Why Your New Build Needs Duct Cleaning!

If you’re thinking about building a house, or you’re about to move into a new build, you definitely need to make sure your ductwork gets cleaned! When purchasing a new construction home, you may assume the HVAC system has been cleared and is ready for occupancy. Unfortunately, some home builders skip this step leaving sawdust, dirt, and other debris in the ductwork. This carelessness can affect indoor air quality, especially for those who suffer from asthma or allergies. In this blog post, we’re sharing everything you need to know about duct cleaning for your new build.

If you’re stumbling across our blog for the first time, welcome to Hearthside Homes of Kansas City! We’re a semi-custom home builder based in Liberty, Missouri. Since 1987, we’ve built nearly 2,000 long-lasting homes. We currently build in the Kansas City, Parkville, Kearney, and Liberty areas. Our homes range in price from $350k-$700k. You can check out our available listings here. Don’t forget to check out our gallery! You can click here to learn more about the other communities we build in. We hope you enjoy learning more about duct cleaning for your new build. 

Construction Debris 

When you step inside a new home, you likely focus on the shiny floors and fresh paint job. Yet, not all home builders prioritize cleaning non-visible areas. As you can imagine, the construction process creates a lot of dirt, sawdust, and other debris. These particles enter your ductwork and will continue to accuminate. This might not sound like a serious issue, but filthy ducts can affect your home’s air quality and potentially cause health problems. 

Common Contaminants 

So what’s the big deal about a little dirt and dust in your ductwork? These particles create more than just filth. Some common contaminants found in household ductwork include dust mites, pollen, mold, pet dander, bacteria, and viruses. It’s true, some viruses are airborne and can circulate in your ductwork! 

Not only can you get ill from lingering bacteria and viruses, but dirty ducts can be a huge problem for those who suffer from allergies and asthma. Unclean ducts can spew dust which settles on your walls, furniture, and flooring. Pollen usually enters your home through open doors and windows and can get trapped in your ductwork. Mold isn’t always visible and can pose a serious health risk to everyone residing in the home. With this in mind, periodic ductwork cleaning is definitely a good idea!  

Fire Hazard

Even more scary, filthy ducts can pose a fire hazard. Accumulated soot is full of dry and flammable material which can easily ignite under the right conditions. Any sufficiently large collection of dust can be ignited either by contact with a spark or if the surface it is settled on becomes hot. Cleaning air ducts is the easiest, most effective way to eliminate dust buildup and prevent potential hazards from forming!

Why Do Some Builders Skip This Step?

Cleaning air ducts in a new build seems like a no-brainer, right? Sadly, some home builders cut corners in order to maximize their bottom line. At Hearthside Homes, we genuinely care about the families we are building homes for. That’s why all of our new homes are inspected by third-party experts. This comprehensive assessment process includes:  

1). Cosmetic Inspection: Our cosmetic inspection process ensures that each area of your home is beautiful and functional. We have the best of the best working when it comes to the intricate details of your home! Our on-site managers will review the property from top to bottom and make sure it’s ready for you to call “home”.

2). Third-Party HVAC Cleaning: We hire third-party HVAC pros to make sure your ducts are clean and ready for use. After all, the functionality of our homes is a top priority! Unfortunately, some home builders skip duct cleaning leaving sawdust, dirt, and other debris in the ductwork. This carelessness can affect indoor air quality, especially for those who suffer from asthma or allergies. 

3). Third-Party Sewer Line Inspection: In addition, a third-party sewer line inspection is performed on all of our spec homes so that your family can move in with confidence.

4). Third-Party Inspection: Last but not least, we offer a third-party home inspection! Another set of eyes ensures that our work is complete. A third-party inspector will verify that the home is ready to be enjoyed by homeowners! 

12-Month Warranty

In addition to completing duct cleaning and a thorough inspection process, we proudly offer a 12-month warranty on all of our new homes. We even have a Warranty Manager on our team to make sure you have a go-to contact to reach out to if needed. You’ll have peace of mind when you buy with Hearthside Homes! 

Looking For A Kansas City Home Builder? 

We hope you enjoyed getting the inside scoop on why your new build needs duct cleaning. If you’re in the process of house hunting, click here to check out our current listings. If you’ve always dreamed of building a home from the ground up, we can help with that too! Hearthside Homes is a semi-custom home builder and is proud to offer a wide range of expertly designed floor plans. Click here to check out our 2-story, 1.5-story, reverse, ranch, and split-style layouts. Whether you’re starting a family or an empty nester, we have a floor plan that’s sure to meet your family’s needs! 

Our Design Center

If you’re interested in building a home from the ground up, choosing material selections is probably one of the things you’re most excited about! At Hearthside Homes, our clients get access to a professional interior designer and showroom. Our Design Center has a large display of options for you to choose from. From paint to tile, cabinetry, hardware, and more, you’ll have so much fun customizing your home to your unique preferences! Our Design Center is located at 1915 Industrial Dr. #300, Liberty, MO 64068.

Stay In The Loop 

At Hearthside Homes, we understand how important communication is. That’s why we keep our clients in the loop throughout the constriction process via our online client portal, Buildertrend. Our clients love getting scheduling updates and progress photos from the job site! You can click here to learn more about our home-building process.

Connect With Us

To request more information about building with Hearthside Homes, fill out this form on our website, or feel free to give us a call at (816) 781-0234. We’d love for you to follow all the behind-the-scenes fun on our social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! 

Hear From Our Happy Homeowners 

At Hearthside Homes, we prioritize customer experience and satisfaction. Did you know Hearthside Homes of Kansas City has over 100 5-star reviews on Google? Click here to check out our Google reviews and hear from some of our happy customers. Our client, Cassandra, shares: 

“Our new home is a dream come true! From communication through the building process to going above and beyond to make our home the best fit for our family it was an amazing process! We love the details and the quality of our new home and cannot wait to build so many memories with our family ! I can’t tell others enough how much we recommend working with hearthside!”

Want to see more? Click on the video below to watch one of our customer testimonials. Jeff & Becca are so thrilled they trusted Hearthside Homes with their new build! After years of searching for the right floor plan and builder, they finally decided to go with our team. Now that they’ve had time to settle into their new home, they are so happy they made the right decision to choose Hearthside Homes!