How do I know if my duct work needs cleaning?
Answer: Because they get dirty!
How do I know if my duct work needs cleaning?
If you don’t remember ever having your ductwork cleaned or if you haven’t within the past 5 years, it’s probably time. If your ductwork has been cleaned in the past, you will typically find access panels installed on the supply and return main lines near the furnace.
Remove a vent cover – ones on the floor or near the floor are easiest to remove (often no screws) and look inside with a flashlight
Does anyone in your home have allergies, asthma, or other respiratory problems?
Does anyone in your family suffer from headaches, nasal congestion or other sinus problems at night or in the morning?
Is there a smoker in the house?
Do you have dogs, cats or other pets in your home
Do you notice "musty" or "stale" odors when the heater or a/c is on?
Do you notice dust on your furniture shortly after cleaning?
Does it seem like there is not enough airflow coming from your vents?
If I answered yes….
Never cleaning your ductwork is like changing your oil filter without changing your oil. I’m sure you change you furnace filter often – what about everything leading to the furnace filter?
Your ductwork can become an unknown breeding ground for fungi, germs, and mold.
