You may have heard about the importance of clean air ducts and that this service should be done annually. You may not realize that there are preferred seasons for having a professional handle this for you. By having your air ducts cleaned during the most ideal times of the year, you allow yourself and your loved ones to reap the full benefits of quality heating and cooling in your home without being inconvenienced.
The Benefits of Clean Air Ducts
Having your air ducts cleaned annually provides a slew of benefits. Some might be obvious, while others may surprise you.
Better Air Quality
A large variety of airborne particulates can accumulate in your air ducts, leading to your breathing in contaminated air. Just a few of these particulates are mold, mildew, and pet dander. Having your air ducts cleaned regularly helps ensure that you and your family breathe the cleanest air possible. Professional duct cleaning is especially important for household members who suffer from respiratory issues. Reducing the amount of pollen and other airborne particles recirculating through your forced air system can eliminate allergy and asthma triggers.
Removes Foul Odors
Professional duct cleaning can significantly reduce household odors by removing built-up dust, microbial growth, and cooking smells from your home’s ductwork. These odors can be particularly noticeable when your heating or cooling system runs. Professional duct cleaners can eliminate these odor sources, leaving your home smelling fresher and cleaner.
Prevents Costly Repairs
Dirty air ducts can cause a great deal of wear and tear on your system over time. Regular air duct cleaning helps keep your HVAC running properly so that wear and tear from an overworked system due to dirty ducts does not lead to a costly repair.
Reduces Heating and Cooling Costs
By keeping your air ducts clean, you will get greater efficiency from your HVAC system. This is because there won’t be any debris in your air ducts that forces it to work harder than it should have to. This translates into savings on your monthly utility bills.
Helps Keep Your House Cleaner
If you have noticed that you have to dust and clean more often than usual, the culprit may be dirty ductwork. Over time, dust and other debris accumulate in your forced air system. Every time your HVAC system operates, these particles are circulated throughout your house, settling on floors, furniture, and countertops. This continuous cycle of dust circulation can be eliminated with a professional’s intervention.
Productivity and Rest
Studies have shown that the quality of the air we breathe can affect our focus, productivity, and even how well we sleep at night. Regularly cleaning your air ducts removes contaminants, making the air you breathe in your home cleaner. This could positively affect how well you work at home and improve your sleep quality so that you are ready to tackle the challenges of the day ahead.
The Best Times for Air Duct Cleaning
Now that the benefits of regular air duct cleaning have been made clear, it is time to address the right seasons for having this service done. Ideally, you are going to want to have your air ducts professionally cleaned during the spring or fall.
Having your air ducts cleaned during these times of the year when the climate is mild helps ensure that you are not without heating or cooling when needed. While duct cleaning is typically not too long of an operation, there will invariably be some downtime during cleaning where your heating or cooling will need to be shut down. Even a short amount of time during the hottest or coldest times of the year can feel like too much. In addition, duct cleaning before winter or summer ensures your forced air system is ready for the demands of the season ahead.
Contact the Pros
At Sturm Heating & Air Conditioning, we have been serving the residents of Spokane, WA, and the surrounding areas since 1945. We install, repair, and maintain heating and cooling systems. We also provide duct cleaning and other indoor air quality services, such as installing whole-home air purification and humidity control systems. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced team members.
