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title: How do I tell if my ducts need to be cleared?
description: "If you experience any of the following, it’s time to get your ducts disinfected and cleaned out: -       Musty or foul smelling air emitting from your ducts -       Persistent allergy or cold symptoms that are not…"
url: "https://unitedhomeservices.com/docs/how-do-i-tell-if-my-ducts-need-to-be-cleared/"
updated: "2025-07-07"
category: General Inquiries
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# How do I tell if my ducts need to be cleared?

If you experience any of the following, it’s time to get your ducts disinfected and cleaned out:

-       Musty or foul smelling air emitting from your ducts
-       Persistent allergy or cold symptoms that are not going away no matter how many pills you pop
-       Recent infestation of vermin, including cockroaches, rats, mice, etc.
-       Recent sewer or moisture problems, or flooding, that may have entered into your home’s air ducts
-       A layer of dusting always seem to coat your furniture even with regular cleaning
-       Dirty or dusty air blowing out of your air ducts