How Often Should Air Ducts Be Cleaned?
The honest answer depends on your home, your family, and your HVAC system. Here's what we recommend.
There's no single answer to how often air ducts should be cleaned — but the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) recommends every 3 to 5 years for most homes. The right interval for your home depends on several factors.
Pets. Households with dogs or cats should clean every 2 to 3 years.
Allergies or asthma. If anyone in the home has respiratory conditions, more frequent cleaning helps significantly.
Smokers. Smoking indoors dramatically accelerates duct contamination.
Recent renovations. Construction dust is incredibly persistent. Always clean after major remodels.
Age of home. Homes more than 20 years old that have never had a professional cleaning are almost always overdue.
Coastal location. South Bay homes face salt air and humidity that speed up biofilm growth inside ducts.
Call SwiftAir Duct Cleaning Rancho Palos Verdes at (424) 688-9537 for an honest assessment of your home's needs.