Cleaning the air conditioning ducts

The air conditioning systems and furnaces can become dirty with dust and other debris, even if methodically clean your house every day. A furnace works by introducing air from one section of the house and blowing it to another room, which makes dust, hair, pollen and debris from spreading. Services of professional duct cleaning can thoroughly clean every inch (2.54 cm) of the internal passages of air conditioning and should be carried out once a year. The duct cleaning your air conditioner between professional cleanings helps keep the pipes free of debris.

You will need

  • Screwdriver
  • Work gloves
  • Cloth
  • Brush
  • Vacuum Accessory
  • Resistance ribbon

Instructions

  1. Remove the screws holding the air duct cover with appropriate type of screwdriver. Replace the cover and screws in a safe place for later use.
  2. Put on work gloves to protect your hands and examine the walls of the air duct by dust and dirt. Clean any debris from the duct wall with a cloth or brush.
  3. Sets the accessory vacuum hose to it with high strength adhesive tape to ensure it does not break while using the vacuum cleaner. Insert the fitting into the duct to suck any debris such as mold and dust.
  4. Replace the cover in the duct opening the air conditioning and adjust the screws with the screwdriver. Remove the cover to remove any dust that remains.
  5. Complete this process for any opening through air conditioning you want to clean your house.