Cleaning Excess Dust from Ducts and Air Vents

Why is it so dusty in my house?

Furnace & duct cleaning is recommended every 2-3 years. If you are finding that you’re noticing more dust in the air than usual and it has been over 2-3 years since your last cleaning, it’s time to book your cleaning!

If you have had a cleaning recently, or notice generally that dust is bothering you in your home, there may be some additional things to try aside from furnace & duct cleaning.

The main drivers of dust in the air are:

About 2/3 of dust comes from outside and is caused by:

The season – particularly spring, fall, or anytime there’s dry, dusty weather
Dust and dirt from nearby construction, proximity to dusty worksites, dumps, or fields can all increase the general amount of dust in the air outside of and inside of your home
Pollen & other plant stuff

The other 1/3 comes from internal factors, mostly fibres from clothes, other textiles, and paper. A small amount is from human skin (not the 80% that some people claim). Pet dander, and particularly hair can also make up a lot of the stuff floating around in the air although it’s not strictly dust.

What can I do to improving Home Indoor Air Quality?

Run your furnace “summer fan” all year round – keeping your fan on even when the furnace is not actively heating or cooling increases air circulation and filtration in your home.
Check and change your furnace filter regularly (check monthly – replace or clean as needed)
Vacuum frequently – carpet is an excellent dust trapper but should be vacuumed regularly to remove dust from the environment.
Dust hard surfaces – dust on hard surfaces including tile or hardwood floors can easily be moved into the air by air currents caused by opening doors or windows, use of fans, or your furnace turning on.
Use bathroom + kitchen fans – to remove cooking odours and particles, and increase airflow
Clean your furnace & ducts every 2-3 years.

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Can furnace & duct cleaning reduce allergies?

Furnace & duct cleaning is an important part of overall heating system maintenance, and can reduce the amount of dust in your home. It is a part of an overall set of actions that can help to improve allergy symptoms, but on its own is not an effective allergy control mechanism.

Alberta Furnace Cleaning Reviews

A big shout out to Andrew and Aaron from Alberta Furnace Cleaning. My husband and I had recently renovated our home and were noticing a fine dust on everything that I couldn’t keep up with. Andrew and Aaron came in and cleaned the furnace, air conditioning unit and all the duct work. It was shocking to see what the found - construction debris, dog toys, tennis balls etc. They definitely have the equipment to thoroughly clean the mechanical and duct work. Both workers used care in removing vent covers, and cleaned all surfaces, properly replacing the grills when done. They were on time, efficient, polite and respectful of ourselves and our home. I could not be happier.

- Kerri Davis

Professional and Excellent Service! The team explained the entire process clearly and even showed me how dusty the furnace was. They performed their duties meticulously, ensuring everything was cleaned thoroughly. Highly recommend their services!

- SB

I recently had Alberta Furnace Cleaning come over to clean my furnace and ducts, and they did an amazing job! They were super quick but still really thorough. The team was also very friendly and easy to talk to. I’m really happy with their service and would definitely recommend them to anyone needing their furnace or ducts cleaned.

- Larysa Bilous

Great experience from start to finish. Easy to schedule, great communication and helpful information provided in advance. The techs were friendly, professional, and sweet. My house smells cleaner and it was money well spent. Will be booking again in a couple years for the next clean!

- Kelly Johnston

Alberta Furnace Cleaning and its awesome crew, Jospeh, Salvador and Ali, did a wonderful job! They were very informative, so personable and efficient! We also appreciated their concern and attentiveness with our pets and our home! Highly recommended!

- Anna Dawson

I recently had my furnace cleaned by this company and I couldn't be happier with the service. The technician was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything to me. The price was very reasonable compared to other companies in the area. I highly recommend them for any furnace cleaning needs.

- Rewa Arabi

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