Air conditioning vents keep your air fresh and clean. When they get dirty, they can start to clog your filter quicker and make your air difficult to breathe. Not to mention that clean vents make a more efficient air conditioner. Although it seems like an overwhelming task, just about anyone with the proper tools can complete it.
If you need a pro to clean your air conditioning vents, contact the best Duncan air conditioning service. Call Dial One Johnson Plumbing, Cooling and Heating at 469-518-2809 to schedule an appointment.
Continue reading for more information on how to clean your vents.
Schedule Air Conditioning Maintenance
Although it’s not difficult to clean the vents yourself, professionals can easily perform this task into your regular maintenance appointment. If you don’t already schedule regular air conditioning maintenance, you may want to consider doing so. There are all kinds of benefits to keeping your air conditioner in tip top shape – including avoiding a replacement for as long as possible.
You can askyour technician to clean the vents when they complete maintenance. To save money, see if your HVAC company offers any maintenance advantage plans
. To understand the steps to cleaning AC vents, read on.
Materials for Cleaning Air Vents
Before you start cleaning, be sure to collect all of the necessary materials. Here are the materials you’ll need to clean your vents:
- Vacuum cleaner with hose attachment: this will get the dust and debris out of the vents quickly and easily.
- Long handled brush or broom: you will use this to loosen up the dust and sweep it out.
- Screwdriver: most vents are connected to the wall with screws and you’ll need a screwdriver to remove them.
- Step stool or ladder: if a vent is located up high, use a secure ladder or step stool. Never use a chair to reach your vents.
- Microfiber cloths or paper towels: this will help remove mold or remaining dust from the walls of the vents.
- Replacement filters: you should always replace the filters when you clean your vents.
- Soap and water: your vent covers will also need a deep cleaning.
These materials will ensure that you can easily clean the vents.
Steps to Clean Your Air Conditioner Vents
We’ve broken this task up into small steps to make it easy to follow along. Here are nine steps to properly clean your air conditioner vents:
1. Turn Off HVAC System
Safety is always important to consider when cleaning your vents. The first thing that you should do is turn off your HVAC system. You may also want to wear eye coverings and a mask. This will keep you from getting dust in your eyes or from inhaling particulates.
2. Remove Vent Covers and Filters
Remove the covers and filters to all of the vents, supply and return registers. Some of the covers will require a screwdriver for removal. You will later clean them and replace the filters.
3. Clean Supply Registers
Take your long handled brush or broom and loosen up any dirt and dust inside of the vents. Then, take your vacuum cleaner and use the hose attachment to suck up all of the dirt, dust and debris. To make sure that you have completely removed everything, take the broom and sweep out the dirt. Be sure to sweep it into a trash can or to lay a sheet underneath to catch any of the dust.
4. Clean Return Air Vents
Complete the same steps that you did for the supply register. Loosen up dust and debris and use the vacuum cleaner to clean and sweep out any remaining dust.
5. Clean Vent Covers
To clean your vent covers, fill up a small bucket with water and soap. Put the covers in the bucket and scrub them clean. You can also use a wipe to clean up the vent covers. Be sure to clean in between the grates. These can quickly accumulate dust throughout the months. Once cleaned, you can place them aside until you finish cleaning out the vents.
6. Wipe Down Vents
Use your cloth to wipe down the sides of the vents and remove any extra dust or mold. While you won’t be able to reach too far inside of the vents, anything that you can reach will help.
7. Replace Filters
This is one of the most important parts of cleaning your vents. Your air filters play an integral role in improving your indoor air quality. When your filters become clogged they can damage your unit. For example, evaporator coils often freeze when airflow is blocked. In addition to avoiding damage to your unit, there are a variety of benefits to replacing your filter on a regular basis:
- Decrease monthly energy costs
- Increase system efficiency
- Lengthen the lifespan of your unit
You can purchase filters at any home improvement store and even some grocery stores. There are a variety to choose from, each with its own replacement requirements. Replacing your filters keeps you healthy and comfortable.
8. Reinstall Vent Covers
Once you have cleaned all of the vents around your home, reinstall the vent covers with your screwdriver. As you reinstall each, check the openings for anything you missed. You can also shine your flashlight into the duct to see if there’s anything especially concerning that you may need to call an AC repair company for.
Reliable Duncan Air Conditioning Service
Looking for heating and air conditioning Duncanville TX service? You need Dial One Johnson Plumbing, Cooling and Heating. Our team of professional technicians have years of experience completing maintenance tasks such as cleaning vents. We also provide replacements and repairs for a variety of HVAC equipment including ductless mini-splits, furnaces and heat pumps.
The Dial One Johnson team is committed to providing only the best service possible. When you hire us, you don’t have to worry about anything else – we will get the job done quickly and correctly.
To schedule an appointment with Dial One Johnson Plumbing Cooling and Heating, contact us online or call us at 469-518-2809.
Author Bio:
Sherrie Johnson-Hartsock
Dial One Johnson Plumbing, Cooling & Heating is now owned and operated by Sherrie Johnson-Hartsock, with his grandson, Daniel Johnson, a third-generation plumber who is also the Service Manager.