Monday, March 26, 2007
Air Duct Cleaning and Fighting Allergies
I found this article and thought it was very informative. It does cover a broad range of Air Duct Cleaning issues including; air duct cleaning methods used, FACTS, and allergies. You might want to visit the Article Library at CleanMyFurnace.com and learn even more about this subject.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
How can one be sure they have employed the most upstanding hvac cleaning technician?
With mainly three different methods used to clean the air ducts in your home and prices fluctuating from $59 to $800, you the customer want to be well informed prior to contacting heating and air conditioning cleaning technicians.
So how come there is such a wide range in prices? The answer lies somewhere between customer preferences and business marketing techniques. For example, someone who is a very clean person that has just bought an old house from a homeowner that had several pets, may not be as concerned with the price. Rather, someone that just wants to get his or her ductwork cleaned because his or her neighbor just had it done, might only want to pay a minimal amount. heating and cooling cleaning technicians know this and will base their marketing around it.
So what are the different systems which heating and air conditioning cleaning technicians use? The most well-known methods include:
- Rotary vacuum/brushing, with camera
- Rotary vacuum/cleaning
- High-pressure air sweeping
Rotary vacuum brushing
If the homeowner or someone in your house suffers from severe allergies, you might want the reassurance which using the camera can give you. You will know for certain that all dust, debris and grime has been removed. But be prepared to pay a price! This system is very time consuming so the heating and air conditioning cleaning technician will not be able to see as many households per day. Typically, the heating and air conditioning cleaning technician will come out and give you the customer a bid. You the customer might want to reason at what point it is better to just replace the old air ducts with new!
High-Pressure Air -sweep
The air-wash system is low priced and less time consuming. But will it be effective enough in removing dust and dirt? Probably not. What if you have a newer house with new duct work which still has factory-processing oils inside it? Conversely, if you the customer just had your air ducts cleaned last year, it might not be as important to have such a detailed job done this time. These are questions only you the customer might answer. If you the customer are an extremely tidy person (have you been called a neatnik before?) the homeowner might be most happy with the camera system. Or, if the air ducts was recently cleaned, the homeowner might want to go with the high-pressure air-wash system. Most persons are somewhere in the middle. If the company you the customer hire is highly respectable and you the customer might trust the heating and air conditioning cleaning technician to do a good job, you might want to consider using the brush cleaning method (minus the camera) first. Later, once all the air ducts have been swept, you might convert to the lesser priced air-wash method.
Assuredly, cleaning your air ducts out, with or without a camera, or merely using the high-pressure air-wash method is better and healthier for you and your household than doing nothing at all. Either way, you will have peace of mind, knowing that decaying pet and rodent hair and fecal matter will not be floating around your facility. As the saying goes; 'If it's in the air, it will soon be in your lungs'.
So how come there is such a wide range in prices? The answer lies somewhere between customer preferences and business marketing techniques. For example, someone who is a very clean person that has just bought an old house from a homeowner that had several pets, may not be as concerned with the price. Rather, someone that just wants to get his or her ductwork cleaned because his or her neighbor just had it done, might only want to pay a minimal amount. heating and cooling cleaning technicians know this and will base their marketing around it.
So what are the different systems which heating and air conditioning cleaning technicians use? The most well-known methods include:
- Rotary vacuum/brushing, with camera
- Rotary vacuum/cleaning
- High-pressure air sweeping
Rotary vacuum brushing
If the homeowner or someone in your house suffers from severe allergies, you might want the reassurance which using the camera can give you. You will know for certain that all dust, debris and grime has been removed. But be prepared to pay a price! This system is very time consuming so the heating and air conditioning cleaning technician will not be able to see as many households per day. Typically, the heating and air conditioning cleaning technician will come out and give you the customer a bid. You the customer might want to reason at what point it is better to just replace the old air ducts with new!
