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Why Cleaning Your Air Ducts Improperly Is Worse Than Not Cleaning It

Improper cleaning of air ducts is worse

Few homeowners pay attention to their air ducts, and those that do usually don’t want to do the cleaning themselves. Whether you clean them yourself or hire a professional, it is important to make sure the job is done right, because cleaning your air ducts improperly can be worse than not cleaning them at all.

Hiring a Professional For Air Duct Cleaning Is Much Better

There are a lot of cleaning companies out there that will offer to clean your air ducts for cheap. Some claim that they will perform a complete cleaning for under $100. It sounds like a great deal at first, but homeowners often find out the hard way that it is anything but. Many cleaning companies perform what is called a bait and switch. They will advertise a rate for cleaning which is less than $100, but when they arrive to your residence they will try to upsell you to $400 or more.

Then there are the companies that will do the cleaning for the actual rates they advertise, but the quality of work they perform is lackluster. These types of companies are actually more hazardous than those that upsell because they come to your house, blow air into the ducts, and focus on only cleaning the areas which are easy to see and reach and then take your money. Their lackluster cleaning of your air ducts will make the air quality in your home worse because large amounts of loose particles will flow through the air and can potentially damage your HVAC system. Both the evaporator coil and fan blower are vulnerable to debris that comes into contact with them.

Questions You Should Ask an Air Duct Cleaning Company

Before you hire a company to clean your air ducts, there are a number of questions you should ask. You should find out how long the cleaning will take, what procedures are involved in the cleaning process, and are the prices they advertise guaranteed? The answers they give to these questions will determine the overall quality you can expect from them. If you decide to do the cleaning yourself, you should make sure you have the knowledge, time and skill which are needed to do it. This is not a job that you want to do halfway.

If the air ducts are improperly cleaned, and debris enters the evaporator coil or the fan blower, the amount of money you will spend getting them fixed or replaced will be far more than you would spend by simply hiring a reputable professional. Some homeowners attempt DIY projects for the same reason they hire the cheapest cleaning companies – to save money.

While there is nothing wrong with saving money, choosing a company to clean your ducts purely based on cost is foolhardy. In addition to the cost, you should also look at the value they provide. It is also important to only hire cleaning companies that have reviews or referrals. Be wary of fly by night operations or companies which are new to the business!

AIR DUCT

Process in which a skilled, and certified technician, uses “POWER VAC” to remove dust, dirt, and other contaminants from the HVAC system. Air duct cleaning consists of vacuuming, air washing and scrubbing all of the accessible components using a high pressure, pneumatic equipment capable of reaching every nook and cranny. That includes diffusers, branches, plenums, as well as a blower fan and a coil when needed. It is recommended to sanitize the ductwork for its optimum performance. Duration of the cleaning process depends on the complexity of the HVAC system.

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DRYER VENT

Process of removing lint and other contaminants from the air vent. Clogged dryer vents are among most common causes of house fires in the United States. If your dryer has not been cleaned in over a year, it is very important to do so. Duration of the dryer vent cleaning depends on its complexity as well as the length of the air duct.

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WATER DAMAGE

Process of restoration of any flooded area and bringing it back to its original condition. Restoration consists of removing any surfaces that came in contact with water, cleaning out the area, “air scrubbing” and drying infected space, sanitizing as well as mold remediation and restoration when needed. Flooding, faulty appliances, overflowing toilets, storms and hurricanes are among most common water damage scenarios.

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STEAM CLEANING

Steam cleaning consists of deep carpet cleaning, tile cleaning and upholstery cleaning. High temperature steam deeply cleans and sanitizes all the surfaces leaving a pleasant and fresh scent. Powerful steam cleaning machines along with environment friendly detergents can remove any difficult stain.

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