You should have your air ducts cleaned every three to seven years, though you may choose to clean your ducts more frequently under any of the following circumstances:
- You or a family member suffers from allergies
- You own pets that shed hair and dander
- You have children who make messes
- Recent renovations have made your home dusty
Why Should You Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned?
Comfort. Cleanliness. HVAC efficiency. These are the three key benefits you will gain by adhering to a regular air duct cleaning schedule. Let’s delve a little deeper into each one!
- Comfort – It may seem hard to believe, but pollutants are often two to five times more concentrated indoors than they are outside. These include dust, pollen, pet dander, mold and mold spores, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Even if you aren’t allergic to common pollutants, it’s reassuring to know that you aren’t inhaling gross stuff in the place where you spend the vast majority of your time. The average American currently spends about 90% of their life indoors!
- Cleanliness – The dust that accumulates inside air ducts doesn’t stay there. Every time your forced air furnace or central air conditioner turns on, it blows dust out of the ducts and into your living space. If you’ve noticed excessive dust around your vents – or on your shelves and furniture – then duct cleaning is the solution. And if you’ve noticed a stale, musty odor inside your home, the culprit could very well be mold growing inside its ductwork.
- HVAC Efficiency – If you have dust and other debris inside your ducts, then it’s bound to get sucked inside your furnace over time. That makes its moving parts dirty, which causes them to create more friction during the course of normal operation. Increased friction won’t just increase your energy bills. It will also wear out your furnace faster, which translates to more frequent need for repairs and a shorter lifespan for the valuable appliance.
When Is the Best Time of Year to Clean Your Air Ducts?
We recommend having your air ducts professionally cleaned year-round. If your air ducts need to be cleaned, why wait?
Would you like to breathe easier in the comfort of your own home, spend less time cleaning, and appreciably extend the lifespan of your furnace? If you live in the greater Sioux Falls or Beresford, SD area, then we encourage you to contact Dan’s Drain & Duct Cleaning today! Even though spring and fall are the most convenient seasons for air duct cleaning, there is never a bad time to make such a wise investment in your peace of mind.