Why should I have my duct cleaning?

According to the NADCA standards the removal of contaminants such as the collection of fungi, bacteria, and other small dust particles created inside your HVAC system is one step in improving your overall indoor air quality.

The gradual buildup of dust, dirt, hair or worse can’t be prevented or cleaned on a weekly basis as if it were furniture. In addition to your day to day creation of dust particles, your ductwork can be a breeding ground for various mildew and bacteria that can lead to problems for those with asthma or severe allergies.

Does cleaning ducts affect the energy efficiency of my HVAC equipment?

Research by the U.S. EPA has demonstrated that HVAC system cleaning may allow systems to run more efficiently by removing debris from sensitive mechanical components. Clean, efficient systems are less likely to break down, have a longer life span, and generally operate more effectively than dirty systems.

Why should Airflow Advantage’s NADCA certification be important to you?

NADCA – Nation Air Duct Cleaners Association – members have signed a Code of Ethics stating they will do everything possible to protect the consumer, and follow NADCA Standards for cleaning to the best of their ability, for a list of NADCA members near you, click here. Air duct cleaning companies must meet stringent requirements to become a NADCA Member. Among those requirements, all NADCA Members must have certified Air System Cleaning Specialists (ASCS) on staff, who have taken and passed the NADCA Certification Examination. Passing the exam demonstrates extensive knowledge in HVAC design and cleaning methodologies. ASCS’s are also required to further their industry education by attending seminars in order to maintain their NADCA certification status.

How does the residential duct cleaning process work?

The key components of our system are the Giant Power Vacuum truck, a truck-mounted compressor, and our custom-made air-driven and mechanical cleaning tools. This system enables our lead technicians, each of whom is certified as an Air System Cleaning Specialist by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), to reach and thoroughly clean the entire duct system.

First, we cover all registers and cut an eight-inch diameter hole where the furnace meets the supply-side ductwork. Then we connect the truck’s eight-inch vacuum hose to the supply ductwork to put the system under suction. We then go to each register and blow in compressed air at 200 psi to push dust and debris into a main duct so the vacuum hose can remove it. Next, we drill one-inch access holes at strategic points in the air ducts. Long lengths of air hose with special 360

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