Arizona’s beautiful desert climate brings us plenty of sunny skies and warmer winters. However, it also brings its own challenges keeping your home comfortable and clean from the dusty climate. Living in Arizona is filled with dust storms, dry air, and seasonal pollen. This allows your air ducts to quickly accumulate debris. One essential, yet often overlooked part of maintaining your home is clean air ducts. Check out how to stay on top of cleaned air ducts.

  • The Arizona Air
  • How often should Arizona homeowners clean their air ducts?
  • Warning signs your air ducts need cleaning
  • Call Rusty’s Air Conditioning and Heating for reliable service
  • Why clean air ducts are a must in Arizona

Keep reading to discover why clean air ducts can improve air quality and a healthier home.


Ready to schedule your air duct cleaning? Give Rusty’s Air Conditioning and Heating a call today!

At Rusty’s, our experts are there to provide exceptional service removing dust, debris, and contaminants from your air ducts. Call Rusty’s Air Conditioning and Heating today at 480-351-5261. We will go the extra mile for customers only giving trustworthy advice and reliable service.

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How Arizona Air Affects your HVAC Ducts

Your air ducts play a major role in keeping your needs met during the hot Arizona summers and dry winters. Your air ducts are there to keep circulating cool or heated air throughout your home. Air ducts work nonstop and over time from all the dust, dirt, and even mold that is built up inside. This will potentially cause poor indoor air quality, inefficient HVAC problems, as well as health problems like allergies and asthma.

Arizona has a unique set of weather conditions that make cleaning ducts that much more important

  • Dust storms (haboobs):  These intense dust storms will bring huge amounts of dust into your home
  • Dry air: Allows easy build up in your ducts
  • Seasonal pollen: Increased amounts of pollen during spring and fall will heighten allergies. 

How Often Should Arizona Homeowners Clean Their Air Ducts?

Living in Arizona you may be due for a cleaning of your air ducts sooner than you think. At Rusty’s we recommend cleaning your air ducts every 3-5 years. This could entail having just completed a home renovation, moved into a new home, or just experienced a dust storm.  Families with allergies or other respiratory conditions should get an air duct cleaning every 1-2 years.

Warning Signs your Air Duct Needs Cleaning 

There are signs to look out for even if you’re on a cleaning schedule. You may need to call in the pros if you have some of the following signs:

  • Air ducts are not sealed
  • After cleaning there is still a layer of  dust around your home.
  • Weak airflow from your vents
  • Mildew or musty odors coming from hvac system
  • Increase in allergy or respiratory issues
  • Mold or visible dust near vents
  • Unusual rise in your energy bill

Call Rusty’s Air Conditioning and Heating for Reliable Service

Rusty’s Air Conditioning and Heating is the most trusted name in Mesa for HVAC repairs, maintenance and replacements. Rusty’s is your go to partner for keeping your home comfortable year around. Our expert team uses state of the art equipment to thoroughly clean your ducts, ensuring cleaner air and a more efficient HVAC system.

How to Help Prevent the Need for Duct Cleaning

Professional cleaning is necessary for a healthy home, there are also steps you can take to keep your ducts cleaner for longer.

  • Using high-quality air filters will help catch more dust. Arizonans should change their air filters every 30 – 45 days to keep up with the hot summers.
  • Scheduling regular HVAC maintenance to check for mold, dust buildup, and leaks. Leaky ducts will bring dust and debris from your attic or basement which can have you confused for normal dust buildup.
  • Keeping humidity levels between 30 – 50% to help prevent mold inside of air ducts.
  • Investing in an air purifier to trap airborne particles and control the indoor air quality. 

Why Clean Air Ducts are a Must in Arizona

  • Better indoor air quality: Can reduce potential health problems
  • Improved energy efficiency: clean air ducts can help your HVAC system work in a more efficient way keeping your energy bill lower.
  • Prolonged hvac lifespan: your HVAC system has to work harder when there is buildup, which can cause it to wear out faster and shorten its life expectancy.
  • Fewer allergens and irritants: Allergy season can be aggressive, so a cleaner home is a healthier home. 

Still Need Help Deciding if your Ducts are Due for a Cleaning?

Maintaining a healthy and happy home can be overwhelming, but Rusty’s Air Conditioning and Heating is here to relieve any stress. Our professional technicians are here to provide honest and trustworthy advice. Contact us today to learn more or schedule an appointment!

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