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Due to the increased awareness and concern that indoor air pollution is a major contributor to many of our health related issues, many companies are marketing products and services intended to improve and help control indoor air pollution. You have seen the advertisements offering to clean your "ducts" at discounted prices, sometimes as low as $99.00! But can they possibly provide QUALITY SERVICE for under $150.00? How do you know if the duct cleaning job is being done properly and you are getting your money's worth? Read on!
Duct Cleaning And Allergy Relief
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that you have your air ducts, heating and cooling systems inspected by a Professional Heating and Cooling Contractor, not just a Duct Cleaner. This is especially important if someone in your household suffers from asthma, allergies, or other symptoms that may be related to indoor air pollution. Duct Cleaning is an important step in a whole-house air cleaning strategy.
Much of the dirt and dust that accumulates in the ducts adheres to the duct surfaces and to the furnace and air conditioning components substantially reducing operating efficiency. This accumulation is also a perfect breeding ground for mold, bacteria, dust mites and other fungi that are definite sources of indoor air pollution. There are many other sources of indoor air pollution that can be controlled with the whole-house air cleaning systems available through a qualified heating contractor.
Proper Duct Cleaning Procedures
It is very important when choosing a duct cleaning service provider that they have Heating and Cooling System training and follow proper duct cleaning procedures. According to the EPA: "A careless or inadequately trained service provider can damage your ducts or heating and cooling system, possibly increasing your heating and air conditioning costs or forcing you to undertake difficult and costly repairs or replacement."
The low priced "blow and go" guys will scam the customer into believing that a proper job has been done when their inadequate system and procedures can actually make the problem worse. For example, 9 out of 10 companies advertised as duct cleaners are not licensed HVAC contractors and are not qualified to service any of your HVAC equipment. So, for $99.00 they may quickly and improperly vacuum out the vents, but they should not touch any of the component parts of your homes heating and cooling system, including the ducts. This would be like having the neighbor kid change the oil in your car without replacing the oil filter (yeah, he’ll probably do that for half price, but is it worth it?) Also, inadequate vacuum systems and not having the proper duct cleaning brushes and tools can release more dust, dirt, and other contaminants than if you had left the ducts alone. The job may be cheap and fast, but it's just a waste of time and money and can cause additional problems rather than preventing them.
Expected Customer Investment for Proper Duct Cleaning
Look for a reputable heating and cooling contractor. Unlike your $99 blow and go duct cleaner, a well known heating and cooling contractor will have a reputation to stand behind that is not worth risking by employing careless technicians and performing poor work. A heating and cooling contractor will ensure the proper equipment and procedures are being used to do a complete and thorough air duct and furnace component cleaning job. Specialized tools such as the spinning brush shown below are used to dislodge dirt and debris in the ducts and on the components of the HVAC system. Then the high-powered Truck Mounted vacuum system ensures complete removal of this loosened dirt and debris.
A qualified HVAC contractor they will be able to check the safety and performance of your heating and cooling unit as well as clean and maintain your entire system.
Don't be fooled by the $99.00 duct cleanings. These "blow and go" guys are usually in and out of your home in less than 30 minutes. This is not enough time to do anything remotely close to a complete job and is a waste of your hard earned dollars.
A thorough duct cleaning service, "providing that it is done properly", will take 2 to 6 hours and will "range in cost from $250.00 to $1,500.00 per heating and cooling system, depending on the types of services offered, the size of the system to be cleaned, system accessibility, climate region, and level of contamination."
The EPA also says that a properly done "duct cleaning" job should include the cleaning of "all components of the system". . . and "failure to clean the components of a contaminated system can result in re-contamination of the entire system, thus negating any potential benefits."
You work hard for money! Make sure that the duct cleaning service provider that you choose gives you your moneys worth and the confidence you need to ensure that the service provided is complete and will protect your investment.