Air Duct Cleaning Services

Your HVAC system and air ducts should be cleaned for the same reason that your home needs cleaning. Suppose that your home had not been cleaned for three to five years? Most homeowners keep very clean homes and they cannot believe what is commonly found in HVAC systems. Even new homes have air ducts which are filled with construction debris.

Indoor air quality is one concern that homeowners have when they decide to investigate air duct cleaning. In a typical six-room home, up to 40 pounds of dust is created annually through everyday living. Your heating and cooling system is the lungs of your home. The system taken air in and breathes air out. Through normal occupation in a home, we generate a great deal of contaminants and air pollutants, such as dander, dust, and chemicals. These contaminants are pulled into the HVAC system and re-circulated 5 to 7 times per day, on average. Over time, this re-circulation causes a build-up of contaminants in the duct work.

Dirty air ducts does not necessarily mean the air in your home, school or workplace is unhealthy or dangerous for everyone, but they may be harboring contaminants that can cause serious problems for people with respiratory health conditions, autoimmune disorders, or environmental allergies. If you air ducts look dirty, they likely need cleaning by our licensed and trained technicians.

Here are just a few reasons why you should have your air ducts cleaned regularly:

• Removes All Dust, Debris, Mold & Allergens
• Increases Air Flow
• Reduces Your Energy Bill
• Effectively Removes Smoke, Pet & Food Odors
• Maximizes Heating & Cooling Efficiency
• Improves Your Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality

You look to your home to be a comfortable, safe haven. However, if your retreat leaves you feeling unwell, you may be suffering from poor indoor air quality. Our professionals at All American can help you. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air quality refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures as it relates to the health and comfort of its occupants. Indoor air quality is affected by temperature, humidity, ventilation, and chemical or biological contaminants found within the air inside a building. Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important? Pollutants building up in your home can result not only in unpleasant odors, but also serious health issues such as:

• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Sore eyes
• Burning nose
• Worsening of allergies
• Respiratory issues
• Flu-like symptoms
• Heart disease
• Cancer
• Other serious, long-term conditions
• Death, when carbon monoxide and other pollutants are present in high concentrations

What Can Cause Poor Indoor Air Quality? Several issues can lead to poor air quality in your home:

• Smoking
• Indoor pets
• Pollen
• Dust mites
• Radon
• Inadequate whole-house ventilation
• Improperly vented combustion appliances and fireplaces, which generate carbon monoxide
• Mold and mildew resulting from moisture damage and high humidity
• VOCs from chemical cleaning products and pesticides
• Building materials containing asbestos, formaldehyde, and lead
• High temperature and humidity can also increase the levels of some pollutants

Top of Form How to Prevent Poor Indoor Air Quality Here are a few basic ways to protect the quality of your indoor air supply:

• Air Duct Cleaning – Your home may look pristine throughout; however pollutants such as mold, bacteria, and dust could be hidden within your air ducts, affecting your air quality. The professional technicians at All American can inspect your ductwork, cleaning and repairing it as necessary to prevent the contamination of your home.
• Air Filters – Changing air filters regularly—at least every two to three months or once a year for box-type filters—improves air quality inside your home, cuts down on energy use, and prevents damage while prolonging the life of your heating and cooling system by reducing resistance. Higher efficiency filters can even reduce irritants such as mold spores, pollen, and bacteria. Check with a professional before installing specialty filters, however, as certain filters may be incompatible, causing damage to your system.
• Air Purifiers / Electronic Air Cleaners – Air cleaners improve air quality by removing harmful pollutants from the air such as smoke, mold, viruses, and allergens. Whole house air purifiers are more effective than portable varieties. Whole house purifiers can be added to your heating or cooling system and can trap and filter pollutants such as dust, smoke, mold, pet dander, and more. They often include features such as HEPA technology for improved filtration of the smallest particles; carbon filtration for gaseous pollutants; and UV light for disinfection, making them more effective overall.
• Dehumidifiers – High temperature and humidity can increase the levels of indoor pollutants. Controlling mold with a whole house dehumidifier can help reduce allergy-causing mold and mildew. Used in conjunction with your central heating and air, whole-house dehumidifiers remove excess moisture from the air in your home, improving indoor air quality.
• Mechanical Ventilation – Air inside your home is two to five times more polluted than the air outside. By bringing fresh air into your home with the help of mechanical ventilation such as window fans, attic fans, and energy efficient heat recovery, whole-house ventilators will not only boost indoor air quality, but also help keep your home more comfortable.
• General Vacuuming and Cleaning – Daily vacuuming and dusting can control larger particles, however the smallest particles—the cause of the most irritation—can only be removed with filtering devices.

Call All American & Learn More About Improving Your Indoor Air Quality Improve your indoor air quality and breathe easier. Our professional technicians can help you find the perfect solution for your home’s indoor air quality issues!

We will come inspect your ducts and, if cleaning is recommended, we will provide a cost estimate. Simply click the button below to get started!