Do you already have a packed to-do list for spring? Plenty of people do—taxes, getting the AC maintained, spring cleaning, even just getting the files on your computer in order. We’d like to suggest a to-do item that you may want to slip into your schedule. It’s not a tough one to do. In fact, our experts will do all the work for you.
It’s scheduling air duct cleaning for your home. If your ductwork hasn’t had cleaning in years (or ever), you can make it easier to keep cool for less in your home during the coming summer if you add duct cleaning to your to-dos. We offer high-quality air duct services in Sandersville, GA, including air duct cleaning, testing, and repair, so we know how beneficial air duct cleaning can be. We’ll explain more about why we recommend this service.
The Frequency of Duct Cleaning
Air conditioning systems require maintenance each year to keep them working optimally. Ductwork doesn’t need cleaning as often. On average, homeowners should consider scheduling full duct cleaning every 3–5 years. (The dustier a house gets, the more frequent the schedule.) It’s almost a good idea to have the job done if you notice signs the ducts are currently clogged:
- Musty and dusty odors from the vents
- Higher energy bills than normal
- More dust around your house than you expect
- An increase in respiratory problems among your household
Professional Duct Cleaners
You might think you could take care of the duct cleaning on your own: just get a vacuum with a long hose, unscrew the vent covers, and send the vacuum down into them. This doesn’t work—duct cleaning needs powerful equipment in order to have an effect. Only professionals, like our Premier team, have the tools and training to do a thorough duct cleaning that will restore your ventilation system to like-new condition.
The Benefits of Professional Duct Cleaning
Here is how you can benefit from hiring our experts to give your ductwork a complete spring cleaning:
- Allergy control – Spring is allergy season, and it can get rough for people in your household who have asthma or allergy problems. Those allergens can hide inside the dust and debris of the ductwork and continue to circulate through the house. Duct cleaning eliminates this reservoir of allergens.
- Better HVAC efficiency – The dust within ductwork creates resistance against the flow of air through the HVAC system, whether it works in heating, cooling, or fan-only mode. This forces the blower to work harder, drain more power, and raise your bills. With duct cleaning, you get a “refresh” that can make a difference in your summer cooling costs (and later winter heating costs).
- Prevention of mold and pests – Mold is a common problem in our humid summers, and it’s easier for it to start in a collection of lint and dust in ductwork. It also can attract nesting insects and even rats. Keep these unwanted visitors away with clean ducts!
- Longer equipment life – Reducing the strain placed on the HVAC system thanks to duct cleaning will help the equipment last longer. This also will lower the amount of repairs the unit may need.