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Duct Cleaning in Springfield, OH

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Eight months of heating pushes air through the same ducts

Your furnace runs from October through May here, eight months a year. That's eight months of air moving through the same ductwork, carrying dust and pet hair through the return and back out through every room. On nights that average 23°F, the furnace cycles on and off often, and each cycle pushes more of that buildup through the system.

Clark County has had 88 damaging wind events and 7 winter storms over the past ten years. Wind like that can force outside air and debris into a duct system through loose seals and connections, adding to what settles inside over a long heating season.

8 months
October through May, your furnace pushes air through your ducts
3 months
June through August, your air conditioner does the same
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Your ducts carry heat October through May and cooled air June through August.

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How often should air ducts be cleaned?
There is no fixed schedule that fits every house. Homes with pets, a recent renovation, or someone with allergies usually need cleaning more often than others. If you see dust building up around the vents or blowing out when the system starts, that is a sign to have them looked at rather than waiting.
Is air duct cleaning worth it?
It depends on what is actually in the ducts. If there is visible dust, debris, or signs of rodents or mold, cleaning them makes a real difference in the air moving through your house. If the ducts are newer or were cleaned recently, there may not be much to gain. A contractor can look inside and tell you honestly whether cleaning will help your situation.
What does air duct cleaning involve?
A contractor connects a vacuum system to the ductwork, then uses brushes or air tools to knock loose the dust and debris sitting inside before pulling it out through the vacuum. The supply and return vents get cleaned too, and the coil and blower get checked if they are reachable. The filter usually gets replaced as part of the job, since a dirty filter lets the ducts get dirty again right away.
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