High-Pressure Air -sweep
The air-wash system is low priced and less time consuming. But will it be effective enough in removing dust and dirt? Probably not. What if you have a newer house with new duct work which still has factory-processing oils inside it? Conversely, if you the customer just had your air ducts cleaned last year, it might not be as important to have such a detailed job done this time. These are questions only you the customer might answer. If you the customer are an extremely tidy person (have you been called a neatnik before?) the homeowner might be most happy with the camera system. Or, if the air ducts was recently cleaned, the homeowner might want to go with the high-pressure air-wash system. Most persons are somewhere in the middle. If the company you the customer hire is highly respectable and you the customer might trust the heating and air conditioning cleaning technician to do a good job, you might want to consider using the brush cleaning method (minus the camera) first. Later, once all the air ducts have been swept, you might convert to the lesser priced air-wash method.
Assuredly, cleaning your air ducts out, with or without a camera, or merely using the high-pressure air-wash method is better and healthier for you and your household than doing nothing at all. Either way, you will have peace of mind, knowing that decaying pet and rodent hair and fecal matter will not be floating around your facility. As the saying goes; 'If it's in the air, it will soon be in your lungs'.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Why do Air Duct Cleaning Prices Differ so Greatly?
Having your duct system professionally cleaned is a vital part of dramatically improving the indoor air in your home. The service providers may apply chemical biocides, designed to kill microbiological contaminants, to the inside of the duct work and to other system components and some providers may also suggest to apply chemical treatments such as sealants to encapsulate or cover the inside surfaces of the air ducts and equipment housings as it will help to control mold growth or prevent the release of dirt particles or fibers from ducts.
Because we spend approximately 90 percent of our time indoors, we must do everything possible to improve the air we breathe. When choosing a company to clean your air ducts, it is important to understand what components will actually be cleaned and at what price. Your air duct system functions as the respiratory system of your home.
Following are a few air duct cleaning FACTS that have been determined by recognized authorities in the fields of health and air quality:
-Most people spend 60-90% of their time indoors.
-Children and the elderly are especially affected by polluted indoor air.
-Studies have shown that two out of three indoor air quality problems involve the Heating Ventilation System.
In light of these facts, you may want to ask yourself a few questions:
-Is there a smoker in the house?
-Do you notice dust on your furniture shortly after cleaning?
-Do you notice 'musty' or 'stale' odors when the furnace runs?
If you answer YES to any of the following questions, it may be time to have your air ducts cleaned.
Do you or does someone in you home suffer from allergies? Air duct filters are another way that allergy sufferers can begin to take back their life and break free from from allergy symptoms. If your allergy is to airborne elements, you are really at the mercy of changing winds, weather, and seasons too when you are outdoors.
Here are just a few things which can effect the air you breathe:
Inadequate or contaminated air handling units
There are numerous occupants in the home
There are shedding pets in the house
But wait, there are things you can do to improve the quality of your air. Ventilation and cleanliness play important parts in maintaining good air quality; although, the indoor environment is impacted by many factors. If possible, a portable unit should be placed as close as possible to any known pollutant point, example, close to a pets sleeping area.
In addition to air duct cleaning, you may want to think about filtration. Electrostatic filters are environmentally friendly. They are a lifetime filter, so you will no longer have to toss out disposable filters every month (our environment will love you for it). Using ionization, electrostatic high performance efficiency furnace filters remove dust, pollen, mold spores and animal dander as the air circulates through your central system.
An inadequately trained air duct cleaner can damage your ducts or heating and cooling system, possibly increasing your heating and air conditioning costs or forcing you to undertake difficult and costly repairs or replacements. So next time you hire the services of a Duct Cleaning company dont just choose the one with the lowest price or the one with the big fancy advertisement, be sure to get references, check them out with your local BBB and make sure that they are licensed and insured.
Because we spend approximately 90 percent of our time indoors, we must do everything possible to improve the air we breathe. When choosing a company to clean your air ducts, it is important to understand what components will actually be cleaned and at what price. Your air duct system functions as the respiratory system of your home.
Following are a few air duct cleaning FACTS that have been determined by recognized authorities in the fields of health and air quality:
-Most people spend 60-90% of their time indoors.
