Every time your system kicks on, 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 Seattle 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. Start there if your system isn't running right.
Warning Signs for Air Duct Cleaning
Spotting the early warning signs lets you act before the problem gets expensive. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- A home you just bought with an unknown or unkempt service history
- Filters turning gray or black well before their scheduled change
- Allergy or dust complaints that get worse indoors, not better
- Registers and nearby ceilings growing dark halos of blown dust
- A puff of dust from the registers each time the system kicks on
- A remodel or drywall project where the vents were never covered
- Droppings, nests, or other pest evidence near the ductwork
- A stale, musty odor every time the heat or air comes on
Act Before It Gets Worse
What seems like a minor issue today can take out a compressor or heat exchanger tomorrow. At the first hint of a problem, call (425) 969-3321 for a fast inspection.
