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While duct cleaning doesn't fix the leak itself, it's a crucial follow-up service. A refrigerant leak often causes your AC coil to freeze and thaw, leading to excess moisture and mold growth in your ducts. Our cleaning removes this contamination, improves airflow so your repaired system runs more efficiently, and ensures you're breathing clean air after the fix.

Indirectly, yes. Severely clogged ducts force your furnace to work harder, potentially causing overheating and stress on components like the heat exchanger—a primary source of CO leaks if it cracks. Our duct cleaning service restores proper airflow, reducing strain on your furnace and complementing our annual safety inspections to keep your Sterling family safe.

It could be both. Leaky ductwork can pull dust from attics or crawl spaces, while a cracked furnace heat exchanger can also introduce particulates (and dangerous carbon monoxide) into your airstream. We recommend starting with a professional duct inspection and cleaning. If dust persists, we'll then thoroughly inspect your furnace for safety, addressing both comfort and health concerns.