-Children and the elderly are especially affected by polluted indoor air.
-Studies have shown that two out of three indoor air quality problems involve the Heating Ventilation System.
In light of these facts, you may want to ask yourself a few questions:
-Is there a smoker in the house?
-Do you notice dust on your furniture shortly after cleaning?
-Do you notice 'musty' or 'stale' odors when the furnace runs?
If you answer YES to any of the following questions, it may be time to have your air ducts cleaned.
Do you or does someone in you home suffer from allergies? Air duct filters are another way that allergy sufferers can begin to take back their life and break free from from allergy symptoms. If your allergy is to airborne elements, you are really at the mercy of changing winds, weather, and seasons too when you are outdoors.
Here are just a few things which can effect the air you breathe:
Inadequate or contaminated air handling units
There are numerous occupants in the home
There are shedding pets in the house
But wait, there are things you can do to improve the quality of your air. Ventilation and cleanliness play important parts in maintaining good air quality; although, the indoor environment is impacted by many factors. If possible, a portable unit should be placed as close as possible to any known pollutant point, example, close to a pets sleeping area.
In addition to air duct cleaning, you may want to think about filtration. Electrostatic filters are environmentally friendly. They are a lifetime filter, so you will no longer have to toss out disposable filters every month (our environment will love you for it). Using ionization, electrostatic high performance efficiency furnace filters remove dust, pollen, mold spores and animal dander as the air circulates through your central system.
An inadequately trained air duct cleaner can damage your ducts or heating and cooling system, possibly increasing your heating and air conditioning costs or forcing you to undertake difficult and costly repairs or replacements. So next time you hire the services of a Duct Cleaning company dont just choose the one with the lowest price or the one with the big fancy advertisement, be sure to get references, check them out with your local BBB and make sure that they are licensed and insured.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
How might you, as a customer, be sure you have contracted the most reputable duct cleaning tech?
With primarily three different techniques used to clean the heating and cooling ducts in your house and prices varying from $59 to $800, you the customer should be well informed prior to contacting duct cleaning techs.
So what justifies the huge difference in prices? The answer lies somewhere between homeowner preferences and business marketing practices. For example, someone who is a very clean person that has just bought an old home from a family that had several pets, may not care about the price. However, a person that just wants to get his or her ductwork cleaned because his or her neighbor just had it done, might only wish to pay a minimal amount. duct cleaning techs know this and will base their marketing around it.
So what are the different methods which duct cleaning techs use? The most familiar techniques include:
- Rotary vacuum/cleaning, with camera
- Rotary vacuum/cleaning
- High-pressure air sweeping
Rotary vacuum cleaning
If you or a person in your home suffers from severe allergies, you might want the assurance which using the camera can give the homeowner. You the customer will see first-hand that all dust, debris and grime has been removed. But be prepared to pay a price! This system is very time consuming so the duct cleaning tech will not be able to visit as many customers per day. Typically, the duct cleaning tech will come out and give you a bid. You might should talk over at what point it is better to just replace the old heating and cooling ducts with new!
High-Pressure Air -sweep
The air-wash method is quick and affordable. But will it be vigorous enough in removing indoor air pollution? Most likely not. What if a person has a newer home with new duct work which still has factory-processing oils inside it? On the other hand, if the homeowner just had your air ducts cleaned last year, it might not be necessary to have such a elaborate job done this time. These are questions only you the customer might answer. If you the customer are an extremely tidy person (have you been called a clean freak before?) the homeowner might be most satisfied with the camera method. Or, if the heating and cooling ducts was recently cleaned, the homeowner might want to choose the high-pressure air-wash method. Most people in general are somewhere in the middle. If the company you the customer hire is ethical and you might trust the duct cleaning tech to do a good job, you the customer might should mull over using the brush cleaning system (minus the camera) first. Later, once all the heating and cooling ducts have been cleared out, you the customer might revert to the more economical air-wash method.
