Comprehensive Guide On Hvac Duct Cleaning

The Importance of a HVAC Duct Cleaning
Cleaning air conditioning ducts regularly can save you money by increasing the efficiency of your HVAC system. Air ducts can easily get clogged with dirt and dust or even contaminated by toxins if moisture is allowed to build up. This cannot only reduce the efficiency of your system and cost you money but put occupants at risk from poor indoor air quality (IAQ). Poor IAQ can also shorten the life of sensitive equipment like computer systems. A professional HVAC company can provide a preventative maintenance program that includes regularly scheduled air duct cleaning.
Tips for Air Conditioning Duct Cleaning
If tenants make you aware that there is an IAQ issue in your building contact an HVAC team to do an evaluation of your ducts
If you or your contracted team perform a visual inspection of your ducts and find mold, vermin or a significant amount of dust its time to have an HVAC duct cleaning
During air duct cleaning be sure to properly protect carpets, furniture and computer equipment
Air duct cleaning should be done with a light brushing of duct surfaces along with a contact vacuuming to safely remove dust and other particles
Cleaning of ducts made with fiberglass duct board should only be done soft-bristled brushes
Choosing an Air Duct Cleaning Provider
Its important to understand as much as you can about proper HVAC duct cleaning before signing a preventative maintenance agreement with any company. Here are some tips for choosing a quality air duct cleaning company to work with:
Avoid any HVAC company that wont physically show you any dust or contamination they claim is there before performing the air duct cleaning. A good HVAC company will bring samples to a lab for testing
Confirm that the company has the appropriate state licenses if applicable for performing air duct cleaning. Ask for references and get estimates in advance
Confirm that the company performing the HVAC duct cleaning follows the National Air Duct Cleaning Associations (NADCA) standards
If you find a reliable company to work with be sure to sign a maintenance program agreement which includes regular HVAC inspections, cleanings and filter changes
*Information on HVAC Duct Cleaning, Air Conditioning Duct Cleaning and Air Duct Cleaning provided by the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection.