chicago, il – you’ve spent the money to have your ducts cleaned to improve the air quality in your house or building. if your ducts were cleaned by four seasons with state-of-the-art triple hepa filtration, your ducts are so understood you could eat off of them.
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i’ve had my ducts cleaned, so now what?
Thursday, January 26th, 2012do my air ducts need to be cleaned?
Thursday, September 15th, 2011how do you know if your air channel system needs to be cleaned? many people who move in to newly overhauled or new construction homes may think there air channel system is understood. however, your house inspector will acknowledge that there will be plenty of dust and garbage left in your system from the construction. if you have lived in your house and can’t remember when the last time your air ducts were inspected and understood, you too may find that it’s time to have your air ducts cleaned.
winter air-flow dilemma
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011most people despise winters in chicago because of the bitter cold wind, the unpredictable amounts of snow, and the months without so much as a ray of sunlight. these unpleasant features of cold seasons are what force us indoors to crank up the heat. for many homes, it is difficult to get the temperature in the house balanced, and some rooms remain ice cold. as a result, we have to raise the thermostat higher and higher. the higher we raise the temperature, the higher our power bills will be. what can be done to stop this from happening? you have to find the source of the problem, and for many homes, that problem is poor air flow!
Is duct cleaning necessary?
Sunday, March 27th, 2011The EPA recommends cleaning the duct system every 3 to 5 years for the average home. Your heating and cooling ducts can hold mold, bacteria, debris, dirt, dust, rodents and insects which can cause health problems. Duct cleaning improves indoor air quality and can prevent health problems. You will definitely need to have your air ducts cleaned if there is mold present. When you find mold growth inside the ducts (first eliminate the moisture that caused the mold), this could be from your air conditioner not working properly. To check for these problems, take off the register covers and shine a light down the duct as far as you can see or hold cameras inside the duct and snap a picture (make sure to use the flash). Once you have determined there is mold, a qualified air duct cleaning company can work to remedy the situation.
Mold is not the only reason to have your air ducts cleaned. Newly constructed and renovated homes should have their ducts cleaned to clear up debris in the ducts and insure there are no blockages to air flow. Oftentimes people who experience allergies find that cleaning the air duct system in their house helps to alleviate symptoms and improve the air inside their home. If your home also has poor airflow, you may notice lingering smells; a good solution would be to ensure their are no blockages in the system and help your heating and cooling system deliver fresh air throughout the home.
If you decide to have the ducts cleaned, be prepared to spend $450 to $1,000 for a thorough job that includes cleaning the entire heating and cooling system. Be wary of companies that offer “specials” for $100 or less, since they usually don’t do a complete job, you know the old saying: IF IT SOUNDS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE? IT PROBABLY IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. It’s a good idea to take “before” and “after” looks at your ducts to make sure you see a difference and that the job is done properly.
- MADMAX
The Duct Cleaning Difference!
Friday, February 18th, 2011You will notice a difference in your home heating – cooling system when you have your air ducts professionally cleaned. You will begin to enjoy the benefits of having the air ducts and furnace cleaned as you will rid your system of many known irritants, debris and dust. The air that circulates in your home may become more comfortable and enjoyable. If you previously dealt with dusty surfaces throughout your home you should notice an improvement. These are a few of the many reasons to have your air duct cleaning performed in your home by a qualified professional duct cleaning service.
An air duct cleaning can help avoid system failures by reducing the dust and dirt that build up on coils and parts and motors within the furnace system. In many cases customers also see savings on their heating and cooling cost as their system now performs more efficiently.