Duct Cleaning Ensures Clean Air, Steady Airflow

A detailed cleaning should involve every aspect of your ventilation to secure maximum benefits. This includes the ventilation itself, the vent openings and grilles, and even your HVAC system’s air handler. Almost all of the air inside flows through the ductwork at one point, which means airborne particles and contaminants may eventually spread everywhere if ignored. Furthermore, it isn’t always easy to reach some of the air ducts, so certified cleaning routinely makes use of specialty tools and equipment able to remove dirt, debris and other pollutants from the most difficult-to-reach sections of your ventilation. Let’s walk through what you should expect from duct cleaning in Bethel Park.

• Perform an in-depth inspection: Before we begin to clean, it’s worthwhile to have a complete understanding of what’s inside your ventilation system. The process starts with a step-by-step inspection so we have a chance to find any problem areas, leaks or other specific concerns. We’ll take a look inside all the air ducts as well as the return and supply vents. If debris is too far back to reach by hand, cameras can be used to wrap up the inspection.
• Lower the ductwork’s air pressure: While we depend on strong suction to draw out dust and pollutants lodged in the air ducts, it helps to make the environment of the ductwork more favorable to the cleaning process. We seal the vents and hook up the vacuum to your air handler, establishing negative air pressure and helping us to clear out as much debris as we can.
• Scrub vents and registers to dislodge buildup: Things like humidity and microbes can make some buildup more difficult to remove. All vent openings are unsealed and agitated with tools like brushes and compressed air. This helps dislodge old debris, making it easier for the vacuum.
• Clean any other ventilation accessories: Certain parts of your HVAC system aren’t technically part of the ventilation, but might still affect airflow and your indoor air quality. We’ll clean or replace the air filter and clean the outdoor unit’s condensate drainage system.