Regular air duct cleaning is necessary to make sure clogs don’t strain your HVAC system or cause poor indoor air quality. If you aren’t sure whether your air ducts are clogged or not, pay attention to this short list of some of the top indicators that your home is due for an air duct cleaning service.
- Dust everywhere. It’s normal for dust to accumulate, but if you constantly find yourself dusting from persistent dust buildups, your air ducts may be to blame. As air ducts become full of dust and contaminants, this dust has nowhere to go but back into your home. If persistent dust is a problem in your home, take a look at your filters and see if they’re dirty. If so, your air ducts may need to be cleaned out.
- High energy bills. Dirty air ducts force your HVAC system to work harder to keep your home at a comfortable temperature, as the clogs prevent proper airflow between your unit and the rest of your home. The harder your HVAC system needs to work, the higher your energy bills will be. If your energy bills have recently increased significantly without any known reason why, you likely need an air duct cleaning service.
- Foul odor. One of the contaminants that can build up in neglected air ducts is mold, so if there’s a musty odor coming from your vents, it’s time to hire someone to clean them. There are other contaminants that can produce a foul odor, so take note of any unpleasant smell because the source may be your vents.
Call us here at Green Clean NC, Inc., if your air ducts are due for a professional cleaning job.