Duct Cleaning in Flat Rock, MI

How often a home needs duct cleaning depends on various factors. Those include the size of the home and the number of people and pets. A general guideline is that the average household needs the service every several years. That said, we don’t advise a predetermined timeline. Instead, you should schedule a duct camera inspection every other year. You can schedule the inspection alongside either your cooling or heating tune-up and then decide how to proceed.

There are many benefits to a routine duct camera inspection. Consider that issues like worn duct seals and failed mounting hardware can occur over time and result in air leakage. Leaks can cause energy losses of up to 40%. This can undermine the comfort and air quality of your home.

A common concern is whether disturbing the dust can cause it to enter the home. That won’t happen for several reasons. The main reason is that the equipment we use creates negative air pressure in the ducts. That ensures the dust flows in only one direction and into the vacuum. Another is that the equipment has advanced filtration to ensure it traps all dust. We also use dust covers as an extra layer of protection, making it easier to clean the vent areas.

If you have us clean your ducts regularly, the dust should be relatively easy to remove. Otherwise, it can cake up and harden. In that case, we have additional tools to help remove it. Those include brushes, scrapers, air nozzles, and so forth.

What if there’s debris beyond just dust? In rare cases, there can be moisture, mildew, mold, and even pests. The first order of business is to eliminate the underlying cause of the problem. The next step is to clean the ducts just as we normally would. The final step is to use a sanitizer to avoid future duct problems and protect your indoor air quality.