You probably don’t give your air ducts much thought when they are working well. However, having them cleaned regularly has many benefits. It will keep your HVAC system running efficiently, your home cleaner, and your family healthier. Here are five reasons you should have your air ducts cleaned regularly. 

1. HVAC Efficiency

When your air ducts become clogged with dust, pet dander, mold, or other particles, your heating and cooling systems have to work much harder to circulate air. To keep your home comfortable in hot weather and cold, have your air ducts cleaned on a regular basis. This will allow air to circulate freely and evenly throughout your home. 

 

When ducts are clean, your system will not have to run as long or work as hard to keep your house comfortable. Filters will stay clean longer, further increasing the efficiency of your system. An efficient HVAC system uses less energy, keeping your home more comfortable and saving you money on your heating and cooling bills.

1. Prevent Major HVAC Problems

Not maintaining your HVAC system with regular cleaning will likely lead to costly repairs. You may even have to replace your whole system prematurely. You can easily extend the life of your HVAC system by having your air ducts cleaned regularly. Cleaning is also an opportunity to have any leaks or problems diagnosed early before they become more serious. 

 

A well-maintained HVAC system will generally have a long lifespan, without requiring major repairs. This will save you significant money over time. It will also prevent the unnecessary hassle and discomfort of a system that breaks down or stops working when you need it most. 

1. Eliminate Allergens

Dust, dirt, and pet dander tend to collect in air ducts. If air ducts aren’t cleaned regularly, the air circulating in your home will be contaminated with these allergens. If anyone in your family suffers from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory problems, regular cleaning will significantly improve their health. 

 

Even if no one in your home suffers from allergies, eliminating dust, dirt, and other contaminants from the air will greatly improve air quality. Healthy individuals are still susceptible to respiratory irritation from allergens and air contaminants. Improving air quality in your home will keep everyone comfortable and improve long-term health. 

1. A Cleaner Home

If you are tired of having to dust every day, dirty air ducts may be to blame. When dust accumulates in air ducts, it is constantly circulated throughout your home. Filters become unable to trap the large amounts of dust and particles moving through your system. Even shortly after cleaning, you may notice dust already beginning to resettle on surfaces in your home while your system is running. 

 

Having air ducts cleaned regularly will keep your home looking cleaner with less effort. Your system will circulate clean air instead of pushing around dust. This will save you time and energy and keep your home looking its best. 

1. Eliminate Odors

When contaminants such as mold, dust, and bacteria accumulate in air ducts, they can cause musty or foul smells. Having your air ducts cleaned regularly will keep ducts free of contaminants. Another cause of nasty odors coming from your ducts is one you may not want to think about: nests and droppings from insects and rodents. Professional air duct cleaning will eliminate pests that have made themselves at home in your system.  

 

Regular air duct cleaning will help to eliminate musty and foul odors and keep your home smelling fresh and clean. Clean air ducts can help eliminate the need for artificial air fresheners. This creates a secondary health benefit for your family, as many air fresheners contain irritants, compounding the problem caused by dirty ducts. 

Final Thoughts

 

If you’re like most people, you never realized how your air ducts affect your entire home. Now that you know how important it is to have your ducts cleaned regularly, and how doing so will likely save you money in the long run, get a free estimate today by contacting our team at  H-Town Steam. 

 

You can call to have a professional, qualified technician come to your home to inspect and clean your ducts. You will have peace of mind knowing you are protecting your home and your family!