Q: Do furnace ducts ever need to be cleaned? We’ve lived in our house for 27 years and have never had the ducts cleaned. A: In most cases, regular duct cleaning is not necessary. Often, you can do ...

Looking for information on how to clean air ducts yourself? First, let's talk about why you want to clean them—and whether or not investing in the tools and materials required to get the job done is ...

Find the right plan at the right price. Household air pollution killed 3.2 million people in 2020, according to the World Health Organization. Pair this with the fact that the average American spends ...

You should clean your air ducts every three to five years, but the specifics depend on your home. If you turn on the air conditioning unit to stay cool in the summer, or if you turn on the heat to ...

Q: How dirty do heating ducts get in a year? Is it necessary to clean them yearly as my wife insists? A: They don’t get very dirty year to year in most homes. Regular duct cleaning isn’t necessary.

Dear Jim: Last time my furnace was serviced, the technician asked if I had ever had the ducts cleaned and I see ads on television about it. How can I tell if they need to be cleaned and how do I ...