Duct cleaning should be on every home maintenance checklist once every three to five years. As the weather cools down and you prepare to make the switch from cooling to heating your home, this is the perfect time to handle this task. Here’s how scheduling this service now will help during the colder months.

Why Your Home Needs Duct Cleaning This Autumn

1. Maximize Heat Efficiency

Dirty air ducts hurt the HVAC system’s efficiency. The dust and debris blown around will clog up the air filter, while what’s inside the ducts themselves will prevent the air from circulating freely. If this cleaning is done before you turn on the heat, the system will get an efficiency boost throughout the winter. This keeps your family more comfortable and the energy bills low.

2. Boost Indoor Air Quality

Particles such as mold, pet dander, and dust often accumulate in the air ducts throughout the spring and summer. When the heat is turned on in the fall, the air will blow those particles out of your ducts and affect the home’s indoor air quality.

Because you likely won’t be opening the windows much until spring, the home will feel stuffy, and family members with allergies or asthma may find their symptoms aggravated. Cleaning out the ducts will help everyone breathe easier.

3. Make Housecleaning Easier

As a dirty HVAC system blows particles out of the vents, they eventually settle on surfaces. That dust and other debris circulating through the home leads to you needing to dust and vacuum the floors, bookshelves, and counters more often. With a preventive duct cleaning, you’ll minimize all that hidden dust and dirt to keep the home naturally cleaner.

L & S Air Inc. offers thorough duct cleaning services in Grand Bay, AL, and throughout Mobile County. Their licensed and insured technicians will come equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to completely clean out the heating and cooling system. This certified HVAC contractor has been serving Alabama Gulf Coast residents since 1980 and will help you handle other items on your fall checklist, such as repair or a tuneup. See their full list of services online and call (251) 865-5174 to schedule an appointment.