Air Duct and Dryer Vent Cleaning and Servicing

Americans spend up to 90% of their time inside. The air we breathe while inside our homes and offices travels through heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) that use air ducts to route the air to all the rooms in the building.

Understandably, many people are concerned about the air quality in their home or business. Having your air ducts cleaned regularly can alleviate much of this worry. Ensuring your home or office is not effected by problematic air ducts can prevent common issues that arise from neglected air ducts. Some of those common issues are:

• Clogged ducts due to debris, dust, and particles released from your supply registers
• Ducts can get infested with rodents or insects (vermin)
• There can be noticeable mold growth inside the air ducts

All of the above can cause health problems for our families, customers, or employees. Air duct maintenance is more than a matter of cleanliness because it keeps people safe from dust, mold, bacteria and vermin.

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association suggests cleaning air ducts at least every five years, but that every three is optimal. However, if your home or business suffers from dust or other issues, your air ducts might need to be cleaned more often.

There are some other factors that could influence the frequency of your air duct cleaning requirement. Such as:

• The region of your residence
• The frequency of your HVAC system use
• Whether family members living with you have respiratory problems

A clogged dryer vent operates less efficiently. It will prevent your dryer from drying laundry efficiently and will consume more energy. A clogged dryer vent can quickly become a fire hazard, According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly 17,000 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year. These clothes dryer fires cause around 51 deaths, 380 injuries, and $236 million in property loss. Unsurprisingly, the leading cause of these fires, at 34%, is the failure to clean dryer vents.

Considering the above statistics, it makes sense to be sure that your dryer vent is clean.

Many factors influence the cleaning schedule of your dryer vent, including:

• Family size
• Number of pets in the home
• Frequency of new clothing purchases
• Types of laundry
• Liquid fabric softener vs. dryer sheets
• Solid vent pipe vs. flexible vent pipe
• Proximity to the external wall

Scheduling a dryer vent cleaning at least once every 12 months is good. However, your specific circumstances may require more frequent cleaning.

At Air Duct Star, our experts have your and your family’s health and safety in mind. Our technicians are skilled in air duct cleaning and will ensure that your air ducts are clean and sanitized. You’ll rest easy knowing that you and your loved ones are breathing clean air free of health hazards, bacteria, and viruses.

The experts at Air Duct Star will clean your dryer vent and make recommendations on the frequency of cleaning your dryer vent based on the unique circumstances of your home. You’ll save money with the increased efficiency of your dryer and protect the safety of your home and family by reducing fire risks.