Is Cleaning Air Ducts Worth It?

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Routine air duct cleaning is worthwhile in any home. Dust is a fact of life, and it accumulates throughout your home, including your air ducts. Cleaning air ducts can improve your indoor air quality by removing dust, bacteria and contaminants from your air ducts and vents. 

Air duct cleaning is especially helpful if you have asthma, allergies, or other respiratory conditions, but any home can benefit from routine air duct cleaning.

What happens if you don't clean your air ducts?

If your air ducts aren’t cleaned, they accumulate dust, mold, and mildew, which is then spread around your home as your HVAC system operates. And as dust and other contaminants build up, you may smell musty odors, which could make you sick.

In addition to the ick factor and health concerns, a buildup of dust can also reduce airflow. Buildup makes your air conditioning system less efficient and more expensive to run. Inefficiency can shorten the life of your HVAC system. 

How often should ducts be cleaned?

Air ducts should be cleaned every three to five years, but may need cleaning more frequently if you have pets, a large family, renovate, or have signs your ductwork needs cleaning.

How do I know if my air ducts need to be cleaned?

If you’re in between cleanings, you might see signs it’s time to get air ducts cleaned now:

  • Discolored or dusty air grilles or duct registers

  • Musty odor or visible mold growth

  • Respiratory problems

  • Inconsistent airflow

  • Air filters need to be changed frequently

  • Increased dust in your home

  • Inefficient air conditioning or energy bill spikes

  • Signs of rodent or insect infestation

How do professionals clean air ducts?

SOS-ASAP inspects your air ducts, then we use a high-powered, deep-cleaning vacuum with a HEPA filter to clean the blower, vent covers, and coils. Then, the vacuum is connected to your ductwork to remove dirt. A compressed air blower is run through your ductwork to remove dust, dirt, and other contaminants.

Can I clean my own air ducts?

Air duct cleaning isn’t a do it yourself job. Yes, you can vacuum your registers and grilles, replace filters, and give all visible elements a good wipe down. That’s good maintenance to perform in between professional duct cleanings. But air ducts need a deep clean to operate properly.

A professional air duct inspection can identify serious issues you might not notice yourself: mold, blockages, or infestiations. And without the right tools or knowledge, you can’t reach deep into your home’s air ducts to get them truly clean. For that, you need a professional.

Let SOS-ASAP clean your air ducts

Overall, air duct cleaning can offer a cleaner home and better performance from your air conditioning system. SOS-ASAP can help.

Give us a call at 713-397-4477 or email service@sos-asap.com. We offer no-obligation free estimates and will inspect your home’s air ducts, vent covers and other miscellaneous parts for any necessary repairs or replacement. 

For a limited time, when you buy HVAC duct cleaning service, you can choose an additional service for free: chimney service or gas log inspection.

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