Think of the ductwork as the lungs of your home. Returns inhale, the blower pushes that air across the equipment, and the supplies exhale it back into the rooms, hour after hour. Anything carried along for the ride eventually settles inside. In a typical Oxnard, CA house, that is a thin layer of dust and dander. Elsewhere, we find renovation dust, original construction scraps still sitting in the trunks, evidence of past pests, or the source of a musty startup smell. The damage is double: the air your family breathes gets worse, and the airways narrow while the blower and coil load up, which means the equipment has to work harder to deliver less air.
The repairs homeowners call us about most are AC Repair and Furnace Repair. If something has stopped working, start there.
Warning Signs for Air Duct Cleaning
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Watch for these telltale signs:
- A puff of dust from the registers each time the system kicks on
- Family members who sneeze more indoors than outside
- Dark dust shadows forming around supply vents on the ceiling
- Air that smells damp or musty whenever the blower runs
- Signs of rodents or insects in or around the duct runs
- Renovation or drywall work done with the ducts uncovered
- Air filters that clog with dark debris long before they should
- A home you just bought with an unknown or unkempt service history
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
What seems like a minor issue today can take out a compressor or heat exchanger tomorrow. Call (805) 209-1925 at the first sign of trouble.
