Air Duct Cleaning
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Everything You Should Know AboutAir Duct Cleaning
01.
When Should Air Ducts Be Cleaned
If your home has a musty odor or you notice an accumulation of particles on your air vents, you may want to have your air ducts inspected. According to the EPA, there are three cases where your home’s air ducts should be cleaned:
- There is substantial mold growth on any components of your HVAC system.
- There are rodents or insects inside air ducts.
- There is excessive dust, debris and/or particles released into the home from your supply registers.
02.
HVAC Duct Cleaning Benefits
Aside from just being gross, dirty air ducts can lead to other problems including increased energy costs, shortened equipment lifespan, and the health problems associated with breathing dirty air. The benefits of air duct cleaning include:
- Improves Air Quality
- Improves Energy Efficiency
- Improves Air Flow
- Reduces Allergens, Irritants, and Molds
- Reduces Odors
- Minimizes Dust
- Extends the Lifespan of HVAC Equipment and Air Filters
03.
The Duct Cleaning Process
Proper cleaning and sanitation of the air ducts is labor intensive and requires many important steps to be done correctly. At Northwind, our duct cleaning process is meticulous and thorough, cleaning every stage of the duct system.
- Evaluate the age of the duct system and determine if duct cleaning is the appropriate option given the age.
- Remove registers and clean them outside with water and a scrub brush.
- Use a Roto Brush to clean & vacuum the dust and dander within the ductwork through the supply air register holes.
- Use a Roto Brush a SECOND time to clean & vacuum the dust and dander within the ductwork. During this second pass, we will access the ductwork by detaching the duct from the supply plenum and cleaning from the attic out to the register.
- Seal the supply duct back to the plenum.
- Clean & seal the supply register box and reinstall the supply grille.
- Empty gathered dust and dander into a trash bag outside.
- Sanitize and Disinfect the air duct system to kill any remaining germs, bacteria, and viruses that could recirculate through your HVAC system.
- Inspect the HVAC system one last time to ensure it has been fully sealed.
04.
Additional Cleaning Options
- Clean supply plenum, return plenum, and air handler or furnace cabinet
- Clean blower compartment
- Clean evaporator coil
05.
Rest Easy with Northwind AC
Northwind AC and Heating are licensed and insured with over three decades of air duct cleaning experience, and we are ready to put our experience to work for you. Reasons to choose Northwind AC:
- Reliable and Affordable
- Transparent estimates and pricing
- Best warranty in the industry
- Financing is available to those who qualify
- NATE-Certified Technicians
- 24/7/365 Service Available