Although the federal EPA does not recommend the regular cleaning of residential air ducts and does not suggest frequencies if you do, there are several indicators that will help you decide about the need for for duct cleaning. These indicators include:
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Evidence of insects, rodents and other vermin within the ductwork.
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The expulsion of dust and debris into the living spaces of your home from supply ducts or collected around return registers.
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The presence of what appears to be mold in and around the ducts. A lab can confirm your suspicions, before you take action to eradicate health-threatening mold from your HVAC system and ductwork.
Contracting Duct Cleaning
Dust, dirt and other debris can be attracted to the inside of ducts and impede the free flow of air that’s necessary for your system to work properly. Dirty air often infiltrates ducts through leaks or poor connections. The tasks and activities involve in duct cleaning should include:
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An inspection of all elements of the system.
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A written description of the results found.
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The results of any analysis conducted, by a qualified lab, of substances found.
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An appropriate plan of action for this duct cleaning, in consultation with you and your schedule.
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Professionals working in accordance with Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) standards executing that plan of action, which includes not just cleaning of ducts but also checking filters, cleaning coils, checking fan motors and more.
Contact A Local Company in Business for Over 50 Years
Experienced heating and air conditioning technicians should be called to ensure the best duct cleaning for your Northeast Ohio home. In Lorain, Erie and Cuyahoga counties, please contact us at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning for a free consultation and recommended plan of action.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Lorain, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about duct cleaning and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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