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Duct Cleaning
Since the ventilation system is often the biggest culprit in poor indoor air quality, inspecting the ductwork should be the first order of business. Most homeowners have no idea what goes on inside their home's air ducts. But the fact is, they can become littered with years of accumulated dirt, debris and allergens like pollen, dust and pet dander. Having a clean HVAC system and ductwork can potentially extend the life span of the equipment by allowing it to operate at peak condition, saving you money. In circumstances such as after a fire, smoke, or suspected mold damage, duct cleaning is important in the cleanup process.
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“Pet dandruff”
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“Pollen”
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Industry standards recommend that you have your air ducts inspected every 2 years for cleanliness, and have them cleaned, on average, every 5-7 years. Of course, this will vary with the conditions in your home. By having your air ducts cleaned regularly, you’ll help improve the indoor air quality in your home, and enhance the efficiency of your heating/cooling system.
This may help reduce energy bills. Our technicians use one of the most powerful and effective air duct cleaning systems on the market today.
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Our courteous, insured, professionally trained technicians use the following process:
1. Our technicians thoroughly pre-inspect your home’s air duct system. You will be informed of the air duct cleaning services needed, and the cost of such service, before any service will be performed.
2. Our technicians clean all registers/ grills, and the entire air duct system using a powerful vacuum along with specialized tools.
3. As needed, areas will be zoned off to ensure that the entire system is cleaned properly.
4. All dirt and debris is removed to our containment system.
5. Our experienced technicians will put the air duct system back together and clean up any remaining debris in the work area.
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“Bacteria”
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“Dust Mites”
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Air filter replacement is available for an additional charge.
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Dryer Cleaning
The better a dryer vent blows, the less lint builds up in it. Short vents blow better than long ones. Full size dryers blow better than smaller stack dryers or older dryers. Vents with a lot of turns and elbows blow worse and build up more lint. Very short vents attached to full size dryers may never need cleaning! Most vents, however, need cleaning every two to three years, depending on the factors above.
A plugged vent will certainly cause a dryer to run hotter and increase the chance that something could catch fire. A dirty vent, however, is only one link in a chain of events that must occur for a fire to start. Other events may include: failure of thermostat and limit switches in the dryer, lint inside the dryer, a missing or damaged lint screen, and a crushed hose behind the dryer.
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“This demonstration shows you what happens when the highly flammable lint ignites”
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Tile Cleaning Tips
Let Fire and Flood Tile and Grout Cleaning take one more job off your hands (and knees) with a powerful, yet safe and gentle cleaning process. Using a specially developed tile and grout cleaning solution and high-pressure hot water rinse with a fully enclosed vacuum system, we can restore clean and gleam to all your ceramic tile and grout surfaces - bathroom floors, showers and tubs, kitchen floors, tiled foyers and entryways, tiled halls, sunrooms, countertops, and more.
Tile and grout are usually laid in areas of your home prone to high traffic, which get dirtier faster. Perhaps you've tried cleaning your tile and grout yourself and gave up because, face it, you just can't get it clean yourself. When we're done, you'll think you've got a new floor.
We are able to clean: Marble, Granite, Limestone, Travertine, Slate, Sandstone & Flagstone, Terra Cotta & Clay Products, Concrete & Masonry, Ceramic & Porcelain.
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How to Determine if the Duct Cleaner Did A Thorough Job
Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CST
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A thorough visual inspection is the best way to verify the cleanliness of your heating and cooling system. Some service providers use remote photography to document conditions inside ducts. All portions of the system should be visibly clean; you should not be able to detect any debris with the naked eye. Show the Post-Cleaning Consumer Checklist to the service provider before the work begins. After completing the job, ask the service provider to show you each component of your system to verify that the job was performed satisfactorily. |
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What to Expect From an Air Duct Cleaning Service Provider
Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CST
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If you choose to have your ducts cleaned, the service provider should: |
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Suggestions for Choosing a Duct Cleaning Service Provider
Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CST
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or contact the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) at the address and phone number in the information section located at the end of this guidance. Do not assume that all duct cleaning service providers are equally knowledgeable and responsible. Talk to at least three different service providers and get written estimates before deciding whether to have your ducts cleaned. When the service providers come to your home, ask them to show you the contamination that would justify having your ducts cleaned. |
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Deciding Whether or Not to Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned
Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CST
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Knowledge about the potential benefits and possible problems of air duct cleaning is limited. Since conditions in every home are different, it is impossible to generalize about whether or not air duct cleaning in your home would be beneficial. |
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What is Air Duct Cleaning?
Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CST
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Most people are now aware that indoor air pollution is an issue of growing concern and increased visibility. Many companies are marketing products and services intended to improve the quality of your indoor air. You have probably seen an advertisement, received a coupon in the mail, or been approached directly by a company offering to clean your air ducts as a means of improving your home's indoor air quality. These services typically -- but not always -- range in cost from $450 to $1,000 per heating and cooling system, depending on the services offered, the size of the system to be cleaned, system accessibility, climatic region, and level of contamination. |
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Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CST
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urges you to read this document in it entirety as it provides important information on the subject. |
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Air Duct Cleaning - How Often
Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CST
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As a qualified Air Duct cleaning technician it is my intention here to answer one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to air duct cleaning. |
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