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Frequently Asked Questions: |
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What
Is Air Duct Cleaning? |
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Duct cleaning generally
refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system
components of forced air systems, including the supply and return
air ducts and registers, grilles and diffusers, heat exchangers
heating and cooling coils, condensate drain pans (drip pans), fan
motor and fan housing, and the air handling unit housing.
If not properly
installed, maintained, and operated, these components may become
contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris. If
moisture is present, the potential for microbiological growth (e.g.,
mold) is increased and spores from such growth may be released into
the home's living space. Some of these contaminants may cause
allergic reactions or other symptoms in people if they are exposed
to them. |
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Who Needs Air Duct
Cleaning?
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People
who experience a high amount of allergic reactions or those who live
in older homes. Also, in the following situations:
- renovations or
remodeling done to your home
- having smokers
in your home
- having pets that
shed high amounts of fur and dander in your home
- moving into a
new home
- family members
with allergies or asthma who might benefit from a reduction in
the amount of indoor air pollutants in your home
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Why Should I Clean My
Ducts? |
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Children are more affected by polluted indoor air
because they breathe faster and are closer to the
ground where concentrations are higher (Dept. of
Consumer Affairs)
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Asthmatics, the elderly, and people with lung
diseases are more sensitive to pollutants.
Indoor air can be up to 70 times more polluted than
outdoor air, and most people spend 60-90% of their
time indoors
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out of 10 air system failures are caused by dirt and
dustds
of dust are generated annually per 1,500 square feet
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How Long Does It Take? |
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Generally,
it takes about 4-6 hours to complete an
average-sized house, but it really depends on the
size of your location. Please contact
us for more information. 215.947.7580 |
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How Often Do Dryer
Vents Need Cleaning? |
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The better a
dryer vent blows, the less lint builds up in it. Short
vents blow better than long ones. Full size dryers blow
better than smaller stack dryers or older dryers. Vents
with a lot of turns and elbows blow worse and build up
more lint. Very short vents attached to full size dryers
may never need cleaning! Most vents, however, need
cleaning every two to three years, depending on the
factors above. |
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Are Dryer Vents A
Fire Hazard? |
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A plugged
vent will certainly cause a dryer to run hotter and
increase the chance that something could catch fire. A
dirty vent, however, is only one link in a chain of
events that must occur for a fire to start. Other events
may include: failure of thermostat and limit switches in
the dryer, lint inside the dryer, a missing or damaged
lint screen, and a crushed hose behind the dryer. Some
of our competitors employ "scare tactics" and reprint
newspaper articles about fires caused by dryers. Though
fire hazards may be exaggerated, many fire departments
and insurance companies do require that dryer vents be
inspected and cleaned regularly. |
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Will Duct Cleaning
Reduce Our Energy Bills |
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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. |
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