It is important to consider the value of indoor air quality and its impact on health and comfort. Indoor air quality is largely overlooked because households often focus on visible cleanliness while neglecting our air. Professional duct cleaning removes dust, allergens, and contaminants from your home’s air that circulates through your HVAC system.
The Importance of Duct Cleaning
Each time your heating or air conditioning unit operates, it pulls air through ductwork. As air flows through the duct network, dust, pollen, pet dander, and mold spores accumulate in the ducts. These don’t just settle to the bottom—they cycle again and again through the system, ultimately recirculating back into the air inside your home, leading to poor air quality. Poor air quality can exacerbate asthma, increase allergy attacks, and generally lead to upper respiratory problems.
Getting your ducts cleaned regularly helps prevent pollutants from entering your living space. Duct cleaning also ensures clean airflow and reduces health risks to yourself and your family members who might be affected by airborne contaminants.
Common Signs Your Ducts
Are Due for Cleaning You typically cannot see what is going on inside of your ducts, but you might recognize signs related to possible indoor air quality; symptoms include:
- An increase of dust around your vents
- A musty or stale odour when your HVAC is turned on
- Flaring allergy symptoms indoors
- Uneven airflow or very low efficiency at the vents
Visible mold or debris in the ductwork. If you recognize one or more of these signs, you likely need professional duct cleaning.
DIY Cleaning vs. Hiring Professionals
Some people might attempt to do some vent cleaning on their own. However, household vacuums do not reach into the duct system. Only specialized professional duct cleaning equipment can fully clean the ducts of dirt, contaminants, and build-up.
Professionals use high-powered vacuums, agitation tools, and cameras to inspect and clean every part of your duct system and ensure nothing is left behind.
Health Benefits of Clean Air Ducts
Duct systems carry air into every room of the house. If your ducts are dirty, the air you breathe will also be messy. Cleaning the ducts will remove the bacteria, mold, and allergens in them, making breathing much easier.
Improved air quality can specifically help people who suffer from the following ailments:
- Asthma
- Seasonal allergies
- Skin irritation
- Chronic sinus problems
- Headaches or fatigue caused by poor air
Cleaner ducts will also help remove odors caused by pets, cooking, smoking, etc., from your house.
Energy Efficiency and System Performance
Dust and debris build-up in your duct system causes your HVAC system to work harder and strain the motor, shortening the lifespan of your system. Having clean ducts allows air to flow unobstructed, reducing energy use and decreasing your monthly utility bill.
A professional duct cleaner will also inspect any leaks or blockages that may be present, helping you catch small issues before they turn into more costly repairs.
How Often Should You Clean Your Ducts?
For most homes, duct cleaning is recommended every 3 to 5 years. But you may want to clean more frequently if you have pets, live near construction areas, or have allergies.
Additionally, duct cleaning should be performed immediately if you have just completed a major renovation, experienced floods, or have pest infestations.
Why Choose GreenWorks AC
If you live in Florida and need quality air duct cleaning services, you can count on GreenWorks AC as your local company to trust. They perform duct cleaning, AC repair, maintenance, and installation services.
GreenWorks AC uses robotic duct cleaning systems, which allow for precise inspection and overall cleaning of your ducts. Environmental and traditional duct cleaning uses vacuum systems that do not fully remove dust, bacteria, and allergens from your HVAC ducts. With robotic duct cleaning, not only do you get a complete cleaning of your duct systems, but you can guarantee full removal of dust, bacteria, and allergies.
GreenWorks AC is a certified, trained, and experienced team that has dedicated its systems to providing clean, healthy air to homes and businesses. This is its specialty, and GreenWorks AC can build a custom maintenance plan to ensure your air systems are maintained and ready for the rigors of your home or business as needed, 365 days per year.
How GreenWorks AC can help you
Robotic Duct Cleaning: Full cleaning of your duct system using highly sophisticated tools
Inspection: Identify leaks, mold, debris, or any other problems.
Service Area: Stuart, Jupiter, and surrounding areas
Turnaround Time: Fast service and guaranteed first availability for scheduling.
Customer Service: Easy online scheduling and fast communication.
Whether you have bad air quality, strange smells, or high bills and repairs, GreenWorks is here to help! Go to greenworksac.com to book your professional duct cleaning service today.
Their experts will inspect, clean, and reinstate your ducts so you can breathe normal air again!
FAQs
1. How can I tell if my air ducts need cleaning?
If you see dust accumulating around the vents, notice a musty odor, have allergy symptoms, or experience inconsistent airflow, your air ducts are probably due for a professional cleaning.
2. Do you have to clean ducts in new homes?
Yes. Construction dust, drywall dust, and debris are often found in the ducts during or after construction. If your ducts are cleaned immediately after construction, you will know your family is breathing clean, safe air from day one.
3. How long does it take to clean ducts?
It usually takes 2-4 hours to clean the air ducts, depending on the size of the home and the condition of the ductwork.