We understand that it is important for you to have a clear understanding of the costs associated with air duct replacement or installation. That is why we provide you with a comprehensive, itemized quote that includes all parts and materials used during repairs or installations. The most important maintenance task to ensure the efficiency of your air conditioner is to replace or clean the filters on a regular basis. Dirty, clogged filters can reduce the amount of air flow and significantly decrease system performance.
In addition, when air flow is obstructed, dirt can bypass the filter and settle directly on the evaporator coil, which reduces the heat absorption capacity of the coil. Replacing a dirty, clogged filter with a clean one can reduce air conditioner energy consumption by 5% to 15%. If your ducts are dirty enough that they need to be cleaned, then you should clean the entire HVAC system (not just the ducts). Duct efficiency is essential, and one of the most common causes of ducts not working properly is due to air leaks.
During the duct cleaning process, service holes may be made to access them with vacuum tools or hoses, which must be properly sealed after use. It is important to note that duct cleaning is often included as part of the overall cleaning of the HVAC system. You need a company dedicated to air conditioning that is prepared to install the right ducts to prevent pests and insects from entering your ducts. Loud duct noises are not only unpleasant, but they can also lead to bigger problems if not fixed.
Unlike dryer duct cleaning, which must be checked and cleaned regularly, no objective, independent organization recommends cleaning air conditioning ducts as an essential part of routine air conditioning system maintenance. Metal sheet and wood fiber ducts are rigid ducts, while flexible ducts are tube-shaped, insulated, and can be bent. Much of the dirt in the air ducts adheres to the surfaces of the ducts and does not necessarily enter the living space. Scary “before” and “after” photos of ducts can be great for getting discount coupons, but the ducts are unlikely to be in bad shape.
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and air conditioning system cleaning by a person trained and certified by the National Air Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA) is more likely to be done safely.A professional air conditioning company like One Hour can help you find the right duct system for the size and efficiency of your heating and cooling system. The Environmental Protection Agency states that “the EPA does not recommend cleaning air ducts except when necessary, due to continuing uncertainty about the benefits of duct cleaning under most circumstances. In fact, since the only time when it is necessary to clean the ducts is when they are contaminated, it follows that if you need to clean the ducts, you must clean the entire air conditioning system that comes into contact with the air that circulates through the ducts..
