components of the HVAC system  thoroughly cleaned. The end result  a completely clean air duct system that can circulate hot or cold air without spreading pollutants, allergens, or contaminants. It may surprise you to know that the average six-room house produces 40 pounds of dust each year

The Air in Your Home Might Be Very Dirty

A number of studies  found that indoor air can be 2-5 times more toxic than outdoor air. Indoor pollutant levels can be dramatically raised by bad ventilation, dirty ducts, smoking, mold or mildew growth, household cleaning products and even building materials. While air filters can remove a modest amount of pollution from the home.  cleaning can clean out a ton of debris that wouldn’t  filtered out otherwise. Regular  cleanings can help improve air quality and reduce the health risks associated with poor indoor air quality.

Air Duct Cleaning Doesn’t Prevent Health Issues

Air duct cleaning does very little to create healthy air quality unless there seem mold spores, heavy dust, construction residue, or toxic debris already present within the duct system. In this case, professional duct cleaning will give you cleaner, healthier-to-breathe air.

If you feel breathing problems, you might wish to first consult with a doctor and, second, get a professional opinion on your home’s HVAC system.