It’s a good idea for anyone who owns a home to get his or her air ducts cleaned at least once a year. Dust, mold and pollen can build up over time and leave your ducts very dirty. That built up mess can, in turn, lead to more allergy and cold symptoms for those who live in your home. On the other hand, clean air ducts can mean less dust in your home, as well as fewer allergy-like symptoms and better airflow throughout your house.

So getting your air ducts cleaned is a good idea, but you don’t want to leave the job to just anyone. Unfortunately, there are some companies that offer duct cleaning services at an extreme discount, only to hike up the price after they inspect your home. These companies aren’t really interested in cleaning your ducts, what they really want is your hard-earned money.

Don’t be fooled by a company offering a large discount for air duct cleaning. Many times, they find problems that don’t really exist. They might tell you that you’re in need of unnecessary services and in the end they might not even perform any of those prescribed services. You’re better off staying away from these kinds of deals. Instead stick with a trusted air duct cleaning company.