2. Air vent duct cleaning refers to services offered
by HVAC professionals to clean components
that supply your home with cool and warm air.
This typically includes return and supply
ductwork, registers, grilles, diffusers, drain or
drip pans and a variety of other components.
For most moderately sized homes, these
procedures can take place during a typical
work day and can drastically improve the air
quality in a home.
Summary
3. There is no data that supports the argument that
duct cleaning is required to remain healthy. Over
time, duct work and other components of a home’s
HVAC system can become contaminated with any
number of foreign particles. This can slowly make
the air quality of your home deteriorate. Elderly
individuals, children or those with compromised
respiratory systems may be more susceptible to
illness as a result of airborne allergens or mold
growth. Ducts that have never been cleaned can
be a source of repertory irritation and poor air
quality inside a house.
Is Air Vent Duct Cleaning Essential
For My Health?
4. Each home is different and each individual has their
own levels of air quality tolerance however there are
some general situations where you should consider
cleaning HVAC duct work. Reasons to have your ducts
inspected and cleaned include: noticeable mold growth
on the inside if duct work, excess dust and debris,
evidence of insects or other infestation or if your ducts
have never been cleaned are valid reasons. Not all
molds are deadly however most can cause health
problems. If tobacco is frequently smoked in your
home or if you have animals such as cats and dogs, air
vent duct cleaning can be beneficial to your home’s air
quality.
When Should I Consider Air Vent
Duct Cleaning?
5. Traditionally, many homes’ HVAC duct work is
constructed of sheet metal however more modern
homes have ducts that are constructed with fiberglass
duct board or sheet metal that is lined with this
material. This material is specifically engineered for
use in HVAC systems and has not been shown to give
more support to the growth of microbial life that
becomes mold or to trap more airborne allergens and
debris. Ducts that are bare sheet metal show no
significant difference in the amount of dust and other
contaminants that can become trapped in the system.
While sheet metal ducts can be easier to remedy with
air vent duct cleaning procedures, they are not immune
to becoming dirty and/or clogged.
My Home’s Ductwork Is Made of Sheet Metal,
Do They Need To Be Cleaned Less Frequently?
6. Air vent duct cleaning is not always
necessary on an annual basis however
every home is different. If you live in a
home where your HVAC system is put
under more strain from the environment,
duct cleaning can vastly improve the air
quality. A trained technician can inspect
your system and tell you if it needs to be
cleaned as well as steps that you can take
to ensure it stays cleaner for longer.
7. Colonial Heating and Cooling is dedicated to its
customers. We are a certified air vent duct cleaning
company with decades of experience in the industry.
We’ve been a member of the Plymouth, MI community
since 1973 and have lived by our commitment to
quality HVAC services ever since. Through expert
installation, a sales staff knowledgeable of HVAC and
ancillary services, and a team of technicians who are
irreplaceable when it comes to honest technical
excellence, we are proud to be a Trane Comfort
Specialist Dealer. We feature a variety of products
such as Trane Furnaces, a/c units and Trane
thermostats.
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