Duct cleaning is one of those chores that is easy to forget about. Since vents and ducts are so often overlooked, many homeowners might not even recall the last time they had their house?s ducts cleaned. Despite how easy it is to forget about, maintenance of vents and ducts is an important part of proper house maintenance. Duct cleaning can give many health benefits, and may even extend the life of your forced air system and reduce your electric bills.