Air Duct Cleaning $59
Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important
Your air duct system conveys forced heat and cooling into your home. It also conveys any pollutants and debris that may be present inside your ducts. The pollutants and debris accumulation in the ducts when combined with moisture, can stick to the duct walls and become a breeding ground for mold, mildew, and other micro-organisms. Breathing dust and micro-organism on a regular basis can compromise your health. Cleaning your ducts ensures that the air circulating into your home is healthy, safe, and free of pollutants.
What Is Your Cold Air Return and Why It Should Be Cleaned
The cold air return is an integral part of the home ventilation system. It’s easily identified by its large vent size, and close proximity to the furnace. Often there is more than one cold air return in a home. The cold air return draws air from the home into the furnace. Unfortunately, it also draws in all the common debris present in homes such as carpet fiber, dust and pet hair. Since the cold air return vent is the gateway to most debris and contaminants, cleaning it is an important part of the air duct cleaning.
There are different methods for cleaning air ducts:
The Negative Pressure Method
Negative pressure is a method in which lose debris is vacuumed out of air ducts.
The Deep Cleaning Method (Duct Brushing)
In cases where the ducts had not been cleaned regularly, or for a long period of time, especially in moisture rich coastal San Diego, loose debris in the ducts mixed with moisture builds up on the walls of the ducts. This buildup provides an inviting environment for mildew, mold and bacteria. In such cases scrubbing the walls of the ducts with a motorized rotating brush is required.
Sanitization Method (Mold, mildew and odor removal)
Application of air duct sanitizer is often recommended after deep cleaning. It de-oxidizes the buildup remnants, retards future growth of mold, mildew and bacteria, and removes odors. When sanitization is needed, we use EPA registered solution specifically manufactured for air duct sanitation in homes. It’s safe, and leaves no toxic residue or odor. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is available upon request.
Duct Repairs and Insulation
One of the most common sources of discomfort, poor indoor air quality, and high energy bills in the typical North American home is leaky and poorly insulated ducts. It’s a problem that is often overlooked — after all, ducts are typically behind walls.
Your air duct system conveys forced heat and cooling into your home. It also conveys any pollutants and debris that may be present inside your ducts. The pollutants and debris accumulation in the ducts when combined with moisture, can stick to the duct walls and become a breeding ground for mold, mildew, and other micro-organisms. Breathing dust and micro-organism on a regular basis can compromise your health. Cleaning your ducts ensures that the air circulating into your home is healthy, safe, and free of pollutants.
