Today marks the official first day of summer! Your HVAC system is essential to the comfort of your home during this time. With long Canadian winters and hot Canadian summers, it’s important to ensure that your system is well maintained. It is recommended that you get your ducts cleaned every 3-5 years however, a yearly maintenance can help to prevent additional costs and repairs to protect your home and family. Read on to learn about 4 reasons why you should get your ducts cleaned this summer.
Cuts Costs
During the hot summer months, you may have your system running 24/7. If that’s the case, costs can run up quite quickly. One way to cut your costs is through ensuring that your system is running as efficiently as possible. Hire a professional to inspect your system today. They can let you know if you need a cleaning service or possibly a replacement. The more efficient your system is, the less money you’ll be wasting.
Eliminates Pests
Guelph, Ontario based Dryer Vent Wizard of the Golden Triangle can easily remove pests and bird nests from your ducts.
Pests and other small rodents tend to find shelter and warmth in ducts during the winter months. Without scheduling a furnace cleaning service, prior to or during the summer, you could be running the system with pests and their debris inside. This can lead to an array of issues, including poor air quality. Be sure to have your ducts fully inspected this summer to ensure all pests have left for the season!
Improves Air Quality
An efficient system not only cuts costs, but it can give you peace of mind that your ducts are running properly and filtering out any debris, providing clean air to your home. If your ducts are circulating poor air throughout your home, this can lead to respiratory problems such as asthma. Routine maintenance is recommended to ensure that ducts and filters are clear of any debris that may be harmful to your home and family. Be sure to schedule a furnace and duct cleaning appointment with a professional today.
Reduces Risk of Mould Growth
Having your ducts cleaned, especially in the summer, is important to eliminate any mold that may be growing. If your HVAC system is not in use during the winter months, or has been sitting unused for a while, mould could be growing and could be spreading within the system. If you run your system like this, the mould can block air flow and circulate poor air throughout your home, putting you and your family at risk. Be sure to have your system inspected for any mould before you start running it this summer.
Below are the average costs of Duct Cleaning across different cities in Canada:
| City | Average | Minimum | Maximum |
| Barrie | $1,759 | $140 | $11,000 |
| Calgary | $1,467 | $100 | $47,500 |
| Edmonton | $1,410 | $100 | $48,700 |
| Hamilton | $927 | $100 | $9,500 |
| Oshawa | $1,195 | $100 | $10,000 |
| Ottawa | $1,544 | $100 | $44,000 |
| Toronto | $600 | $100 | $47,000 |
| Vancouver | $477 | $100 | $34,945 |
*Costs based on 8,682 verified Canadian homeowner reviews as of March 2022
Now that it is officially summer time, make sure you schedule an air duct cleaning asap. Before you hire, check out our Deals and Offers available in Toronto. To help you get an idea of how much you need to budget for this important project, check out the average duct cleaning costs for your city.
