Dust, allergens, pet dander, and more can accumulate in your air ducts making your indoor air quality suffer. Professional air duct cleaning improves indoor air quality, making your home’s air safer and more comfortable to breathe.
With decades of experience and a commitment to excellence, Mercurio’s team of certified technicians is equipped to thoroughly clean your air ducts, ensuring that you and your family can breathe easily.
Call (360) 499-2980 today to schedule a duct cleaning service.
What Is Air Duct Cleaning?
Air duct cleaning is the process of cleaning a home’s HVAC components, including grills, ducts, registers, grills, fans, and more. The goal of air duct cleaning is to remove dust, allergens, dirt, and debris from stubborn areas.
Air duct cleaning is recommended for those who struggle with indoor allergies and those with pets that shed. We use high-powered vacuums and agitation tools (brushes/whips) to dislodge contaminants in the ducts. This professional service improves not only air quality but HVAC efficiency.
Why Should I Consider Air Duct Cleaning?
Air duct cleaning is a service that helps remove dirt, debris, and allergens from indoor air ducts, resulting in cleaner air. If you’ve never gotten your air ducts cleaned, you may be wondering why you should consider it.
Here are the top reasons homeowners get their air ducts professionally cleaned:
- Improves IAQ
- Decreases dust & allergen buildup
- Addresses mold
- Removes odor
- Decreases energy bills
What Are the Signs I Need Air Duct Cleaning?
There are a handful of signs that air duct cleaning is needed in your home, including:
- Excess dust in home: If you notice dust accumulating on shelving or furniture, there’s too must dust in your home. Professional duct cleaning helps reduce dust in your air ducts.
- Increase in allergy & asthma issues: If you or another household member experiences an increase in allergies or asthma issues, professional duct cleaning can help.
- Mold in vents: Mold in vents poses a safety risk to homeowners and should be addressed promptly with air duct cleaning.
- Uneven airflow: Uneven airflow can indicate buildup in your air ducts that’s restricting airflow. Professional duct cleaning can restore proper airflow.
- Recent construction: If you’ve recently renovated, there’s likely excess dust and dirt in your air ducts that need to be cleaned.
What's Included with Air Duct Cleaning?
Professional air duct cleaning is a comprehensive service designed to eliminate dust, debris, allergens, and mold from air ducts. Here’s what it includes:
Inspection of ducts
HVAC technicians will inspect your air ducts to see where buildup has accumulated and assess the overall condition of your ductwork before cleaning begins.
Removal of dust, debris & dirt
Technicians will use specialized tools, such as brushes and whips to dislodge and extract years of dust and debris accumulation from the interior walls of your ductwork.
Cleaning supply & return vents
Supply vents (which push air into your rooms) and return vents (which pull air back into your HVAC system) are thoroughly cleaned to restore proper airflow.
Vacuuming
Technicians use high-powered vacuums with HEPA filtration to capture the loosened contaminants and prevent them from recirculating into your space after the cleaning process.
Sanitization & deodorization
After removing the dust and debris, technicians will apply EPA-approved sanitizing agents to eliminate bacteria, mold spores, and odor-causing microorganisms. This leaves your air ducts fresh and clean after the service.
Our Air Duct Cleaning Process
At Mercurio’s Heating & Air Conditioning, we follow a 4-step process for professional air duct cleaning.
1. Inspection
Mercurio’s HVAC technicians will thoroughly inspect your ductwork for dirt, debris, and mold buildup. They will identify areas of accumulation and determine the best cleaning method.
2. Cleaning
Technicians will then agitate the contaminants using specialized tools, like brushes and whips. They will dislodge dust, dirt, and other particles and clean the supply and return vents.
3. Debris removal
To remove the dislodged debris, our technicians will use high-powered vacuums with HEPA filtration. Vacuuming ensures that the loose contaminants don’t recirculate in your home.
4. Final check
We’ll complete a final check after applying EPA-approved sanitizing and deodorizing agents to ensure your air ducts are squeaky clean.
What Are the Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning?
Air duct cleaning provides homeowners many benefits, including:
- Improved IAQ
- Reduced allergens & irritants
- Better airflow
- Improved HVAC efficiency
- Extend HVAC lifespan
Consider these benefits when deciding if air duct cleaning is right for you. Not only does duct cleaning improve IAQ, but it also helps reduce strain on your HVAC and extend its lifespan.
Contact Us Today
If you live in Tacoma, WA or the surrounding areas, contact Mercurio’s Heating & Air Conditioning for professional air duct cleaning services. Our technicians specialize in improving indoor air quality through duct cleaning services, so you can breathe more easily.
Call us today at (360) 499-2980 or schedule online!
FAQs
How often should I clean my ducts?
Ideally, your home’s air ducts should be cleaned every 3-5 years. Depending on your home conditions, you may even want to have your ducts cleaned every couple of years. Homes with pets, smokers, or allergy sufferers should clean their ducts more frequently.
How do I know whether I need to clean my air ducts?
If you’ve never had your air ducts cleaned or it’s been more than 5 years, it’s time to call a professional duct cleaner. Also, if you’re noticing excess dust, increased allergies or asthma, or uneven airflow, duct cleaning can help.
Is air duct cleaning necessary?
Air duct cleaning may be necessary for homes with pets, allergy sufferers, or smokers. While it’s not a routine task, ducts should generally be cleaned every 3-5 years.
