Tips for Effectively Cleaning Your Air Ducts

Sometimes the foul smell in your home could be coming from some place unexpected, like your air ducts. Over time your vents collect many particles such as dander, dust and hair. Add a little moisture and you could now have mold and mildew developing beneath your feet as well as in your walls. Even for those who occasionally clean out their vents, items can still become trapped out of reach. If you find yourself in this situation, there is a safe way to have air ducts cleaned professionally. Since air ducts are the lifeline to your heating and cooling system you will always want to have this job done by a professional.

If you believe you may have a problem with air flow the best place to start is the floor vents. Remove the cover and look inside with a flash light. If you find that you can grab a handful of debris then chances are good that there is far more trapped in the air ducts. Be careful to put on working gloves prior to extracting the debris. Vents often have sharp corners that if you are careless, can cut the skin. You can also place your vacuum hose in the vent to collect what lies near the area.

Vacuuming on a daily basis especially in homes that contain pets is a must. This will help to eliminate the vents from becoming clogged. This will help to keep your system running as efficiently as it should. In the long run it will also save you money while allowing your system to have a longer life span. Cleaning your home by wiping down walls and all surfaces will remove the dust that would eventually end up inside your vents.

But even in the homes where you have the time to vacuum daily and dust and wipe surfaces things can happen that are out of your control, such as an animal trapped within your air ducts. A small rodent can create quite a disturbance in the air quality of the home. Over time bacteria gets released every time your heating and cooling system turns on.

Having your air ducts professionally cleaned will give your home back to you. You will notice a freshness that you may have not smelled for quite some time. The good news is that the process takes only about three to five hours. Your family will thank you for it and your heating and cooling system will last that much longer.