Frequency of air duct cleaning depends on several factors including the use of cheap filters, smokers in the household, pets that shed high amounts of hair/dander, water damage to the home, residents with allergies or asthma, and after home renovations or remodeling. Visual dust or mold on the vents is a good indicator that it needs to be cleaned.

Depending on the size of your heating and cooling system, a small 8 vent home usually takes about 2 hours.

If you suspect that mold exists in the air ducts check to see if there’s a visible “poof” of mold or dust released from the supply registers when air is exiting the vents. If so then it’s time to give us a call.

The best way to determine if the air duct cleaning was effective is to perform a visual inspection of the system before and after cleaning. If any dust or debris can be seen during the post visual inspection then the system should not be considered clean. You can perform your own visual inspection using a flashlight and mirror.

Both residential and commercial air ducts are cleaned with a roto brush and a vacuum system that goes through the entire length of the vents. This procedure ensures that all the dust is removed from the vent walls, reducing any build up.

Yes. Construction debris after home renovations or remodeling is one of the most common types of contamination that can be found in air duct systems. If the house is new to you but you had previous tenants then removing their dust and dander from the system is recommended.

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to affect health such as mold, fungi, bacteria, dust particles, ragweed, pollen and animal dander. The removal of such contaminants from the air ducts in the home should be considered as one component in an overall plan to improve indoor air quality.

Check the City of Houston‘s health department website for current pollen levels.