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How do you clean the HVAC system duct work? Why would I consider duct cleaning? How often should HVAC systems be cleaned?
How do you clean the HVAC system duct work?
We use a large industrial vacuum system. In fact, all the contaminants are sucked through the hoses and collected in a large sealed box. This is a benefit to you because we are not bringing a lot of equipment into your home. Back to top
Normally this will only take about half a day. However, the time involved may vary depending on the number of registers and return vents needing to be serviced. Back to top
The cost depends on how many supply registers (either in your floor and/or your ceiling) and return air registers you have in your home. You can count these and call our office, at (541) 389-6714, for a firm quote. We will be glad to get you on our schedule. Back to top
Why would I consider duct cleaning?
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning duct systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to affect health. Contaminants such as mold, fungi, bacteria, and very small particles of dust and dust mites - just to name a few. Back to top
How often should 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:
Fact: One out of six people who suffer from allergies do so because of the direct relationship of the fungi and bacteria in the air duct systems. - Total Health & Better Health Magazine
Fact: Indoor air is found to be 70% more polluted than that of outdoor air. - EPA Environmental Protection Agency
Fact: People are spending 60-90% more time indoors. - American Lung Association
Fact: 9 out of 10 breaths we draw are likely drawn indoors. The average person breathes in 50,000 pollution particles a day, and takes 20,000 breaths a day. - Dirty Facts by Five Seasons, the Air Recycling Company
Fact: It is estimated that poor air quality directly results, on an annual basis, to $1 Billion in medical costs and $60 Billion in employee sick leave and lost production.
Fact: Dirty ventilation systems and contaminated ductwork combined is a 50.9% contributor to sick building syndrome. - Healthy Buildings International
Fact: Children are more susceptible to indoor air pollution as their small bodies and undeveloped immune systems are less able to effectively cope. Also children’s lungs are still developing. They breathe faster than adults and tend to absorb pollutants more readily.
Fact: For children and adults this translates to immune deficiency, lowered IQ rates, headaches, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, attention deficit hyperactivity, shortness of breathe, joint pain, sexual problems, memory loss and cancer. - The Dirty Facts by Five Seasons, the Air Recycling Company
Fact: Some research has determined the level of children who have been diagnosed with a hyperactivity disorder in the US is 17% and another report shows a 25% increased rate of childhood cancers in the past 25 years, all believed to be influenced by exposure to environmental contaminants. - The Dirty Facts by Five Seasons, the Air Recycling Company
Duct cleaning will help. Consideration should be given to adding a good air filtration system to your existing HVAC system. Ask for details. Back to top
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