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Most people are now aware that indoor air pollution is an issue of growing
concern and increased visibility. Many companies are marketing products and
services intended to improve the quality of your indoor air. You have probably
seen an advertisement, received a coupon in the mail, or been approached
directly by a company offering to clean your air ducts as a means of improving
your home's indoor air quality.
Duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling
system components of forced air systems, including the supply and return air
ducts and registers, grilles and diffusers, heat exchangers heating and cooling
coils, condensate drain pans (drip pans), fan motor and fan housing, and the air
handling unit housing (See diagram).
If not properly installed, maintained, and operated, these components may become
contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris. If moisture is
present, the potential for microbiological growth (e.g., mold) is increased and
spores from such growth may be released into the home's living space. Methods of
duct cleaning vary, although standards have been established by industry
associations concerned with air duct cleaning. Typically, a service provider
will use specialized tools to dislodge dirt and other debris in ducts, then
vacuum them out with a high-powered vacuum cleaner.
According to the EPA, a build-up of only 0.42" of dirt on a heating or cooling
coil can decrease efficiency by 21%. Christian Brothers Mechanical, Inc has
teamed up with the Duct Doctor to provide comprehensive indoor air quality
products and services. Air duct cleaning is a proactive solution to these
problems. It can enhance indoor air quality, improve overall air circulation,
eliminate built-up dirt and contaminants, and extend the life of heating and
cooling systems.
Click here to find out what Christian Brothers Mechanical, Inc can do to clean
your property's duct work.
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