Melbourne’s winter isn’t far off in Melbourne, and this brings cold winds and chilly nights.. If you’re lucky to have a ducted heating system for your home, you’ll want to stay as snug as possible when temperatures drop.
Have you been maintaining your heater? As breeding grounds for dust, mould, and other contaminants, you definitely don’t want your system spouting dust particles throughout your home!
This blog explores why ducted heating cleaning is important during the colder months, including the benefits to efficiency and health at home.
Ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling is known for whole-home comfort. If you want to heat or cool either a part of your home or the entire premises, you will have total control over the temperature of your property, no matter how cold it is outside!
The heating unit, thermostat, insulated ducts, grilles, and register vents work together to keep your home as cosy as it can be. So, how do these pieces work together?
When you turn it on, the fan pulls in cold air, passing it over a heat exchanger, which warms the air through gas combustion. This air is then distributed throughout your space. This warm air is pushed through the ducts that connect to vents in your rooms, and the return air grill sends this air back to the heater for it to recirculate.
These systems have a central heating unit connected to a network of ducts that deliver warm air to various rooms via vents. While great during the cold season, ducts gather dust, debris, and moisture over time, so you need to maintain them because:
It affects how well your heater can heat your spaces. If dust gets into the ducts, this can block the airflow and force the system to work harder to heat your property.
Your indoor air quality won’t be as good. Dirty ducts can circulate allergens such as dust mites, pollen, and pet dander throughout your home.
You’re more at risk of allergies or respiratory problems. Dust and debris in ducts cause mould and bacteria to grow, and these contaminants can be dispersed into the air.
To learn more, have a read of the pros and cons of gas ducted heating!
You can clean your heater yourself, but it doesn’t compare to an experienced HVAC technician. There are many reasons to invest in a professional. After all, they know exactly what they’re doing.
A professional can remove any debris buildup, but they also make sure that components are working as they should. Your heater will last longer, and you won’t be up for repairs that cost a fortune.
This includes sealing off any vents, setting up equipment, and protecting walls and floors. Technicians may use CCTV cameras to get a closer look at your ducts.
From high-powered brushes to vacuums, debris can be dislodged and removed easily.
After the ducts have been cleaned, a technician can apply sanitising solutions to kill remaining mould or bacteria. If you have allergies or respiratory problems, this step is essential.
A lot of moisture leads to mould growth, and this affects your air quality. Professional cleaning services deal with mould safely.
The air quality is tested, which can’t be done when doing it yourself.
For consistent warmth in winter without malfunctions, professional cleaners use specialised equipment to clean all components.
A clean ducted heating system needs less energy to operate since the airflow isn’t being blocked. You will not need to put them on full blast day and night to feel warm or notice any price hikes in your bills!
The savings on energy bills and repairs can offset the cost of cleaning services.
There are quite a few things you can keep in mind. Schedule duct cleaning before the end of autumn, but also:
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It sounds cheaper and more convenient to do the job yourself, but you will be limited in terms of cleaning methods. DIY cleaning kits are available but fall short in removing deep-seated dust and debris. Cleaning mistakes also damage sensitive components of your heating system, so you’ll be up for an expensive repair if you do the wrong thing.
Overall, it is better to hire a professional. Professional duct cleaning services employ advanced tools and techniques to thoroughly clean your system. A HVAC technician, such as one at Aust Climate, accesses hard-to-reach areas (furnace fan or the motor) and handles all issues so your heater works safely.
Neglecting your climate system may lead to unit failure, so we recommend servicing it every 2-3 years. Our technicians are fully trained in servicing and repairing gas ducted heaters, evaporative coolers, and split systems. We also carry out carbon monoxide testing, so your system is safe!
The best part is that Australian Climate Systems comes to you. All you need to do is call us or fill out our online form, and one of our friendly staff members will contact you to schedule a consultation at a time that works for you.
Whether you need maintenance and repairs support for ducted heating in Boronia, Box Hill, Camberwell, Caulfield, Chadstone, Doncaster, Croydon, Kew, Mooroolbark, Ringwood, Warranwood or Malvern, reach out for a quote.
Australian Climate Systems has been in the business for over 25 years, is fully qualified and trained, and is a leader in the HVAC industry. For a comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient home during Melbourne’s winter months, we maintain all of your systems, from electric heating and cooling to gas ducted heating, split systems and ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling.
You’ll have peace of mind knowing that work carried out by us is covered by all relevant industry insurances, including VBA compliance and public liability insurance. We offer sales and installation help, service, repair & maintenance, warranty repairs, and a range of heating and cooling solutions in Melbourne.
Contact us at 03 9726 4444, email [email protected] or visit our HVAC purpose-built showroom in Chirnside Park, Victoria. We have many new season products and payment options to get you ready for the new season.
