Some Facts About Air Duct and Dryer Vent Cleaning

People in the modern world try to get rid of household dust completely with a lot of inventions and technologies like the vacuum cleaner. Some particles are so tiny that they can float in the air for days and you can find them in the most unimaginable places like vents and ducts:

• Dryer vents are apertures or openings on moisture-removing equipment, e.g. cloth dryers. There is often a hose or channel connected to the vent, which conducts the heat and moisture to the outdoors.
• Air ducts are passages (most often pipe-like) used for ventilating, air conditioning / supplying air, heating, and extracting air. Air ducts are means of making sure that the air inside is safer than the air on the outside. The system put in place to ensure this is called ductwork.

So, what are dryer vent and air duct cleaning? These are the procedures used to remove dirt and dust particles from air ducts and dryer vents. This is to the end that the indoor air quality is improved by removing environmental pollutants like VOCs, skin dander, and allergens.

 

Why It's Important to Keep Both Air Ducts and Dryer Vents Clean

1. Safety:

   It is very important to check and clean air ducts and dryer vents often because if they become contaminated, it can be hazardous to the health. One of the most common home fire risks is due to dirty dryer vents full of lint that can ignite.

2. Health:

   Not cleaning your air ducts and dryer will increase the presence of not only clouds of dust on surfaces, but also the presence of bacteria and mold which can lead to illness and disease. Polluted indoor air is one of the most commonly encountered environmental health risks. In a residence or building with well-cleaned air ducts, you are sure that the air you breathe in is cleaner than that on the outside which is good for your respiratory system and your overall health.

3. Nice Smell:

   Dust and debris are not harmful but when they come together and mix with moisture, they give out a bad odor. Have you ever wondered why some old houses and offices smell musty? It is because most of these homes and offices haven't cleaned their air ducts as required. Professionally clean your air ducts and dryer vents to ensure a nice and pure smell in your home.

4. Monetary Consequences:

   When using your air ducts and dryer vents for a very long time without cleaning them and they break down, it could lead to a serious fault. The repair could be very expensive. Also, do you know that dirty air ducts and dryer vents reduce the efficiency of the HVAC and clothes dryer, which will lead to expensive power bills?

 

How Often Should Air Ducts and Dryer Vents Be Cleaned?

Your home is not safe health-wise if you haven't cleaned your ducts for a long period. One of the frequently asked questions we hear is how often ducts and vents should be cleaned. The ideal period is as follows:

How Often Air Ducts Should Be Cleaned

The standard and the recommended period for the cleaning of air ductwork is about 5 years depending on your location. In areas that have more dust in the atmosphere like the urban and industrial areas can do the cleaning often than areas with less.

How Often Dryer Vents Should Be Cleaned

Proprietors should take it upon themselves to always clean the dryer vents bi-annually or at least once a year.

Learn more: How often you should clean a lint trap vent and dryer vent.

 

Can I Clean the Vents and Ducts Myself?

Probably you want to know how to clean your ducts and vents yourself. You can do some routine cleaning for maintenance and preventing future build-up.

Learn more: DIY vent & duct cleaning tips and learn when it's better to bring in the professionals.

For the best results and 100% cleaning, we recommend you call professionals who clean dryer vents and ducts because doing it wrong is worse than not doing it at all. In fact, the single biggest risk is in spreading the particles around your residence because they are not properly contained during the cleaning process. This would actually degrade your indoor air quality instead of making it better.

 

What to Expect from a Professional Dryer Vent & Air Duct Cleaning

A professional air duct and dryer vent cleaning includes the cleaning of all the nooks and crannies of the ductwork and dryer hose from inside and outside the house with the right equipment and expertise. It is not all about using a vacuum to clean, which is why professionals use different instruments. This is to ensure the ducts and vents are dirt-free, dust-free, and bacteria-free.

 

Whom to Call for a Professional Cleaning Service?

Air duct professionals at Dustless Duct know how to clean both dryer vents and air ducts. We have skills, knowledge, and all the needed equipment for a full professional service.

Our customers save time (no need to schedule 2 visits from different companies) and money (we offer a discount for package "air duct + dryer vent cleaning").

Now you know whom to call to clean dryer vents and air ducts at affordable and competitive prices. Call us now 888-758-1835.