Monthly Archives: June 2014

Make Sure You’re Not Letting Cash Seep Through Your Air Ducts

June 30, 2014 5:34 pmLeave a Comment

Air duct cleaning is important for many reasons. It can help you keep your Portland, Beaverton or Vancouver area home cleaner from dust and mold, which could help fight off allergy symptoms. It can also help your HVAC system run more efficiently, which can help you save money in heating and energy costs.

There is, however, another aspect to duct work maintenance that is just as important. If your air ducts aren’t properly sealed then you could be losing a lot of extra money by losing all that extra air.

So how do you get holes in your air ducts, anyways? Sometimes builders can accidently puncture your ducts during installation. Other times, plumbers, electricians or other contractors can damage your ductwork while working on your home. In any case, however the damage occurs, it needs to be fixed.

They can be fixed by using several different kinds of materials, including spray foam and caulking, which is fire resistant. You could try to identify and patch these leaks yourself, but by calling an experienced professional air duct cleaning company, you can ensure you will get the job done right.

If your airflow doesn’t seem to be up to par, then you might have a leak. If that’s the case, then you should contact an air duct cleaning service as soon as you can.

 

Posted in Air Duct Cleaning, beaverton or, Duct Sealing, Portland and Vancouver

Quality Air Duct Cleaning With Video Proof

June 18, 2014 5:33 pmLeave a Comment

Whether it’s a newly remodeled home, or someone who has transformed him or herself with some kind of physical makeover, everyone likes to see amazing stories of “before and after.” In fact, it doesn’t really matter what the subject is, when you can see the actual results of a big change, it’s always great proof that the steps taken were worth it, and that they achieved the desired results.

The same is true for air duct cleaning. All air duct-cleaning companies will claim to clean your ductwork professionally and thoroughly. But how do you know if they are really doing the job right? It’s not like you can just climb into your air ducts and see for yourself. The only way to truly know if your ducts have been properly cleaned is by using photo and/or video inspection equipment.

Your Vancouver, Portland, or Beaverton area air duct cleaning company should be able to produce images that prove their cleaning has a made difference. By providing you with pictures and/or video of both before and after their work, you can know if you are really getting what you have paid for

So don’t be fooled by just any air duct cleaning company. Make sure they can back up their work with video evidence.

Posted in Air Duct Cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning Equiptment, beaverton or, Portland and Vancouver

Get Your Ducts Cleaned to the Anti-Microbial Level

June 10, 2014 4:22 amLeave a Comment

What happens when you have unwanted bacteria in your body, like a sinus infection, for example? You can try to treat it with cold medicines, right? Although they can help ease your running nose, cough or congestion, unfortunately, cold medicines don’t get rid of a bacteria infection. That is the same principle with your Portland or Vancouver air ducts.

Although you can clean your air ducts and take care of several issues, there are some problems that have to be taken care of on a microbial level. Detergents and deodorizers work to mask the symptoms like bad odors and bothersome smells. However, they don’t get to the real issue and actually kill the problem.

That’s where using anti-microbial sanitation comes into play. If you want your Vancouver/Portland air ducts truly cleaned then consider getting an anti-microbial sanitation service. This service actually eliminates microbial growth and helps fight more growth in the future. It also actually eliminates the bad smells coming from your ducts instead of just masking them.

An anti-microbial sanitation service is a proven way to eradicate your air ducts of microbial issue. It kills 100% of the organisms that cause bad odors and disease, and it continues to provide protection for up to six months after treatment. You can learn more about anti-bacterial sanitation by clicking here and more about air duct cleaning in general by clicking here.

Posted in Anti-microbial sanitation, Portland and Vancouver

How Often Should You Get an Air Duct Cleaning?

June 10, 2014 3:59 amLeave a Comment

Have you taken a look at your air ducts lately? Probably not, if you’re like most people. But what you don’t see can hurt you. Our air ducts are kind of like the veins of our house. The warm and cold air that so effortlessly passes from room to keep us either warm or cool has to travel through our ducts. So what happens when you get a clog in your ducts?

Just like a clog in your veins slows your blood, a clog in your ducts means the air can no longer flow as easily. Plus, the air that is moving through will be carrying parts of that clog with it. That means your air is not as clean as it should be and it’s not flowing as well as you need it. So how do you fix it? Get your air ducts cleaned.

