Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Duct cleaning

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • #16
    EPA says:

    http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html

    You should consider having the air ducts in your home cleaned if:

    There is substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface (e.g., sheet metal) ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system. There are several important points to understand concerning mold detection in heating and cooling systems:

    •Many sections of your heating and cooling system may not be accessible for a visible inspection, so ask the service provider to show you any mold they say exists.
    •You should be aware that although a substance may look like mold, a positive determination of whether it is mold or not can be made only by an expert and may require laboratory analysis for final confirmation. For about $50, some microbiology laboratories can tell you whether a sample sent to them on a clear strip of sticky household tape is mold or simply a substance that resembles it.
    •If you have insulated air ducts and the insulation gets wet or moldy it cannot be effectively cleaned and should be removed and replaced.
    •If the conditions causing the mold growth in the first place are not corrected, mold growth will recur.

    Ducts are infested with vermin, e.g. (rodents or insects); or
    Ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into the home from your supply registers.

    Comment


    • #17
      Originally posted by vansmin
      Generally, The term "air duct cleaning" refers to the work performed by companies that clean HVAC systems, which is a misnomer because it implies that only duct work is cleaned. Now-a-days, Many companies provide the duct cleaning services at affordable prices. What is the minimum price should they charge for duct cleaning service ?
      Maybe $5-$10 an hour?
      "Yeah, but never trust a Ph.D who has an MBA as well. The PhD symbolizes intelligence and discipline. The MBA symbolizes lust for power." -- Katy Lied

      Comment


      • #18
        Interesting replies to this thread. I think I will look in to air duct cleaning again. Thanks to you all for the advice.

        Comment


        • #19
          Originally posted by UteStar View Post
          Interesting replies to this thread. I think I will look in to air duct cleaning again. Thanks to you all for the advice.
          You’re welcome.

          Comment


          • #20
            Man, those last 30 years just FLEW by.

            Comment

            Working...
            X