Kitchener Duct Cleaning

Do you know when your air ducts were last cleaned? If you’re like most home or business owners, you probably don’t. Air duct cleaning is one of those regular air conditioning and furnace maintenance tasks that is often overlooked. However, your air ducts could be one of the biggest sources of indoor air quality woes. At Dunn Heating and Air Conditioning, we offer professional air duct cleaning in Kitchener and the surrounding areas, helping to remove the dirt, dust, grime, and other buildup accumulated in your duct network.

At Dunn Heating and Air Conditioning, we pride ourselves on being the go-to company for duct cleaning in Kitchener. Our friendly staff are dedicated to providing service that is thorough, effective, and detail-oriented, helping your home or business enjoy improved air quality. Whether you're scheduling a routine cleaning or your ductwork has started to show signs of a problem, you can depend on us for experienced and highly trained solutions. If you are facing an urgent duct-related issue, you can count on us any time, day or night, with our 24/7 availability for emergencies.

Schedule your duct cleaning service with us today by calling (226) 780-5060! We serve customers in Kitchener as well as Waterloo and Cambridge. 

How Air Duct Cleaning Works

The air duct cleaning process is designed to thoroughly remove debris from the inside of your ducts, leaving them almost as clean as the day they were installed. The primary tool we use is a bit like a big vacuum cleaner, only with a rotating brush head on the end. We feed this tool into your duct line, and the spinning brush dislodges dust, dirt, and other grime from the walls of your air duct so the vacuum can then suck it out.

Our duct cleaning equipment is designed for use in even high-sensitivity environments. It is outfitted with advanced air filtration and dust containment features that protect your indoor atmosphere. When the job is done, we dispose of the collected debris to prevent any of it from finding its way back into your duct network. 

Finally, duct cleaning also includes cleaning any debris and dust stuck on your registers. When we remove the register grate to gain access to your ducts, we carefully clean them before replacing them to prevent any of this dust from recirculating around your home or finding its way back in.

How Often Should I Have My Air Ducts Cleaned? 

Like any other area of your home, air ducts grow dirtier the longer you go between cleanings. After a while, they can become so bogged down with dust and other debris that they can inhibit your HVAC system’s performance while also circulating a ton of unwanted airborne debris. This is why it is important to stay on top of your air duct cleaning by having it done regularly.

On average, we recommend having your air ducts cleaned roughly every two to three years for an average home, depending on where you live. However, if someone who lives with you is sensitive to allergens, or if you have one of several factors that could decrease your air quality, we recommend cleaning even more frequently, potentially even annually.

You should have your air ducts cleaned more often if you have any of the following:

• If you or someone who lives with you smokes indoors
• If you regularly cook smoky or high-odour foods
• If you own any pets that shed or have lots of dander
• If you live in an area with lots of construction or high levels of dust
• If you have recently renovated or done major work to your home or business
• If you smell mould or mildew in your home

Preparing For Your Duct Cleaning Appointment

Before our technicians arrive for your duct cleaning appointment, there are a few things you can do to help make the process quicker and easier. The biggest and most important thing is that they need to have access to the registers around your home in order to clean the greatest percentage of your air ducts, so a little bit of extra prep will allow our team to have the access they need.

Here are a few steps to take before your service appointment:

• Move any furniture or items blocking access to air vents
• Secure any pets in a separate area for safety and to avoid disruption
• Make sure an adult will be present at the property for the duration of the service

A duct cleaning appointment will generally take a few hours to complete, and larger homes with more extensive or elaborate duct systems will obviously take longer. Expect some noise during this appointment—duct cleaning equipment is not deafeningly loud, but it isn’t quiet either. If you work from home or are sensitive to noise, we recommend either obtaining hearing protection or finding someone else who can be there during the service.

Schedule your duct cleaning appointment with Dunn Heating and Air Conditioning today! Contact us with our online form or dial (226) 780-5060.