Air ducts get a lot of daily use. This means that they can get soiled or contaminated over time. When this happens, dirty air might be circulating throughout a home. This poor air quality can sometimes lead to negative health consequences.
How Are Air Ducts Cleaned?
Cleaning air ducts is usually best left to the professionals, like our team at Lion Home Service. Usually, air duct cleaners use negative air machines equipped with HEPA filters along with rotary brush cabling systems to knock any debris or built-on dust and grime loose. These vacuum cleaning systems are typically mounted on trucks. The benefit of using truck-mounted vacuums is that the dust and debris will go straight from the ducts to an external holding system rather than any container that needs to be moved around your home. Quality ductwork professionals can also clean the furnace, air coils, and central system so that every part is addressed. From start to finish, all of the particulates stay contained within a closed system.
When Should You Clean Your Air Vents?
Having your air ducts cleaned isn’t something that you have to worry about all the time. Though each situation differs, it’s generally recommended that ducts get cleaned every three to five years. You might want to have them cleaned more often if you have pets that shed or have noticed a problem with rodents or critters that may be leaving droppings in your ductwork. In addition, construction and remodeling projects can make a home very dusty and filled with sawdust. All of those particles can find their way into the ducts, so you may want to schedule a cleaning soon after one of these large projects or builds has been completed.
The Results
Contaminants, dust, and debris can be removed from your home when your air ducts are cleaned. People in your household, especially those with respiratory issues, can benefit from breathing in cleaner air. Give us a call at Lion Home Service in Fort Collins if you think it’s time for your air ducts to be cleaned or for our HVAC services.
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