A/C Duct Cleaning
 

a/c duct cleaning. How do you rate: Wright Way Duct Cleaning?
Any others to recommend?

Just wondering so did a google search. For more info HVAC Duct Cleaning: Scam or Worth It? | Today's Homeowner


Should I Have Ducts Cleaned?
Due to growing concerns about indoor air quality, it’s easy to convince homeowners that their ducts need cleaning. But unless ducts are really dirty, there’s no reason to clean them. The EPA takes a similar stance on the issue, recommending cleaning only if the ducts and HVAC unit are contaminated.

If done properly, duct cleaning doesn’t hurt; but it’s not something that needs to be on your regular home maintenance list. You probably don’t need to have your ducts and HVAC system cleaned unless:

Renovation: If your home has been remodeled – especially if there was asbestos abatement, lead paint removal, or significant dust – your ductwork may need to be cleaned. Ducts should be sealed off during home renovations; but if they weren’t, dangerous dust and debris may become lodged inside the ductwork.
Animals: If there’s evidence of animal infestation or nesting in your ducts or HVAC system, have the animals removed then clean the ductwork and HVAC unit.
Mold: If there is visible mold growth inside the ductwork, the ducts and HVAC system should be cleaned.
Contaminants: If noticeable debris, pet hair, odors, or other contaminants are being released into the room through the ducts after the registers have been cleaned and vacuumed; then the ducts may need to be cleaned.
Illness: If someone in your family is suffering from an unexplained allergy-related illness, and you’ve taken every other possible step to decontaminate your home, you may want to consider having your ducts cleaned to see if the HVAC system was the culprit.

When I had my HVAC system replaced in 2012 (after 11 years), I had the ducts cleaned. You will not believe what an accumulation of dust/dirt,etc there was up there.

My returns are in the ceiling. When they guy came out of the return he was covered with gray from the stuff that came out.

I think that I will have the ducts cleaned every five years or so - regardless of what you posted.

Z

HVAC duct cleaning required that the contractor have an HVAC license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. A check of their licensing records revealed that Wright Way Duct Cleaning was not listed as a licensed duct cleaner. Forewarned is forearmed.

I have Chuck Farrell do annual maintenance on the A/C. So far he has not recommended cleaning the ducts. I have faith that if they need it, he will tell me.