Clean Air Ducts – DIY or Not?

Minnesotans are rightfully proud of their do-it-yourself abilities. We handle our own snow removal, take care of common household repairs, and even build patios and other additions to our homes. So, it’s natural that many Minneapolis St. Paul homeowners think about taking on the job of cleaning dust, mold, and other debris out of their home’s heating and air conditioning ductwork.

Well, that’s one job that isn’t something the DIYer should take on. Like many other jobs, it’s better left to the professionals. In fact, trying to handle air duct cleaning by yourself is likely to cause more problems that it solves. Here’s why:

Accessibility – Air ducts cover long distances in your home, and specialized equipment is needed to reach the entire system. Professional duct cleaning companies have the tools needed to reach every square inch of your air ducts.
Damage – Whatever tools you have, you’ll probably have to remove registers to access the interior of your ducts. Removal of registers often leads to chipped paint and other damage. Professional air duct services use special wands that can be inserted into register openings without damaging anything.
Lack of Power – Your shop vacuum just isn’t up to the job of handling air duct debris, even if you had the extra extension needed to reach down your ducts. Professional air duct services use powerful multi-horsepower vacuum systems and high-pressure compressed air to sweep out debris.
Cleanliness – If you work with vacuums, brushes and blowers inside your home, it’s guaranteed that the dust will fly, settling on everything, and making a real mess. Professional duct cleaning services use truck-mounted, high-capacity vacuum systems to remove all the debris from your home in one pass.
Safety – Without the proper tools and training, you’re likely to just loosen a lot of the debris in your air ducts, without removing it. Once it’s loose, your heating and air conditioning system will move it through the ducts and out the registers. This can lead to allergies and other health concerns. Professional duct cleaning eliminates this possibility.
Hassle – Let’s face it. Duct cleaning is a big hassle if you try to do it yourself. You’ll be down on your knees for hours, and still won’t get the job done right. If you spread dust around your home, you’ll hear from the family. None of this will happen with a professional duct cleaning service.

Let Twin Cities Duct Cleaning Handle the Job

Twin Cities Duct Cleaning has over 17 years of experience in cleaning air ducts for our customers in Minneapolis St. Paul. Their powerful, van-mounted equipment will make short work of ridding your ducts of dust, mold, bacteria and debris. They’ll clean the entire system, not just what you can reach, and won’t live any mess in your home. If you need your ducts cleaned, just contact them and arrange for the ideal cleaning option for your home’s situation. Leave the job to the experts, and everyone will be happier, healthier, and cleaner.