When you are renovating your home, there are many things to keep in mind and your “to-do” list is long. We hear you. We have much respect for anyone with the can-do attitude to take on such a big job. Having said that, we recommend you add one more task to your list — after renovation air duct cleaning.
Prevent Contamination From Construction Residue & Debris
Whenever construction or renovations are being done in your home, and especially when there is a large amount of dust created, precautions should be taken to seal off your supply and return registers.
Construction dust can clog up air filters and find its way into your HVAC system. Having the system running during
construction can spread dust throughout your home. For this reason, the heating and cooling system should not be used until the construction residue and debris have been cleaned up. This is especially important during drywall installation, cutting wood, or other such jobs that produce a lot of dust.
Hindsight is always 20/20 and if you are reading this after having completed your reno or indoor construction, you may want to consider having your air ducts serviced. Further, even with the proper precautions of taping off registers before starting work, some dust and debris are still likely to find their way into the ducts. This means if you want to guarantee fresher and cleaner air, scheduling a duct cleaning after construction is still the best way to go.
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Construction materials contain substances and chemicals that you wouldn’t find normally find around the house. One of the benefits of duct cleaning after a renovation is the removal of these construction materials from your home’s air. You don’t want remnants of potentially toxic materials sticking around.
After the completion of renovations or new construction, you may notice a constant coat of dust on your new surfaces, and possibly throughout your home. You try to clean it off, but no matter how many times you clean the surfaces the dust quickly settles again. When this happens, it could be that the dust is in your air ducts, being spread through your home by air circulation. This is a good indicator that you may need your ducts cleaned after a renovation and is also why HVAC duct cleaning for allergies is particularly important.
New homeowners should also be aware that even after the construction of their new home, sometimes drywall dust, sawdust, and other debris can still be left in the vents long after the construction process is complete. If you are noticing that your new home seems unusually dusty or the air seems stale, you may benefit from having an air duct cleaning for odors or an inspection to see if there is a broader issue.
Benefits of Air Vent Cleaning Following a Renovation
Removing construction materials and dust from air ducts and vents is the primary benefit of an air vent cleaning after a renovation. As well, having your air ducts inspected and cleaned after construction can ensure that your air filters aren’t clogged due to dust and that your system is running smoothly.
As an added benefit, in addition to restoring air quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA) consumer checklist recommends an annual inspection of your heating and cooling system, regular filter changes, and taking steps to prevent moisture contamination. This can be achieved by having a qualified air duct technician service your air vents.
What Happens if You Don't Clean Your Air Ducts Post-Construction
If you don’t remove construction debris from air ducts, it can take months for that fine layer of dust coating your horizontal services to dissipate. In addition, you may be breathing in leftover construction materials that are being moved through your home via air circulation.
When your air ducts are full of debris, it can reduce the efficiency and longevity of your HVAC system. Depending on how much debris is in the ducts, it is even possible that airflow may be blocked.
If there is a large build-up of construction material in your ducts, leaving it in place can cause moisture to condense or pool, causing a greater likelihood of the growth of mold or other bacteria.
What to Expect When You Get Your Air Ducts Cleaned
Cleaning air ducts after renovation is similar to our regular service. There are five main stages to air duct cleaning:
- Inspection
- Identification
- Cleaning
- Deodorizing
- Service and Repair
If you have more questions about the process — see our more detailed explanation Air Duct Cleaning 101
Is Air Duct Cleaning Messy?
When done by qualified experts, air duct cleaning after construction is a neat and systematic process. Our negative pressure process is the recommended way to thoroughly clean your ducts while keeping the rest of your home clean. Using this method, vents and surrounding ductwork are cleaned one by one, and an airbag is installed to block dirt and dust from entering the main part of your residence.
How Long Does It Take to Clean Air Ducts?
Of course, this depends on the size of your home and the complexity of your system, but most jobs are completed within one day. Our technicians are qualified experts. Before beginning their work, they will explain how long they expect the job to take and continue to keep you updated throughout the process
How Do I Prepare My Home for Post-Construction Air Duct Cleaning?
No special preparations are required before air duct services.
You may want to make a note of any problem areas or locations of hard-to-find returns or registers. This can be done to better advise your service tech of these potential issues when they do the initial walk-through and inspection. However, you really don’t need to do a thing other than set an appointment and let the cleaning technicians take care of the rest.
How to Tell if the Air Duct Cleaner Did a Good Job
After your ducts have been cleaned, you should do a visual inspection of your heating and cooling system. Your service provider should be happy to show you each component and walk you through what was done. The entire heating and cooling system, including ductwork and all components should have been accessed and cleaned. You should not be able to see any dust or debris remaining in the cooling or heating ducts.
If you’re doing renovation or construction, we are ready to put our air duct cleaning experts to work for you.
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