How to Clean Your Air Ducts in Tampa Homes

Many people worry about the cleanliness of their air ducts because of the fear that dirty ones can lead to adverse health problems from the pollutants they collect. However, for the most part this fear is misguided. The EPA has not yet been able to conclusively prove the benefit of regularly cleaning your air ducts and therefore does not recommend doing it.

There are a few important exceptions to this rule, though—when mold is visibly present, after an infestation of insects or rodents, when debris impacts the performance of your air ducts, and when you can plainly see debris being dispersed through the building via the air ducts. Thankfully, there are steps you can take that have been recommended by the EPA to ensure that your air ducts don’t develop problems like these.

They include:
• Choosing air filters that meet the highest efficiency levels recommended by your HVAC manufacturer
• Changing filters regularly enough that they do not become clogged
• Making sure that all air filters are installed properly, without gaps or holes around the edges of them
• Making sure that you don’t have any missing filters
• Cleaning your HVAC’s cooling coils and drainage pans during routine maintenance
• Vacuuming your building regularly to remove any accumulated dust and debris, preferably with a

HEPA certified vacuum
• Turning off your HVAC system and sealing the registers during construction so that dust and debris from the process does not enter the system
• Maintaining your in-duct humidifier according to the manufacturer’s standards
To specifically prevent the accumulation of mold in your air ducts, you will need to take the following steps:
• Immediately and effectively repair leaks and water damage
• Inspect your cooling coils on a regular basis—they are highly susceptible to promoting mold growth within air ducts
• Properly seal and insulate your air ducts for spaces that aren’t air conditioned, like the attic
• Choose an air conditioning unit that is sized properly for your particular building
• Ensure that your condensation pans are draining properly

If you’ve got a Tampa, and Orlando air conditioning unit and you’re wondering about other steps you can take to clean your air ducts or if you have any air conditioning questions in general, don’t hesitate to call us day or night—we offer emergency 24 hour service.

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