Signs Your Air Vents Need Cleaning

Most homeowners do not give much thought to their house's air vents very often. This makes it easy for these systems to go years without being cleaned. Clean air vents, however, are essential for maintaining a healthy and comfortable indoor environment. When they are allowed to accumulate dust, debris, and other allergens unchecked for an extended period of time, your home's air quality can be negatively impacted.

There will be certain signs that occur which signal when it's time to call in a local HVAC company like Mosqueda Cooling & Heating for professional air vent cleaning. We have been providing homeowners throughout Bryan, College Station, Brenham, Navasota, and the surrounding Permian Basin, TX areas with top-quality air vent cleaning services for over three decades, so we've seen the damage that can be done when this important maintenance task goes unaddressed.

If you happen to notice any of the following warning signs, we recommend getting in contact with our team promptly so that we can step in and handle the issue before it causes other problems.

How to Know When Air Vents Cleaning is Overdue

• Visible Dust & Debris: Is there a layer of built-up dirt, cobwebs, or other particles on the surface of your vents. If this is readily apparent from a quick visual inspection, that should give a clear indication that a thorough cleaning is necessary.
• Reduced Airflow: When debris accumulates inside vents, it can cause a blockage or obstruction which restricts the ability of air to pass through the system. Your system will have to work harder to regulate temperatures and this may result in uneven heating or cooling.
• Allergy Symptoms: All the dust, pollen, and pet dander that gets collected into your air vents is then circulated throughout the house, worsening allergy symptoms and respiratory issues. Watch out for increased sneezing, coughing, or itchy eyes as a sign to have your air vents cleaned.
• Foul & Stale Odors: Musty smells coming from your vents indicate the presence of mold, mildew, or other contaminants. Cleaning your air vents will eliminate any unpleasant odors so you don't have to worry about running your HVAC system.