Importance of Air Duct Maintenance
Maintaining clean air ducts is essential for ensuring the overall health and efficiency of your home's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Over time, air ducts can accumulate a significant amount of dust, allergens, and other airborne debris, which can negatively impact the air quality inside your home. This accumulation can lead to a variety of issues, from decreased HVAC efficiency to potential health risks for residents, especially those with allergies or respiratory conditions. Regular air duct maintenance not only helps provide a cleaner, healthier living environment but also enhances the performance and longevity of your HVAC system.
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Factors Affecting Cleaning Air Duct Cleaning Frequency
It's recommended to clean your air ducts every three to five years. However, several factors can influence how frequently you need to clean them. Understanding these factors can help you maintain the best possible air quality in your home:
- Household Allergies: If someone in your home suffers from allergies or respiratory issues, consider cleaning your air ducts more frequently to remove allergens like pollen and pet dander.
- Pet Ownership: Homes with pets should clean their air ducts more often due to pet hair and dander accumulation.
Smoking Indoors: Tobacco smoke leaves residues in ductwork, necessitating more frequent cleaning to maintain air quality. - Home Renovations: Construction and remodeling projects can generate substantial dust and debris that gets trapped in your ductwork, requiring cleaning post-project to ensure clean air circulation.
- Usage Frequency and Age of HVAC System: Older or frequently used HVAC systems may benefit from more frequent duct cleaning due to increased accumulation of dust and potential mold growth.
- Environmental Factors: Living in areas with high pollution levels or dusty climates can lead to quicker accumulation of contaminants in ducts, warranting more regular cleanings.
Our Air Duct Cleaning Process
Free Inspections
Our process begins with a free video inspection using advanced technology to assess the condition of your ductwork.
Setup
We use powerful, truck-mounted cleaning equipment designed to thoroughly extract all dirt and debris from your air ducts.
Connection
Our expert technicians connect a high-powered vacuum hose to the main plenum, the central junction of your ductwork, ensuring comprehensive debris removal directly into our truck.
Deep Cleaning
Beginning with the vent farthest from the HVAC system, we meticulously clean each vent to ensure your entire ductwork is spotlessly clear.
Why Choose Carpet Tech of Plano, TX
Meet Our Team
Jeremy Diaz - Air Duct Division Director
Hiring the right air duct and HVAC professionals can make a world of difference when it comes to your cleaning results. The entire air duct cleaning team at Carpet Tech is Air Systems Cleaning Specialists (ASCS) certified and under the management of Jeremy Diaz. Jeremy has worked at Carpet Tech for over 10 years and has become our resident expert in all things Air Ducts. “My favorite part of the job is the opportunity I have to meet new people every day. My job is something that excites me to get up for because the people and challenges I face are always different."
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Local Office
300 West Broadway, Building #1
Prosper, TX 75078
888-343-9650
Please note, this location does not service walk in traffic without an appointment. Please call us for assistance.