Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning

Air Duct Cleaning and Dryer Vent Cleaning.

Improve your home's air quality, reduce fire risk and increase savings and equipment lifespans.

AIR DUCT CLEANING

Air duct cleaning refers to cleaning the air ducts circulating the air warmed or cooled by your HVAC system. However, the process may also cover other components, such as vents, coils, fans, heat exchangers and drain pans. Air duct cleaning services are particularly vital if you haven't kept up with regular HVAC maintenance appointments or if system components weren't installed correctly. Without proper air duct installation and maintenance of HVAC components, ductwork may accumulate airborne contaminants, such as dust, pollen, bacteria and fungi. If moisture settles in the system, a mold infestation can bring about allergic reactions. Our duct cleaning services help eliminate air pollutants and enhance indoor air quality efforts.

People get their air ducts cleaned for a variety of reasons, including the following:

Installation of new high efficiency heating & cooling system – don’t blow dirt and debris through the new coils
Allergy and/or asthma symptoms are aggravated
Pet dander accumulation
Reduction of interior dust
Ducts and furnace have been inactive for two or more years
Rodent and other pest infiltration
Microbial growth inside: mold, fungus, algae, bacteria, etc.
Odors from ducts and/or furnace
A video inspection shows dirt & debris in ducts
Routine maintenance to improve indoor air quality

Although professional air duct cleaning won't completely absolve you from your dusting chores, it offers various benefits that you're likely to note. These include:

A cleaner indoor environment: Air duct cleaning primarily helps rid your HVAC system of dust particles. Less dust circulating in the air means you'll spend less time dusting your floors and furniture.
Fewer allergens: Air ducts are also notorious for harboring mold spores, mildew, bacteria and airborne toxins that affect allergy/asthma sufferers and those with respiratory problems. Duct cleaning helps prevent these harmful contaminants from circulating in your indoor air and promotes healthy living.
Increased HVAC efficiency: Cleaning your ductwork means less debris clogging your HVAC system, and the air flows smoothly with less resistance. Fans and motors will also be under less stress, helping the entire HVAC system to work smoothly for a long time.
No more foul odor: Thorough air duct cleaning helps remove bad smells circulating in the air ducts. Such odors typically originate from pets, tobacco, smoke, paint fumes or mold, and a musty smell from ductwork means dust has come in contact with water.

Are There Any Health Benefits That Come

From Cleaning My Ductwork?

Air duct cleaning can help stop the spread of harmful mold spores and bacteria that could cause asthma and infections in people with compromised immunity. It can also eliminate lingering coughs or sneezes triggered by airborne pollutants. Generally, cleaning ductwork removes dust particles and allergens from the air to create a more comfortable environment for breathing, ultimately promoting health and well-being. Air duct cleaning alone won't necessarily prevent the spread of illnesses. However, changing air filters frequently goes a long way in reducing the spread of airborne diseases.

Will You Get a Lot of Dust in My House During the Air Duct Cleaning Process?

Not at all. The expert technicians who conduct professional air duct repairs and cleaning have the training and knowledge to do the job without creating a big mess. They have specialized equipment that blows and sucks debris from the ductwork. Duct cleaning pros usually use the negative pressure method to prevent blowback during the cleaning and minimize the spread of dirt inside the home. That's why we recommend leaving such work to seasoned air duct cleaners, such as those at Choate's. Our team knows how to clean your ductwork and vents for the best possible results.

How Long Will It Take to Clean the Ductwork in My Home?

On average, it may take about 2-4 hours to clean the air ducts in a home. However, the time may vary depending on the size of the house and the intensity of the dirt in the ductwork. A bigger home with more ductwork and lots of dust takes longer to clean than a smaller residence with less dirt in the ductwork. Call All American Heat & Air, Inc today at 501-920-2494.

DRYER VENT CLEANING

A clean dryer vent means less time doing laundry. When dryer vents become blocked by lint, they keep the air in your dryer, preventing it from drying clothes. With regular cleanings from our service technicians, you can cut the time it takes doing laundry in half and it greatly reduces fire risk.

The Warning Signs

1. A stinky odor in your clothes after drying.

2. Soggy clothes still damp when your drying cycle has finished.

3. You can’t remember the last time you had a dryer vent cleaning.

4. Drying time feels like waiting for Dial-Up Internet access – if it’s taking longer than what should be normal.

5. If your clothing feels hot enough to cook eggs on them.

6. Your laundry room resembles the aftermath of a hot shower – excess heat with moisture in the air.

7. An abnormal amount of lint is being collected in your lint trap.

Fire Risk
When your clothes dry, little bits of fabric fibers and dirt break off from the garments and are released as the water evaporates. These bits of fabric form lint, which can build up inside the dryer vent. Lint is incredibly flammable and the more build up inside your dryer ducts, the more of a risk you have for igniting a fire.

Air Quality
Dryer vent cleaning can prevent the possibility of unwanted moisture being released back into your home. Wet clothes, even if they’re clean and smell like lavender, can cause mold to grow inside your walls. Mold exposure within your home can lead to certain types of health issues including cancer and severe respiratory problems. If your vent is clogged then you also risk having certain dust particles released back into your house that could affect children’s allergies and your family’s breathing environment.

Carbon Monoxide
If your dryer’s transition duct or ventilation pipe is swollen up by lint or the exterior vent is blocked, you run the risk of having dangerous gases released back into your house. Carbon Monoxide is produced by gas burning motors and if you have a gas-powered dryer you have to be careful and remember to utilize a dryer vent cleaning service.

Prolonging Dryer Longevity
You don’t want to spend money on a new dryer when yours works perfectly fine. Maintaining your dryer system is how you prolong your dryer’s life. If your vent is clogged by lint or debris build-up, your dryer will have to work three times as hard as it normally should to dry your clothes. Not only will this increase your energy cost, but this will be a knockout punch to the easy life. If your dryer goes down and you don’t want to pay for a new one, you better have a few clothespins and some string lying around.

Utility Bills
So this may not be a safety concern for the family but think about that extra cash and what you could spend it on instead of over-compensating for the lint blockage. If your dryer is running harder and more often than it has to just to get your socks fluffy then your family may be paying more money than they need to for drying socks.

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