What is Air Duct Cleaning?
“Air duct cleaning” is a term that gets thrown around by HVAC technicians and others who have your pocketbook in mind when they are recommending services for your home. It can seem like an add-on service HVAC companies recommend just to increase their bottom line.
But what is air duct cleaning in the first place?
Is it really necessary? Or is it just an “extra” to take advantage of consumers like you?
We’re so glad you asked.
What is air duct cleaning?
Air duct cleaning is the removal of dirt, dust, and other debris that builds up in your home’s ductwork. You can think of it as vacuuming out the gross items that collect overtime within your home’s ventilation system.
If you are using a reputable service provider, they will use best practices to determine the best course of action for your home. Not every home needs every part of the air duct cleaning process. A reputable service provider will examine your entire system before committing to an action plan.
Once the plan has been formed, technicians will be in your home for about four hours to vacuum out the dust and debris that has accumulated inside your air ducts. Once the process has been completed, the technicians will do a final inspection to confirm everything is clean and ready for another few years.
Why is air duct cleaning important?
Air ducts are what circulate the air throughout your home. It is also what purifies and cleans the air as it comes into your house from the outside.
As time progresses, pollen, dust, and other debris build up throughout the air ducts, getting circulated every time your system runs. Without the proper cleaning process, these allergens circulate throughout your house, affecting your home’s air quality and your family’s health.
The biggest problem is when mold enters the picture. If your air ducts develop mold, those mold spores are being spread through the air, causing lower air quality and can potentially cause mold-related illnesses.
There are some schools of thought that think air duct cleaning will also make your unit more efficient. While this is a possibility, it is important to remember lowering your energy bill happens through maintaining your whole HVAC system. Air duct cleaning can be the first step in that maintenance process.
How do I get my air ducts cleaned?
Once you have decided to get your air ducts cleaned, we recommend finding a reputable service provider who will be honest and upfront with you. There’s nothing worse than feeling like you’re being taken advantage of because you have to trust someone else’s word.
A reputable provider should examine your unique air duct needs, discuss those needs with you, and provide the best course of action. A normal duct cleaning can take three to five hours, based on how large your home is and how dirty your air ducts are. We typically recommend that customers block off around four hours for technicians to be in their homes.
Let us save you the headache!
Finding a reputable service provider can be the toughest part of getting work done in your home. Here at A R Engh, we take the guesswork out of the process by being that reputable air duct cleaner for Central Minnesota.
We always use Best Practices to make sure you are getting the absolute best for your home. We pride ourselves on satisfied customers by always providing information honestly. A R Engh doesn’t try to line our own pockets by recommending unnecessary services. When you work with A R Engh, you can be sure you’re getting a fair deal.
Contact us today to start your journey with A R Engh. Don’t let another day pass with poor air quality. Your home and family will thank you.
