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d:Tcd3,<p class="text-gray-700 mb-4">Duct cleaning services are heavily marketed, but do you actually need them? Here's an honest look at when duct cleaning helps and when it doesn't.</p><h2 class="text-2xl font-black text-brutal-black mt-8 mb-4">When Duct Cleaning Makes Sense</h2><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Visible Mold Growth
If you can see mold inside your ducts or on other HVAC components, cleaning (and addressing the underlying moisture issue) is essential.</h3><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Vermin Infestation
If rodents or insects have been in your ductwork, cleaning removes debris and contamination.</h3><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Excessive Dust/Debris
If visible dust is blowing from your vents or significant debris has accumulated in the ducts, cleaning can help.</h3><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">After Construction
Remodeling creates dust that ends up in ductwork. Cleaning afterward removes construction debris.</h3><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">New Home Purchase
If you don't know the history of the system, cleaning provides a fresh start.</h3><h2 class="text-2xl font-black text-brutal-black mt-8 mb-4">When Duct Cleaning May Not Be Necessary</h2><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Routine Maintenance
For most homes, regular filter changes and system maintenance keep ducts adequately clean. Annual duct cleaning is rarely necessary.</h3><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Allergy Relief Claims
Research doesn't strongly support duct cleaning as an allergy treatment. Air filtration and humidity control may be more effective.</h3><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Energy Savings Claims
While extremely dirty ducts can affect efficiency, cleaning typically produces modest energy savings at best.</h3><h2 class="text-2xl font-black text-brutal-black mt-8 mb-4">What to Expect from Professional Duct Cleaning</h2><ul class="list-disc pl-6 my-4 text-gray-700"><li class="mb-2">Legitimate duct cleaning includes:</li><li class="mb-2">Opening access points throughout the system</li><li class="mb-2">Using specialized tools to dislodge debris</li><li class="mb-2">Using a powerful vacuum to remove loosened material</li><li class="mb-2">Cleaning all components including coils and drain pans</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl font-black text-brutal-black mt-8 mb-4">Red Flags</h2><ul class="list-disc pl-6 my-4 text-gray-700"><li class="mb-2">Watch out for:</li><li class="mb-2">Extremely low prices (typically means poor service)</li><li class="mb-2">Scare tactics about indoor air quality</li><li class="mb-2">Pressure to add unnecessary services</li><li class="mb-2">Claims of dramatic health or energy benefits</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl font-black text-brutal-black mt-8 mb-4">Our Honest Recommendation</h2><p class="text-gray-700 mb-4">Duct cleaning is valuable in specific situations but isn't necessary as routine maintenance for most homes. Focus on regular filter changes and annual HVAC tune-ups first.</p><p class="text-gray-700 mb-4">If you're unsure whether your ducts need cleaning, we're happy to inspect and give you an honest assessment.</p>6:["$","section",null,{"className":"bg-brutal-white py-12 md:py-16","children":["$","div",null,{"className":"max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4","children":[["$","div",null,{"className":"bg-gray-50 brutal-border p-8 md:p-12","children":["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none","dangerouslySetInnerHTML":{"__html":"$d"}}]}],"$Le"]}]}]
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