Of all the things that homeowners try to think about to keep things running smoothly, cleaning the AC ducts probably isn’t high on the list. Yet, there are good reasons to check to see if it should be added to that list. Dirty air ducts won’t make you sick, nor does cleaning them help keep you well. Cleaning them when they get dirty, however, can help keep your AC system running optimally.
Fortunately, it’s not that difficult to figure out if your ducts need cleaning. All you need to do is pull up each of the registers in your home, place a camera with a flash into the ductwork below, aim in the direction of the ducts, and take a picture. When looking at the pictures, if there is a dust pile, spider webs, or gunk near the register, it can be cleaned using a vacuum with a hose attachment. If, on the other hand, there is a trail of stuff all along the ductwork, that’s likely going to take the skill of a professional to clean. Call the Brandon air conditioning service providers at All Temp AC and Refrigeration at 813-630-9400. We can inspect your ducts for you as well if you prefer.
Most AC ducts remain relatively free of residue or other materials for many years. It’s only when something new happens that problems arise, such as having work done on the home, remodeling, etc. Such work often causes particles to fly into the air which are pulled in through the grate and then sent through the ductwork when the AC unit blower activates.
Another problem can arise if the home grows unusually moist for a period of time. Mold can start to grow in the ducts and will continue to grow even after normal conditions return. That’s something to look for in your inspection photos as well. Another problem can crop up if during the initial installation, joints were not sealed properly leaving gaps or holes. That makes it easy for insects or pests, such as mice to gain entry. Those pests leave droppings in the ducts, or worse, dead carcasses.
Many people who buy a home have the ductwork cleaned along with carpets and other parts of the house before moving in. If you would like more information about duct cleaning or would like to have yours cleaned, call the Brandon air conditioning service professionals All Temp AC and Refrigeration at (813) 630-9400. We can clean your ducts and repair problems, preventing buildup in the future.
