Do you remember the last time the air ducts were wiped down? If you’re having trouble recalling when your ducts were last cleaned, you should consider calling a professional. Your HVAC system ensures all year comfort, but after a while, dust and dirt can pave the way for mold and allergens in the ducts, reducing the air quality and system’s performance.
Often, we are asked the following question at Malik Heating Cooling: “Should I arrange duct cleaning more frequently, or is it enough to do it only once per year?” There is no single solution because it depends on the age of your filter, the temperature in your home, and whether people live with pets or allergies.
Here we’ll spend some time discussing how to maintain this important part of an HVAC system.
What Is Duct Cleaning?
The purpose of duct cleaning services is to clean the many parts of the heating and cooling system in forced air systems. It covers the supply and return ducts, the registers, grilles, diffusers, heat exchangers, and coils.
Over the years, dust, pollen, pet dander, and different debris can start to accumulate on these parts. Sometimes, moisture in the ducts brings about mold, something that can put your health at risk. Using tools and very powerful vacuums is necessary for a thorough and professional removal of such pollutants.
Why Is Duct Cleaning Important?
Before focusing on when to clean your ducts, it’s important to know why duct cleaning is important for your home:
1. Improved Indoor Air Quality
Any time the HVAC system turns on, it can spread pollutants throughout your house. When ducts are clean, fewer allergens and irritants are in the air, so it is especially helpful for persons with breathing-related problems.
2. Enhanced HVAC Efficiency
When your HVAC system gets filled with dust and debris, it has to work extra hard, affecting your energy costs and potentially destroying some parts. If your system is clean, it will work more efficiently and reduce your energy costs over time.
3. Odor Removal
Mildew, pet smells, smell from smoking, and cooking odors can all build up in your air ducts. If you have Malik Heating Cooling perform professional duct cleaning, the odors will be removed from where they start.
4. Extended System Life
Maintaining your HVAC system, including duct cleaning, makes it run smoothly, last longer, and maintain optimal performance.
How Often Should You Schedule Duct Cleaning?
Although there isn’t a perfect time to clean your ducts, most experts, along with Malik Heating Cooling, suggest a professional clearing of your ducts every 3 to 5 years. There are a few situations where cleaning your home more often becomes necessary.
Consider More Frequent Cleaning If:
1. You Have Pets
If you have a lot of pets or pets that shed hair and skin, it won’t take long for them to build up inside your ducts.
2. You’ve Had Recent Renovations
Tracked-in dust and scraps from redesigning your house can find their way into your duct system and influence the quality of the air in your home.
3. You Suffer From Allergies or Asthma
People who have problems with dust, mold, or pollen could improve their health by having their ducts cleaned more often
4. You’ve Moved Into a New Home
Unless you know the last time the ducts were cleaned, it’s most likely time for a thorough cleaning.
5. There’s Visible Mold Growth
If you spot mold in your ducts or any part of the HVAC, arrange for a cleaning from a professional as soon as possible. Mold spores may be very dangerous for your health
6. You Notice Unexplained Dust
Having to frequently dust your home could mean that the dust is circulating through the ducts.
Signs You Need Immediate Duct Cleaning
Even if you have used the unit only for 3-5 years, some indications show it’s time to have Malik Heating Cooling check and service your system:
- Unusual odors coming from vents
- Dust or debris is coming out of the supply registers.
- When airflow inside your HVAC system is less than it should be
- Problems with breathing or allergy reactions
- Warning signs that pests are living in your ducts
The Malik Heating Cooling Difference
Our duct cleaning services at Malik Heating Cooling aim to ensure your home is comfy, tidy, and secure. To clean effectively and safely, our technicians apply modern equipment while they are on site.
If you book a duct cleaning service with us, you will get:
A complete checkup of your HVAC and duct system
When you schedule a duct cleaning service with us, you can expect:
- Strong machinery and the proper brushes to erase dirt and other build-up
- Getting rid of dust and other debris from all vents, returns, and main trunk lines
- Helpful and expert advice from qualified technicians
- We include before-and-after pictures to help show the impact a professional clean can have.
How to Maintain Clean Ducts Between Professional Cleanings
While professional duct cleaning is essential, you can also take steps to maintain clean air ducts between visits:
- Change air filters regularly (every 1–3 months)
- Keep your home clean, especially around vents and returns
- Seal ductwork leaks to prevent contamination
- Schedule regular HVAC maintenance
- Use a high-efficiency air purifier if needed
Conclusion
Having your ducts cleaned regularly is important for keeping your home clean and your energy bills low. Even though the standard is duct cleaning about every 3 to 5 years, if you pet, have allergies, or notice recent signs of buildup, it’s a good idea to consider it more often.
Malik Heating Cooling provides reliable duct cleaning services that meet your unique needs to help you breathe easier. It is better to act now, before you feel the effects of poor air quality, and book a duct inspection and cleaning through us.
Ready to Breathe Cleaner Air?
Set up a duct cleaning appointment with Malik Heating Cooling by calling now and observe the benefits as soon as it’s done. Air quality in your home and freshness of its air will improve.