Duct Cleaning in Texarkana, AR
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Storms push dust into ducts that run five months a year
Miller County has seen 57 damaging wind events and 6 winter storms over the last ten years. Wind like that forces dust and debris in through vent gaps and attic seams, and once it's in the ductwork it moves through the house every time the furnace runs.
That furnace runs November through March here, on nights that average 36 degrees, so there's plenty of runtime to carry that buildup around. Power loss adds to it too. About a quarter of Arkansas households went at least a day without power in 2024, and when a system shuts off and starts back up, it stirs up whatever has settled in the line since the last cycle.
- 5 months
- November through March, your furnace pushes air through your ducts
- 5 months
- May through September, your air conditioner does the same
NOAA nClimDiv, 1991–2020 normals
- How often should air ducts be cleaned?
- Every few years is enough for most homes, unless something has changed in the house. Signs it is time sooner include visible dust coming from the vents, a musty smell when the air is running, or work done on the house that opened up the attic or walls. If anyone in the house has allergies that flare up indoors, that is also a reason to check the ducts rather than wait.
- Is air duct cleaning worth it?
- It depends on what is going on in the ducts. If there is dust building up around the vents, a smell when the system runs, or you know there was rodent activity or construction dust in the house, cleaning them makes sense. If the air seems fine and the filter is changed on schedule, there may be nothing to gain from it. A contractor can look into the ducts with a camera and tell you what is actually in there before you decide.
- What does air duct cleaning involve?
- A contractor uses a vacuum system connected to the ductwork along with brushes or air tools to knock loose dust and debris and pull it out. Each vent is opened and cleaned, and the main trunk lines get the same treatment. The furnace or air handler itself, including the blower, may get cleaned as part of the job since it connects directly to the same air path. Afterward the vent covers go back on and the system is run to check airflow.