Assuredly, brushing your heating and cooling ducts out, with or without a camera, or merely using the high-pressure air-wash method is better and healthier for you and your family than doing nothing at all. Either way, you will sleep better, knowing that decaying pet and rodent hair and discharge will not be floating around your residence. Like people often say; 'If it's in the air, it will soon be in your lungs'.
So what justifies the huge difference in prices? The answer lies somewhere between homeowner preferences and business marketing practices. For example, someone who is a very clean person that has just bought an old home from a family that had several pets, may not care about the price. However, a person that just wants to get his or her ductwork cleaned because his or her neighbor just had it done, might only wish to pay a minimal amount. duct cleaning techs know this and will base their marketing around it.
So what are the different methods which duct cleaning techs use? The most familiar techniques include:
- Rotary vacuum/cleaning, with camera
- Rotary vacuum/cleaning
- High-pressure air sweeping
Rotary vacuum cleaning
If you or a person in your home suffers from severe allergies, you might want the assurance which using the camera can give the homeowner. You the customer will see first-hand that all dust, debris and grime has been removed. But be prepared to pay a price! This system is very time consuming so the duct cleaning tech will not be able to visit as many customers per day. Typically, the duct cleaning tech will come out and give you a bid. You might should talk over at what point it is better to just replace the old heating and cooling ducts with new!
High-Pressure Air -sweep
The air-wash method is quick and affordable. But will it be vigorous enough in removing indoor air pollution? Most likely not. What if a person has a newer home with new duct work which still has factory-processing oils inside it? On the other hand, if the homeowner just had your air ducts cleaned last year, it might not be necessary to have such a elaborate job done this time. These are questions only you the customer might answer. If you the customer are an extremely tidy person (have you been called a clean freak before?) the homeowner might be most satisfied with the camera method. Or, if the heating and cooling ducts was recently cleaned, the homeowner might want to choose the high-pressure air-wash method. Most people in general are somewhere in the middle. If the company you the customer hire is ethical and you might trust the duct cleaning tech to do a good job, you the customer might should mull over using the brush cleaning system (minus the camera) first. Later, once all the heating and cooling ducts have been cleared out, you the customer might revert to the more economical air-wash method.
Assuredly, brushing your heating and cooling ducts out, with or without a camera, or merely using the high-pressure air-wash method is better and healthier for you and your family than doing nothing at all. Either way, you will sleep better, knowing that decaying pet and rodent hair and discharge will not be floating around your residence. Like people often say; 'If it's in the air, it will soon be in your lungs'.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Air Duct Cleaning - Will it be Beneficial Or Not?
As the owner and air duct cleaning technician of a professional Duct Cleaning business, I am often asked why the prices differ so much amongst all the Duct Cleaning companies in my region, consumers wonder why one Duct cleaning company (well call company A) will charge $200. Air duct cleaning entails using an air cleaning device to remove unwanted pollutants and other elements from the air.
There are many companies that are marketing products and services to take care of your indoor pollution. When air ducts become contaminated and congested, they should be cleaned so your heating and cooling system can 'breathe' normally and efficiently. Many companies are marketing products and services in an attempt to help improve indoor air quality.
Following are FACTS that have been determined by recognized authorities in the fields of health and air quality:
-Children and the Elderly are most effected by indoor air pollution and will benefit greatly from the clean air that exits from this filter.
-One out of six people who suffer from allergies do so because of the direct relationship to fungi and bacteria in air duct systems.
-Children and the elderly are especially affected by polluted indoor air.
In light of these facts, you may want to ask yourself a few questions:
-Does anyone in the house have allergies, asthma, or other respiratory problems?
-Is there a smoker in the house?
-Do you notice 'musty' or 'stale' odors when the furnace runs?
As the conditions are different in every home, hence it is difficult to generalize about whether or not air duct cleaning in your home would be beneficial. But, if you answered yes to any of the questions mentioned above, then it might be time to have your air ducts cleaned.
Do you or does someone in you home suffer from allergies? There are several tools at the allergy sufferers disposal to help, but some of the most effective are air purifiers that can help scrub the air of allergic compounds and remove the allergy causing contaminants. Air duct filters are another way that allergy sufferers can begin to take back their life and break free from from allergy symptoms.
