Duct Cleaning in St. George, UT
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Eight months of heating runs a lot of air through your ducts
Your furnace runs from October through May here, eight months of the year. Every time it kicks on, air moves through the same ducts, carrying dust with it. Over that many months, dust settles along the duct walls and builds up in the corners and bends.
Washington County also sees its share of wind. Sixty damaging wind events in the last ten years means dust and debris get pulled into homes through gaps and vents more often than in a calmer place. That dust ends up in the same ductwork that is already working eight months straight. The more it builds, the less clean air your furnace is able to push through the house.
- 8 months
- October through May, your furnace pushes air through your ducts
- 4 months
- June through September, your air conditioner does the same
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- How often should air ducts be cleaned?
- There's no fixed schedule that fits every home. A contractor can look inside with a camera and tell you if your ducts need cleaning now or can wait. If anyone in the house has allergies, or you've had remodeling work that left dust behind, that's a reason to check sooner. Homes that had rodents or water damage in the ducts should have them checked regardless of when they were last cleaned.
- Is air duct cleaning worth it?
- It's worth it if your ducts actually have a problem, dust buildup, pests, mold, or debris from construction. A contractor can look inside the ducts with a camera and tell you what's actually in there before you pay for anything. Cleaning ducts that are already fairly clean will not make your furnace run better or cut your heating costs, so it's not something to do on a schedule just for the sake of it.
- What does air duct cleaning involve?
- A contractor uses tools to loosen dust and debris from inside the ductwork, then vacuums it out with a high-powered system so nothing gets pushed back into your home. Every supply and return line gets cleaned, along with the grilles and registers. The furnace or air handler, including the blower and coil, usually gets cleaned at the same time since it's all one connected system.