Professional Air Duct Cleaning Alexandria, VA

If there do not appear to be any immediate problems then air ducts can be checked every few years. Without checking your air ducts you cannot know when they should be cleaned. It is important to know that even if your system appears to be working fine, it might actually be in need of a clean and could possibly be functioning below its capacity. In such a case, the only evidence you would have for an under optimized HVAC system would be a larger than usual energy bill.

Who Should Have Their Air Ducts Cleaned?

While routine cleaning isn't something you need to do every year, most homes will benefit from a professional duct cleaning every few years as part of regular maintenance.

One of the best times to schedule air duct cleaning is before moving into a new home. Think of it like deep cleaning the bathrooms or shampooing the carpets - you want a fresh start. If the previous occupants were smokers or pet owners, those particles could still be lingering in the ductwork. By having the ducts cleaned before you settle in, you ensure that the air circulating through your new home is truly yours: clean, fresh, and safe for your family.

And Who Else?

Allergy sufferers and residents of post construction (i.e., home remodeling) also risk breathing in indoor air pollution. Construction releases tiny particles of saw and drywall dust that float about in the air. A portion of this dust will be sucked back into the HVAC system to be ventilated with other air. Since these particles are solid they cannot be filtered out so they are just pushed back into the air and into your lungs when you breathe. By the same token dust and dander allergens behave exactly like sawdust particles in that they just participate in the cycle system without actually being filtered out. Allergy sufferers who have their arid cuts cleaned as well as their carpets and upholstery are guaranteed to feel immediate relief and results. All mold problems can start when mold spores enter the house through the ductwork. After entering, mold searches for comfortable conditions to grow. To avoid this, you need to do an air duct mold inspection.

Air Duct Cleaning Process

There are several steps to the air duct cleaning process that make sure the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system is completely cleaned and the quality of the air inside is improved.

Inspection: 1st step is to carefully look over the HVAC system, including the airlines, to see how much dirt, debris, mold, or other contaminants are present. In this case, cameras might be used to see what's inside the pipes.
Setting up: the area around the HVAC system is ready so that dust and other debris don't spread while the system is being cleaned. This means covering chairs and other things as needed and sealing off the vents.
Vacuuming: the ductwork is linked to a powerful vacuum device. This cleaner is usually on a truck or a portable unit that is brought into the house. Negative pressure is used by the system to pull dust, trash, and other pollutants out of the ducts.
Agitation: tools like brushes, air whips, and compressed air nozzles can be used to loosen dirt and waste that won't come off on its own. The goal of these tools is to clean the ducts without damaging it.
Cleaning Parts: the pipes aren't the only parts of the HVAC system that are cleaned. Coils, grilles, registers, motors, and fans are also cleaned to make sure the whole system works well and is clean.
Final Inspection and Testing: the pipes and system parts are checked one last time to make sure they are clean after the cleaning. To make sure the cleaning process works, tests of airflow and system function may also be done.

Cleaning your air ducts should be done at least every three to five years, or more often if you have allergies, pets, smokers, or people who smoke in your home, or after home improvements that make dust. This process helps keep the air inside healthy, makes the HVAC system work better, and could lower energy costs.

Trusted Partner For Large Scale Projects

Feet Up Carpet Cleaning of Alexandria is happy to announce that we have partnered up with Dustless Duct, a leading provider of air duct system cleaning in Alexandria. This collaboration enables us to handle large commercial buildings or severe environmental duct pollution issues. Their comprehensive services include air duct decontamination, fire prevention through dryer vent maintenance, and EPA-certified sanitization of heating/cooling components.

For more information about how air duct cleaning can help improve your indoor air quality or for a free price estimate, call us today!

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