Myths About Air Duct Cleaning You Need to Know - NDCM

1. Myths About Air Duct Cleaning You Need to Know Cleaning Your Ducts Some homeowners assume they can clean their ducts with a vacuum cleaner and a long dust brush. This is not a good idea. Air duct cleaning is not a do-it-yourself project. Only use a certified technician who has the right tools and equipment. The Truth About Duct Cleaning Nifty does perform air duct cleaning for our customers when the situation warrants. However, there are a number of widespread myths about duct cleaning that need to be cleared up before considering whether a duct cleaning is really the best option to keep your HVAC in top condition, 1. Duct Cleaning Improves Air Flow Duct cleaning removes small particles that have settled throughout your duct system over time. It will not change the layout of your duct design, but increase the airflow in your duct system and not rebalance your duct system. Nor can cleaning seal any breaches in your duct system. 2. Ducts Need to be Cleaned Every 3 to 5 Years Not at all. While air duct cleaning may be needed to remove accumulated particulates that are impairing cost-efficient HVAC operation, this should not be an ongoing issue every few years. Duct cleaning is not part of normal HVAC maintenance. If your ductwork is properly sealed, you regularly change filters according to the manufacturer recommendations, and you clean floor registers with a vacuum every six months to avoid dust build up, you should not need to do duct cleaning at all. 3. Ducts Cleaning Eliminates Odours and Mold Definitely not. Duct cleaning alone cannot and will not eliminate odors coming from your HVAC system. While some companies include a microbial spray as part of cleaning your duct work, this is a temporary solution. The odors will come back! Air duct cleaning removes particulate deposits. It doesn’t eliminate what causes them. Look into adding or upgrading your air purification system once the odors are eliminated to help keep the air in your home healthy and clean. 4. Duct Cleaning Does Not Damage Your Air Duct Work It most certainly can! Certain kinds of ductwork are particularly susceptible to damage. Before you do any duct cleaning, you must determine if you have the following: Flexible ductwork: Flexible ductwork is made up of a spring wrapped in a very thin layer of plastic. A layer of insulation covers this thin plastic and prevents heat from entering or exiting the duct. The duct's outside cover is wrapped around it. Because of the heat inside your attic or the walls of your home, the fragile layer of plastic surrounding the spring can become even more fragile over time. This type of ductwork is the most prone to damage during cleaning. The older the ductwork, the more likely it is to be damaged.

2. Aluma Flex Ductwork: This is a solid corrugated interior design covered by insulation beneath the outside cover of the duct itself. Consequently, there is less causing damage during cleaning and is actually easier to clean because the ductwork is less flexible and more durable. Rigid (also known as Solid Sheet Metal or KD) Ducting: Rigid ducting is typically made of 28- 24 gauge solid sheet metal. If properly installed with the proper sealant and insulation, this ducting has the most integrity of any duct work. As a result, there is the least risk of additional damage and the best results for duct cleaning. All of these types of duct work include sheet metal distribution wires to help properly direct airflow to different areas of the home, balancing dampers to properly distribute air flow, sealant, straps and duct tape to properly secure the ducts. An HVAC specialist can thoroughly inspect your ductwork to determine the type of ducts and the condition of the various hangers and sealing points. Consult an HVAC Expert Duct cleaning is a great solution for certain needs in your home. Bu0074 the best solution is for you to perform routine maintenance, install the right filtration and purification system, and ensure ductwork is properly sealed. Consult a certified HVAC duct cleaning specialist with a demonstrated record of professional service and integrity. Nifty Duct Cleaning Melbourne does it all to make sure all your heating, ventilation and air conditioning ducts are all in a row that benefits your health and your pocketbook.