HVAC contractors encourage clients to schedule ductwork cleaning every three to five years. The precise frequency depends on a number of factors, like whether there are any smokers in the household and how many pets live there. If you haven’t addressed the ductwork in your home in some time—or ever—here are some of the biggest reasons it may be necessary to do so.

Why Schedule Air Duct Cleaning?

1. Eliminate Mold

If there is visible mold growth on various components of your HVAC system, the ducts may be circulating mold spores throughout the entire house. Should anyone in your household have a compromised respiratory system—if they experience asthma or allergies, for example—this will only serve to worsen their symptoms. Before cleaning the ducts, your HVAC contractor can help determine the underlying cause of the mold so it doesn't return.

2. Improve Efficiency

Should your ducts accumulate an excessive amount of dust, dirt, pet dander, or hair over time, it will reduce the efficiency of the system by inhibiting airflow. If your utility bills have been increasing slowly—and not just because of inflation—clogged ducts could be to blame because the HVAC system is gradually working harder to maintain a constant temperature.

3. Clean Thoroughly

When your HVAC contractor uses Rotobrush® duct cleaning products, you know your ductwork will be spotless. This revolutionary technology features a brush that spins at 450 rpm, a powerful vacuum that simultaneously collects loosened debris, and plenty of hose that reaches far into any duct configuration. Instead of stirring up contaminants, products like the Rotobrush BrushBeast® remove them entirely.

The technicians at Pointon Heating & Air Conditioning will be happy to evaluate and clean your ductwork with top-of-the-line Rotobrush equipment. Operating out of Baraboo and Portage, WI, this HVAC contractor is backed by more than 200 years of combined experience in the heating and cooling field. Proudly serving homeowners and businesses throughout Sauk, Adams, Juneau, Columbia, and Marquette counties, they have technicians available 24/7 in case of emergency. To explore all the services this HVAC contractor provides, visit their website. To schedule duct cleaning, call (608) 356-4177 for Baraboo or (608) 745-4616 for Portage.