Duct cleaning services can cost as much as or more than replacing your entire duct system. If your A/C system has a good filter, your air conditioner and ducts will stay clean. All dust and debris will be trapped at the filter location, stopping contaminants from reaching the air handler coils, blower wheel, and of course the ducts. We recommend High Flow Air Filters to keep your air conditioning system and the air you are breathing in clean and healthy.
Many duct-cleaning services make offers that are too good to be true and can actually cause damage to duct systems during their visit. Duct contamination is rare but can cause severe health issues if ignored. Most contamination can be avoided by monthly cleaning or by replacing return air filters, annual cleaning and servicing of your HVAC system. You should have an air conditioning maintenance at least once a year to ensure your unit is clean and running efficiently. To see a complete, extensive article on duct cleaning from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), please visit http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html.
Dateline NBC went undercover to expose common “bait and switch” tactics used by dishonest duct cleaning companies. While some companies complete an thorough job, others take advantage of homeowners.
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