Duct Cleaning: The Process Explained
When you call in cleaning professionals, they will inspect your duct system, assess its condition, and determine which cleaning techniques are best suited. They will then work to remove dust and contaminants, while taking steps to minimize any potential mess.
It’s important to have ducts cleaned regularly for many reasons. One is that ducts that are filled with dust and dirt operate less efficiently. When airflow is restricted, the system will need to work harder to keep the home at a comfortable temperature. Cleaning the ducts helps your HVAC system operate more efficiently.
In addition, by eliminating dust, dirt, pollen, and other particles in your ducts, the professionals create a safer environment, especially for those who are sensitive to them or who have allergies. Mold and bacteria can also be found in ducts, so cleaning them properly can prevent health risks.
Contamination
Cleaning your ducts is about more than just dusting them or quickly using a vacuum. The
HVAC sanitization process is a critical step and one that can only properly be performed by professionals. Microorganisms, such as mold and bacteria, frequently grow in ducts and HVAC systems. This can lead to health problems and even potentially damage to your home, if mold is allowed to grow freely.
A professional will be able to safely clean these microorganisms from the system and help you correct the conditions that encouraged bacteria growth, so it doesn’t happen again.
Chemicals
There are many chemicals that can potentially eliminate mold and other bacteria. However, not all of them are safe for duct cleaning. This is why when someone asks “can I clean my ducts and air vents by myself?”, the answer is that it is strongly recommended to use a professional service. There are a lot of reasons why.
Professionals not only understand how to clean an air duct system properly and effectively, but also how to do so safely. For instance, chemicals such as biocide or fungicide can potentially cause health issues when used in an HVAC system. Trust professionals to make the right choices for your health. If chemicals are necessary to disinfect duct work, it’s important to have an experienced professional for the job. These chemicals can be very dangerous if not used correctly, and using them the wrong way or in the wrong concentration can damage your property and potentially cause health hazards inside your home.
Delicate Parts
A typical HVAC system has many delicate parts. If cleaned the wrong way or by using the wrong tools and techniques, these parts could be damaged. In addition, different duct types need to be cleaned in different ways. For instance, flex ducts or fiberglass ducts are quite sensitive and cleaning them incorrectly can result in costly and disruptive damage.
For more information, contact us online or call one of our Florida locations: North at
904-397-4030, Central at
813-606-6668, or South at
239-961-9995. The team at Mold Masters has the experience and skill needed to keep your home safe and clean and to advise you on how you can prevent possible issues in the future.
