The Environmental Protection Agency suggests four reasons you may need your ductwork cleaned: infestation, mold, mysterious illnesses and clogged ducts. The EPA does caution, however, that if a service provider does not follow proper duct-cleaning procedures, this can result in even poorer air quality. So, if you decide to move forward with a cleaning, it is essential that you find a service provider with the necessary expertise to do the job right. Considering the cost, which runs from about $400 to $1,000, you don’t want any shortcuts here.
Having your air ducts cleaned can decrease the amount of dust and debris in your home, and may also reduce the risk of your family being exposed to mold or other harmful growths.
Components
Forced-air heating and cooling systems involve many parts, including supply and return ducts and registers, diffusers, grilles, drain pans and fan motors and housings. Companies that clean air ducts usually clean all components of the system.
Contaminants
If air ducts are not properly maintained and regularly cleaned, dust, pollen, insects and other debris may accumulate.
Mold
If moisture accumulates in an air duct, microbiological growths such as mold may develop and may be released into the home.
Allergies
Regular cleaning of air ducts may help decrease or prevent allergies or other physical ailments, because unclean ducts may contain materials to which family members or pets are allergic.
Efficiency
Having all the components of your heating and cooling system cleaned may improve its efficiency, which may result in a longer operating life as well as energy and maintenance savings. Cleaning only the ducts, Englewood Duct Cleaning however, probably will not result in higher efficiency.
Tips
If you hire a professional to clean your air ducts, make sure he cleans every component in the system. Failure to do so can spread contamination from unclean components to clean ones. Additionally, wet or moldy duct insulation should be removed or replaced, as it cannot be effectively cleaned.
Hello! I am Bryan Hammond. I have been in the cleaning industry for over 25 years. I started in the carpet cleaning industry back in 1991. Through the years I had a successful carpet cleaning, air duct cleaning, and tile & grout cleaning business. Then in 2009 when the economy crashed, I decided to down size and focus on a small family run business. My wife Amanda and I wanted to do a business that we could do together, so we started Fresh N Clean Air Duct Cleaning Service.
We service most of Denver Metro area, even go out as far as Boulder, Longmont, Loveland, Evergreen, Conifer, Bailey, and Castle Rock. We are a one stop shop for most all of your air duct cleaning needs. So give me a call, so I can help you deliver an awesome cleaning experience for all of your family!
