Air Duct Cleaning for New Homeowners: What You Need to Know

Purchasing a new house is thrilling, but it also means a mile-long to-do list. While unpacking boxes, setting up utilities and decorating, it’s easy to overlook one crucial to-do: air duct cleaning.

And if you’ve recently bought a home, you owe it to yourself to seriously consider the state of your home’s HVAC system—air ducts, in particular. These hidden passages move air through your house every time you use your heater or A/C, and if they’re grimy, they can impact your family’s health, comfort, and even your utility bills.

At Air Management Duct Cleaning, we’re going to explain why duct cleaning is something that should be listed on the top of your “to-do” list when considering home maintenance.

Why Should New Homeowners Clean Their Air Ducts?

You Don’t Know the History of the Place: Unless you were the one to build the room, you probably have no idea when the last duct work was done, if ever. Ducts accumulate dust, pet hair, construction debris, mold spores, and allergens over time. Scrubbing them down makes sure you’re starting fresh in your new dwelling.

Improve Indoor Air Quality: The air that you breathe, in your house, is circulated through your ducts.” If those ducts are full of dust and contaminants, that’s just pump­ing that debris back into your rooms. The system cleaning also eliminates allergens, odors, and airborne particles.

Enhance HVAC System Efficiency: Blockages or soiled ductwork can restrict airflow, causing your heating and air conditioning system to work harder. This can result in larger energy bills and more wear and tear on your HVAC system. As a result, clean ducts allow your system to run more efficiently and smoothly.

Eliminate Musty or Unpleasant Odors: If you smell musty or stale odors when your air conditioning or heating system is running, and there’s no visible source of the smell, dirty ducts may be a possible cause. Professional cleaning releases trapped odors and freshens the air in your home.

When Should New Homeowners Schedule Air Duct Cleaning?

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) recommends that towards every 3-5 years you have your air ducts inspected and cleaned. But if you’re a new home buyer, you need to think about getting a duct cleaning right away if:

• The previous owners had pets
• The home was newly-built or renovated
• You see dust and debris collecting near vents
• You have allergies or asthma (or a family history of it)
• You detect mold, mildew, or musty scents wafting through vents

What’s Included in a Professional Air Duct Cleaning?

At Air Management Duct Cleaning, we adhere to the highest standards of duct cleaning available. Our services typically include:

• Inspection of the ductwork system
• Suction and brushes to remove dirt and dust
• Supply and Return Registers Cleaning
• Sanitization treatments (if applicable – especially if there is mold).
• HVAC system cleaning, which includes the blower motor and coils (if available)

DIY vs. Professional Air Duct Cleaning

It may be tempting to attempt to clean your ducts, but it’s best not to. Duct cleaning should be performed by a professional using the proper equipment and techniques. With our trained professionals, we safely remove contaminants without harming your HVAC system.

Trust Air Management Duct Cleaning for Your New Home

When you start in a new home, you want a fresh start of good, clean living for your family. “Professional air duct cleaning is a tiny investment yielding big dividends, like better air quality and improved performance of your system.”

If you have recently moved, please call us at Air Management Duct Cleaning today. We’ll deliver an extensive inspection with cleaning to ensure you can breathe easy in your new quarters.