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Many homeowners neglect cleaning the air ducts in their home. These important components of the home’s heating and cooling system will, over time, accumulate a build up of dust and other household debris. When regular yearly furnace or cooling system maintenance is done, consider having the ducts cleaned as well.

Cool air in the home is collected by return ducts that bring it to the furnace. The air is warmed, and then distributed back to the rooms through a series of ducts. This process can allow dust, pet debris, and other debris to become trapped within the ducts. Removing the build up within the vents can help to improve air quality, and, if the build up is causing a blockage, the air flow.

This process can be especially important for homes that have been recently constructed or have had renovations done as there may be excessive saw dust within the vents. It should also be performed from time to time even if that is not the situation. Keeping the furnace filter clean and changing it regularly can also help to reduce the amount of debris within the ducts and therefore within the home.cleaning family home business health vaccum dust technology equipment air ducts Continue reading →