Is it Time to Clean Your Air Ducts? Read this Guide and Find Out

You know the benefits of preventative home maintenance, right? In most cases, rolling up your sleeves and doing proactive maintenance means that you save money and that the quality of life in your Rogers, AR home is improved.

When it comes to air duct cleaning, that is absolutely the case. The benefits are many, starting with indoor air quality. What do you know about air duct cleaning? How do you know when to get it done? Have you ever had it done, or what was the last time you had it done?

So, how do you know when you need your ducts cleaned? It is recommended that you have a professional cleaning done every 3-5 years. So, if it has been longer than that, it is most definitely time to schedule an appointment.

Also, if you or one of your family members has asthma, or if you have a pet, you may want to consider getting them cleaned more often to help with air quality and allergic triggers.

If you do home renovations, get your ducts cleaned on completion of the project as part of the clean-up. A lot of dust is generated during construction.

While a professional cleaning is best left to the experts, you can maintain their cleanliness on a regular basis.

Vacuum them out with a strong shop vac; use a damp, clean cloth to wipe out vents and registers.

The most notable benefits of air duct cleaning is that your home’s indoor air quality vastly improves. Over the years, dust, dirt, air, insects, hair and other impurities gather inside the ducts.

And when you think about it, the air that your family breathes has to travel through that junk before it reaches you. Yuck! Cleaning out your ducts means that your air is much cleaner.

For extra-clean air, put a hypoallergenic filter in your HVAC system. Another benefit is the cost savings. When the air has a clear path to follow, your HVAC doesn’t have to work nearly as hard to produce cool/warm air. This means it is more energy efficient, which means you’ll see a decrease in your energy bills.

You’ll also have the benefit of having a professional inspect your system when you get a cleaning done. He can alert you to any damage or cracks to your ductwork, which can impact its ability to heat or cool your home properly. Choose a professional with credentials, experience, and recommendations. This is a job that takes skill, and you don’t want to leave it up to just anybody.