Air Duct Cleaning

Air ducts are {associated with|related to} your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system and are the pathways for heated or cooled air to travel {throughout|through} a {home|house}. Air duct cleaning is the {process|method} removes dust and other contaminants that accumulate over time in your air ductwork.

Since ductwork is often located out of sight behind walls or above ceilings, maintenance can be easy to {neglect|overlook}. {Routine|Regular} air duct cleaning {relieves|alleviates} long term problems with indoor air quality.

What Is Duct Cleaning?

Air duct cleaning is the {process|practice} of {eliminating|removing} dust, {mold|mould } and other contaminants from {your|the} heating and air conditioning system ductwork.

According to the EPA, “Air duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system components of forced air systems, including the supply and return air ducts and registers, grilles and diffusers, heat exchangers heating and cooling coils, condensate drain pans (drip pans), fan motor and fan housing, and the air handling unit housing.”

Indoor air pollution has been {identified|recognized} as a {top|leading} environmental health {risk|threat} in the {US|united states} and air duct cleaning has shown to greatly reduce indoor air {contaminants|pollutants}, making your home a healthier place to live.

Air duct cleaning can also greatly {improve|enhance} your {home|house} HVAC system’s efficiency. {When|If} your air ducts are clean and air is flowing freely, your HVAC system {does not|doesn’t} have to work as hard and less {power|electricity} is used, lowering your monthly {energy|electricity} bills!

How To Clean Air Ducts(According To NADCA Standards)

Leons Carpet Cleaning follows the {rigorous standards|strict criteria} set forth by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) when performing air duct cleaning. Our courteous and professionally trained air duct cleaning technicians {use|utilize} the following {process|procedure}:

• Our crews {will|are going to} {show up|appear} at your {home|house} on time.
• Our technicians will greet you and carefully review the services you have requested, {explaining|describing} our air duct cleaning {process|procedure} in detail.
• Your {home|house} will be {prepared|ready} for air duct cleaning, ensuring that all vents and {returns|yields} are {accessible|available}, and {placing|putting} protective flooring covers and corner guards where necessary.
• Our technicians will {carefully |}seal your vents and returns before the duct cleaning {begins|starts}, and {put|place} your {air conditioning|ac} ducts under negative pressure to maximize air flow.
• {We will|We’ll} connect a {powerful|strong} vacuum device to your {main|primary} trunk line, which will collect {dirt, dust|dust, dirt}, {mold|mould } and other contaminants {that will be|which are} dislodged {during|through} the air duct cleaning.
• High pressured compressed air whips will be {inserted|placed} into the ductwork to dislodge the dirt and debris, which {will be|is} collected {in|from} the containment unit.
• {After|Following} the duct cleaning process is {complete|finished}, {we will|we’ll} seal the access hole in your {main|primary} trunk line with a {metal|metallic} access panel, {according to|based on} NADCA {standards|criteria}.
• Our technician will review your air duct cleaning {project|job} with you to ensure your satisfaction, and answer any questions you {may|might} have.

The Top {Five Benefits|Ten Advantages} of Air Duct Cleaning

The air ducts in your home to {provide|supply} a {very important|crucial} function. They circulate the air from {your|the} heating and cooling system into and out of {each|every} room, which allow for {consistent|constant} interior comfort {regardless of|whatever} the season.

In {fact|reality}, all {of |}the air in your {home|house} circulates through the ducts {multiple|several} times {a|every} day. The {air|atmosphere} {cycling|biking} through your ducts is the {same|exact same} {air|atmosphere} that completely fills your living environment. . .and it is the same air that you and your family breathe. {As such|Therefore}, you want this {air|atmosphere} to be as clean as possible.

Air Duct Cleaning refers to the {removal|elimination} of dust and contaminants {within|inside} the ductwork. This includes the supply and return air ducts {as well as|in addition to} the registers and diffusers in {each|every} room. 

{Powerful|Strong} vacuums whisk away all {dust and debris|debris and dust}, preventing it from re-circulating {throughout|through} {the|your} {home|house}.

There are many benefits to having your air ducts professionally cleaned, the top five of which are listed below:

Creates a Cleaner Living Environment

Having your air ducts professionally cleaned reduces the dust {that|which} would otherwise circulate {throughout|through} your living {space|room}, landing on your furniture, your bedding, your {flooring|floors}. . .just about everywhere. Fortunately, a {thorough|comprehensive} air duct cleaning reduces the amount of interior cleaning and dusting necessary to {maintain|keep} a hygienic home.

Reduces Allergens and Irritants

{In addition to|along with} dust, air ducts {frequently|often} contain harmful contaminants and micro-organisms. These include pet dander, {bacteria, pollen|pollen, bacteria}, {mildew|mould}, mold spores, and similar toxins. 

{People|Individuals} who suffer from {allergies, asthma|asthma, allergies}, and other respiratory problems are {particularly|especially} sensitive to these airborne particles. A periodic air duct cleaning promotes {healthier|healthy} living. . .otherwise the dirty air in your {home|house} just keeps re-circulating {over and over|again and again}.

Helps Everyone Breathe Easier

Even if no one in your {household|home} suffers from chronic allergies or respiratory problems, cleaner {air|atmosphere} makes it easier for {everyone|all} to breathe. Even {among|one of} the {most healthy|healthiest}, dust and pollutants entering the {nose and lungs|lungs and nose} can {trigger|cause} sneezing and coughing, {as well as|in addition to} {sinus and bronchial|bronchial and sinus} congestion.

Air duct cleaning creates a more comfortable environment and {promotes|boosts} well-being. Given the choice between clean air and dirty {air|atmosphere}, which would you rather breathe?

Removes Unpleasant Smells and Odors

{Pets, household|antiques, home} cleaning agents, paint fumes, mold, tobacco {use|usage} and even food {preparation|prep} all contribute to stale smells in the air ducts. Every time the furnace or air conditioner is running, these {odors|scents} will {repeatedly |}flow {through|throughout} the {house|home}. 

Even an accumulation of {dust and dirt|dirt and dust} over the years {can|may} {lead to|result in} a musty {scent|odor} coming from the ductwork. A {detailed|comprehensive} cleaning of the air ducts {removes|eliminates} all odor trapping particles, {resulting in|leading to} a fresher smelling home.