Air Duct Cleaning

[spierceisu]

My wife and I have lived in a new construction house for 2 years and the entire time we have noticed that there seems to be a large amount of dust in our house. I replace the furnace filter roughly every 3 months, and it is always very dirty (seems caked with dust). I began to think that since it is new construction, that lots of dust accumulated in the ducts and is blowing into the house. My wife has also seemed to get sick more frequently since we moved in. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with air duct cleaning? If so, how did it go? Did you notice any difference?

 

[3GenClone]

When we moved in to our 70-year old house, we hired Zerorez to clean the ducts while we were moving in. The people that lived in the house before us had pets (which we were allergic to) and they got rid of all sorts of fur, dirt and also a few toys from the previous tenants. They were very thorough and we noticed improvement right away.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Couldn't you get someone with a flexible camera to inspect the ductwork to see if it is indeed dusty or dirty? I think a lot of duct cleanings is sometimes a bit of a racket and unnecessary.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Zerorez did our duct cleaning too, and seemed to do a good job. I can't say if it helped because my wife is basically allergic to the environment of Earth.

 

[Stewo]

Zerorez did our duct cleaning too, and seemed to do a good job. I can't say if it helped because my wife is basically allergic to the environment of Earth.

I hear Mars is nice this time of the year.

 

[SCNCY]

I need to do this too. Is there anyway to do this by yourself and not hire a service? Other than opening all the vents and reaching in?

 

[Ry4Cy]

My wife and I have lived in a new construction house for 2 years and the entire time we have noticed that there seems to be a large amount of dust in our house. I replace the furnace filter roughly every 3 months, and it is always very dirty (seems caked with dust). I began to think that since it is new construction, that lots of dust accumulated in the ducts and is blowing into the house. My wife has also seemed to get sick more frequently since we moved in. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with air duct cleaning? If so, how did it go? Did you notice any difference?

On new construction houses they install an outdoor air intake. It is literally a duct going outside with damper and a screen that is way to big to catch anything. If that is open you will bring in all kinds of dust. I would check that first.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

My wife and I have lived in a new construction house for 2 years and the entire time we have noticed that there seems to be a large amount of dust in our house. I replace the furnace filter roughly every 3 months, and it is always very dirty (seems caked with dust). I began to think that since it is new construction, that lots of dust accumulated in the ducts and is blowing into the house. My wife has also seemed to get sick more frequently since we moved in. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with air duct cleaning? If so, how did it go? Did you notice any difference?

I've used Gilliam Power Vac in Des Moines on 2 different houses and they are the best. They will actually cut open your main distribution duct and your main return duct so they can clean and sanitize it. They do a great job replacing the hole and ensuring that it is sealed properly. If the service company doesn't open up your main ducts you are wasting your money. They only do 1 job a day, so there not cutting corners to get to the next place. I've been told by multiple people to NEVER use any of the companies that are on Groupon.

 

[1100011CS]

I've used Gilliam Power Vac in Des Moines on 2 different houses and they are the best. They will actually cut open your main distribution duct and your main return duct so they can clean and sanitize it. They do a great job replacing the hole and ensuring that it is sealed properly. If the service company doesn't open up your main ducts you are wasting your money. They only do 1 job a day, so there not cutting corners to get to the next place. I've been told by multiple people to NEVER use any of the companies that are on Groupon.

Thanks Mr Gilliam.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Thanks Mr Gilliam.

well done. I promise you that I have ZERO ties to them. I've just been very impressed with their work. My HVAC guy referred me to them when he installed our furnace and AC.

 

[ElaineN]

For cleaning the air duct all you need is a new furnace filter,a vacuum,brush,some paper towels and a screw driver. You could either do it yourself or hire any residential cleaning service to do it for you.I once hired rbc clean to do a bit of floor refinishing when I was having my renovation done.Here is an article that explains the step by step process in detail(https://dengarden.com/home-improvement/how-to-clean-ventilation-ducts)I hope that you find it useful.

 

[carvers4math]

We used Top Notch Chimney for duct cleaning. Really pleasant and cleaned up the area well.

 

[Tailg8er]

My wife and I have lived in a new construction house for 2 years and the entire time we have noticed that there seems to be a large amount of dust in our house. I replace the furnace filter roughly every 3 months, and it is always very dirty (seems caked with dust). I began to think that since it is new construction, that lots of dust accumulated in the ducts and is blowing into the house. My wife has also seemed to get sick more frequently since we moved in. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with air duct cleaning? If so, how did it go? Did you notice any difference?

Not sure about duct cleaning, but I was told by an HVAC repair guy once that instead of buying good filters & replacing every 3 months, you should buy the cheapest ones & replace every month. I can't speak to if it actually helps or not, because my wife is like Pride's - seemingly allergic to everything in the air.

 

[CtownCyclone]

Not sure about duct cleaning, but I was told by an HVAC repair guy once that instead of buying good filters & replacing every 3 months, you should buy the cheapest ones & replace every month. I can't speak to if it actually helps or not, because my wife is like Pride's - seemingly allergic to everything in the air.

My HVAC guy told me the same thing.

 

[BoxsterCy]

I hear Mars is nice this time of the year.

Mars is the new Idaho.