It’s essential to get air duct cleaning completed for healthy air quality in your home and HVAC system working properly. However, homeowners commonly have trouble determining how often their home’s air ducts need to be cleaned. We’ll explore factors that increase the frequency of air duct cleaning and provide recommendations to help you make informed decisions.
As a general guideline, we suggest scheduling professional cleaning every 2 to 3 years. However, the recommended frequency of air duct cleaning can vary depending on different factors and situations.
Factors That Increase The Frequency Of Air Duct Cleaning
- Pets
- Allergies or Respiratory Issues
- Smoking
- Construction or Renovations
- Mould or Pest Infestations
- Previous Frequency of Maintenance
Pets
If you have pets that shed a lot of fur or dander, your air ducts may accumulate debris more quickly. Pet hair can introduce additional allergens and contaminants into your indoor air, which can circulate through your HVAC system. We recommended cleaning your air ducts once every 2 years to maintain better air quality and avoid unwanted health issues.
Allergies or Respiratory Issues
If you or your family members have allergies or respiratory problems, they may be more sensitive to airborne pollutants, and dirty air ducts can aggravate their symptoms. Frequent cleaning can minimise pollutants in the air and provide you with a healthier living environment. If you or your family members have allergies or respiratory issues, cleaning your air ducts every 1 to 2 years may be necessary to maintain good indoor air quality.
Smoking
Smoking indoors releases harmful chemicals and particles that cling to surfaces and get pulled into your HVAC system. Regular cleaning yearly is essential for removing tobacco-related residues, which can otherwise linger and pose health risks to your household.
Construction Renovations
During home renovations and construction, dust, debris, and construction materials can enter your air ducts and HVAC system and circulate throughout your home. It’s recommended that you clean shortly after any construction or renovation work to ensure you don’t let that dust and debris build up.
Mould or Pest Infestations
Mould growth within air ducts can release spores into the air, potentially causing respiratory issues and other serious health problems. Similarly, pest infestations can bring in allergens and pathogens into your home’s ducts. The presence of mould or pests, such as vermin, in your home’s ductwork requires immediate attention and cleaning to prevent future health hazards and contaminants.
Previous Frequency of Maintenance
When air duct cleaning has been neglected, your house can acquire significant build-up of debris and dust, and dirt. If this is the case you should get your air ducts cleaned immediately. From there on out, make sure to get them cleaned every 2 years as recommended based on your household
If none of these factors or situations are present in your household, then generally speaking, it’s best to get your air ducts cleaned every 2 to 3 years. One or more of these factors are present, then we recommend giving your air ducts some much needed immediate attention.
Here at Campbell Care we aim to deliver professional quality repair. Our technicians have years of experience and training and can quickly diagnose what is wrong with your HVAC system. We can then provide you with multiple options and a competitive quote for the repair or service. Contact us today with your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning questions.
