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dirty return ducts: Duct Cleaning And Air Filters (1 of 2) - 10/25/10 05:44 AM
I am asked by clients and Realtors all the time - "Is duct cleaning really worth it?"  I had an email contact just yesterday about this very subject.  So I thought a post would be worth while and instructive.
Well, you tell me!  Dust accumulates anywhere it can land.  As it accumulates many things can happen:
1.  It can restrict air flow, making your system's ability to move air less efficient, costing you more money.
2.  It is composed of more than just dust.  I say to my clients that it is full of "living organisms."  You should believe that too.
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dirty return ducts: Get To Know Your Air Flow - 08/20/10 04:59 PM
It is probably true that on half the home inspections I do the filter is installed backwards.  It is important that the filter be installed the right way!  Why?  Because one side is stronger and meant to handle the air flow's pressure.  There is an arrow drawn on every filter to tell you the air flow direction.  Put in backwards, and as it gets loaded with dust, the filter can literally get sucked into the system and even cause damage to the fan.

Someone took the time to draw which way the filter should be installed.
That way, when it … (64 comments)

 
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