Q: What are the benefits of duct cleaning?
A. Our duct cleaning system will remove allergens and contaminates such as pollen, dust, dust mites, pet hair, and fungus, among other things.
The removal of these pollutants will help reduce illnesses such as allergies and asthma.
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Q: Wouldn’t a filter keep contaminants out of my ducts?
A. No filter, not even the most expensive electrostatic kind, is 100% effective at filtering out contaminants from your duct system.
What's more, harmful contaminants also get in your ducts from other places aside from where your filter is located. Once air goes through your filter it's sucked through the machinery that makes up your furnace or air conditioner. As a result, every time your system turns on, its moving parts and vibrations shake up the dust that just went through your filter now blows that dust into your home.
In addition, the process of heating or cooling creates the kind of temperature and humidity changes in your ducts that enable the growth of unhealthy mold, fungus, and bacteria.
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Q: What are your duct cleaning procedures?
A. We follow a multi-step procedure and are unmatched in our thoroughness.
For a step-by-step example of our cleaning procedures as well as a diagram, click here.
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Q: How can I tell if I have air duct contaminates that could harm me?
A. While unhealthy contaminates are mostly microscopic, there are some ways for you to detect if these bugs might be blowing out of your ducts and into the air you breathe.
- Do people who live in your home suffer from allergy, sinus or bronchial problems? (Airborne contaminants in the home are a major cause of these illnesses.)
- Are there soiled or discolored areas above your vent covers?
- Do you notice any unusual odors when the furnace or air conditioning system is operating?
- Have you experienced a recent fire, water loss or flooding? How about a recent remodeling or construction?
If you answered yes to any one of the questions listed above or if you have even the slightest suspicion that your ducts may be contaminated, now is the time to contact us and find out for sure. Like good health, the earlier you discover a problem the easier it is to cure it.
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Q: Is there anything else I should be aware of concerning my air ducts?
A. Yes, as a result of research, we have compiled a few facts about air ducts. Some may surprise you.
Fact #1: Children are more likely than adults to be affected by polluted air.
Fact #2: The average 6-room house collects more than 40 pounds of dust each year.
Fact #3: Most people spend more than 90% of their time indoors.
Fact #4: Typical fiberglass filters are less than 7% efficient.
If you have a question that you don’t see listed here, please feel free to contact us.
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