What are the heath benefits of Duct Cleaning & Preventative Maintenance?
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to affect health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria, and very small particles of dust. One out of six people suffer from allergies do so because of the direct relationship of the fungi and bacteria in the air duct systems (Total Health & Better Health). Indoor air is found to be 70% more polluted than that of our door air (EPA). The removal of such contaminants from the HVAC system and home should be considered as one component in an overall plan to improve indoor air quality. HVAC system cleaning in conjunction with regular residential equipment maintenance provides the best results in providing safe indoor air quality.

How can I reduce my home energy bills?
Research by the U.S. EPA has demonstrated that HVAC systems cleaning allows systems to run more efficiency 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.

How is the HVAC system cleaned?
The most effective way to clean air ducts and ventilation systems is to employ Source Removal methods of cleaning. The first element is a means of agitating the dust and debris within the HVAC system. The second element is the extraction of contaminants from the HVAC system. This requires the system to be placed under negative pressure, through the use of a specialized, powerful vacuum. While the vacuum draws air through the system, devices are inserted into the ducts to dislodge any debris that might be stuck to interior surfaces. The debris can then travel down the ducts to the vacuum, which removes it from the system and the home. Summit Air Conditioning and Heating, LLC uses a mounted trailer extraction system, which is more powerful and effective than portable equipment.

How often should residential HVAC systems be cleaned?
Frequency of cleaning depends on several factors, not the least of which is the preference of the homeowner. Some of the things that may lead a home owner to consider more frequent cleaning include: Smokers in the household, 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 a reduction in the amount of indoor air pollutants in the home’s HVAC system. Duct cleaning should also be performed after home renovations or remodeling, and prior to occupancy of a new home.

*Source: NDCA

What are the commercial benefits of Duct Cleaning & Preventative Maintenance?
In order to maintain acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) it is commonly recommended that mold, fungi, dust and other contaminants are cleaned out of the HVAC system. Dirty ventilation systems and contaminated ductwork combined are 50.9% contributor to sick building syndrome. (Healthy Buildings International). Cleaning HVAC systems provides many benefits. Cleaning lessens the likelihood of indoor air pollution in the building, and may help to alleviate health and comfort complaints by occupants. Clean HVAC systems perform more efficiently, which will decrease energy costs. Well maintained mechanical components are likely to last longer, reducing the need for costly HVAC system replacement or repairs. HVAC system cleaning in conjunction with regular building equipment maintenance provides the best results for a safe work environment and aids in reducing Sick Building Syndrome.