Get matched with top air duct cleaners in Bayard, NM

We don’t recommend putting cockroach bait traps inside your air vents. While it may seem like a simple way to trap roaches where they hide, the bait traps can contain chemicals that aren’t great for humans or pets to inhale. Instead, implement the removal methods of fixing air conditioner leaks, sealing any cracks, and hiring an HVAC professional.

Air duct cleaning scams are, unfortunately, so common because the industry is largely unregulated, and technicians don’t need to hold licenses in most states. It’s also easy for scammers to use scare tactics to claim that your indoor air is potentially unsafe, which makes the service an easy sell. Finally, most homeowners don’t have access to their hidden HVAC ducts and can’t check on issues themselves, so it’s easy to claim that there’s mold or debris build-up in there and have it go unchecked.

If you just moved into a new house or found significant mold, dust, or pest remnants in your vents, or you see condensation on your air vents, you can easily find a highly trained pro to do the job correctly by asking a few key questions:

• Do you have proof of liability insurance?

• What about worker's compensation insurance?

• Are you a member of the NADCA?

• Have you worked on my model of HVAC system before?

• What is included in your contracted amount?

• Can you provide local references?

Turn your system off when you're toasty or when you're out to prevent unnecessary wear. Using the timer on your thermostat so that it switches off when it reaches a certain temperature or turns on just before you get back from work is best. An annual maintenance contract can be helpful to ensure your system receives these important services at regular intervals.