Cleaning air vents and ducts is an essential part of keeping a healthy home. Unfortunately, many homeowners don't do this often, if ever. If you're going to clean your air vents and ducts and you've never done this before, you may be wondering what to expect from the process. Here's what to anticipate when your ventilation grilles are cleaned.
Before the technician arrives, make sure all vents and air duct access panels are tidy and not blocked by furniture. The technician needs access to these points to connect their equipment and remove dust, dirt, and air contaminants from the ducts.
If you have pets that roam freely around the house, it's best to keep them in an enclosed space with grass or in a pet daycare center while cleaning the ducts.
When the technician arrives, they will use a special vacuum for cleaning. You may also hear the noise of light when using mechanical brushes in the ducts.The cleaner will remove all ventilation grilles to access the ducts. They will also clean the vents; they have tools to remove and reposition them safely. Air ducts should be cleaned every two to three years to reduce the accumulation of contaminants and maintain smooth airflow. While you can and should vacuum the vents to remove visible dust as part of your regular cleaning routine, keep in mind that only a high-powered commercial vacuum and special brushes can clean the entire duct system safely and effectively. Therefore, it is important to hire a duct cleaning professional to remove dust, pollen and other accumulated debris in the air ducts and the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. Rainbow Restoration offers duct cleaning services as well as a wide variety of other services in case of a disaster or if you need help improving air quality from time to time. Air duct cleaning may not be the first thing that comes to mind when talking about air quality, but it's still an important service that requires training and specific equipment to work properly.
If you want to improve the efficiency of your air conditioning system, extend its lifespan, potentially save on energy bills and improve indoor air quality, consider professional duct cleaning.
