If you have never booked duct cleaning before, it can be hard to know what state your ducts are actually in. Maybe you have just moved into a new home and have no idea if the previous owner ever had the system cleaned. Ducts do not need attention as often as the rest of the house, but a well kept ducted system protects your family’s health and keeps your heating and cooling running the way it should. Here is how to tell when it is time to book.
How often should you clean your ducts?
As a general guide, most Melbourne homes do well with a duct clean every few years. The right timing depends on your home and how you live in it. You may need it sooner if you have pets, someone in the house with allergies or asthma, or if anyone smokes indoors. It is also worth booking a clean after you move into a new home, since you rarely know the history of the system, and after any renovation or building work that fills the place with dust. If none of that applies, watching for the signs below is the easiest way to know.
Signs you need to book duct cleaning
A specialist can look at your system and tell you straight away if it needs work. You can also check for these signs yourself:
- Your vents look dusty and keep pushing out dust when the heating or cooling runs, even after you wipe them
- You can see mould growing inside the ducts or on part of the heating or cooling unit
- There is a clear build up of debris or dirt inside the ducts or the system
- You notice small pools of water in the ducts or around the unit
- Insects or rodents have been getting into the system
If you spot mould, water or pests, it is worth having the system checked properly, as these can point to a bigger problem that may need duct repair rather than just a clean.
Health signs to watch for
Sometimes the first sign is how your family feels rather than what you can see. Worsening allergies, more asthma flare ups, frequent respiratory infections or other symptoms you cannot explain can all be linked to dust and mould sitting in your ducts. Every time the system runs, that air moves through the whole house. A proper clean removes those contaminants and helps the air you breathe at home.
What happens during a professional clean
A good duct clean is more than a quick vacuum at the vents. The team cleans through the duct runs, the returns and the main parts of the system so the dust and debris is actually removed, not just moved around. If you also run ducted heating, it is a good time to have that looked at in the same visit.
Book duct cleaning in Melbourne
If your ducts are overdue or showing any of the signs above, Mr Duct Cleaning can help with duct cleaning in Melbourne. Call us on 1300-673-828 or message us online to talk through what you need and book a time that suits you.
