Why does my furnace filter get dirty so fast?

• <div><p>There are several reasons why your furnace filter might get dirty quickly. For example, if you run your furnace often, more air—and therefore, more contaminants—will flow through the system and clog your filter. Having pets is another reason that your filter accumulates dirt quickly. Also, thinner filters will get dirty faster than thicker ones.</p></div>

What questions should I ask prospective air duct cleaners?

• <div><p>If you just moved into a new house or found significant mold, dust, or pest remnants in your vents, or you see <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/stop-condensation-on-air-vents.htm">condensation on your air vents</a>, you can easily find a highly trained pro to do the job correctly by asking a few key questions:</p><ul><li><p>Do you have proof of liability insurance?</p></li><li><p>What about worker's compensation insurance?</p></li><li><p>Are you a member of the NADCA?</p></li><li><p>Have you worked on my model of HVAC system before?</p></li><li><p>What is included in your contracted amount?</p></li><li><p>Can you provide local references?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Is it worth it to clean your air ducts?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/should-you-have-air-ducts-your-home-cleaned#:~:text=Duct%20cleaning%20has%20never%20been,necessarily%20enter%20the%20living%20space.">Environmental Protection Agency</a> (EPA) states that there's no conclusive evidence to show that dirty or dusty air ducts increase dust and airborne particles in your home or pose any risk to your health. On the other hand, your air ducts require cleaning if there's any mold or mildew, you have a rodent or insect infestation, or you have clogged ducts. Regular air duct cleaning will also extend the life of your HVAC system, leading to less frequent repairs and preventing premature replacement in the future.</p></div>

Q: Is it OK to cover air vents?

• <div><p>You might have heard that <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-shutting-furnace-vents-improve-energy-efficiency.htm">closing vents in unused rooms</a> can help with energy efficiency, but it&rsquo;s never a good idea to block air vents completely. Fully closing vents can create a buildup of pressure inside your ducts, which can lead to leaks, holes, or other problems. Instead, you can shut your vents partially (between 50% and 75%) in unoccupied parts of your home.</p></div>

Q: Why is my house always dirty even after cleaning?

• <div><p>Clutter and disorganization can make even a clean house seem dirty. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-declutter.htm">Decluttering unused items</a> will make your home seem cleaner, and putting storage solutions into place will give a house a more organized look and feel. Other things that can make a house feel dirty include stained or faded carpets and upholstery, dirty or dingy walls, chipped paint, and disorganized shelves.</p></div>

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HOOVER'S AIR DUCT CLEANING

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HOOVER'S AIR DUCT CLEANING

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 98% of Angi customers

Since 1992 Hoover's Air Duct Cleaning Inc. Please visit us at www.cleanairduct.com or call (505) 269-1176 Thank You

"Hoover’s was the ONLY one to get back to me and rather quickly. I decided to go ahead and use them. Aaron and Marcos were very professional and polite. Cleaned my HVAC ducts, exhaust vents, and my dryer vent (which was really dirty btw) in a timely manner and put everything back on when they were done. They cleaned up after themselves and even covered my stuff with plastic as they went. They took off their shoes as they came in and put down towels on the corners of furniture and the walls to avoid damaging them. Not sure if they were the cheapest option but they were the best option in my opinion. I’d definitely use them again. Thank you Marshall for answering me back and Aaron and Marcos for taking care of my vents."

Megan S on August 2022

Since 1992 Hoover's Air Duct Cleaning Inc. Please visit us at www.cleanairduct.com or call (505) 269-1176 Thank You

"Hoover’s was the ONLY one to get back to me and rather quickly. I decided to go ahead and use them. Aaron and Marcos were very professional and polite. Cleaned my HVAC ducts, exhaust vents, and my dryer vent (which was really dirty btw) in a timely manner and put everything back on when they were done. They cleaned up after themselves and even covered my stuff with plastic as they went. They took off their shoes as they came in and put down towels on the corners of furniture and the walls to avoid damaging them. Not sure if they were the cheapest option but they were the best option in my opinion. I’d definitely use them again. Thank you Marshall for answering me back and Aaron and Marcos for taking care of my vents."

Megan S on August 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

"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

Comfort Solutions Mechanical

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Comfort Solutions Mechanical

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.

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Last update on January 04, 2026

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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Air Duct Cleaning questions, answered by experts

There are several reasons why your furnace filter might get dirty quickly. For example, if you run your furnace often, more air—and therefore, more contaminants—will flow through the system and clog your filter. Having pets is another reason that your filter accumulates dirt quickly. Also, thinner filters will get dirty faster than thicker ones.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that there's no conclusive evidence to show that dirty or dusty air ducts increase dust and airborne particles in your home or pose any risk to your health. On the other hand, your air ducts require cleaning if there's any mold or mildew, you have a rodent or insect infestation, or you have clogged ducts. Regular air duct cleaning will also extend the life of your HVAC system, leading to less frequent repairs and preventing premature replacement in the future.

You might have heard that closing vents in unused rooms can help with energy efficiency, but it’s never a good idea to block air vents completely. Fully closing vents can create a buildup of pressure inside your ducts, which can lead to leaks, holes, or other problems. Instead, you can shut your vents partially (between 50% and 75%) in unoccupied parts of your home.

Clutter and disorganization can make even a clean house seem dirty. Decluttering unused items will make your home seem cleaner, and putting storage solutions into place will give a house a more organized look and feel. Other things that can make a house feel dirty include stained or faded carpets and upholstery, dirty or dingy walls, chipped paint, and disorganized shelves.

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?

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