Acker Heating & Cooling

Air ducts are an important part of your HVAC system. After all, the indoor air that you’re breathing is carried through these ducts. This is why it’s important to ensure that the ducts are clean and free of debris, dust, dander, pests and mold. These contaminants can cause your home’s indoor air quality to deteriorate and lead to health complications. In this post, your trusted expert in air ducts and air conditioning, Acker Heating & Cooling, shares how you can prevent your air ducts from getting dirty.

Change your air filter. One of the simplest ways to ensure that you have clean HVAC ductwork is to change your air filter. This is simple to do; it only takes a few minutes of your time to make a huge difference. By swapping out your air filter, you can reduce your HVAC unit’s exposure to dust and debris, improve your home’s indoor air quality and increase its energy efficiency.

Experts in heating systems would recommend changing your HVAC filter once or twice a month, depending on how many people are living in your home and how heavily used your HVAC unit is.

Vacuum your home. While dust and debris can stay on the floor, they can also find their way into your ducts due to wind and circulation. To keep your ducts clean, make sure that your house is clean as well, and that you vacuum pet dander and dust every week and mop your floors to give them a thorough cleaning. Check your vents and register to see if there’s dust covering them. If there’s dust present, use a narrow vacuum nozzle to clean it out, then wipe them down with a damp rag.

If you’re looking for a trustworthy residential and commercial HVAC specialist, Acker Heating & Cooling is the name to count on. We strive to provide exceptional workmanship and outstanding customer service to all our clients. We’ll always do our best to get the job done right the first time around.  You can reach us at (706) 715-2607 or fill out our convenient contact form. Don’t hesitate to contact us today!