Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality | Duct Cleaning | Heating and Air Conditioning | Lancing
Breathe easier in your Lancing home with HEP’s trusted team on your side. Our certified technicians dive deep into every twist and turn of your HVAC system, removing built-up dust, pollen, pet dander, and lingering odors that standard filters can’t touch. A thorough duct cleaning not only improves indoor air quality, it can also boost energy efficiency, help your equipment last longer, and keep your family healthier year-round.
From scheduling to spotless cleanup, we handle every step with the care and respect your home deserves. Using advanced negative-pressure vacuums, safe antimicrobial treatments, and high-definition inspection cameras, we document our work so you see exactly what’s been removed. Discover why so many Lancing homeowners trust HEP for honest pricing, punctual service, and results you can actually feel in every breath. Contact us today to set up your personalized duct cleaning and experience a fresher, more comfortable home tomorrow.
FAQs
Why is regular duct cleaning important for indoor air quality in Lancing homes?
Lancing’s coastal climate brings higher humidity and airborne salt, while pollen from the South Downs and everyday household dust circulate through your HVAC system. Over time, those particles settle inside the ductwork, where they feed mould and bacteria, aggravate allergies and asthma, and are blown back into living spaces every time the heating or air conditioning starts. A professional duct clean removes this built-up contaminant layer, helping your system deliver fresher, healthier air and creating a noticeably cleaner indoor environment.
How often should I schedule professional duct cleaning?
Most manufacturers and the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) suggest a thorough cleaning every 3–5 years. However, you may benefit from yearly or biennial service if anyone in the home has respiratory issues, you have indoor pets that shed, you smoke indoors, or you have recently completed building or renovation work that produced extra dust. Homes near the seafront, where salt and sand enter more easily, also tend to need shorter cleaning intervals.
What signs tell me my ducts need cleaning?
Common indicators include: (1) visible dust puffs or black lines around supply registers, (2) persistent musty or “damp” odours when the system starts, (3) an unexplained rise in allergy or asthma symptoms, (4) rooms that feel stuffy even with the fan running, (5) excessive dust settling on furniture shortly after cleaning, and (6) evidence of mould growth, vermin, or construction debris inside the duct when you remove a grille and look inside.
What does your duct cleaning service include and how long does it take?
Our NADCA-certified technicians begin with a camera inspection to document duct condition, then seal every register and attach a powerful negative-pressure vacuum to the trunk line. While the vacuum draws contaminants out, we use rotating brush whips and compressed-air tools to dislodge debris along every branch line, followed by an EPA-approved sanitising mist. We also clean the blower, evaporator coil, drain pan, and registers before re-assembling everything and providing post-clean photos. A typical three-bed semi-detached home in Lancing takes 3–5 hours; larger properties or systems with multiple air handlers may take a full day.
Will duct cleaning reduce my energy bills or extend HVAC life?
Yes. A 6 mm layer of dust on duct walls can restrict airflow enough to make a blower work up to 20 % harder, leading to higher electricity use and premature motor wear. Removing that restriction helps air move freely, so rooms reach the set temperature faster, cycles are shorter, and components experience less strain. Cleaner coils also transfer heat more efficiently, which can cut overall heating and cooling costs by 5–10 % and add years to system life.
Is duct cleaning messy, and do I need to leave my home during the service?
We keep everything contained by maintaining continuous negative pressure inside the ductwork, lining work areas with drop cloths, and using HEPA-filtered vacuums for any handheld tools. Most clients stay at home; you can move freely between rooms, although the equipment is loud and we ask that pets be secured. At the end we wipe down each register, remove all coverings, and perform a final walk-through to ensure your home is as clean—or cleaner—than when we arrived.