The duct and vent cleaning service companies use an outdoor vented tool which helps in capturing the dust and debris in the duct and vents. If any inferior tool is used to clean the debris, it can cause harm to the duct and vents by causing agitation and releasing additional dust into the space and worsening the ductwork.
Why should ducts and vents be cleaned?
The cleaner the dryer vent, the more efficient it will work, hence it saves money. Clogged ducts and vents are very harmful which may even result in the fire and release of carbon monoxide poisoning. Over a period of time the lint will build up and block the exhaust. Some of other reasons why the ducts and vents should be kept cleaned are:
It helps in decreasing the air borne diseases and allergies
It increases the efficiency of the furnace and hence saves money
It increases the life span of furnace and furnace filters
It decreases the amount of dust and dirt in the house
It also saves the other electronic devices from getting overheated
It decreases the accumulation of dust and dirt after renovations
It helps in providing cleaner air for breathing inside the house
It gets rid of the spiders, rodents and other bugs
It gets rid of unpleasant smell from the ducts
How is the duct and vent cleaned?
An access hole will be made near the top most part of furnace during the ductwork to connect the large suction hose which will help in better and constructive cleaning of the ducts. In order to force the larger debris towards the vacuum, the air house of high power will be used along with some customized tool attachment that will blow, spin, whip and sweep the duct till it gets cleaned neatly.
Once this is done, the furnace will be accessed. A proper inspection of the furnace will be done and then the cleaning will be done. The air conditioning coil and all other important areas will be thoroughly cleaned. Once everything is cleaned neatly, the system will be tested to ensure that it works properly. The equipments and surrounding will be cleaned and the access hole will be
properly covered with metal sheet so that it can be used to clean the next time.
The air duct and vent cleaning companies do not come with lot of regulations as the licensing needs for the cleaners are not present in many places. We have to do a thorough research in order to find the reputed company. Check with the friends and family members and check the online reviews to find the best company and ask for a checklist of the process before booking the service.
What is the best time to clean the ducts and vents?
It is best to clean the ducts and vents at least every 2 years to eliminate the built up of dust and dirt. This will help in eliminating the pollutants and allergens. The longer the cleaning plan is suspended, the more dirt and dust get accumulated, hence reducing the efficiency of the furnace causing increased dust. All the dust that circulates through the house will be going through the air duct to the furnace and then back again.