Most people in Portland and Beaverton don’t give their air ducts a second thought, until there’s a problem. However, by putting your duct cleaning on a yearly schedule you probably won’t end up having those kinds of problems. Of course, there are many factors that play a role in how often you should get an air duct cleaning. Some questions to consider are:

  • How often do you use your ducts?
  • How much carpet is in your home?
  • Do people in your home have allergies?
  • Are there any pets in your home?
  • Do you live in a rural or urban area?
  • How often do you have the fire going?

Some people in Vancouver don’t need their ducts cleaned as often, but as a general rule, if you get your ducts cleaned once a year, your airflow will be efficient and your dust and pollen count will be lower. That’s good news for you.

Posted in Air Duct Cleaning, beaverton or, Portland and Vancouver

What Does Integrity Mean to You?

June 10, 2014 3:53 amLeave a Comment

Integrity is a popular word in the business world. In fact, just about any kind of company can throw the word integrity around as part of its marketing and promotional efforts. However, claiming to possess integrity and really having integrity are two completely different things.

In the world of air duct cleaning in Portland Oregon, the word integrity is important. Any air duct cleaning business can claim to have integrity, but not all of them do. When you’re looking for an air duct cleaning company you can trust, you need to make sure that the company in question has integrity. You can start by searching reviews of the company. Previous customers are a great resource to evaluate a company’s level of integrity.

Another way to determine if your Vancouver WA air duct cleaning company really keeps its promises is to look at its pricing practices. If a company offers a service at one price, but often charges extra fees when the service is done, it’s obviously not very credible. On the other hand, if a company in Beaverton Oregon gives you an up-front price with no hidden fees, and then sticks to that price, then that sounds like a company you can trust.

Don’t leave your duct cleaning to a company with questionable practices. Instead find one that truly values the word integrity and what it stands for.

Posted in Air Duct Cleaning, beaverton or, Portland and Vancouver

Avoid Being the Victim of an Air Duct Cleaning Scam

June 10, 2014 3:49 amLeave a Comment

It’s a good idea for anyone who owns a home to get his or her air ducts cleaned at least once a year. Dust, mold and pollen can build up over time and leave your ducts very dirty. That built up mess can, in turn, lead to more allergy and cold symptoms for those who live in your home. On the other hand, clean air ducts can mean less dust in your home, as well as fewer allergy-like symptoms and better airflow throughout your house.

So getting your air ducts cleaned is a good idea, but you don’t want to leave the job to just anyone. Unfortunately, there are some companies that offer duct cleaning services at an extreme discount, only to hike up the price after they inspect your home. These companies aren’t really interested in cleaning your ducts, what they really want is your hard-earned money.

Don’t be fooled by a company offering a large discount for air duct cleaning. Many times, they find problems that don’t really exist. They might tell you that you’re in need of unnecessary services and in the end they might not even perform any of those prescribed services. You’re better off staying away from these kinds of deals. Instead stick with a trusted air duct cleaning company.

Posted in Air Duct Cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning Scam

Sanitize to the Microbial Level

June 10, 2014 3:41 amLeave a Comment

Are you one of those people who really like to keep things clean? Do you shampoo your carpet regularly and dust your home every day? Although not everyone cleans to that level, most people in Beaverton Oregon do prefer to have things as clean as they can. So what about your air ducts? Should they be cleaned to the maximum level possible, too? The answer is yes.

Dust and pollen, and even mildew and mold, can build up in your air ducts, leaving them very dingy and dirty. When you’re air ducts get dirty the likelihood that you or members of your family will suffer from cold and allergy symptoms goes up. If you want to avoid that kind of dirt, and the harmful affects that come with it, then you need to get your air ducts cleaned to the microbial level.

Adding an anti-microbial sanitation to your duct cleaning service is a good idea to really get your ducts clean. Antimicrobial solution is applied to your air ducts to kill bacteria like mold and mildew. It will also help prevent it from coming back in the future.

If you need your air ducts cleaned in Beaverton Oregon then contact a professional duct cleaning company and consider adding an anti-microbial sanitation to your service.

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