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Air ducts connect heating and cooling systems to every room in the home. Air is pulled from intake vents, conditioned or heated, and blown back into the home. Many homeowners believe the contained system offers clean air, especially when filters are in place to remove dust, dirt and debris from air during intake and output. Filters do clean large particles out of the air, but small particles can collect in air ducts along with condensation leading to dirty air that could be laced with mold.

Air duct cleaners work with high powered equipment and long hoses to remove all dirt and debris from home heating and air conditioning ducts. A small camera is fed into the duct to view areas that cannot be seen with the naked eye. The camera offers a unique look into the air duct system, which can show signs of mold or damage to the air duct system.

Mold, Mice and More

If mold is found in the duct or on the outside of the duct, an air duct cleaner will need to work with a mold removal specialist to clean all surfaces in and around the problem area. Air ducts may also require repair. If the water leak causing damage is not repaired, mold will continue to grow after air duct cleaning is complete.

Homeowners may wish to seek air duct cleaner services if vermin or mice are present in the home. Mice can live in air ducts, nest on collected particles and give birth to litters all within the air duct system of a heating and cooling system. Homeowners will not be able to control a vermin infestation until the source is located and eradicated.

Self-Cleaning Air Duct Systems

Many homeowners believe a home vacuum can be used to suck debris out of an air duct system. While some areas may be accessible with a shop-style vacuum, chances are the duct system is far too long for a home system to reach more than a few feet. Suction produced by a commercial vacuum can suck debris from several feet away. Home vacuum systems do not have that power.

Homeowners may also take potential damage to the air duct system into consideration before attempting a home air duct cleaning. Damaging air ducts to save a little money could result in huge repair bills in the long run.

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