Answer: Because they get dirty!
In addition to normal accumulations of dust and dirt found in all homes through regular use, there are several other factors that can increase the need for air duct cleaning:
- Pets and Pet Dander
- Occupants with allergies or asthma
- Cigarette or cigar smoke
- Water contamination or damage to the home /HVAC system
- Home renovation or remodeling projects
Some occupants are more sensitive to these contaminants than others. Allergy and asthma sufferers,as well as young children and the elderly tend to be more susceptible to the types of poor indoor air quality that air duct cleaning can help to address.
Inspect Your Air ducts
You can tell if your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system needs cleaning by one of two ways. First, with a screwdriver, remove a floor or wall register. Then,
- Use a small mirror and flashlight
- Use a digital camera to take a picture inside the duct
If there is visible dust, dirt or debris, you should have your ducts cleaned.
What You Need To Know About Duct Cleaning
Air duct cleaning is a misnomer. In actuality, the entire HVAC system should be cleaned. Failure to clean all components of the system can result in re-contamination of the entire system, thus minimizing the benefits of cleaning.
Just as you wouldn’t only clean half of your living room floor, you also would not want to clean only part of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Aladdin recommends cleaning the entire HVAC system, including the following components:
- Airducts
- Drain pan
- Registers
- Grills
- Air plenum
- Blower motor and assembly
- Air Filter
- Air Cleaner
- Sanatization
- Deodorizer
Make sure the contractor will clean all of the HVAC system components including, at a minimum: air ducts, drain, registers, grills, air plenum, blower motor and assembly , air filter, and air cleaner.
Cost And Time Estimates
There are several factors that affect cost and time estimates:
- There are several factors that affect cost and time estimates: type of ductwork, size of the system, system accessibility,the number of crew members, level of contamination, and even environmental factors. Properly cleaning an HVAC system in an average-sized home may cost upward of $1000 USD.
- Beware of advertisements that have “wholehouse specials” for very low prices. Many of them only include the main ducts and charge extra for the air handler, blower fans, registers and plenum. Upon arrival many of these companies then up-charge to excessive amounts.
- Make sure the company offers a guarantee, video inspection you can watch.
Aladdin insulation and windows offer a free air duct inspection, including video inspection before and after. Aladdin offers up front, no-hassle free estimates. All of our services include deodorizing and sanitation. We offer a 2 yr guarantee on all of our duct cleaning services.
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