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Duct Cleaning in Brookhaven, MS

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Wind and long idle stretches fill your ducts between cleanings

Lincoln County has logged 79 damaging wind events over the past ten years. Wind that strong works on the joints and seams in attic and crawlspace ductwork, and any gap that opens lets in dust and insulation fibers that settle inside the duct instead of blowing through.

Your furnace only runs from November through March here. The rest of the year, that duct system sits mostly idle, and whatever has settled inside it stays put until the blower switches back on and pushes it into the rooms you're heating.

5 months
November through March, your furnace pushes air through your ducts
6 months
May through October, your air conditioner does the same
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Your ducts carry heat November through March and cooled air May through October.

NOAA nClimDiv, 1991–2020 normals

How often should air ducts be cleaned?
Every three to five years is the general rule for most homes. Homes with pets, a smoker, or someone with allergies often need it sooner. If you've had duct work done, or you can see dust blowing out of the vents, that's a sign to have them checked regardless of when they were last cleaned.
Is air duct cleaning worth it?
It's worth it when there's a real reason behind it, like visible dust buildup, a musty smell when the furnace or AC kicks on, or work done on the ducts themselves. It won't fix a furnace or AC that's running poorly on its own, and it isn't something to do on a fixed schedule just to be safe. A contractor can look at your ducts and tell you honestly whether cleaning will help.
What does air duct cleaning involve?
A contractor connects a vacuum system to the ductwork and uses brushes or air tools to loosen dust and debris before pulling it out through the vents. Registers and grilles get cleaned too, since that's where a lot of buildup collects. The furnace or air handler often gets attention as well, since it's part of the same air path.
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