How often should I clean my air conditioning unit?

• <div><p>You should clean your air conditioner at least once per year, but you may need to clean your whole HVAC system (including the air ducts) more often. According to the <a href="https://nadca.com/homeowners/frequently-asked-questions">National Air Duct Cleaners Association</a>, you may need to clean them more frequently depending on factors like whether you smoke, have pets, or have allergies.</p></div>

What should I do after the air duct cleaning finishes?

• <div><p>The only immediate step you need to take after the air duct cleaning finishes is changing your furnace filter. It’s likely to accumulate some dust and debris during the cleaning process. There’s no need to replace the filter before the cleaning starts, as a dirty air filter won’t affect the cleaning process. Regularly replacing your air filter is one of the best steps you can take to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-keep-your-hvac-ductwork-clean.htm">keep your air ducts clean</a> in the months after a pro cleans them. The pro should clean up any mess left behind and reattach all the grates. </p></div>

Do all houses have ducts?

• <div><p>No, not all houses have ducts. It would be safe to say, however, that most modern houses do. The reason is that older houses had boilers in the basement that heated from the bottom up and often vents weren’t built into the house. Another reason is that older homes don’t have air conditioning (because it didn’t exist) and use radiators for heating. Since radiators don’t require ductwork, it wasn’t built.</p></div>

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Q: How can you tell if an AC vent is open or closed?

• <div><p>There are a few ways to determine if a vent is open or closed. You can inspect the vent and examine the position of the fins. If there are spaces between them, the vent is open. If the fins are flat and touching, the vent is closed. You can also stand under the vent when the system is running to see if you feel air flowing through it.</p></div>

Q: Does a finished basement need ventilation?

• <div><p>Although it&rsquo;s not required, air ventilation in a finished basement can help improve the air quality, prevent moisture and mold issues, keep musty odors away, and also maintain the air quality throughout the rest of your home. Proper ventilation will help maintain the value of your investment in finishing your basement. Try <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-improve-ventilation-basement-remodeling-project.htm">basement ventilation methods</a> like installing vents or a dehumidifier for best results.</p></div>

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Last update on October 24, 2025

Reviewed in October 2024
(Gutter Cleaning)
Abrojena Holding Company
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Reviewed in October 2023
Dependable Good communicator Quick and clean
All Kine 4 Keahi
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Reviewed in August 2022
Fast and efficient! Did a clean out of our back yard and dead tree removal. Will hire again
Elite Landscaping and Irrigation
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Reviewed in May 2022
Had my roof, exterior walls, and gutters cleaned. Im very happy with the results. Communicative, professional, polite, and accommodating of time restrictions. Im happy to recommend them.
HAWAII'S PRESSURE WASHING & PAINTING CO.
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Reviewed in July 2019
Showed up on time and did a great job cleaning my roof. I had not cleaned my roof in over 16 years so the build up of grime was pretty bad. It took him a day and a half but now my roof looks awesome and itâ s ready for paint.
Walther Service's, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
The first time I turned my air conditioner on the temperature was only a 10 degree difference between air in and air out. When I called Hawaii Air Conditioner to report this they told me I had no warranty and they had done me a favor since I did not buy the system from them. I said I should at...
Hawaii Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in June 2015
The people came when they said they would and picked up the carpets. They brought the carpets back cleaned when scheduled and then said they took a lot of soot out of the carpets and suggested cleaning the furnace to avoid this happening again. I had them do it then as the price was good....
Quality Carpet Cleaning Inc
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Reviewed in October 2013
I purchased the cleaning package and the owner of the company called they very next morning to say they do not work in our area, very prompt!
QC Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2013
I was not to impressed with the facility at Kapa'au Veterinary Center. It was clean but not as clean as I think it should be. When I walked in my allergies started acting up. While there another lady had brought her cat in and it used the restroom and the staff asked the lady if she wanted a...
Kapa'au Veterinary Center
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Reviewed in February 2013
I cleaned alongside them to do the deep, deep cleaning like the outside top of the kitchen cupboards. I was getting ready for a party; so I did all the ladder work? fans, lights, upper windows. They did vacuuming, lower surfaces, and cleaning floors. They were all cheerful. We all worked...
America's Best, Inc
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Having a well-functioning HVAC system is essential for any Island Of Oahu property owner. For all of your HVAC needs, trust the professionals at Consolidated Systems.

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Stanley Steemer - Waikoloa

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Global Plasma Solutions

10 Mall Terrace

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Global Plasma Solutions

10 Mall Terrace

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Global Plasma Solutions is a manufacturing company that sells air purification systems primarily into the commercial and residential markets. Home owners can benenfit from our systems as they are easily adapted to any HVAC system. Go to www.gpshvac.com to find a certified contractor near you to have one installed within your home.

Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

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Nancy C on July 2018

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Air Duct Cleaning questions, answered by experts

You should clean your air conditioner at least once per year, but you may need to clean your whole HVAC system (including the air ducts) more often. According to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association, you may need to clean them more frequently depending on factors like whether you smoke, have pets, or have allergies.

There are a few ways to determine if a vent is open or closed. You can inspect the vent and examine the position of the fins. If there are spaces between them, the vent is open. If the fins are flat and touching, the vent is closed. You can also stand under the vent when the system is running to see if you feel air flowing through it.

The only immediate step you need to take after the air duct cleaning finishes is changing your furnace filter. It’s likely to accumulate some dust and debris during the cleaning process. There’s no need to replace the filter before the cleaning starts, as a dirty air filter won’t affect the cleaning process. Regularly replacing your air filter is one of the best steps you can take to keep your air ducts clean in the months after a pro cleans them. The pro should clean up any mess left behind and reattach all the grates.

No, not all houses have ducts. It would be safe to say, however, that most modern houses do. The reason is that older houses had boilers in the basement that heated from the bottom up and often vents weren’t built into the house. Another reason is that older homes don’t have air conditioning (because it didn’t exist) and use radiators for heating. Since radiators don’t require ductwork, it wasn’t built.

Although it’s not required, air ventilation in a finished basement can help improve the air quality, prevent moisture and mold issues, keep musty odors away, and also maintain the air quality throughout the rest of your home. Proper ventilation will help maintain the value of your investment in finishing your basement. Try basement ventilation methods like installing vents or a dehumidifier for best results.

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