How Often Do Your Air Ducts Need to be Cleaned?

Did you know a single duct cleaning service removes about five or six pounds of dust? So this begs the question, how often do your air ducts need to be cleaned? We know that over time contaminants like dust, lint and debris can build up in your air ducts and dryer vents, which affects your home’s indoor air quality, but how often do the ducts need to be cleaned?

This really depends on each homeowner, and who you ask. Some recommend it should be done yearly as part of your home maintenance list. It is agreed that the following situations are specific times when it should be done. 

• When you move into a new home

• After building a new home

• After completing a home remodel project

• If you have pets in the home that shed

• If smokers live in the household

• If you fry a lot of food in your home

What parts are included in an air duct cleaning

• Supply and return air ducts

• Grilles

• Diffusers

• Heat exchangers

• Heating and cooling coils

• Drip pans

• Fan motor and housing

• Unit housing

A thorough air duct cleaning should remove all visible and hidden dirt and other debris from the air ducts and the connected HVAC. Otherwise, the dirt in the air duct system will quickly build up again from the dust and debris left behind on other parts of the HVAC system. 

Generally, it is recommended that you should have your air ducts cleaned every 3 to 5 years under normal household conditions. 

Now that you know how often your air ducts need to be cleaned connect with Bridge City Duct Cleaning to get a quote.

Bridge City Duct Cleaning provides Residential and Commercial Duct & Furnace cleaning in Saskatoon. Our factory-trained furnace & duct cleaning technicians are professional, qualified and bonded. Bridge City Duct Cleaning Services include:

• Residential homes & Commercial buildings

• Dryer Vents 

• Camera Inspections & A/C Coil Cleaning

• Humidifiers & Furnace