Air Conditioning: Ductwork Cleaning

Ductwork is not something that people typically keep in mind, as it is up in your attic and out of sight. It can be seen as the lungs of your home, and whatever it is "breathing" in, you are also breathing it in. Maintaining your ductwork is important to keeping the air you are breathing in clean, because we spend on average 62% of our day and night in our home. Getting your ductwork cleaned will get rid of the dust, mold spores and other particles that your HVAC system is pushing out.

What is the ductwork cleaned with, and how does the cleaning process work?

• In order to effectively clean your ductwork, our technicians are trained to use a source removal method of cleaning. This means that they will put your ductwork system under negative pressure by using a powerful, specialized vacuum. The vacuum will draw air throughout the system, which is when our technicians will use devices to remove and dislodge any debris stick not he walls of your ductwork.
• After your ductwork has been thoroughly cleaned by our Rotobrush vacuum, our technician will will than spray an antimicrobial chemical to eliminate any source of fungi, bacteria, or mold (only if present). We only use EPA approved antimicrobial chemicals that are used to kill natural growth that occurs in your ductwork.

How often does ductwork need to be cleaned?

• How often you get your ductwork system cleaned is dependent on many factors, such as:
• Smokers in the household
• Pets that frequently shed fur and dander
• Household members with allergies or asthma
• Recently renovated homes
• Typically, it is recommended to have your ductwork cleaned every three to five years. This time frame can be altered due to any of the factors listed above.

Do I need to move any furniture for the ductwork cleaning?

• No, you do not need to take any precautionary measures to move or cover the furniture in your home prior to a scheduled ductwork cleaning. Our technicians will take all the necessary steps to ensure that no mess is made during or after cleaning your ductwork.

How much will it cost to have my ductwork cleaned?

• The cost of your ductwork cleaning is dependent on many variables, with the most important one being the size of your home and ductwork system. Our technicians can help provide upfront pricing to have your ductwork cleaned while at your home.

How long will the ductwork cleaning take?

• The length of the that it takes to clean your ductwork is dependent on many variables, such as:
• The size of your home
• The size of your duct system
• How many HVAC units you have in your home
• The amount of technicians performing the job

Will a ductwork cleaning reduce my monthly energy bill?

• Making sure that your ductwork system is clean will allow your HVAC unit to run more efficiently. Dirty ductwork will eventually cycle through your HVAC system and impact your coils, blower housing and more. This will ultimately raise your energy bill and make your HVAC system less efficient.