It's hard to know if you need air ducts cleaned. You might be tempted to ignore the signs of dirty air ducts, but before you do it's important to understand what goes into an air duct cleaning and why it can be important for your home or business. If you're experiencing any of these problems, these are the reasons why you may want to consider HVAC duct cleaning.

Your Energy Bills are Higher than Normal

When your energy bills are higher than normal, it's possible that your air ducts need cleaning. If you're unsure if this is the case, look out for any of these signs:

• Your HVAC system isn't cooling or heating properly. This may be due to debris in the air ducts that have prevented proper airflow through your home. A cold or hot room can be a sign of poor airflow.
• You smell mold or mildew inside your home when there isn't a visible source nearby (like under the sink). If you notice an odor coming from somewhere other than where the smell originates, it could be coming from inside your ventilation system.

Increasing Pollen, Dander, or Allergy Problems

Increasing signs of allergies like coughing and sneezing while inside your home can be a sign of poor indoor air quality. When you turn on your HVAC system, air flows through your ductwork which can pull dust and allergens through the ductwork and out into your home.

Vent Covers Are Dirty or Have Mold

The vents that lead to your air ducts can become covered in dirt and dust, causing them to need cleaning. Vents are also susceptible to mold buildup, which is a health risk as well as an eye sore. Mold can cause allergies, asthma attacks, and respiratory issues.

Increase in dust or dirt around the house

You may notice more dust or dirt around the house. This can be a sign that your air ducts need cleaning. Dust and dirt build up in your air ducts and then circulate into the rest of the house through vents, causing health hazards for you and your family. It can also cause respiratory problems for those with allergies, especially if there's mold growing in them as well.

Foul odor coming from ducts

If you smell something foul coming from your ducts, it could be mold, mildew, or even an animal. This odor can be due to excessive moisture in your home's air supply, which can lead to mold growth and other issues with your HVAC system. A damp smell is another indicator that there is excess moisture in the air inside your home's ductwork.

If you notice an unpleasant odor like this coming from the vents in one room of your house but not others, it could mean that there is water damage somewhere in that room's ducts and/or walls—or even worse—that there are dead animals or bugs trapped inside them.

Recent home renovations

If you've recently had any renovations done in your homes, such as new flooring or drywall/painting, this can cause dust and dirt to build up in your air duct. If the ductwork becomes blocked by this debris, it can cause a buildup of contaminants within your air system.

How long does air duct cleaning take?

You can expect your air duct cleaning to take about two or three hours per HVAC system. The length of the process depends on several factors, including the number and size of vents in your home and how dirty they are. If you have a large system with many vents, it will take longer than a small one with few vents.

Is air duct cleaning worth it?

Air duct cleaning is a common service that many homes and businesses complete every 3 to 5 years to help ensure clean indoor air quality and a clean working environment. Air duct cleaning may seem like something you can put off, but dirty air ducts can continue to get dirtier and unfortunately pollute the air in your home. Air duct cleaning is an investment in your home and your family’s health.

Air Duct Cleaning in the Greater Boston Area

Considering air duct cleaning in the Boston area? At Aspen Air Duct Cleaning, we can help with your home or business’s air duct cleaning project. We can provide a free estimate and also access your ductwork for indoor air quality concerns and provide a plan to address them. Call Aspen Air Duct Cleaning today at (978) 681-5024 or request an estimate for your air duct cleaning.