b. How often should my ductwork be cleaned?
Clean Air Service, Inc. speaks from experience when we say "Any time is usually a good time to clean the ductwork in your home or business." We find all sorts of interesting items in ductwork like marbles, coins, toys, historic documents and pictures but unfortunately we also find things that are a little less pleasant. It's sometimes difficult to tell what might be lurking in an HVAC system until it is cleaned, especially in older homes or buildings.
Although the EPA recommends air duct cleaning every 3-5 years, we have found certain times warrant special attention to ductwork cleaning including:
New construction or remodeling - because drywall dust, saw dust and construction debris always seem to find their way into the air duct system.
Furnace replacement or the addition of new ductwork - if the furnace is already it will save you and us time during the cleaning process. A newer, more efficient furnace may disturb debris your old furnace didn't affect. Creating or modifying ductwork also changes how air is directed and new ductwork can quickly become contaminated by old dust and debris that previously had no place to go.
Duct cleaning is still a relatively new application for indoor air quality; unfortunately, this also means many homes and businesses have not established routine maintenance or cleaning to keep the HVAC system operating at peak efficiency. Call or email us today to see if your home or business is a good candidate for air duct cleaning.
f. Will my house get dirty when you clean the duct work?
Clean Air Service, Inc. generally uses negative air pressure to clean HVAC systems. That means all the dust and debris we agitate gets drawn into our vacuums or other equipment rather than blowing all around your environment.
For sensitive working environments, we also offer HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filtered cleaning to filter up to 0.3 microns of dust or other contaminates.
Although some small dust accumulations may occur near register or access openings, we do our best to clean the mess we make. You can help us keep your house clean by following the instructions on our Pre-cleaning Checklist.
g. How much does duct cleaning usually cost?
Our pricing is based on a number of factors that depend primarily on the size and layout of your home. To ensure you are getting the most accurate quote, please call or email us today and we would be happy to give you a personalized estimate!