Here are just a few things which can effect the air you breathe:
There are numerous occupants in the home
Combustion sources such as oil, gas, kerosene, coal, and wood are not only a potential fire hazard, they can also adversely affect the air you breathe.
Inadequate cleaning practices
But wait, there are things you can do to improve the quality of your air. Cleaning products used in the home, as well as interior furnishings, should be low VOC (volatile organic compounds) emitters, with emissions, sometimes improperly called off-gassing, that dissipate quickly. If possible, a portable unit should be placed as close as possible to any known pollutant point, example, close to a pets sleeping area.
In addition to air duct cleaning, you may want to think about filtration. Electrostatic filters are environmentally friendly. They are a lifetime filter, so you will no longer have to toss out disposable filters every month (our environment will love you for it). Air duct filters are very easy to install and yet very effective.
There are many ways to clean the air, so be sure to research the different methods as this will help in making a more informed decision. So, be careful before you invest and look for a trained and licensed service provider for Duct Cleaning.
There are many companies that are marketing products and services to take care of your indoor pollution. When air ducts become contaminated and congested, they should be cleaned so your heating and cooling system can 'breathe' normally and efficiently. Many companies are marketing products and services in an attempt to help improve indoor air quality.
Following are FACTS that have been determined by recognized authorities in the fields of health and air quality:
-Children and the Elderly are most effected by indoor air pollution and will benefit greatly from the clean air that exits from this filter.
-One out of six people who suffer from allergies do so because of the direct relationship to fungi and bacteria in air duct systems.
-Children and the elderly are especially affected by polluted indoor air.
In light of these facts, you may want to ask yourself a few questions:
-Does anyone in the house have allergies, asthma, or other respiratory problems?
-Is there a smoker in the house?
-Do you notice 'musty' or 'stale' odors when the furnace runs?
As the conditions are different in every home, hence it is difficult to generalize about whether or not air duct cleaning in your home would be beneficial. But, if you answered yes to any of the questions mentioned above, then it might be time to have your air ducts cleaned.
Do you or does someone in you home suffer from allergies? There are several tools at the allergy sufferers disposal to help, but some of the most effective are air purifiers that can help scrub the air of allergic compounds and remove the allergy causing contaminants. Air duct filters are another way that allergy sufferers can begin to take back their life and break free from from allergy symptoms.
Here are just a few things which can effect the air you breathe:
There are numerous occupants in the home
Combustion sources such as oil, gas, kerosene, coal, and wood are not only a potential fire hazard, they can also adversely affect the air you breathe.
Inadequate cleaning practices
But wait, there are things you can do to improve the quality of your air. Cleaning products used in the home, as well as interior furnishings, should be low VOC (volatile organic compounds) emitters, with emissions, sometimes improperly called off-gassing, that dissipate quickly. If possible, a portable unit should be placed as close as possible to any known pollutant point, example, close to a pets sleeping area.
In addition to air duct cleaning, you may want to think about filtration. Electrostatic filters are environmentally friendly. They are a lifetime filter, so you will no longer have to toss out disposable filters every month (our environment will love you for it). Air duct filters are very easy to install and yet very effective.
There are many ways to clean the air, so be sure to research the different methods as this will help in making a more informed decision. So, be careful before you invest and look for a trained and licensed service provider for Duct Cleaning.
Monday, March 19, 2007
How might anyone be sure they have employed the correct air duct cleaning tech?
With primarily three different techniques used to clean the ductwork in your house and prices fluctuating from $59 to $800, you want to be well informed prior to contacting air duct cleaning techs.
So how come there is such a wide range in prices? The answer lies somewhere the middle customer preferences and business marketing methods. For example, a person who is a very clean person that has just bought an old home from a party that had several pets, may not be as concerned with the price. However, someone that just wants to get their ductwork cleaned because his or her friend just had it done, might only prefer to pay a minimal amount. air duct cleaning techs know this and will base their marketing around it.
