What Sets HVAC Cleaning Apart from Duct Cleaning
Standard duct cleaning handles the duct system. HVAC cleaning goes further addressing the components inside the unit itself: the evaporator coil, the blower wheel, and the air handler cabinet. These are the parts that actually move and condition the air, and when they get dirty, your whole system suffers.
For St. Louis homes where humid summers grow biofilm on the coil and dry winters fill the blower with dust annual or every-other-year HVAC cleaning is what keeps a system running like new for 15 or 20 years. It's also one of the most overlooked maintenance items in any home.
What's Included
- Evaporator coil cleaning The cold coil where humidity condenses. Dust and biofilm build up here and choke airflow.
- Blower wheel cleaning The fan that moves the air. Caked dust on the blades is the #1 cause of weak airflow.
- Air handler cabinet cleaning The interior housing where dust collects and gets pushed back into the home.
- Drain pan and condensate line check Prevents water backups that lead to mold and damage.
- Coil sanitization (optional) EPA-registered antimicrobial treatment for systems with mold or musty smells.
- Filter replacement consultation We'll let you know what filter is best for your system and household.
When to Schedule HVAC Cleaning
- It's been more than 3 years since the last full cleaning
- You smell musty or mildew odors when the AC runs
- Your AC isn't keeping up like it used to
- Energy bills have crept up year over year
- The HVAC is over 10 years old and you want to extend its life
- You see visible dust or biofilm when you open the air handler