How Duct and Vent Cleaning Works

There are two ways of duct and vent cleaning. One system is connected into the ducting to provide suction. A high-pressure air hose is passed through the ducting to remove the particles from the interior. The other system uses a large specialized vacuum attached to a hose and a brushing system that is run through the ducting. Both systems are effective when operated by properly trained personnel. 

A proper cleaning should include the following: cleaning of all registers, inside the ducting, and the interior of the heating and ventilating system.

The furnace fan must be cleaned, and if you have air conditioning or a heat pump, the coils inside the system must also be thoroughly cleaned. Finally, a disinfectant can be fogged through the cleaned system to eliminate any mold, bacteria, and dust mites that might remain. 

Proper cleaning of a home should take a minimum of three to five hours, depending on the size of the house. If the home has more than one heating and cooling system, or the system is located on the roof, it can take longer. Most duct cleaning companies base their price upon square footage and/or the number of registers, systems, and levels to be cleaned.

If a low price is offered, a consumer needs to make sure that the price includes a thorough cleaning, including registers, the inside of the ductwork, and all the fans and coils. 

Health Facts about Air Duct Cleaning

In your Austin home, the quality of your air quality is directly related to quality of life -- for you and your family. Keeping your Austin Air Duct Cleaning system working properly is a major component in keeping your home safe for every one.

Risks of not doing regular air duct maintenance

• If not properly maintained and operated, furnace components may become contaminated with particles of dust, dirt, pollen and debris.
• If moister is present, potential for micro bacterial growth (e.g. mold) and ultimately may be released into living space causing poor indoor air quality.
• Poor indoor air quality may cause allergic reactions or other respiratory problems to individuals who are exposed to them.

Health Facts

• Most people do not realize that their Air Ducts are breeding grounds for dust, dust mites, dirt, bacteria, fungi and thousands of other micro-organisms.
• These contaminants are released into the air you breathe every time the system is working and ventilation occurs. This leads to sinus problems, respiratory difficulties and allergies.
• We will sanitize your air ducts and vents with an environmentally safe sanitizer commonly used in hospitals and nursing homes, leaving behind a fresh scent. 
• Additionally, your air filters must be replaced upon the cleaning service and it is highly recommended that you replace your air filters with electrostatic air filters. 
• Electrostatic air filters absorb more harmful contaminants that regular paper or fiberglass air filters. 
• Lifetime electrostatic air filters have 100% efficiency at controlling pet dander, pollen, dust mites, & mold problems.

Air duct cleaning is an important service that must be done regularly in order to avoid dirt, dust and debris thereby making sure your family breathes clean uncontaminated air. If your air duct and furnace are not cleaned it may prove to be quite costly. The dirtier the air duct and furnace the harder they are to clean and decontaminate.