It’s time to dust off those out-of-reach fixtures in your home as you attend to your spring cleaning checklist. The layer of dust in your air ducts is likely to be just as thick, making duct cleaning an important step in your spring maintenance activities. Combining duct service with air conditioner maintenance can ensure better air quality and home comfort this summer.

The Basics of Cleaning Your Air Ducts

Duct cleaning isn’t a DIY activity. The circuit of ducts is extensive, and the inner walls of your ducts can hold a lot of material. Professional cleaning equipment includes brush attachments that rotate, adjusting to reach all surfaces inside your air ducts. As the brushes rotate and move through the system, heavy duty suction equipment operates simultaneously to pull loose debris and dust from the area.
There are different suction systems for different types of ducts, and your HVAC professional will be able to work with the specific needs of your HVAC structure to ensure thorough cleaning. Additionally, remote cameras are used to examine seals. This ensures that leaks or disconnected areas can be identified and brought to your attention, enabling you to have necessary repairs made. Your ducts can account for up to 40 percent of your heating and cooling costs, and leaks can be a huge source of unnecessary expenses.
What Is Air Conditioner Maintenance?

Maintenance service for your AC unit is important for ensuring that parts function optimally. Moving parts are prone to wear and tear, and the diagnostics involved in a tune-up allow our technicians to notice and correct small issues that could lead to serious system problems. We examine the following components:
Moving parts, fans and belts
Coils, condensate pans and drain lines
Fuses, control panels and electrical connections
Thermostat and ducts
Each component has a role in ensuring optimum comfort and minimum expenses when your AC system is in operation. We check refrigerant levels to be sure that there aren’t leaks. We clean coils to improve airflow. Problems in these two areas can add significantly to your HVAC operating expenses while jeopardizing your equipment. Tune-up service improves the lifespan of your system by eliminating the majority of common repair needs. It also improves your indoor air quality through cleaning of areas that can introduce mold and dirt into your airstream.
How Often Should My Equipment Service Be Scheduled?

Annual duct cleaning is helpful if your home is prone to gathering much dust. This also helps keep mold at bay, an important issue in our humid climate. Your AC unit should have an annual tune-up as well so that small issues don’t become big problems. This is also a great opportunity to discuss your concerns with issues such as high bills, mold control and air purification. As a Daikin Factory Authorized Dealer, Lee’s Air Conditioning Co. is able to provide you with comprehensive equipment, performance and air quality solutions throughout the year in Lafayette, LA. Contact us to learn more.