Let’s face it – most of us rarely, if ever, clean our air ducts.  Unless you are experiencing respiratory issues or can’t locate that strange odor, it doesn’t even occur to you.  However, we do spend a lot of time at home and indoor air quality is important.  In the average size home, up to 40 pounds of dust is created annually through every day living.  If you have just completed a remodeling project, I’m sure you sure the amount of dust created on a daily basis.  Even being conscience about keeping a clean home and work environment, much of this dust can settle in your air ducts.

Consider the HVAC system the lungs of your home.  Dander, dust, allergens, and chemicals get pulled into the HVAC system and get re-circulated 5-7x a day.  This re-circulation can cause a build up over time.  While this does not necessarily create unhealthy air quality, it may contribute to larger health issues and cause problems for people with respiratory issues, autoimmune disorders, and environmental allergies.

These are the top 5 reasons we recommend a duct cleaning:

  1. Creates a cleaner living environment
  2. Reduces allergens and irritants
  3. Can help others to breathe easier
  4. Can remove unpleasant smells and odors
  5. Improves air flow efficiency

You should clean your ducts every 3-5 years.  If you haven’t done it in recent memory, after your remodel is the perfect time to get it done.  Make sure you choose a reputable company who have the proper equipment to ensure that the dust is not just going back into your home.  Many companies will also offer a free before and after camera scope of your ducts so you can see the difference.