Air ducts collect a lot of dust over time. The average six roomed home collects over 40 pounds of dust, allergens, and possible mold in its air ducts each year. Living in Arizona puts us on the higher end of that average. Dust storms are very common here and can substantially increase the amount of dust that gets trapped in your air ducts. Therefore, air duct cleaning ensures that the air in your home is free of dust and pollutants.
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 bases can compromise your health. Cleaning your ducts ensures that the air circulating into your home is healthy, safe, and free of pollutants.
The cold air return(S) 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, pet hair etc. 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:
Negative pressure is a method in which loose debris is vacuumed out of air ducts.The Deep Cleaning (Duct Brushing) In cases where the ducts had not been cleaned regularly, or for a long period of time, especially in moisture rich environment, 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.
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.
We use a 4×4 HEPA filtration vacuum designed by professional air duct manufacturer, Air-Care. This machine is capable of safely removing large amounts of dust and trapping it in the unit, preventing the dust from recirculating in your home.
Duct Cleaning + Dryer vent Package
Package includes:
$330
Unlimited vents, one return vent, one main duct, furnace check up, up to 6 feet of the dryer vent.
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Package includes:
$130
Up to 6' feet of the Dryer Vent Cleaning and Inspection
Air duct cleaning
$250
Unlimited vents, one return vent, one main duct, furnace check up, air filter check up, air handler check up