Are there any Health Benefits that come from HVAC system cleaning?
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to affect health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria, pollen, dust mites, and very small particles of dust. The removal of such contaminants from the HVAC system and home should be considered as one component in an overall plan to improve indoor air quality.
Will HVAC system cleaning reduce our Home Energy Bills?
Research done by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has demonstrated that HVAC system cleaning may allow system 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 efficiently than dirty systems.
How should a residential HVAC system be cleaned?
The most effective way to clean air ducts and ventilation systems is to employ Source Removal methods of cleaning. This requires a contractor to place the system under negative pressure, through the use of a specialized, powerful vacuum. While the vacuum draws air through the system, devices are inserted into the ducts to dislodge any debris that might be stuck to interior surfaces. The debris can then travel down the ducts to the vacuum, which removes it from the system and the home.
How often should residential HVAC systems be cleaned?
Frequency of cleaning depends on several factors, not the least of which is the preference of the home owner. Some of the things that may lead a home owner to consider more frequent cleaning include:
- Smokers in the household
- Pets that shed high amounts of hair and dander
- Water contamination or damage to the home or HVAC system
- Residents with allergies or asthma who might benefit from a reduction in the amount of indoor air pollutants in the home's HVAC system.
What criteria should I use in selecting an HVAC system cleaner?
Make sure the company is a member in good standing of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). Air Doctors has been a member in good standing of the NADCA since 1994.
See if the company has been in business long enough to have adequate experience.
Air Doctors has been in the Air Duct Cleaning business since 1994. As of January of 2000, we have cleaned over 5,000 systems.
Get proof that the company is properly licensed and adequately insured.Verify that the company is certified by NADCA to perform HVAC system cleaning.
Air Doctors has multiple Air System Cleaning Specialists on staff that are certified by NADCA.
Make sure the company is going to clean and visually inspect all of the air ducts and related system components.
The Air Doctor's Commitment is that we will always do a quality cleaning of your system which includes full inspection of all the air ducts and components.
Avoid advertisements for "$99 whole house specials" and other sales gimmicks.
Air Doctors realizes that every cleaning job is different. As a result, when you contact us about a cleaning, we will send a trained professional to your home to inspect the job and draw up an estimate for the job.
Ask if the company has the right equipment to effectively perform cleaning.
Air Doctors uses the Hepa-Aire 2500 Portable Power Vac-System to perform the cleaning. It is one of the most powerful, efficient, and technologically advanced systems available.
How long should it take to clean a typical residential HVAC system?
There are a variety of factors that could affect the time needed to clean a residential HVAC system, including the type of home, accessibility of the duct work, and the number of workers on the project. A typical three to four bedroom house will require 4 to 8 hours for cleaning.
