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What is Air Duct Cleaning? |
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.),
air duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating
system components of forced air systems, including the supply and return
air ducts and trunk lines , heat exchangers, cooling coils, condensate
drain pans, fan motors and fan housing, and the air handling housing. |
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Why is it important to clean my air ducts? |
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The EPA states that if not properly installed, maintained,
and operated components of forced air systems may become contaminated with
dust, pollen or other debris. When moisture is present, the potential for
microbiological growth, mold or fungi is possible. Chemical biocides
designed to kill microbiological contaminates after the HVAC has been
fully cleaned by a qualified cleaning contactor. |
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What happens if I use an Air Duct cleaner who is not
qualified? |
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It is recommended to use a NADCA certified service company
to ensure proper air duct cleaning procedures are followed. Inadequate
vacuum collection systems can release more debris into your home.
Inadequately trained technicians or careless procedures may cost you more
money in repairs and worsen the indoor air quality. |
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When should I consider having my Air Ducts cleaned? |
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When should I consider having my Air Ducts cleaned?
There are several checks one can undertake to determine if air duct
cleaning is needed. |
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New construction homes, are full of drywall dust and post
construction debris. |
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Actual presence of mold growth inside duct work or other
components. |
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If your home is over 10 years old or if ducts are clogged
with excessive amounts of dust/debris or particles are released into the
home from your supply registers. |
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Before having furnace or air conditioning replaced, after
a major remodeling project, or after a mold remediation project. |
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What can I expect to pay for Air Duct cleaning and
sanitizing services? |
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For Air Duct cleaning, pricing can range from $375.00 to
start for a smaller system or $1000.00 for a large multi system home.
Airfast is a NADCA certified company and all technicians are trained to
strict indoor air quality guidelines. |
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AIRFAST conforms to the highest professional standards as
set forth by NADCA. (National Air duct cleaners association). The NADCA
has strict standards relating to equipment, cleaning procedures and
ethical behavior. The NADCA approved cleaning method is known as "source
removal". Source removal methods employ vacuum units mechanical rotary
brush systems and compressed air to loosen dirt and debris and convey it
to a vacuum containment device for proper disposal. |
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