| QUESTION |
I
received a coupon in the mail advertising a low price. Is there a difference in
service? |
| ANSWER |
YES ------ The companies that charge a nominal fee - eg., "$139 whole house special" - often send one man to do 7 or 8 jobs a day, which does not allow enough time to do a thorough job. These companies may also persuade the consumer into unneeded services. |
| QUESTION |
What are some of the benefits of having my duct work professionally cleaned? |
| ANSWER |
Having the air ducts cleaned can significantly reduce the amount of dust in the home or office. Once the ducts are clean of debris, you should notice:
- Increased air flow
- Even temperatures from room to room
- Lower utility bills
- Improved indoor air quality
- Reduced allergy triggers
- Reduced frequency of house cleaning
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| QUESTION |
Are there any health benefits that come from cleaning my ductwork? |
| ANSWER |
YES---- Professionally cleaned and sanitized ductwork can reduce mold, fungi, pollen, bacteria, and dust particles. These contaminants are known to trigger allergies, asthma and other health problems. By reducing
the contaminants in the ductwork, you are allowing the air that circulates through out your home to be cleaner, and therefore, healthier.
|
| QUESTION |
Will you get a lot of dust in my house during the duct cleaning process? |
| ANSWER |
NO ---- Our high powered vacuum trucks create a negative air pressure through out the system; removing all dust and debris directly outside to the truck. |
| QUESTION |
How often should I have my ductwork cleaned? |
| ANSWER |
Typically every 3 to 5 years, however, this depends on the individual circumstances. Reasons to consider more frequent cleanings would include:
- Residents with allergies or asthma
- Smokers in the household
- Hair and dander from pets
- Water/Smoke contamination to the home
- After home renovations or remodeling
- Prior to the occupancy of a newly constructed home (construction debris)
- Purchasing an existing home
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| QUESTION |
How long will it take to clean the ductwork in my home? |
| ANSWER |
This varies depending on the size of the home and the layout of the ductwork. An average size home can take between 3 and 5 hours with two trained technicians.
|
| QUESTION |
What
are sanitizers and why would they need to be used? |
| ANSWER |
Sanitizers
are anti-microbial products applied to the interior surface of the air ducts,
designed to control microbial contamination. Before any sanitizers are used, the
system should be thoroughly cleaned. It is critical that any anti-microbial treatment
used in your system be EPA registered for the intended use in HVAC systems. |
| QUESTION |
What
are encapsulants? |
| ANSWER |
Products
that are used to seal the inside of ductwork. AirDuct Maintenance, Inc. DOES NOT RECOMMEND the use of these products except in very specific situations, such as
fiberglass insulation that has deteriorated. |
