Cleaning your air ducts is a procedure that has gained popularity in recent years as a method to enhance the quality of the air you breathe. It is helpful for people suffering from allergies or asthma and aids in preventing these conditions from getting worse or causing them. It is possible that you are hesitant about calling the service provider without knowing the steps to follow during the procedure. (The best method to reduce one’s anxiety is to learn what the process of cleaning your ducts involves.)
Finding an Estimate
Most companies aren’t willing to provide an estimate for the cleaning of air ducts without going to your home. It could be an attempt to convince you of services that you don’t require. We offer flat-rate costs. You’ll know what you’ll pay before we even visit your house. (We have been using this method of pricing the cost of duct cleaning for more than 20 years. It is a reliable method to let the customer determine precisely what the cost to clean will cost.)
Preparing for Air Duct Cleaning
The professionals who show up on the day before your air duct cleaning require the removal of all the vents. Some may be in the furniture or carpet. It is quicker to clear them prior to the time and remove the covers. This lets the technicians effectively and safely remove them from the way to a spot that is suitable for cleaning and to avoid contamination of other areas of the house.
How are Ducts cleaned?
The best companies employ a mixture of suction and air pressure (suction is fine, but vacuum pressure sounds more appealing) to effectively remove dirt and other debris from your air vents. Together, these methods ensure that the debris and dust inside your vents and ducts aren’t able to escape to the rest of your home. The special equipment is connected to the cooling and heating features inside your house. A maximum of 10-pounds or even more pollutants can be eliminated within a single visit, based on the state of your HVAC system.
The accumulation of dust and other debris in a duct system could be a breeding ground for mildew and mold. The most crucial aspect of combating this is making sure that dust and debris are completely removed from the duct system. A reputable company will offer a sanitizing treatment following the cleaning procedure. Sanitizing is employed as a backup to complete and thorough cleaning of the ducts. The removal of the organic food source for mold, i.e., dust, is the best and only method of preventing biological growth within the air duct system. If your system has been infested with mold and mildew, a more extensive remediation procedure may be necessary. If this is the situation, a professional duct cleaning service can provide you with the correct guidance for the remediation process.
Clean-up
Once the cleaning of the air ducts is completed, the technicians will put away their equipment and other supplies. A reputable company will ensure they don’t leave a trail of mess. They will also perform an annual check of your coils within your cooling and heating system to get rid of the dirt that has built up. We clean and disinfect the coils. I’m not sure what a once-over means.
Vent covers which were cleaned in the early stages must be dry by the final stage of the cleaning process. Technicians will ensure that they attach them back with the same hardware. If technicians alter any of your belongings for cleaning, then they will be restored to their original state.
Cleaning your air ducts is a valuable service that improves the quality of air but also saves costs by making cooling and heating equipment more effective. Don’t let your fear of being unprepared stop you from making the best decision for your family. Make a call and set up a consultation.