How often should ducting be cleaned?
every three to five years
According to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association, homeowners should have their air ducts cleaned every three to five years, but the timing really depends on the region in which you live, how often you use your HVAC system and whether you have family members that have respiratory problems.
What to expect when getting your ducts cleaned?
First, our team will evaluate your system and ductwork to locate areas in deep recesses. Then, we will seal all the register boxes with a special tape. We will then attach a commercial-strength vacuum system to the ductwork to begin removing all the collected dust and debris within.
What is duct cleaning and why should I get it done?
Duct Cleaning Services What is Duct Cleaning and why should I get it done? Usually, duct cleaning services consist of a thorough cleaning of your furnace and HVAC system. If you think of your ducts as a tree, the furnace is like the trunk, with large branches coming off (main trunk lines) and smaller branches (ducts) leading to your vents.
What should I watch out for when choosing a duct cleaner?
Watch out for pricing that is “too good to be true”. Unfortunately, there have been those in our industry who use this “bait and switch” marketing tactic, and often these duct cleaners are pushy and dishonest with their pricing, adding all kinds of bogus charges as well as leaving your home without cleaning properly.
How long will your duct cleaning services take?
How long will your duct cleaning services take to clean my home? If they answer that they will be 30min- 1hr, you may want to hire someone else. Expect one and a half hours to 3 hours depending on the size of your home. This is only a guideline, but we recommend you avoid someone who claims to be able to clean your ducts in record time.
What is the push-pull method of duct cleaning?
The push-pull method means that you are attaching a high powered vacuum to your furnace to “pull” dust, and at the same time using compressed air to “push” dust and debris back to the vacuum. How long will your duct cleaning services take to clean my home? If they answer that they will be 30min- 1hr, you may want to hire someone else.