We all have seen the ads in our mailbox, duct cleanings offered by local service companies at ridiculously low rates and promising exceptional results. Many people take advantage of what seems to be an amazing deal, but what they don’t know is they may be the ones being taken advantage of. Your homes duct work is a very important and integral part of your home. Air gets pushed out of your HVAC system, through the duct work and out into your home. This process also allows for the collection of dust, dirt, pet dander and other debris to be caught within the duct work. Over time the collection of these debris can lead to odor, mold and bacteria to form inside the duct work and eventually spread through out your home. The end result of poorly maintained duct work can be illnesses such as asthma, allergies and the common cold to be developed or worsened by you or your loved ones. With so much at stake, its important to understand the difference between an effective, professional duct cleaning and what is most likely a scam. Here’s a few ways to indentify what could potentially be an HVAC scam.
1) Check out the contractor’s equipment. Check out the photos below, it takes a lot more than a shop vac to get your ducts clean!
2) Beware the soot line. While soot in your duct work can occur, it takes more than just a peak to determine its there. Always ask to see the soot and the source!
3) Before the contractor begins any work, make sure the ducts are sealed. Improperly sealing the ducts before cleaning can lead to debris being blown all over the house. If they don’t seal them up well they are either careless or never planned on doing any work to begin with.
4) Always check online reviews and consumer websites before calling anyone to come into your home.
5) You can avoid 1-4 by calling Michael & Son for all your home care needs!
To effectively clean the ducts in your home, you need the right tools. Companies offering suspiciously discounted rates on their duct cleanings are more than likely using ineffective equipment like rotary brush shop vacuums. These vacuums do not have the ability to place the duct under negative pressure, which is a key element in the removal of harmful debris that collects in your duct over time. At Michael & Son, we use HEPA-Air equipment for Abatement Technologies that is so powerful, it meets specifications commonly written for commercial jobs. Using equipment with such strong output allows for loosened contaminates to be transported out of the duct work and into the vacuums HEPA filtration system. The result is better air circulation that will help you cut down on energy cost and prolong the life of your system, keeping you and your family comfortable all year round. So the next time you need your ducts cleaned, make sure you call a company that does it right, call Michael & Son. Also, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and subscribe to our Youtube page to find out about events, special offers and more!
The real deal. Michael & Son uses HEPA filtration operated commercial grade equipment to clean your ducts.
Fly by night guys will try to clean your ducts with a simple shop vac.
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