{"id":381,"date":"2012-12-18T23:16:22","date_gmt":"2012-12-18T23:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hvac.appturemarket.com\/metro_backup\/blog\/?p=381"},"modified":"2017-01-09T15:01:30","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T15:01:30","slug":"how-often-should-i-have-my-air-ducts-cleaned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hvac.appturemarket.com\/metro_backup\/how-often-should-i-have-my-air-ducts-cleaned","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should I Have My Air Ducts Cleaned?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Opinions vary widely concerning how frequently you should have your air ducts cleaned. In general smokers, people with indoor pets, those who suffer from asthma and allergies should probably have their ducts cleaned more frequently.<\/p>\n<p>You should also have your ducts inspected if you notice unpleasant odors coming from the HVAC vents, or if the humidity level in your home seems unusually high.\u00a0 Air duct cleaning is also recommended after interior renovations and remodeling, and prior to occupying a new home.\u00a0 In the absence of an obvioius problem, the question of how often to have your air ducts cleaned is a matter of personal preference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does air duct cleaning really make a difference?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers estimates dirty HVAC ducting, coils and blowers can reduce your system\u2019s efficiency by as much as 40 percent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the benefits of having my air ducts cleaned?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having your air ducts cleaned by a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/hvac.appturemarket.com\/metro_backup\/\">heating and air conditioning\u00a0company<\/a> can improve your system\u2019s efficiency, reduce monthly utility costs, and improve the air quality in your home. Improving the air quality can reduce your family\u2019s chances of developing health problems associated with certain types of airborne contaminants.<\/p>\n<p>Dirty air ducts can reduce the air flow in your HVAC system. This can lead to the presence of moisture which encourages the growth of mold and fungi.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to odors created by the formation of mold and mildew within the ducting, heating and cooling ducts also retain and recirculate odors that are present in a home, including odors created by cigarette and cigar smoke and indoor pets.<\/p>\n<p>Having your air ducts cleaned will also reduce the visible dust in the air, and on your furniture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need more information?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In our next post, we&#8217;ll discuss what should be included in the air duct\u00a0cleaning, when to have your ducts cleaned, and what to look for\u00a0when choosing\u00a0an air duct cleaning professional.<\/p>\n<p>How often do you have your air ducts cleaned?\u00a0 Please share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment below.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opinions vary widely concerning how frequently you should have your air ducts cleaned. 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