Perhaps you’ve noticed a slight odor whenever your HVAC unit kicks on that lingers even after it has shut off. You may also have noticed that your allergies have become more severe. While you may think it’s just the season changes outside, the real threat could actually be in your home.

If you have mold inside of your air ducts, then you are essentially turning your home into a hazard each time your home’s ventilation system turns on. This can greatly impact the health of everyone in the home, especially now that many families in Arizona are spending more time indoors.

How Mold is Formed

If your house has a high level of humidity from cooking, showers or water leaks, and your home’s ventilation isn’t sufficient to keep the humidity down, then you are at risk of having mold develop in your home. Mold loves moisture, and if your home ventilation system is contaminated with debris it will create a breeding ground for the mold to prosper.

It’s also easily spread. Mold release spores that can float away through the air to land on different surfaces. In this way, it can easily spread further and further until you have mold growing in many undesirable places.

Your Ducts Can be the Culprit

Your HVAC unit uses the air from outside for heating or cooling and then circulates the air through your home. If your unit has a leak or another problem, it can also trap moisture and send it through the ducts as well. This moisture can then collect in the ducts and mold can start to form. If you have mold in another area of your home, it will eventually enter the ventilation system and move to other areas of your home.

Air Filters Can Help Somewhat

While air filters can help to prevent mold of accumulating in your ducts or home, they don’t provide adequate protection from mold. And if the filter isn’t changed on a regular basis, it can actually contribute to your mold issue.

A Better Solution

Thankfully, there are a few easy solutions in to ensure that mold is kept from growing in your ducts and thus affecting the health of everyone inside the home. A professional air duct cleaning company in Arizona can use professional cleaning equipment to remove any debris from your ventilation system, and then provide air duct sanitizing with an eco-friendly EPA approved sanitizer that can kill 99% of the mold, and help to prevent it from growing back.

If you don’t want to put your family’s health at risk, hire an air duct cleaning company soon to inspect and clean your air ducts. A qualified technician can assess your situation and recommend a course of action for both cleaning and sanitizing.

Better Air Southwest in Arizona has the experience and specialized equipment to sanitize your home’s ventilation system. They serve the Phoenix metro area, including Scottsdale, Sun City, Glendale, Gilbert, Chandler and the surrounding areas.

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Your air ducts and ventilation system help to circulate the air throughout your home. Over time, your air ducts will become contaminated with the build-up of dust, pollen, dander, bacteria, mold, rodent droppings, insects and more. These contaminants affect the quality of your home’s indoor air, and can cause health issues or exasperate occupants with asthma or allergies.

How Often Should My Air Ducts be Cleaned?

Experts in Arizona recommend a professional cleaning of your home’s ventilation system at least every 3-5 years. If you have pets, smokers, or have recently completed a home renovation project then it’s a good idea to consider more regular cleanings.

When is the Best Time to Have My Air Ducts Cleaned?

Most home owners in Arizona have their air ducts cleaned in the spring before turning on their air conditioning, or in the fall before turning on their furnace for heat. These are the times that your HVAC system works the hardest, so it’s a good idea to ensure your HVAC system receives a proper cleaning and maintenance.

Getting Quotes from Duct Cleaners

You should do research before you get quotes from air duct cleaning companies. There are fly-by-night duct cleaners in Arizona who advertise extremely low prices, such as a $99 cleaning, but the home owner is then hit with numerous upcharges on the day of their cleaning. So it’s important to check reviews to ensure that customers were satisfied with their service prior to booking with a company.

How Much Should it Cost?

The biggest factors to determine how much air duct cleaning service will cost in Arizona are:

• The square footage of your home
• The number of A/C units
• The number of furnaces
• The number of air vents
• The number of returns
• The distance the technician needs to travel

For most homes in the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas you can expect to pay between $250 and $500 for a quality, thorough, and professional cleaning.

You may opt for some additional services such as sanitizing or dryer vent cleaning. Your duct cleaning technician will advise if sanitizing is required if their inspection turns up mold, or your home has issues with foul odors. It’s a good idea to consider dryer vent cleaning while the technician is there, and many companies will offer a package deal that includes dryer vent cleaning.

If you live in a big house, you might be surprised with the cost. It can cost up to several thousand dollars to clean all the vents in a large home. Your rates also have a tendency to go up if it has been a long time since you had your air ducts cleaned. It is not hard to clean up one or two years of grime and dust. You may be able to save some money if you get your air ducts cleaned on a regular basis.

Your home’s location in relation to the air duct cleaning company may also influence the price. If the technician has to travel up to an hour each way, there may be an additional charge for the visit.

Getting Quotes

Now that you understand how air duct cleaning is priced, you can can quotes. It is a good idea for you to get several quotes before you get your air ducts cleaned, but don’t make the decision based solely on price. Go with a company that has great customer reviews and ensure that the company is responsive to your inquiry. It’s a better idea to go with an established company you can trust rather than trying to save a couple hundred dollars and receiving a sub-par job.

Call the Professionals at Better Air Southwest Today

Better Air Southwest services the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, including Scottsdale, Sun City, Glendale, Gilbert and Chandler. As a owner operated company that prides itself on great customer experiences, you can trust that your cleaning will be completed professionally and thoroughly for a fair price.

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