Cleaning Out Ac Vents

Duct cleaning has never been shown to actually prevent health problems.

Cleaning out ac vents. After the inspection we hook up our high powered blower and hepa filtered vacuum to your air duct system. Scrub as needed but take care not to damage the finish. You can clean unpainted metal registers in a dishwasher but wash painted or varnished ones by hand. Finish by wiping the vents down with a dry brush if you ve left any excess cleaning solution.

Consider renting a heavy duty vacuum for this purpose. Use the vacuum hose to clean out the dust that has built up in the blower department and return air boot. Neither do studies conclusively demonstrate that particle e g. Air duct cleaning service providers may tell you that they need to apply a chemical biocide to the inside of your ducts to kill bacteria germs and fungi mold and prevent future biological growth.

If they re very dusty and grimy you may want to use soap and water to make them gleam. Dust levels in homes increase because of dirty air ducts. Our air duct cleaning service begins with an inspection of all of the air ducts in your home. Unscrew the air duct covers or grilles from the walls.

Vacuum the dust in the blower department and return air boot. Use your brush to clean the grates thoroughly. Some duct cleaning service providers may propose to introduce ozone to kill biological contaminants. That s because mold removal often involves special equipment chemicals and of course extra time on the part of the professional.

Use the screwdriver to remove wall and ceiling vents including cold air returns. Clean your ducts every 5 to 7 years or as needed to help improve system efficiency. Then we use our air duct cleaning tools to agitate and dislodge any dirt in your air ducts. Rinse your brush as needed to remove the debris it accumulates or simply use another brush.

Remove and wash the vent cover in a sink of hot soapy water. Take off the panels on the front of the furnace. Turn off the power connected to the heating and air conditioning system. Vacuum the ducts as much as possible.

The size of your ductwork number of vents degree of contamination and ease of access all affect the price. Dab a foam brush in your cleaning solution and press it between your vent slats to remove dust and grime. This will give you access to the blower department.