Q: Are there any health benefits that come from HVAC system cleaning?
Research has indicated that heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems act as a contaminant collection source. These contaminants include fungi, bacteria, dust particles, allergens, and other materials. Mr. Duct Air Duct Cleaning’s expert technicians will remove all of the contaminants from your HVAC system, bringing you one step closer to improved Indoor Air Quality.
Q: Will HVAC system cleaning reduce our home energy bills?
Research by the U.S. EPA has demonstrated that HVAC system cleaning may allow systems to run more efficiently by removing debris from sensitive mechanical components. Clean, efficient systems are less likely to break down, have a longer life span, and generally operate more effectively than dirty systems.
Our total ventilation system cleaning should help your system to operate at its maximum efficiency. As components of your HVAC system become caked with dirt and debris, they may take longer to reach the set temperature on your thermostat, costing you hundreds of dollars on your heating and cooling bills. Our air duct cleaning service will clear these parts of contaminants and help to prevent their accumulation in the future. Clean, efficient systems are less likely to break down, have a longer life span, and should result in energy savings.
Q: How should a residential HVAC system be cleaned?
Mr. Duct Air Duct Cleaning’s expert services will employ what I know as the “source removal method” for all of our duct cleanings. We place the entire system under negative pressure, through our commercial-grade vacuum cleaner. While the technicians systematically go to every vent and use our Viper Whip tool to ensure that no dirt is within the individual ducts, the debris collected from the interior surfaces of the vents will be pulled out of the system by our vacuum.
Q: Is Sanitizer Necessary to Duct Cleaning? Do I Need It?
There are many air duct cleaning companies in the Chicagoland area that offer this very service. Many times, they are additional charges that can run into the 100's. According to a study conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), sanitizer is not necessary to the cleaning of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Mold, mildew, and other bacterial growths can only function in the presence of organic material, not sheet metal. The only organic material present within a normal residential duct system is the dirt and debris, so if an air duct cleaner claims to remove all dust from your system, such a service would be rendered unecessary.
The E.P.A also mentions that though sanitizers advertised by many duct cleaners are E.P.A. certified, they have not been tested for HVAC systems and thus do not recommend their application in the service.
The study can be found here: http://www.epa.gov/PR_Notices/prdraft_hvacr_2006.htm
Q: How often should residential HVAC systems be cleaned?
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) maintains that a total ventilation system cleaning should be performed every 3-5 years. Customers who have the following might also want to consider more frequent cleanings:
· Pets that shed high amounts of hair and dander
· Water contamination or damage to the home or HVAC system
· Residents with allergies or asthma who might benefit from reduction in the amount of indoor air pollutants in the home’s HVAC system.
· After home renovations or remodeling
· Prior to occupancy of a new home
We have an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau and are the recipients of the 2008 & 2009 Angie’s List Super Service Award. We are members of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) and the recipients of the 2008 & 2009 NADCA Safety Awards.
All of our technicians are hired directly by our company and have passed strict certification and training standards in order to best serve your needs.
All of our pricing is upfront and honest: you will never be up-charged at the home for services that you do not need. Our quality services are competitively priced, offering you the best cleaning available at an affordable cost.
Q: How long should it take to clean a typical residential HVAC system?
The amount of time it takes to clean a residential HVAC system can vary, depending on the complexity of the system. We ask for at least 3-5 hours in your home so that we can ensure that our expert technicians have provided the best air duct cleaning service in Chicagoland. Once the technicians arrive on site, they should be able to narrow the time estimate for you.
Q: What Is Dryer Vent Cleaning?
Dryer vent cleaning is an important yet simple solution to many common dryer problems. If your dryer takes longer than 35-40 minutes to dry one load of laundry, you might have a clogged dryer vent. If you’ve noticed that your energy bill has increased from $18-$24 each month without a change in electrical use, you might have a clogged dryer vent. If you’ve got your dryer repair man on speed dial, you might have a clogged dryer vent. If your vent is hot to the touch or emitting a burning smell, you definitely have a clogged dryer vent.
Q: So What Is a Dryer Vent and How Is It Cleaned?
Your dryer vent is the vent found behind the dryer, which carries moisture and lint through its length and expels these materials out of the home. (All gas dryer vents should vent to the outside of the home according to U.S. and Canadian law. This ensures that any potential carbon dioxide produced is vented away from the home). Each company will vary in cleaning methods, but be sure that the company you choose utilizes an agitation tool with a long reach (40 feet or more) and is flexible in design. If they have airflow measurement tools, all the better.
What Are The Benefits of Dryer Vent Cleaning?
Dryer Vent Cleaning Cleans Lint Build-Up in Dryer Vents
When a dryer vent and the dryer ducts are clogged with lint, air flow is restricted, causing your dryer to work harder and use more energy. This creates higher utility bills and a greater chance of the appliance breaking down. Appliance repairs and/or replacement can be expensive. You can prolong the life of your clothes dryer with proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance. Mr. Duct Dryer Vent Cleaning provides dryer vent cleaning, maintenance, repairs, installation and dryer vent inspections for homes and businesses in your area.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Reduces Energy Bills
When a dryer vent is clogged with lint, air flow is greatly restricted, which causes your dryer to run longer. This uses unnecessary energy, which drives up your utility bills and puts your appliance at great risk for a break down. Appliance repairs are not only expensive; they are avoidable. Calling a professional dryer vent cleaner from Mr. Duct Dryer Vent Cleaning to clean out your dryer vent will ensure that your vent is clear of the debris that causes high energy costs for homes and businesses.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Reduces Fire Hazards
Failure to clean the dryer vent is the cause of most of these fires. In fact, your clothes dryer is more likely to cause a fire than your furnace, stove, and chimney combined. Prolonged drying cycles can overheat the lint trapped in the dryer vent. This built-up lint can ignite within the dryer cabinet, causing a dryer fire in your home. In 2005, the National Fire Protection Association estimated that 14,500 residential fires were caused by clothes dryer vents, causing over 440 injures, including 14 deaths, and over $207 million in property damage. In fact, clothes dryer fires was the most reoccurring cause for home fires, beating out those furnaces and water heaters that are checked annually.
