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>

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Q: How do I clean the air in my house after renovating it?

• <div><p>Focus on cleaning the air after you&rsquo;ve finished cleaning surfaces. Use air purifiers, moving them as necessary from room to room. The air filters should be cleaned or replaced, depending on the type of filters you have. Clean the air ducts by yourself or by hiring a pro. Finally, open doors and windows to ensure the space is properly ventilated.</p></div>

Q: Are air ducts and dryer vents the same?

• <div><p>No, air ducts and dryer vents are not the same. The dryer vent is connected to a specific appliance, the dryer, and is meant to direct the hot, moist air from the washed clothes to the outside of the home. Air ducts move air from the HVAC system around the home. It&rsquo;s essential to schedule cleanings for the dryer vent and the air ducts. </p></div>

Q: Why are my air vents sweating?

• <div><p>High humidity is one of the most common reasons for air vents to sweat or produce condensation. When the cool, dry air from your HVAC unit meets warm and moist air in your home, it will cause condensation. Insulating your ductwork can help prevent this. If you live in a very humid region, a dehumidifier can also help.</p></div>

Q: Is it mold or dust in my air vent?

• <div><p>You normally won&rsquo;t see any dust or mold actively floating out of your vent, but you might notice your vent looks dirty. Mold will cling to the sides and collect almost like black soot. Dust will look, well, dusty, but there will usually be a heavy buildup so expect thick gray layers on the bottom and sometimes the sides of the vent. <b>If you suspect you have mold in your vents, call a professional immediately. </b></p></div>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
John was was very friendly, polite and professional. He arrived early (he did message first). He explained everything clearly as he was working. He stopped at one point and showed me how the vents were (pretty bad). He explained what could be further done to prevent mold growth and gave me the...
Air Duct King
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Reviewed in July 2019
Fabulous! A harried call at 10am because the AC had quit and the temperature in the house was climbing quickly. Despite an already hectic schedule Larry was able to squeeze me in and get the AC up and running to save us from a miserable night. Couldn't be more pleased. Larry will be my go to for...
Larry Lee Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
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Reviewed in June 2019
Lucas was very responsive and his team was very thorough, cleaning blinds and doing baseboards and other things our previous cleaning service excluded from their service even though their cost was exactly the same as we were paying before. Lucas is very flexible and will do whatever you need....
Brand New Cleaning Solutions
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Reviewed in November 2015
Eric provided a very thorough home inspection and was great at explaining what it would take to replace and/or repair certain issues with 2 different homes. Very helpful and trustworthy guy. Definitely recommend using Ace Home Inspections for the Columbus, Ohio area, including Newark where the...
ACE Property Inspection
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Reviewed in November 2015
We had great respond time when we called. He came out that very Saturday afternoon, took the test samples and had the results for us by Wednesday morning. We will be using him for to clean air ducts once we finish our remodel project. Very friendly and honest and won't try to price gouge or sell...
House Doctor Pomales
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Reviewed in April 2009
We had a leaky hot water stop valve in the master bathroom sink and a leaky faucet for the hot water in that same sink. David from Muetzel quickly confirmed the problems then quoted me their prices for the stop valve, the replacement set for the faucet and a whole new faucet. He didn?t try to...
Muetzel Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in October 2007
A-One Gutters are a very professional company. Work was completed promptly, they removed the old gutters and hauled them away. They cleaned up debris, etc.
A-1 Quality Seamless Gutters
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Reviewed in September 2006
They were prompt and the price was reasonable and they cleaned up themselves.
Benchmark Roofing & Restoration
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Reviewed in October 2005
DID A VERY GOOD JOB. EVERYTHING IS WORKING PERFECT. WORKED WELL AT KEEPING THE AREA AS CLEAN AS POSSIBLE. WELL PLEASED.
The Basement Guys
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