What shortens the life of an air conditioner?

• <div><p>While most air conditioners can last between 10 and 20 years, they will only last this long (or longer) if properly taken care of. Routine maintenance and inspections help keep your AC unit running in tip-top shape but understanding what factors will decrease its lifespan will also help keep your unit running cool.</p><p>Some things that shorten your AC’s lifespan include:</p><ul><li><p>Extreme outdoor conditions, like high humidity or extensive salt spray </p></li><li><p>Improper installation</p></li><li><p>Extended run times, either by the unit being too small or the thermostat setting too low</p></li><li><p>Not performing required maintenance</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Are flexible ducts safe?

• <div><p>While metal ducts are known for being the most durable choice, flex ductwork is a safe alternative with a host of additional benefits. The key to installing flexible ducts is to make sure they’re properly sized and installed. For optimal results, it’s always best to hire a duct installation pro who has extensive experience with flex duct installation. </p></div>

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Q: How do I know if I have bad ductwork?

• <div><p>Higher energy bills, ductwork over a decade old, poor airflow, and noisy ducts are a few common signs of bad ductwork. A moldy smell or musty odor, visual damage, increased allergies, and poor temperature control are other signs.</p></div>

Q: Is air duct cleaning worth the cost?

• <div><p>Whether an air duct cleaning is worth the cost depends on your situation. Cleaning your ducts isn&rsquo;t a regular maintenance task and should be done on a case-by-case basis. It might be worth cleaning your ducts after a big home renovation, animal or mold infestation, excess dust around your home, or any unexplained allergy-like symptoms.</p></div>

Q: How do I locate where the smell is coming from?

• <div><p>While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.</p></div>

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Last update on December 12, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
Sean responds so quickly if he is not able to answer the call immediately. We hired him to clean our 15 year old ac/furnace. We had been told when we built the house that the unit would only last 15 years. Sean told us that the unit was limping along and we would have to replace within a...
AIR QUALITY PROS LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Arrived at 11 am Finished at2:15 $425.00 Great surface cleaning Not a move out DEEP cleaning
S&B Cleaning Solutions Plus, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Gilbert was very professional, he arrived on time, thoroughly explained what he intended to do. His estimate was reasonable and the job was completed in a timely manner. Gilbert cleaned up the area when he was finished. I would highly recommend him for any project of this nature.
Vargas Roofing
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Reviewed in October 2021
“Scheduler” was a hiccup but guys did a great job, cleaned up well!
Banker Building Products, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Adrian and Fili performed a clean, professional installation of replacement windows. Both of them were very courteous, polite, respectful. The attention to detail in their work was great. The end result was a product of excellence. They cleaned up so well after the installation that you never...
Dreamstyle Remodeling
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Reviewed in May 2020
I contacted Hoover's Air duct Cleaning in mid May. Mr. Hoover promptly returned my contact and we set an appointment for approximately two weeks later. The technician, Anthony, was about ten minutes early and got right to work. We walked through the house and counted vents, then he started...
HOOVER'S AIR DUCT CLEANING
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Reviewed in April 2020
They removed a large Ash tree for us in our front yard. They arrived on time and explained what they were going to do. We had another company tell us that it would take up to four days to get it done. These guys had it down in about two hours. They cleaned up the area very well and were very...
Tree Experts LLC
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Reviewed in September 2019
it went well..very courteous. my only wish is that when they vacuumed that it would have been nice if they had cleaned the baseboard carpet area. I had most of the vacuuming done but not the hallway and noticed when i was replacing the items of furniture that it had not been shampooed or...
Duran's Extreme Clean
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Reviewed in August 2019
The BDS team did an outstanding job staining/oiling our log cabin structures, which were in pretty bad shape. They went above and beyond our expectations. Don't hesitate to hire them: Honest, hardworking, experienced and efficient. Great job too cleaning up afterwards. Will hire them again!
BDS Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2018
very well, very good work, very clean
Professional Contracting
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Kleanforce

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Kleanforce

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Kleanforce is a full service property preservation & Junk Removal company. We provide preservation services for Banks, Mortgage Companies, Investors, Property Owners, and Homeowners. We also offer 24/7 Junk Removal and Trash Hauling services to help bring your property ready for show in a hurry.

"excellent - Klean Force uses an outside lab to analyze the mold & determine type which I think is important. Gary was very responsive and when they started remediation, the black mold was worse than expected. They were helpful in determining the source of the leak, which confirmed the fix we had done. The remediation was a neat as possible. I would recommend them for any testing and remediation."

Jon S on December 2018

"excellent - Klean Force uses an outside lab to analyze the mold & determine type which I think is important. Gary was very responsive and when they started remediation, the black mold was worse than expected. They were helpful in determining the source of the leak, which confirmed the fix we had done. The remediation was a neat as possible. I would recommend them for any testing and remediation."

Jon S on December 2018

Carpet Tech

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Carpet Tech

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

Carpet Tech has a strong reputation for service, quality, and expertise. As a family-owned and operated floorcare and restoration business, they are committed to providing personalized attention and excellent customer service to commercial and residential clients across the Concho Valley. Carpet Tech uses professional truck-mounted equipment and IICRC-approved cleaning methods to ensure your floors, carpets, furniture, and air ducts are clean and well-maintained. Our 24/7 flood and fire restoration team is always on call and can be on site quickly to begin cleaning up from plumbing issues, burst pipes, or natural disasters.

"I called on multiple occasions and left many voicemails and was unable to ever receive a call back to get a copy of the invoice. Job was done decent."

Jeremy B on July 2022

"I called on multiple occasions and left many voicemails and was unable to ever receive a call back to get a copy of the invoice. Job was done decent."

Jeremy B on July 2022

Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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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.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

Air Duct Cleaning questions, answered by experts

While most air conditioners can last between 10 and 20 years, they will only last this long (or longer) if properly taken care of. Routine maintenance and inspections help keep your AC unit running in tip-top shape but understanding what factors will decrease its lifespan will also help keep your unit running cool.

Some things that shorten your AC’s lifespan include:

Extreme outdoor conditions, like high humidity or extensive salt spray
Improper installation
Extended run times, either by the unit being too small or the thermostat setting too low
Not performing required maintenance

Higher energy bills, ductwork over a decade old, poor airflow, and noisy ducts are a few common signs of bad ductwork. A moldy smell or musty odor, visual damage, increased allergies, and poor temperature control are other signs.

Whether an air duct cleaning is worth the cost depends on your situation. Cleaning your ducts isn’t a regular maintenance task and should be done on a case-by-case basis. It might be worth cleaning your ducts after a big home renovation, animal or mold infestation, excess dust around your home, or any unexplained allergy-like symptoms.

While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.

While metal ducts are known for being the most durable choice, flex ductwork is a safe alternative with a host of additional benefits. The key to installing flexible ducts is to make sure they’re properly sized and installed. For optimal results, it’s always best to hire a duct installation pro who has extensive experience with flex duct installation.

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