Indoor Air Pollution
There are two main types of air pollution; 1. Particulates (air pollutants that have mass) dust, dander, pollen and cigarette smoke. 2. Volatile Organic Compoundes (VOC’s) which are gases from chemicals that are released into the air by various household materials and liquiteds. Some sources can be included but not limited too are: 1. Carpets – may emit VOC’s, trap dust, home for microbial organisms 2. Cigarette Smoke – Contains 40 know carcinogens 3. Dry-Cleaned Clothing – may emit chemical used in the dry-cleaning process 4. Furniture – pressed wood may emit formaldehyde 5. Household Dust – most dust is...Read More
The Technical Side To Cleaning A Dryer Vent
A magnehelic pressure gauge is a device, similar to a manometer, that is used to measure positive, negative, and differential pressures. Just as a magnehelic gauge can give your HVAC technician a wealth of information about the operation of your furnace and duct system, it can also provide your duct cleaning technician with valuable information about your dryer exhaust vent too. The magnehelic gauge can be used to quantify how blocked (or inefficient) a dryer is operating prior to cleaning the dryer vent. After cleaning, the gauge will tell you exactly how much more efficiently the dryer is venting. Technically...Read More
How To Tell When You Need Duct Cleaning
If you see dust on your furniture or experience things like moldy odors, dirty air filters, clogged cooling coils, musty closets, smoky rooms and dirty vents, these are all signs that your ducts need cleaning. It is also recommended that you improve your air filtration system, and the best time to take care of that is just after your air ducts have been properly cleaned. Anyone moving into a newly constructed home, who owns a home more than five years old and/or owns a home with children or pets should have their ducts cleaned. People with allergies should also have...Read More
You May Be In Danger Of A Dryer Duct Fire
The danger of a dryer duct fire is very real. Check out this video which offers some excellent tips on how to prevent a dryer duct fire from occurring in your home. Dryer vent cleaning will significantly reduce this fire hazard and will give you peace of mind. It also reduces the amount of time it takes to dry each load, which in turn saves you money on your hydro bill. If you notice ANY of the following it may be time to schedule a cleaning: Damper (flappers) on outside exhaust termination barely opens when dryer is on. Clothes are...Read More
Air Duct Cleaning Is Energy Efficient
Most people clean their air ducts to improve the quality of air in their home. Not a bad idea at all if you ask me as an air duct cleaning business owner and overall lover of clean air. What many people do not know is that you can improve your energy efficiency as part of the process. All you need to do is choose the right company and they should assist you in this process. Here are a few ways the right duct cleaning company can help. When your technician is making his way around your home during the duct...Read More
