General Info On Duct Cleaning

Here is a brief guide that should get you started on a long quest to know everything there is to know about duct cleaning.

What the Cleaner Should Do

• They should gain access to every duct in your home, no exceptions.
• They should visibly demonstrate to you that all ducts are clean. Do not take their word for it.

Heating

• They will clean the heat exchanger.

Cooling Components

• Clean both sides of the cooling coil.
• Straighten the cooling fins.
• Clean the film off of the cooling coil.
• Clean the coil drain pan completely.

Blower

• Straighten and clean the blower blades of all dust debris and oil.

Plenums

• Remove all debris from plenums.
• Replace any filters that are broken or do not fit properly.

Metal Ducts

• They will clean to a shine the metal walls of the duct system.

Fiberglass

• Replace any fiberglass that is torn or worn down. It should also be well-stuck to the wall of the ducts. They will have the adhesives to make it stick properly.

Air Vents

• They will reattach all registers. Grilles and diffusers are firmly attached to the walls, floors and ceilings. And are they clean.
• A proper cleaning will help reduce the air pollution in your home while improving your indoor air quality.

Access Doors

• New access doors should be attached with more than just duct tape.
• When they system is running, they should ensure that there is absolutely no leakage.

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