While most homes would benefit from air duct cleaning, here are the consumers who really should make it a priority to have their vents cleaned:
1. People who suffer from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory illnesses.
According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the indoor air we breathe can be up to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air. And for anyone suffering from allergies, asthma, emphysema, etc., your indoor living environment can be contributing to shortness of breath, asthma or allergy attacks, etc. Cleaning the duct vents will greatly improve the indoor air quality of your home, helping you breathe easier.
2. New homes.
Newly constructed homes have more debris than you would expect. Sheet rock, nails, insulation, pounds upon pounds of dust and sometimes garbage makes its way into your vents. And even the most cautious contractors and home builders cannot ensure that nothing will fall into the vents, especially since the air duct system is installed long before the walls, insulation and sheet rock go up.
3. Newly remodeled homes.
Basement refinishes, updated kitchens and bathrooms, add-ons...anything that involves a saw or a sander will more than likely kick up dust and debris that will end up in your air duct system. Even with the utmost caution, dust and debris find their way into your vents.