How Often Should I Clean My Ducts?

Just like everyone has a different opinion on how often to clean their own home, there are a lot of different opinions on how often a Homes Air Duct System should be cleaned, and what method should be used to clean them.

There are 2 main factors to consider when deciding how often, and how well you want your air ducts cleaned.

We believe that Air Ducts play a big part in the health of residents living inside a home. Air Ducts are "Grand Central Station" for every ounce of air that you breathe inside your home. Choosing not to clean your air duct system is the equivalent of having a Master Bedroom in your home that is 20'x20', and choosing not to clean it. As you passed through that room every day, how would you feel about the air that your breathing, and how much dust do you believe will accumulate?

Air Ducts also play a part in your budget. What do I mean? Well, most people fall under 2 categories. The first category is a homeowner who owns an old, fairly inefficient furnace. The second category is the homeowner that has recently invested in a new High Efficiency Furnace. Both of these homeowners will be affected financially by a heating system that is experiencing loss of efficiency due to a dirty duct system. An old system will have to work harder and repair needs are likely. A new system will lose its main value of efficiency, and experience a much shorter life than expected.

By having your air ducts cleaned regularly, you'll help improve the quality of air you breathe, and enhance the efficiency of your heating/cooling system. In fact, yearly cleaning and tune-ups will pay for themselves in utility savings, and are required in all heating and cooling equipment manufacturer warranty programs. This means that lack of yearly maintenance will void the warranty on your furnace and ac.