Using Duct Cleaning To Improve HVAC Performance
Air duct cleaning is a critical aspect of HVAC maintenance. However, it is a task that will need to be done very infrequently, and this can make it harder for people to feel comfortable with handling this aspect of HVAC maintenance.
What Types Of Substances Will Need To Be Removed From The Ducting?
Dust, dirt, and pollen can be some of the major materials that are prone to gathering in HVAC ducting. In addition to these materials, there may be hair, fur, and pest droppings in the ducting as well. During the cleaning process, these materials will be thoroughly removed from all of the home's ducting. The shape and positioning of the ducting will require highly specialized equipment to be able to reach its interior. While a homeowner may be able to clean the first few inches of the ducting from the vent, most of the dirt and dust will be out of reach of most household cleaning tools.
Can Dirty Air Ducts Damage Your HVAC System?
One of the major problems that dirty air ducting will have can be a noticeable decrease in the home's air quality. However, failing to keep the ducting clean can also have the result of leading to severe damage to the HVAC system's components. This can be due to these materials getting into the mechanical parts of the system from the ducting. HVAC systems that utilize duct fans can be particularly vulnerable to these problems. By having these substances removed from the ducting every year or two, you can protect your HVAC system's mechanical components from these particular problems.
Will Ducting Cleaning Spread Dust Through The Home's Interior?
During the process of cleaning the ducting, homeowners might be worried that this will cause dust or other potential allergens to spread through the home. However, it is fairly easy for professional duct cleaning services to avoid this problem. Firstly, their equipment will utilize suction to pull the debris from the ducting. Additionally, these services can place covers over the interior vents so that any materials that happen to move towards the vents will be blocked before they can enter the home's interior. For this reason, this work will usually start with the contractor spending the first part of the phase finding and sealing all of the interior vents. It will conclude with the interior vents having the seals removed before being cleaned so that any dust that gathered around these openings during the course of the deep duct cleaning.
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