Duct Cleaning in Youngstown, OH
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Eight months of heating moves a lot of air through your ducts
Your furnace runs October through May here, close to eight months a year. Every time it kicks on, air moves through the same runs and dust settles in them a little more with each cycle. Over that many months, it adds up.
Mahoning County has also logged 81 damaging wind events over the past ten years. Wind that strong works dust and debris loose around rooflines and siding, and some of it gets pulled into the duct system through vents and returns. None of that stops your furnace from working, but it does mean more of it ends up in the air moving through your house.
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- October through May, your furnace pushes air through your ducts
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- June through August, your air conditioner does the same
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- How often should air ducts be cleaned?
- There is no fixed schedule that fits every home. Most homes only need it when there is a reason, dust blowing out of the vents, a musty smell when the furnace kicks on, or work done nearby that left dust in the ductwork. Homes with pets or someone with allergies tend to need it more often. A contractor can look at the ducts and tell you honestly whether it is time.
- Is air duct cleaning worth it?
- It is worth it if your ducts actually have a problem. Dust blowing out of the vents, a musty smell when the furnace kicks on, or debris you can see when you pull a vent cover off are all signs it will help. It will not lower your heating bill or fix an allergy on its own. A contractor can look at the ducts 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 dust and debris while the vacuum pulls it out. Every supply and return vent gets opened and cleaned, and the furnace or air handler usually gets attention too since it shares the same air path. The work is done through the existing vents and access points, so nothing in the house needs to be torn open.