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Spring and fall are the best times to hire a pro to clean ductwork. It’s a good idea to clean and maintain your ducts before the HVAC system will be busy regulating temperatures day and night. Scheduling a cleaning in the spring and fall ensures that the system will be at peak efficiency during the summer and winter.

No, FPR isn’t necessarily better than MERV. Both systems measure an air filter’s effectiveness, but they express it on different scales. FPR ratings range from 1 to 12, while MERV ratings run between 1 and 20. However, some people might find FPR ratings easier to understand since they’re color-coded and have descriptors like “good,” “better,” and “premium.”

Professional air duct cleaning takes two to five hours, depending on the size of your home and the extent of the cleaning. The ductwork in standard homes with total square footage of 1,500 to 2,000 will take closer to two hours. Larger homes with extensive return and supply ductwork—often over 3,000 square feet—can push up to five hours. Keep in mind that related cleanings and repairs in your HVAC system will add to this total and may require two visits.

Depending on where your vents and ducts are in your home, you may have to move your furniture for duct cleaning. If you are uncertain what to do, ask your duct cleaning service before your appointment.