“How often should you have your HVAC cleaned?” is a question we receive from many of our clients. Your HVAC system is your home’s core. Without it, extreme weather conditions become unbearable. In homes with elderly or children, a safe and effective HVAC system becomes even more important.
Most people aren’t sure when they’re supposed to clean their HVAC systems. There are a couple of reasons to get your HVAC system cleaned. Generally, and without any certain conditions, you should get it cleaned every 3 years. Let’s talk about some situations that should prompt you to get your HVAC system cleaned.
When to Get Your HVAC Cleaned?
Moving into a new home? We recommend getting your HVAC system inspected by a technician or contractor to assess its state. If possible, it might be a good idea to have this inspection before you put down a deposit for the property. Significant HVAC damage could end up costing you a lot of money. Getting your HVAC cleaned before moving into a new place is recommended since you don’t know how often the previous residents had it cleaned.
Not getting what you’re used to from your HVAC? If you feel like your HVAC system isn’t cooling or warming up the house the way it used to, it might be due for a cleaning. Obstructed ducts, filters, and vents are quite common as problems such as dust and hair get in the way. Cleaning them should help everything return to normal. Neglecting your HVAC system will cost you when it comes to energy. Your HVAC will use more energy to try to compensate for the obstruction of airflow and will become less energy efficient.
Are your allergies acting up? Sudden allergy flares or the presence of a weird scent could indicate an HVAC problem. The presence of dust or mold in your HVAC ducts will decrease the indoor air quality. Get your HVAC cleaned as soon as possible to prevent further health problems. A moldy scent should also prompt an investigation. In areas with cold climates and low humidity levels, air can leak through seams. This will also lead to your HVAC utilizing more energy to compensate for the lost air and will thereby affect your energy bill. If mold is visible, this is a red flag that your HVAC needs urgent cleaning that shouldn’t be postponed.
Getting your HVAC system cleaned should be done regardless of whether or not you experience any of the things we talked about. Without these issues, the answer to how often you should have your HVAC cleaned is every 3-5 years. Keep an eye out for the things we talked about, however, as they mean it’s time for an urgent cleaning. Waiting for your scheduled cleaning despite the presence of one or more of these problems can affect the health of occupants and increase the energy bill.
