Frequently asked questions

• Why cleaning mechanical ventilation ducts?

  There are a few reasons why air duct cleaning is important:

  1. Over time, dust and dirt accumulate in the ventilation ducts and air filters. This impedes airflow, requiring the system to work harder to move the same amount of air. This can lead to excessive wear and tear on the fan, motor and other components. This increases the risk of early system failure.
  2. As pollution increases, the heat exchanger of a MVHR-system starts to perform worse. The ventilation system needs more and more energy to cool or heat. And yes, you will see that reflected on your energy bill.
  3. The more pollution, the more it affects air quality. A ventilation system can provide an ideal breeding ground for fungi and bacteria to grow and multiply. This increases the risk of unpleasant odours and health problems for occupants, such as respiratory infections. People with allergies usually notice quickly if the air quality is not right.
  4. The above conditions also have an indirect long-term effect: they negatively affect the lifespan of your ventilation system. In other words: the system wears out faster. How strong that effect is obviously depends on the degree of pollution.

• Advantages of cleaning home ventilation ducts

  Cleaning ventilation ducts is important to prevent risks. It provides several immediate benefits:

  1. Topping the list, of course, is the health perspective. Cleaning ventilation ducts is important for good air quality.
  2. Improved energy efficiency. Whether mechanical ventilation or MVHR, the system can only function optimally if the ducts are clean. Cleaning ventilation ducts therefore has a direct effect on performance.
  3. Extending service life. As mentioned, the accumulation of dirt and dust comes at the expense of the life of the ventilation system. However, the reverse is also true: keeping the air ducts clean extends their lifespan and reduces the risk of malfunctions.
  4. Lower costs. With regular maintenance, you reduce the risk of expensive repairs and having to replace parts. If you maintain a ventilation system properly, you get the most out of its technical lifespan.

• Cleaning your own ventilation ducts

  While it is theoretically possible to clean ventilation ducts yourself, in practice this is often disappointing. Depending on the size of the MVHR-system and the accessibility of the ducts, this quickly becomes a complex, time-consuming job. To avoid damaging the ventilation system, you need to know what you are doing. If you have neither experience nor the right tools, we recommend that you hire a ventilation specialist to do this.

• Getting ventilation ducts cleaned

  Need your mechanical ventilation cleaned? Intovent's service technicians know all about this too. These specialists have the knowledge, experience and the right tools. They clean ventilation ducts on a daily basis. They work professionally, efficiently and cause minimum inconvenience. When they clean the ventilation ducts, dirt, dust, mould and bacteria are removed from the ducts and the components of the system. Think of the fan, heat exchanger and filters. They do this by using special tools and techniques, such as brushes, vacuum systems and compressed air. Note that system components are not cleaned during a duct cleaning, but they are cleaned during a maintenance service (All-in).

• Cleaning ventilation ducts: how often?

  Rest assured: ventilation duct cleaning is a low-frequency maintenance job. Intovent recommends having it done once every 7 to 8 years. Tip: put it in your diary and you will be reminded. Want to know more about the frequency of maintenance work? Then read the blog article 'How often to have mechanical ventilation cleaned?'

  Cleaning air ducts is important, but cleaning a ventilation system requires more than just occasional ventilation duct cleaning. Want to know how exactly? Then read on about maintaining a ventilation system.