{"id":885,"date":"2020-05-18T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gogreenhart.com\/blog\/?p=419"},"modified":"2026-01-29T09:31:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T17:31:27","slug":"is-duct-cleaning-really-necessary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-service\/is-duct-cleaning-really-necessary\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Duct Cleaning Really Necessary?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/duct-cleaning-before-after-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"duct-cleaning-before-after\" class=\"wp-image-420\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer many superb services at Greenhart to help people\nenjoy greener homes and energy-saving homes. A big part of that is helping houses\nimprove their ventilation system. It\u2019s easy to underestimate the importance of the\n\u201cV\u201d (ventilation) in \u201cHVAC,\u201d but problems with the ductwork in a home have a\nhuge negative impact on energy efficiency and the quality of the household air.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where duct cleaning is a vital service. It\u2019s not a minor\nluxury\u2014we offer it because we know it is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Benefits of Regular Duct Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duct cleaning should be done every 4 to 5 years unless there are special conditions that make it necessary to schedule the service more frequently. (Our team can help you with making this choice.) If you haven\u2019t had the ducts cleaned before now, you\u2019re probably overdue. It\u2019s worth the time\u2014that is why we explained is why this is so beneficial a home service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improved IAQ: <\/strong>Here\u2019s a fact to put your<br>ductwork in perspective\u2014the average six-person house will circulate 40 lbs. or<br>more of dust through the HVAC system each year. The ductwork is essentially a reservoir<br>for all these particles, which not only includes dust but a whole slew of other<br>allergens and asthma triggers, such as lint, dander, and dust mites. You can<br>clean your house thoroughly and still miss most of the dust because it\u2019s hiding<br>in the ducts. Duct cleaning gives the whole house a fresh start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved HVAC Efficiency:<\/strong> One of the<br>leading sources of heating and air conditioning losing energy efficiency is<br>because of clogged ducts. Even a thin layer of dust places resistance against airflow<br>that will force the blower fan to work harder. If you haven\u2019t had duct cleaning<br>in five years or more, you are paying too much to run your HVAC system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extended Equipment Life:<\/strong> Aside from the strain<br>that dust in the ductwork places on the HVAC system, it will also lower its<br>service life. Not only does it wear it down faster from extra labor, it will<br>also start to infiltrate the AC and heater and damage components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duct cleaning doesn\u2019t have to be a chore for you. You only need to call our experts for <a href=\"\/duct-services\/air-duct-cleaning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">duct cleaning in Modesto, CA<\/a>, and they\u2019ll handle the service. We\u2019ll have it done before you know it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beware the Amateur \u201cDuct Cleaning\u201d Offers!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One reason customers can be cautious about duct cleaning\nservices is that deceptive \u201ccontractors\u201d will try to sell people on duct cleaning\nservices that are wastes of money. If someone calls you offering to clean your\nhome\u2019s ducts for a \u201clow, low price,\u201d it\u2019s probably nothing more than a quick vacuum\nservice that does nothing to improve your ducts\u2019 condition and will do nearly\nzero for the health of your household. You need specialists like our team: we\nare fully NATE, Green, and EPA-certified, and we won the 2015 Momentum Award\nfrom Build It Green. You can put your trust in us to help you enjoy better\nhealth and better household energy efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Live Green. Save Green. Greenhart serves Modesto, CA with the best in healthy indoor air quality services and energy-saving solutions. <a href=\"\/contact-us\/send-a-message\" title=\"\">Call today to schedule duct cleaning.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Duct cleaning is a vital service. 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