Air Duct Cleaning

Are you rolling your eyes at the thought of air duct cleaning? Maybe you’re even thinking, “Man, these people will make up anything for money.” If that sounds like you, take a moment to read these little-known facts about your air ducts:

• Home indoor air quality is said to be up to 70 times more polluted than outdoor air, including hazardous pollutants.

• Nearly 1 in 6 allergy conditions are directly related to the air duct systems, and have been traced to things like bacteria or fungi within a system.

• Children are typically more negatively affected by poor air quality than adults are.

• Polluted indoor air is responsible for approximately 50% of illnesses that occur.

• Your air filters matter! Fiberglass filters are not even 7% effective at their duties
  of filtering your air.

• Your air ducts are likely full of dust mites, which means the air floating around your home probably has their feces and other waste in it.

You will find that no two businesses do things exactly the same. At ONEighty Solutions, we have a very specific process for cleaning air ducts. The goal is always to give you the gift of clean air. We use high-quality equipment and specific processes to make sure we get your entire system clean and clear of contaminants.

In most cases, the cleaning process begins with an inspection. This is used to best determine the process we need to follow, where we can access everything, and how to best clean the system. We will also use this time to determine whether you really need your air ducts cleaned. In most cases, people do because it’s not a routine process. We also find out whether any special materials or safety protocols will be needed, like if there is asbestos in the system.

After the inspection, cleaning can begin. We have specialized equipment that works similarly to a vacuum with an extended hose. This will be inserted through the appropriate access openings. The vacuum will work to extract particles, dust, dust mites, and any other contaminants. The equipment removes these particles from the home completely.

Here are some obvious signs:

• Mold growth in the ducts

• High levels of dust noticed in the home

• Rodent or insect infestations

• Major renovations were recently completed

• Energy costs seem to be too high

Why not be proactive with your air rather than reactive when situations occur? Set a routine schedule for yourself and plan that every 2- to 3-year mark for the health and safety of your home.

• Regularly change air filters throughout the home

• Use high-quality air filters, such as HEPA options. Avoid using fiberglass filters.

• Ensure your filters fit properly to the system and are never left empty without a filter.

• Be proactive when dusty work happens and seal off returns and registers to prevent excessive dust in the system.

• Use a HEPA filter on your vacuum to help reduce dust.

• When seasonal maintenance is performed on your system, request that coils and drain pans be cleaned.