Every time your system runs, the whole house breathes through its ducts. Air comes in through the returns, crosses the blower and coil, and goes back out through the supply registers, and whatever it carries drops out somewhere along that loop. For many Everett homeowners, that is just a light film of dust and pet dander. For others, it is drywall dust from a remodel, construction debris that has sat in the trunk lines since the house was built, signs of rodents in crawlspace runs, or a musty odor that shows up each time the blower starts. Either way, the buildup costs you twice: worse air to breathe, and higher static pressure with a coated blower wheel and coil, so the system works harder and moves less.
Our two most requested repairs are AC Repair and Furnace Repair. If something has stopped working, start there.
Warning Signs for Air Duct Cleaning
Catching these issues early helps you avoid costly problems. Here are the most common indicators that it's time to call a professional:
- Family members who sneeze more indoors than outside
- Gray streaks and halos building up around the registers
- Evidence of mice, insects, or other pests in or near the ductwork
- Dust you can see blowing out of the vents at startup
- A newly purchased house with no record of past duct care
- Renovation or drywall work done with the ducts uncovered
- Filters loading up with dark debris faster than the schedule says they should
- A stale, musty odor every time the heat or air comes on
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
Most HVAC failures start small, a weak capacitor, a squealing blower, a system that runs a little longer each week. If you notice any of these signs, call (425) 969-3348 for a prompt inspection.
