Include the Ductwork in Spring Cleaning
The hills are alive with sounds of spring. Fresh air and bright sunny days are on the horizon. Homeowners everywhere are opening their windows to let fresh air in and getting out the broom and feather duster to tidy up the home. But, very seldom do homeowners think about giving their ductwork a good cleaning.
However, when it comes to keeping the home cleaner this spring, ductwork is an excellent place to start. Clean ductwork means clean air, and clean air means a healthier, happier home.
Duct Cleaning Schedule
Invisible, but exceptionally important, the ductwork of a home often goes decades without being cleaned, when in fact, it should be cleaned every three to five years professionally. This timeline varies based on the number of occupants in a home and whether smokers, pets, or other common irritants are present. A quality HVAC company can give homeowners a duct cleaning schedule based on their home’s specific factors, like occupants and lifestyle.
Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning
Indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air. All sorts of irritants floating around inside a home’s air. From skin cells to mold spores, a home’s air can be pretty gross and hard on the lungs.
Think of the ductwork of the home as a highway for the air. The air conditioner and heater blow cold or hot air through the ductwork, which circulates the air through the entire home. When mold, dirt, dust, and other irritants have been allowed to build up onto the ductwork highway, the airflow becomes restricted in the home and becomes full of those irritants causing the blockage. Regular ductwork cleaning prevents excessive build-up of allergens, irritants, and pollutants in a home’s ducts while also keeping the airflow smoother for the entire house.
Additionally, homeowners can expect the HVAC technicians doing the cleaning to keep an eye out for anything that might pose a problem for the ductwork later on. Broken, leaking, and damaged ductwork is often found during cleaning, and replacing any damaged ductwork will make the home’s HVAC system more efficient in the long run.
Duct Cleaning Maintenance Tips
While professionals should handle the deep ductwork cleaning, homeowners can help keep their home’s ductwork cleaner on their own, too.
First and foremost, homeowners can regularly replace the air filters of their heater and air conditioner. These filters are the first line of defense for a home’s air supply when it comes to irritants. When filters become clogged, they are unable to let air flow through them seamlessly and will allow irritants to enter the ductwork of the home. Filters should ideally be replaced every three to six months.
Homeowners can also schedule regular HVAC maintenance and inspections. While ductwork may not need to be cleaned every year, the heater and air conditioner should be inspected yearly. When the AC or heater has problems, chances are they will contribute to a dirty ducting system and other problems for a home’s air.
Taking these steps can make a home’s air fresher all year round!
About John Henry's Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
Lincoln’s community trusts John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning to solve their home comfort problems. For over two decades, their team has provided reliable, affordable HVAC and plumbing solutions to their neighbors. They provide warranties, maintenance memberships, and financing solutions to make every project affordable for their clients. Give them a call today to get started on your home’s HVAC spring cleaning with air duct cleaning services in Lincoln, NE!
