Ductwork & HVAC

Whether the loss occurs in a home or business, ductwork and return air are usually the first items checked and cleaned at most smoke or fire losses. In most cases, an HVAC system was operating when the fire occurred and it could circulate the smoke odor throughout the structure. A duct system’s interior is often made of galvanized metal, which is a surface that especially attracts soot. Soot needs to be either removed or immobilized before the system can be used.

The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit will then be inspected to determine the extent of soot in the unit. We will purge the system of soot, and a sealant will be fogged into the ductwork system to ensure there is no fallout. The filters in all HVAC units will either be cleaned or removed to eliminate any odor and residual soot.

Indoor Air Quality

Poor indoor air quality inside a building is most often attributed to HVAC system-related problems, such as improper air balance, dysfunctional supply and exhaust systems, malfunctioning controls, and dirty cooling coils.  Even in a new building, dirt and debris in ducts can build up and hinder system performance, causing operations glitches and health problems.  Dirty ducts can circulate odors and contaminants like mold irritating dust throughout the building.  This can sometime lead to Sick Building Syndrome, which is defined by the EPA as a set of symptoms that affect building occupants during the time they spend in the building and diminish or vanish when they leave the building.

Since a ventilation system is often the biggest factor in poor air quality, inspecting the duct work should be a top priority.  Our professionals inspect HVAC systems, duct work and dryer vents, providing recommendations about the best way to address any indoor air quality concerns.  Our professional services, in compliance with NADCA standards, include the removal of all visible debris from all components of the system.  We are equipped and experienced to remediate HVAC systems contaminated with mold and bacteria, soot, lead, deteriorated insulation, rust, and water.

Keeping the HVAC system and duct work clean can extend the lifespan of the equipment by allowing it to operate at peak efficiency, which can help save you money.

Our Duct Cleaning Process

Having a clean HVAC system and ductwork can potentially extend the life span of the equipment by allowing it to operate at peak condition, which will result in saving you money.

• Our portable ventilation and air duct cleaning system makes a clean sweep of duct work, removing years of dust and grime.
• Our special equipment includes a roto-scraper, which automatically adapts to the duct shape while traveling through, removing debris and filth before vacuuming begins.
• Clean air is filtered through a HEPA filtration, removing 99.97% of particles before it returns to air-wash the duct.
• A sealant is applied to eliminate fall-out.
• Filters will either be cleaned or replaced to remove any odor and dirt.
  

NADCA Certification

We are certified by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). This certification requires that technicians demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HVAC system cleaning, NADCA Standards, and safety practices. The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) was formed in 1989 as a non-profit association of companies engaged in the cleaning of HVAC systems. Its mission is to promote source removal as the only acceptable method of cleaning and to establish industry standards for the association.