Now that we’re into the winter season, clean indoor air is more vital than ever. If your home features ductwork, keeping up with its maintenance will prevent your clean air from becoming contaminated with dust and debris. Our team at Weiss-Johnson offers expert duct cleaning in Edmonton so homeowners in our community can breathe easy all year long!
Keep reading to learn more about the importance of clean ductwork, how to determine when your ducts need cleaning, and how you can restore fresh, breathable air with the Weiss-Johnson family!
When It’s Too Cold to Open the Windows…
Edmonton winters can be very cold, and on days when you can’t manually introduce fresh air without freezing, it’s important to have clean, filtered air circulating through your home.
Two key players in your home’s air quality are your furnace and furnace ducts. Your furnace moves air through your ductwork day in and day out, and in the process collects dust, dirt, and debris into the ductwork (even in the winter).
If your ducts aren’t cleaned regularly, these particles get pushed back through the air ducts, causing you to breathe in harmful pollutants. This can make it difficult to breathe comfortably, cause allergies to flare up, and trigger respiratory issues like asthma.
One of the best ways to keep your home’s air fresh and breathable is to stay on top of duct maintenance.
…Clean Air Ducts Save the Day
In general, ducts should be cleaned every 2 to 5 years.
This number depends on factors like the presence of indoor pets, pre-existing respiratory conditions in household members, and whether any recent in-house renovations have generated extra dust and debris (e.g., drywall installation). Your HVAC specialist can help you determine how often your household would benefit from duct cleaning.
Staying consistent with this type of job will prevent your home’s airflow from becoming blocked, which directly enhances the overall efficiency of your HVAC system. The result is clean, breathable air and even heat distribution.
During the winter, clean air ducts also prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading through your household due to the lack of stagnant air. You’ll also benefit from more consistent energy bills, as your HVAC system won’t have to work as hard to heat your home and circulate air.
So, when should you have your air ducts cleaned?
Signs Your Air Ducts Are in Need of a Serious Scrub
Since we live in Alberta, we experience a lot of dry air, which can be easily confused with contaminated air, as they both cause similar symptoms. So, do you need to have your ducts cleaned, or do you simply need a good humidifier (if it’s the latter, you can find a high-quality model from Weiss-Johnson)?
Here’s what you need to be on the lookout for:
- Dust build up around cold air vents and your heat registers
- Excessive dust on surfaces like furniture and picture frames shortly after cleaning
- Stale, musty, or burning smells coming from your HVAC system when the furnace is turned on
- High energy bills that don’t match how often your furnace is turned on
- Uneven heat and air flow between each room
If you notice any or all of these issues in your home, your ducts are likely overdue for a cleaning. If left unattended, the buildup of debris in your furnace ducts can create a fire hazard. So don’t wait—contact our expert technicians at Weiss-Johnson!
Need to Replace Your Ducting? Use Weiss-Johnson’s In-House Fabrication Services
A lot of Edmonton homes feature undersized ductwork, which can be a big reason why your ducts are not circulating air properly, even after a thorough cleaning.
If you want to retrofit your furnace and duct set-up, you can count on our team at Weiss-Johnson to accurately size, fabricate, and install your new ductwork.
We offer our own in-house fabrication services, enabling us to tailor ductwork for your home that fits like a glove.
Contact Weiss-Johnson For Duct Cleaning in Edmonton
Breathe comfortably in your home this winter with expert duct cleaning from Weiss-Johnson. We work with the HyperVac H2 Duct Truck to complete a deep, thorough clean of your home’s ducting system.
This industry-leading technology offers a spotless clean, far beyond the efforts of a portable duct vacuum. Our expert technicians are fully trained and certified to operate this machine and restore your home to clean, contaminant-free airflow!
Contact us today to book an appointment, and check out our Blog to learn more about our HVAC and plumbing services.
