How Often Should Air Ducts Be Cleaned?
Professional air duct cleaning should be part of your home’s regular maintenance routine. If you don’t remember the last time, you had your ductwork professionally cleaned, it’s probably time to schedule an appointment. While you can do a little duct maintenance on your own, you can’t do a thorough clean without help from trained technicians and professional air duct cleaning equipment.
If you change the filters in your HVAC system regularly and keep up on maintenance, you should have your ductwork professionally cleaned every one to three years. It takes some time for dirt and debris to build up in your ducts, but they should be cleaned more often, depending on a few different circumstances. The air ducts in your home should be cleaned more often than every one to three years if:
- Your home has been recently renovated or remodeled
- You’ve recently had restoration services done
- You have pets and/or dander
- You’ve recently done a major cleaning project
- You have family members with allergies, asthma, or other respiratory conditions
- You’ve seen visible dirt, debris, or mold in your ductwork
- You’ve had a recent infestation with rodents or insects
- You’re installing a new HVAC system
If you are concerned about your indoor air quality, talk to the professionals at Hawkins Service Company. We can help you decide if it’s time to have your air ducts cleaned by our highly trained technicians.