The air that doesn’t come through an open window or door enters your home through air ducts. The labyrinth of ductwork hidden in your home delivers fresh air to you and your family at a specific temperature. Maintaining your HVAC system and your air ducts is the first step to ensuring healthy indoor air quality.
Over time dust, allergens and debris can build up in your air ducts. This not only decreases the efficiency of your heating and cooling appliances (and costs you money) but also contaminates the air in your home. Since air ducts are out of sight, it can be easy to overlook the importance of cleaning and maintaining them.
Consider the following factors when deciding how often you should clean your ducts.