Tips To Know Before Cleaning Your Air Ducts

When there is a major build up of dust and dirt in your air systems

, it is time to call a professional air duct cleaner. Over time when dirt accumulates in the air ducts of your home, the air you breathe becomes contaminated with particles, causing health problems and provoking allergy symptoms. Check your air ducts and vents to find evidence of contamination with large dust and dirt deposits or mold and musty smells.

There is no clear evidence to suggest that cleaning your ducts will reduce the effects of any allergies that people in your household may suffer. Although many people feel that clean air circulating in the house does have a beneficial affect on general health.

Look locally for a reputable air duct cleaning company so as to avoid extra fees. There are many duct cleaning companies who specialize in several areas, such as air conditioning, heating, dryer vents, duct cleaning, etc. Yellow Pages by internet or phone book provides a lengthy listing of companies who can professionally clean your air ducts.

Consider having your ducts cleaned if there is a significant amount of visible dirt or mold in your ducts and in any other areas of your cooling or heating systems. If there is evidence of rodent infestation or your ducts are clogged with a large amount of dirt and debris that is being released into your home, professional air duct cleaning is essential.

You should be aware that although a substance may look like mold, an expert is the only one who can determine whether it is mold and may be a danger to health.

Once you are ready to call a professional to have your air ducts cleaned, contact two or three duct cleaning companies to visit your home for an inspection. After they tell you what work you will need done, get their quotes in writing. Don't forget to ask them to show you the actual contamination that would warrant them cleaning out your ducts. Legitimate companies will always be happy to provide you with acceptable data to back up their quotes. Now that your have more than two or three estimates, you can choose what company will best meet your needs and budget.

Here are a few questions to consider when you are looking for an air duct cleaning company: 1. What has other people said about them? Check out the references on the company to see what other customers have said about them. There should be several satisfied customers, although one bad review should not be able to destroy the company's reputation. 2. What kind of chemicals will the company be using? Ask about the dangers of these chemicals as well as the benefits in performance. A reputable company will have a trained technician who knows how to answer your questions. 3. Is the company a member of any approved association? The NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association) establishes industry standards for air duct cleaning companies and the BBB (Better Business Bureau) only lists reputable companies with good references. ISO 9000 (International Organization for Standardization) is another organization that is a family of standards for quality management systems. 4. How long will it take for the company to finish the job and how will they charge? Some companies charge you by day and some by the hour. Make sure you find out how long it will take for the company to finish the job and whether they charge hourly or daily. Have them put this estimate in writing as an agreement of the detailed work that will be done and the total cost of the job.

Before having your air ducts cleaned, cover all your options and estimates with each company. This article is free advise to help you make a decision and avoid any problems. Using these suggestions will help you decide on which company to go with and you will be satisfied with their completed work.

by: Roni Cohen

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