3 Things to Know Before Cleaning Your Ducts

Fresh and healthy indoor air is always the number one goal! You may consider hiring a professional duct cleaning company to get this task done. In some cases, duct cleaning will reduce harmful contaminants in the air you breathe, however, according to the EPA, it might not make a noticeable difference in some homes. Depending on who does the cleaning, in some instances it might actually make the situation worse. Read below to learn 3 things to know before cleaning your ducts.

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1. Many Deals for Cleaning Air Ducts are Scams

Air duct cleaning attracts many scammers. Though there are legitimate duct cleaning services out there, con artists may be tricky to spot. One major way to determine if the service is a scam is by the price. Offering to clean your ducts under $100 should raise some flags. Real duct-cleaning services average to $500 to $1500, depending on the size of the home. According to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), these con artists may falsely claim to be members of NADCA or a professional HVAC association. Don’t take their word for it; contact the association and ask if the company is a member.

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2. Duct Cleaning May Not Prevent Health Issues

Dust comes from many sources, including pet dander, dust mites, tracked-in dirt, and blown-in pollen. Though it is true that dust accumulates inside the ducts, it does not always circulate in your indoor air when the furnace or AC is running. Things like carpet and drapes may contain higher levels of dust, and daily movement will stir up more dust than the amount coming from your ducts. Unless a family member is allergic to dust and you want to take special precautions, cleaning the ducts might not make a huge difference, health-wise, in indoor air quality. In certain cases, discussed below, duct-cleaning is a good idea.

3. Finding Dust Build Up On Registers Does Not Mean Dirty Ducts

Return-air registers are prone to gathering layers of dust, however, this does not indicate your air ducts are filthy. Air filters located behind the registers are designed to trap a majority of dust that is sucked into the register, meaning it never enters the HVAC system. Changing air filters when they become dusty is the best protection against dust entering the system. The register itself is easily cleaned by vacuuming with a brush attachment and then wiping down with a damp rag.

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Still, duct cleaning is sometimes necessary.

So how often should you clean your air ducts? Every 3-5 years or as there may be a serious problem, such as mold, insect or rodent infestations in the ducts and high levels of dust or debris, which may have entered the ducts if the floor registers were not covered during a remodeling project and debris fell into the ducts. Amber’s Air Duct Cleaning in Haslett, Okemos, East Lansing, Williamston, DeWitt, St. Johns, Laingsburg, Perry, Mason, Holt, Eaton Rapids, Dimondale, Lansing, or Grand Ledge, MI is here to assist you and your ducts in any way possible. We strive to provide our honest and professional services to you and your family. Call (517) 885-3000 to receive a free estimate on an air duct cleaning service.