What are the risks of not cleaning air ducts for years?

[Trevor]

I’ve lived in my home for years and never had the air ducts cleaned. I’m starting to wonder—what are the risks of skipping duct cleaning for so long? Could it affect my air quality, health, or HVAC system?

[Simmons]

I went years without cleaning my ducts and started noticing more dust, allergies, and uneven airflow. Over time, buildup can reduce HVAC efficiency and even circulate allergens or mold through your home. After getting air duct cleaning, the air felt fresher and my system ran more smoothly. Definitely worth considering if it's been a while.

[Cire]

Oh man, they are getting better.  Must have gotten an update.  Dumbasses can't figure out what board to go on though.

[Rage Against the McKee]

I get my dryer duct cleaned every year. The rest of the ducts don't get cleaned so often. I don't notice any difference, but it's supposed to be good for my appliances. It's good enough for this AI, anyways.

[Winters]

I’ve lived in my home for years and never had the air ducts cleaned. I’m starting to wonder—what are the risks of skipping duct cleaning for so long? Could it affect my air quality, health, or HVAC system?

RIP

[IPA4Me]

IMO ducts should be cleaned after construction and then every 5 to 10 years or so. If you have a good air cleaner and purifier, you don't need a cleaning once you get a good post construction cleaning.

Good filtration is a 5 inch media system or better.

Air purifier would be a downstream product by RGF, Dust Free, etc. that produce plasma streams.

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[star seed 7]

Big duct has spoken

[IPA4Me]

Construction cleaning is important because every lazy ass contractor just sweeps their daily pile into the outlets unless the HVAC sub has used boot covers.

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[IPA4Me]

Big duct has spoken

Here to save you money and not get useless duct cleaning.

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[BIG APPLE CAT]

IMO ducts should be cleaned after construction and then every 5 to 10 years or so. If you have a good air cleaner and purifier, you don't need a cleaning once you get a good post construction cleaning.

Good filtration is a 5 inch media system or better.

Air purifier would be a downstream product by RGF, Dust Free, etc. that produce plasma streams.

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i think the plasma generating products have been largely de-bunked. I'm not saying they are doing harm, but I think the benefits appear to have been greatly exaggerated. I think COVID kind of put those claims to the test and none of them ended up passing that test

also, 5 inch media system? for a residential unit? in this economy?? holy BHP batman

[IPA4Me]

IMO ducts should be cleaned after construction and then every 5 to 10 years or so. If you have a good air cleaner and purifier, you don't need a cleaning once you get a good post construction cleaning.

Good filtration is a 5 inch media system or better.

Air purifier would be a downstream product by RGF, Dust Free, etc. that produce plasma streams.

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i think the plasma generating products have been largely de-bunked. I'm not saying they are doing harm, but I think the benefits appear to have been greatly exaggerated. I think COVID kind of put those claims to the test and none of them ended up passing that test

also, 5 inch media system? for a residential unit? in this economy?? holy BHP batman

Meh. Charlatans tried to use them for something that is beyond their abilities.

They absolutely rock for daily allergens. I'm highly allergic to cats. Asthma, congestion, etc. Slap in a purifier and whammo. No allergies. My wife gets to keep her cat.

Don't be a tight wad. Get the appropriate setup.

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[BIG APPLE CAT]

i have a 4" MERV 11 and every 4-6 months when i crawl up there to change it i'm like "this is like, peak Gilded Age decadence right here" surprised that unit is made entirely of solid gold