Duct Cleaning Basics – What you need to know

by | Mar 31, 2015 | Air Cooling & Heating

Many households are built with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. These systems serve an important role in providing clean air within the home. Weather conditions keep changing with every new season.  It comes as a relief that during hot summer days or cold winter nights the house can still remain accommodative due to the existence of such systems which can cool down or heat the house respectively.

For these systems to work effectively, they have to be well taken care of and maintained long after they have been installed. This can only happen with duct cleaning. The systems being need to be cleaned thoroughly over a stipulated period of time. Failure to do this will have a detrimental effect of causing dust overload and infections brought about by the poor quality of air in circulation in the household.

HVAC systems are made up of air ducts and air coming in and out of a building passes through these important components. This fact in itself makes duct cleaning a weighty and important issue. That said all other components that make up these systems should also need to be serviced and cleaned regularly and when necessary they should also be maintained by replacing them with new parts. Air duct cleaning is therefore described as the process of cleaning out dirt from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

The air duct cleaning process to be used is determined by what kind of system is being cleaned. The natural way to begin the cleaning process is to get to where the dirt is. This can be done easily by pulling off the covers that cover the ducts and vents. This dirt can be cleaned using a cloth or wet sponge that has been dipped in regular house cleaning agents found within the home. The same process can also be done using a brush and hose pipe whereby one can attach the brush firmly to the end of a hose pipe which should then be used to scrub the vent or duct all the while spraying water through the pipe. These two methods are particularly effective in removing any loose dust and dirt.

Not many people are fond of cleaning out their air ducts and vents. When this happens mold grows in the ducts and the only way to clean out mold is to disinfect the vents first. Usually, this is a job that should be left for a professional who will be able to maneuver through the vents to clean the ducts thoroughly and completely. A professional duct cleaning service is also better equipped with the right cleaning agents which will not cause harm after they are used.

In some cases, the air duct cleaning process may involve the removal and replacement of filters that have undergone wear and tear. This job should not be undertaken by a homeowner but should instead be left for the professionals.

If you have suddenly realized that your house is stuffy and always has a stale odor with little or no air coming through your vents, then perhaps it is time you thought about getting duct cleaning service from a qualified company.

Palm Harbor Heating and Air Conditioning provides the best duct cleaning services for your home or business. Get the most from their services when you visit them online at http://palmharborac.com.

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