Can I clean my own duct work?

When it comes to the nitty gritty, cleaning air ducts is not a do-it-yourself job. It requires tools, such as a high-powered vacuum and rotary brushes, that you don’t have lying around in the garage. In addition, an improper cleaning job could damage the ducts, resulting in expensive repairs.

Is air duct sanitizing worth it?

Duct cleaning has never been shown to actually prevent health problems. Neither do studies conclusively demonstrate that particle (e.g., dust) levels in homes increase because of dirty air ducts. This is because much of the dirt in air ducts adheres to duct surfaces and does not necessarily enter the living space.

What equipment is used for duct cleaning?

Air Duct Vacuum Devices Vacuums are the most important tool for air duct cleaning because they do most of the work. Most professionals either use a truck-mounted vacuum system or a portable one (or a combination) to maximize its sucking power.

How do you make your own duct cleaning?

Steps for Cleaning Your Air Ducts

  1. Remove vent covers and wash them. Remove your vent covers with your screwdriver.
  2. Cover vent openings with paper towels. Cover the openings to your supply registers with a few paper towels.
  3. Loosen the dust.
  4. Vacuum it up.
  5. Change your air filter.
  6. Replace vent covers.

Can you clean vent with vacuum?

Use the vacuum along the vent walls and in all nooks and crannies that you can reach. Remember, a heavy-duty vacuum will be much better at sucking up the dust and dirt then your regular home vacuum would be.

How does a duct blaster measure air leakage in duct systems?

Measuring Duct Leakage A duct leakage performance test involves pressurizing the duct system with a calibrated fan and simultaneously measuring the air flow through the fan and its effect on the pressure within the duct system.

Can I use a shop vac to clean air ducts?

Vacuum: When choosing a vacuum to clean your air conditioning vents, you want to make sure that you use a Shop-Vac or a vacuum which might get damaged. Many sharp elements like screws that tend to rest at the bottom of the air ducts get sucked up which may damage the hosing to the unit.

What type of duct cleaning is best?

Power Vacuum or Air Sweep – this is a meticulous method of duct cleaning, although, more expensive. It does the best job of removing dirt in an extremely careful manner. Point of Contact – while this may not be as thorough as the air sweep method, it is safer for the vents and air ducts.