So what are the different systems which air duct cleaning techs use? The most well-recognized systems include:
- Rotary vacuum/cleaning, with camera
- Rotary vacuum/cleaning
- High-pressure air sweeping
Rotary vacuum sweeping
If you the customer or a person in your house suffers from severe allergies, the homeowner might prefer the assurance which using the camera might give you the customer. The homeowner will be assured that all dust, debris and grime has been removed. But be prepared to have your checkbook ready! This system is very tedious so the air duct cleaning tech will not be able to visit as many customers per day. Typically, the air duct cleaning tech will come out and give the homeowner a bid. You the customer might should mull over at what point it is better to just replace the old ductwork with new!
High-Pressure Air -sweep
The air-wash system is quick and affordable. But will it be powerful enough in removing debri? Probably not. What if a person has a newer home with new duct work which still has factory-processing oils inside it? On the other hand, if you just had your air ducts cleaned last year, it might not be compelling to have such a detailed job done this time. These are questions only the homeowner might answer. If the homeowner are an extremely tidy person (have you been called a neat freak before?) you the customer might be most happy with the camera system. Or, if the ductwork was recently cleaned, the homeowner might want to go with the high-pressure air-wash system. Most people are somewhere in the middle. If the company you the customer hire is trustworthy and the homeowner can trust the air duct cleaning tech to do a good job, you the customer might should reason using the brush cleaning system (minus the camera) first. Later, once all the ductwork have been cleaned out, you might interchange to the lesser priced air-wash system.
At any rate, brushing your ductwork out, with or without a camera, or at least using the high-pressure air-wash system is better and healthier for you the customer and your household than doing nothing at all. Either way, you the customer will find comfort, knowing that decaying pet and rodent hair and discharge will not be blowing around your dwelling. Like the old saying goes; 'If it's in the air, it will soon be in your lungs'.
If you live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and are looking for an air duct cleaning tech, you minght want to talk to the folks at CleanMyFurnace.com
So how come there is such a wide range in prices? The answer lies somewhere the middle customer preferences and business marketing methods. For example, a person who is a very clean person that has just bought an old home from a party that had several pets, may not be as concerned with the price. However, someone that just wants to get their ductwork cleaned because his or her friend just had it done, might only prefer to pay a minimal amount. air duct cleaning techs know this and will base their marketing around it.
So what are the different systems which air duct cleaning techs use? The most well-recognized systems include:
- Rotary vacuum/cleaning, with camera
- Rotary vacuum/cleaning
- High-pressure air sweeping
Rotary vacuum sweeping
If you the customer or a person in your house suffers from severe allergies, the homeowner might prefer the assurance which using the camera might give you the customer. The homeowner will be assured that all dust, debris and grime has been removed. But be prepared to have your checkbook ready! This system is very tedious so the air duct cleaning tech will not be able to visit as many customers per day. Typically, the air duct cleaning tech will come out and give the homeowner a bid. You the customer might should mull over at what point it is better to just replace the old ductwork with new!
High-Pressure Air -sweep
The air-wash system is quick and affordable. But will it be powerful enough in removing debri? Probably not. What if a person has a newer home with new duct work which still has factory-processing oils inside it? On the other hand, if you just had your air ducts cleaned last year, it might not be compelling to have such a detailed job done this time. These are questions only the homeowner might answer. If the homeowner are an extremely tidy person (have you been called a neat freak before?) you the customer might be most happy with the camera system. Or, if the ductwork was recently cleaned, the homeowner might want to go with the high-pressure air-wash system. Most people are somewhere in the middle. If the company you the customer hire is trustworthy and the homeowner can trust the air duct cleaning tech to do a good job, you the customer might should reason using the brush cleaning system (minus the camera) first. Later, once all the ductwork have been cleaned out, you might interchange to the lesser priced air-wash system.
At any rate, brushing your ductwork out, with or without a camera, or at least using the high-pressure air-wash system is better and healthier for you the customer and your household than doing nothing at all. Either way, you the customer will find comfort, knowing that decaying pet and rodent hair and discharge will not be blowing around your dwelling. Like the old saying goes; 'If it's in the air, it will soon be in your lungs'.
