Duct Cleaning in Tucson, AZ
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What the wind here leaves in your ducts
Pima County has logged 277 damaging wind events over the past ten years, along with 41 winter storms. Wind like that carries dust, and dust finds its way into ductwork through the return and every loose seam along the line. Once it settles inside, the system pushes it through the house every time the furnace or the air conditioner runs.
Heating only runs November through March here, with winter nights averaging 38°F, but the ducts move air on the cooling side the rest of the year too. Whatever has built up inside doesn't wait for a season. It comes through the vents whenever the blower turns on.
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- November through March, your furnace pushes air through your ducts
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- April through October, your air conditioner does the same
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- How often should air ducts be cleaned?
- There's no fixed schedule that fits every house. Homes with pets, a recent renovation, or someone with allergies tend to need it more often than others. Dust blowing out of the vents when the system starts up, or dust that settles back on furniture right after cleaning, is a better sign than any calendar date. A contractor can look inside the ducts and tell you whether they need attention now.
- Is air duct cleaning worth it?
- It's worth it if your ducts are visibly dirty or dust keeps coming back no matter how often you clean the house. It won't fix an allergy problem on its own, and it won't lower your energy bill by itself. A contractor can look inside the ducts and tell you whether cleaning will actually help your situation.
- What does air duct cleaning involve?
- A contractor connects a vacuum system to your ductwork and uses brushes or air tools to knock dust loose from the inside of the ducts, then pulls it out through the vacuum. The vents, the return grille, and the coil area get cleaned along with the ducts themselves. The furnace blower may also get wiped down since dust collects there too.