Should I Clean My Home’s Air Ducts?
Indoor air quality is a growing concern in the U.S. But, does that mean you should have your home’s air ducts cleaned? Maybe, and maybe not. Changing your filters out regularly and keeping your home clean will handle most allergens, and unless ducts are really dirty, there’s no reason to clean them.
However, duct cleaning doesn’t hurt—it’s just not something that needs to be on your regular home maintenance list. When should you have your home’s air ducts cleaned? Here’s what Jett-Seal Inc. Air Duct Restoration recommends:
Renovation: If your home has been remodeled – especially if there was asbestos abatement, lead paint removal, or significant dust – your ductwork may need to be cleaned. Ducts should be sealed off during home renovations; but if they weren’t, dangerous dust and debris may become lodged inside the ductwork.
Animals: If there’s evidence of animal infestation or nesting in your ducts or HVAC system, have the animals removed then clean the ductwork and HVAC unit.
Mold: If there is visible mold growth inside the ductwork, the ducts and HVAC system should be cleaned.
Contaminants: If noticeable debris, pet hair, odors, or other contaminants are being released into the room through the ducts after the registers have been cleaned and vacuumed; then the ducts may need to be cleaned.
Illness: If someone in your family is suffering from an unexplained allergy-related illness, and you’ve taken every other possible step to decontaminate your home, you may want to consider having your ducts cleaned to see if the HVAC system is to blame.
It’s also important to make sure your home’s air duct system is leak free. Leaving these leaks unsealed means untreated air is pulled into your home, which not only wastes a lot of money on heating and cooling but means your air likely has additional pollutants. That’s where Jett-Seal comes in, with our professional air duct restoration. Our process involves a unique and patented Aeroseal™ technologies for duct diagnostics and sealing from the inside out. And, Jett-Seal Inc. can reduce your energy use by up to 30%. Contact the professionals at Jett-Seal Inc. today to learn more!