What is Air Duct Cleaning?

Is your home making you sick? Could dust be ruining your television, VCR computer, or other electronic equipment without you even knowing about it? Would you like to see savings on your monthly heating and cooling bills? Air duct cleaning may be the solution!

Why do air ducts need cleaning? Dust, pollen, mold spores, fibers, hair paper dust, and more is drawn into your HVAC system. 95% of these particles pass through the air filter(s), hiding in the air duct system and air handling equipment. This build-up can reduce air flow up to 50% The air ducts are breeding areas for bacteria and molds that cause people to suffer from allergies or respiratory stress. This can also be a source of musty, stale orders. Legionnaire's, which killed 29 people in 1976, was spawned in the air duct system. (American Lung Association)

When should they be cleaned? When anyone in the home or building has breathing problems like allergies, asthma, or emphysema, before moving into a home, when installing a new furnace or making changes in the air duct system, and/or when dust appears on walls, cleanings, drapes or around registers.

How often should this be done? The air duct system should be cleaned every three years. (Environmental Protection Agency) For allergy sufferers, this needs to be done annually.

What benefits can I expect from having my air ducts cleaned? Our customers, even ones without allergies, report less problems with stuffy heads. Allergy sufferers obtain relief from the common runny noses, sneezing, and watery eyes they once associated with dust. The dust in your home is reduced greatly, odors are removed from the air ducts, and the air flow is increased by much as 50%. Also, your heating and cooling bills will be reduced. Most of all, your family will breathe cleaner, healthier air!

Contact us for answers to your questions, more information, or for an estimate.