If you live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and are looking for an air duct cleaning tech, you minght want to talk to the folks at CleanMyFurnace.com
Friday, March 16, 2007
How long will our $109.95 "Whole House" special on air duct cleaning last?
We have been running our air duct cleaning "whole house" special at $109.95 since Fall 2006. Everyone is wondering how long it will last. I have spoken with the owner and he will only say that the special will run until our air duct cleaners are not able to keep up. At that point he will raise the price to the normal price of $289.95.
While he was not very specific on when that might be, I am projecting late spring or early summer. We have added a new truck to our fleet and will need to fill the routes a little more. Once the routes are starting to fill.....the "whole house" air duct cleaning special will end.
Please do not be discouraged though. Even if you pay our normal air duct cleaning price, you are still getting a GREAT deal. Our normal price of $289.95 is comparable (we think superior) to our competitors price of $400 - $800!
Why do we charge so much less for air duct cleaning? Simple, we are not trying to make a living cleaning air ducts! We are a full service HVAC company first, and air duct cleaners second. We service, design and install furnaces, air conditioners, humidifiers and so much more. Air duct cleaning is an "add-on" service we provide for our customers. We do not want our customers hiring sub-standard air duct cleaners. If they need air duct cleaning, we want our customers to be treated fairly, not fraudulently.
To learn more about air duct cleaning please visit us on the web at www.cleanmyfurnace.com.
While he was not very specific on when that might be, I am projecting late spring or early summer. We have added a new truck to our fleet and will need to fill the routes a little more. Once the routes are starting to fill.....the "whole house" air duct cleaning special will end.
Please do not be discouraged though. Even if you pay our normal air duct cleaning price, you are still getting a GREAT deal. Our normal price of $289.95 is comparable (we think superior) to our competitors price of $400 - $800!
Why do we charge so much less for air duct cleaning? Simple, we are not trying to make a living cleaning air ducts! We are a full service HVAC company first, and air duct cleaners second. We service, design and install furnaces, air conditioners, humidifiers and so much more. Air duct cleaning is an "add-on" service we provide for our customers. We do not want our customers hiring sub-standard air duct cleaners. If they need air duct cleaning, we want our customers to be treated fairly, not fraudulently.
To learn more about air duct cleaning please visit us on the web at www.cleanmyfurnace.com.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): What You Cannot Even See, CAN Harm You!

The air duct layout and design in a typical family residence, acts as it's respiratory system or breathing system. Dust, dirt, debris, pollen and microbial growth which store up inside of air ducts, hidden from view, point-blank "block up" the ductwork and make it complicated for the house or facility to "breath" properly and work correctly. As it just so happens, a 1987 ASHRAE study concluded that maintaining ductwork cleanliness would scale down average operating costs by a whopping 10 to 25 percent!
More than 70 percent of all Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) concerns involve the entire Hvac layout and design. Unclean air ducts are a perfect hatchery for mold spores, mildew, bacteria (including Legionella) and other health threatening microbial growth. Unclean ductwork can also be responsible for higher energy bills, relieved air supply and early breakdown of pricey Heating and air conditioning parts.
Here are some harmful things that could be in your air ducts:
FUNGI
One out of six folks who suffer with watery-eyes and runny-noses from allergies, do so because of the direct relationship to fungi and bacteria in air duct compositions. (Total Health and Better Health Magazines)
POLLEN
Many folks feel ill from allergies due to pollen. Pollen is being re-circulated from your air ducts back into your home.
BACTERIA
"Bacteria referred to as pathogens can induce a swarm of plant and animal diseases."
DUST MITES
42,000 dust mites can be linked to a single ounce (yes, 1oz!!!) of dust. Strange as it may seem, it isn't the dust mites themselves that affect most folks; it is the dust mite feces and the fungus and bacteria that feed on this decaying organic matter.
Learn more about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) by visiting www.cleanmyfurnace.com
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