(Have you ever heard a smile?) What is "duct cleaning"? Ductwork sometimes can become both the source and the pathway for dirt, dust, and biological contaminants to spread through your home. In this case, duct cleaning usually means the removal of dirt, slime, mold, debris and other materials found in ductwork and other HVAC components (e.g., cooling coil, drain pan). When should duct cleaning be performed? Supplier Schedules HVAC equipment suppliers and manufacturers sometimes provide instructions on when and how cleaning should be performed. Cleaning schedules typically depend on equipment operating schedules, climate, filtration used, air contaminants, costs and home occupant expectations. New Ductwork When new systems are being installed or when older systems are being updated, suppliers should provide access for cleaning system components that are cleanable or replaceable when they become contaminated. New equipment should be kept sealed until installed. If not, new construction or updating of older equipment should always include duct cleaning.

New ductwork often contains oil, tools, construction debris, and dirt sometimes even discarded lunch bags, drink cups, etc. These must be cleaned from the ductwork before connection to the air handling system. Older Ductwork As time passes, ductwork can become contaminated with dust, dirt, debris, mold, slime, dead rodents, dead bugs as well as other contaminants. The presence of these materials does not necessarily mean IAQ problems or complaints will occur. Most ducts have small amounts of dry dust collected on their surfaces ... a common occurrence that occasionally requires duct cleaning.whole home air purifier review You definitely would want to provide cleaning (or possible duct replacement) if:advantage air duct cleaning A duct cleaning professional says we need our ducts cleaned but how can we know this is true?how to clean your air ducts yourself

(Remember ... duct cleaning is a competitive business. You have probably seen their advertisements ... don't be taken in by extreme claims.) Will the cleaning process protect your HVAC equipment and the occupants of the space during the cleaning? Are there standards for duct cleaning and duct cleaners? Currently, official standards and guideline are not yet available to determine when duct cleaning is necessary. Common sense and the ground rules provided here can help you decide when cleaning is necessary. Are duct cleaning firms licensed to perform cleaning? Not at this time. Look for a reputable firm with references. Preferably a firm with a long history of customer satisfaction is desired. What actually happens during duct cleaning? Duct cleaning typically consists of contaminant removal (e.g., through brushing/vibration plus extreme negative pressure). If duct cleaning is performed by contractor personnel, ask them about the following typical good practices:

A duct cleaning firm says it wants to use sealants, encapsulants, disinfectants, biocides or other chemicals in the ductwork. Remember, you are cleaning the Air Ducts. You do not want to re-introduce other sources of "debris" into your system. Any additives are simply a tool to take more of your money. It is not necessary, once air ducts are completely evacuated, to "disinfect" them in any way. Any thing that you spray into your system will only "coat" it and make it a more adhesive and inviting environment for the very contaminants you just paid to get rid of. What can we do to avoid the need for duct and system cleaning? Dirt, debris and microbiological growths can be minimized by: 102 County Road C W, AAA Wicks is a full service residential heating and air conditioning, air service  and installation company. We install American Standard furnace and air conditioning equipment. We provide maintenance on furnace and air conditioners. Request a Quote from The Furnace Doctors

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Established in Winnipeg in 1966, Power Vac has flourished to become Canada's only national duct cleaning company with our network of offices from coast-to-coast. By 1970, Power Vac began applying our expertise in duct cleaning to duct cleaning equipment when we began designing and manufacturing Power Vac's high-powered vacuum units for the exclusive use of authorized Power Vac dealers. Power Vac currently offers three models of truck-mounted equipment and two portable models. Regardless of the size or configuration, we have a vacuum system suitable to clean any ductwork from the smallest residential to the largest commercial and industrial systems. By 1980, Power Vac had taken our cleaning services outside ductwork to include general plant cleanup. Originally seen as another application for our Power Vacuum system to remove large quantities of dust and debris, the service grew to include janitorial cleaning services that did not require large Power Vacuums, but did require the services of a conscientious cleaning contractor for industrial cleaning.

In 1992, Power Vac introduced robotic technology to the duct cleaning market with specialized vehicles to inspect, brush, sanitize and coat ductwork. In conjunction with a full spectrum of mechanically driven Power Brushes, disinfectants and repair coatings, Power Vac now offers the most comprehensive service in the industry.Nick Hyson joined the Nova Scotia Power Vac office in the 1990’s. Within a couple of years, Nick was cleaning ductwork in all types of buildings including homes, offices, factories and hospitals. Nick has a wealth of experience in residential systems, commercial, industrial and high-rise systems. Nick holds an Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) designation from the National Air Duct Cleaners Association. He has trained over 15 people in all aspects of duct cleaning. Knowledgeable and Service Oriented Nick has learned his trade well, and is passing his knowledge on. Our time-tested training programs are on-the-job, where a new hire is assigned to a 'trainer' and acts as a helper for two weeks to a month during which time the new hire is exposed to a variety of different homes and furnaces.