5 Signs You Need to Get Your Air Ducts Cleaned

Having the air ducts in your home professionally cleaned can offer significant benefits to you and your family – but only if they are dirty in the first place. If your ducts are currently infested with dust, pollen, mold and pet dander, having them cleaned can purify your home's air, alleviate allergies, and even lower your monthly heating and cooling costs.

But how can you tell if your ducts are in need of a cleaning? Be on the lookout for these five signs.

1. It's been 3+ years since your last cleaning.

Did you know that the average six-room home produces more than 40 pounds of dust every year? Much of this dust settles in your HVAC ductwork, where it can recirculate throughout your house. For this reason, it is recommended that homeowners have their air ducts cleaned every 3-5 years.

2. You have recently renovated or remodeled.

If you have recently renovated your home, including a bathroom or a kitchen remodel, you should consider getting your air ducts cleaned. Any kind of construction project done inside the house creates a large amount of sawdust and other debris, much of which never actually leaves your home.

3. Your air filters don't take long to get dirty.

Depending on size and material, the filter for your HVAC system should last anywhere from 1-3 months. If you notice that your air filters are constantly needing to be changed before the manufacturer's recommended time period, it is a sure sign that your ducts are filled with contaminants.

4. The airflow coming out of your vents seems weak.

If you have central air conditioning, put your hand in front of various air vents throughout your house. Does the airflow seem weak, even though your thermostat is set to high? This could be because large amounts of dust in your ductwork are preventing your HVAC system from operating to its fullest potential.

5. You frequently suffer from allergies inside your house.

If your allergies are acting up, your home is supposed to be the one place you can go to escape them. But what if spending several hours inside doesn't help your allergies, or even makes them worse? According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, more than half of American homes contain traces of at least six detectable allergens – a professional duct cleaning could help remove them.

Do any of these symptoms apply to your Long Island residence or business? If so, contact GreenPro Cleaning & Restoration today. We serve all homes and businesses in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and we only use environmentally-preferred cleaning products and procedures. Click here to visit our website or give us a call at (631) 940-1800 for a free quote.