FAQ's

What is Air Duct Cleaning?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system components of forced air systems, including the supply and return air ducts and registers, grilles and diffusers, heat exchangers heating and cooling coils, condensate drain pans (drip pans), fan motor and fan housing, and the air handling unit housing.

Why is it important to clean my air ducts?
The EPA says if not properly installed, maintained, and operated, components of forced air systems may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris. When moisture is present, the potential for microbiological growth, mold, increases and spores from such growth may be released into the home's living space. Some of these contaminants may cause allergic reactions or other symptoms in people if they are exposed to them.

Can air duct cleaning be detrimental?
The EPA claims that no evidence suggests that such cleaning would be detrimental, provided that it is done properly. One may consider having their air ducts cleaned simply because it seems logical that air ducts will get dirty over time, and should occasionally be cleaned.


Airing out the Facts:

A baby crawling on the floor inhales the equivalent of 4 cigarettes a day as a result of mold, mildew, fungi spores and dust mites & dust mite feces, etc.
Scientific American

6 out of 10 homes are "sick",meaning that they are hazardous to your health to occupy as a result of airborn contaminants.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The allergen level in super-insulated homes is 200% higher than it is in ordinary homes.
Better Homes

Asthma cases have increased by more than 100% since 1976... about 1 in 9 children now have asthma. More than 31 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma. 1/3 are children under 18.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is the United States' #1 environmental health problem.
Cornell University, American Medical Association, American Academy of Allergy & Immunology, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Mayo Clinic

Indoor air pollution levels are often 70x (7,000%) greater than outdoor air.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

50% of all illnesses are caused or aggravated by contaminated indoor air.
American College of Allergists

Mattresses and pillows can double in weight in less than 10 years from microscopic dust mites and their feces... a very potent allergen.
The Wall Street Journal




Indoor Air Quality in general
www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html
www.cehn.org/cehn/education/airquality.html
www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-home/indoor-air-quality/indoor-air-hazards.aspx

Asthma Does Air Pollution play a role?
www.cehn.org/cehn/research/symposium1997.html#asthma

Why Clean Your Air Ducts & Vents?
www.everydayhealth.com/allergies/air-duct-cleaning.aspx
www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html
Dryer Fire Statistics - PDF Download: Dryer Fire Statistics

Guide to Indoor Air Quality
www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html