Duct Cleaning in Anderson, IN
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Eight months of furnace air moving through the same ducts
Your furnace runs from October through May here, close to eight months of the year. On the cold nights, averaging 22°F from December through February, it cycles on and off for hours at a stretch, pushing air through the same ductwork every time. That much runtime carries dust and whatever else is sitting in the ducts back into the rooms you live in.
Madison County has also seen its share of severe weather, 68 damaging wind events and 13 winter storms over the past ten years. Wind like that can work at a duct system from outside, loosening a seam or driving debris in at the joints. Over years of runtime, that adds up in ducts that were never meant to hold it.
- 8 months
- October through May, your furnace pushes air through your ducts
- 3 months
- June through August, your air conditioner does the same
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- How often should air ducts be cleaned?
- There's no fixed schedule that fits every home. Homes with pets, a smoker, or someone with allergies tend to need cleaning more often than others. If you've had recent duct work done, noticed pests in the ducts, or see dust blowing out of your vents, that's reason enough to have a contractor take a look sooner rather than later.
- Is air duct cleaning worth it?
- It's worth it if there's a real reason behind it, like dust you can see, a musty smell when the furnace or air conditioner runs, or leftover debris from recent renovation work. It won't lower your heating or cooling bills or fix a problem with the equipment itself. A contractor can inspect the ducts first and tell you whether cleaning will actually help.
- What does air duct cleaning involve?
- A contractor uses brushes and a high-powered vacuum to loosen and pull dust and debris out of your ductwork. They reach the ducts through your existing vents or small openings cut for the job, then seal everything back up when finished. The vent covers and the area around your furnace's blower often get cleaned too, since debris settles there as well.