There is simply no getting around the fact that air duct cleaning are becoming more and more prevalent. Heck, just look at the number of cleaning companies that have popped up in the Dallas area over the last couple of years ago.

There was a time when there was only a handful. This certainly is no longer the case today. That being said, it is true that more and more homeowners are growing aware of the importance of cleaning your ducts and indoor air quality, but there are still plenty of them that are unsure about duct cleaning. And, this is because there is somewhat of a stigma surrounding the industry as well.

Being that we have been in the industry for a number of years, we can completely understand where you are coming from. This is why we would like to take the time to explain the entire cleaning process to our customers.

Verifying The Cleaning

The very first thing that you need to know is that not all duct systems need to be cleaned. Yes, there will come a time when that system does need to be cleaned, but that doesn’t mean it currently needs to be cleaned. This is just one of the reasons that there is such a stigma surrounding the process.

This is why we always dispatch out a highly trained inspector to assess the ducts and unit before scheduling a cleaning. We want to make sure that our customers are actually paying for something that they need and know how much they need to pay for air duct cleaning. Not only this but if your system does need to be cleaned, we will provide you with the proof.

Checking For Leaks

When our inspector is at the home he will not be just assessing the system for cleanliness. He will also be assessing the system for leaks and other problems. In fact, it might be a leak that is causing your current situation.

Our tech or inspector will evaluate the system and check for any leaks so that they can be repaired before the cleaning takes place. Cleaning a system with broken, loose, or cracked ducts are nothing more than throwing good money out the window. And, we want to make sure that this is something that our customers never do because that cash is just too hard to make these days.

Tapping Into The System

Once the cleaning is scheduled and the leaks are all taken care of our techs will be ready to get to work. The cleaning will start by tapping into the supply side of the ductwork. Our techs will tap into the system with a HEPA vacuum.

This allows us to place anywhere from 15,000 to 17,000 CFM of negative pressure on the system. Simply put, once our vacuum is connected to the system, your system will turn into a veritable vacuum cleaner, sucking up any loose dirt and debris.

Of course, it won’t get it all and this is where the next step of the process comes into play.

Blocking Off And Blowing Out The System

Once our vacuum is attached to the system our techs will be ready to move on to the next process. This step will involve coming into the home and blocking off all the supply vents, except for the one furthest away from the unit.

Our techs are going to work their way from the unit to the unit starting with the vent located furthest away. This is basically the same way that you would tackle washing a wall. This process pretty much prevents you from going back over the work that you’ve already done. Once the vents are blocked off and the system is in negative pressure our tech will begin blowing out the vents.

This will be done with a portable air compressor and air hose. This just ensures that we knock loose any dirt or debris that might be stuck to the inside lining of the ducts.

Sometimes stuff gets stuck and it won’t come loose without a little encouragement. Our tech will continue doing this until they have covered every vent on the supply side. When finished, they should finish at the vent that is located close to the unit.

Tapping Into The Return Side

That will pretty much be the entire process for the supply side of the system. However, it will now be time to tap into the return side. While there will only be one or two vents, it is highly likely that this site is going to be much dirtier.

This is because this is the side where the filter is located and the natural negative pressure. Pretty much, during normal operation, everything gets sucked through this side.

The process will pretty much just be the same. Our techs will tap into the duct with the vacuum, they will come in the home and block off vents if there are any to block off, and then they will just simply blow out the ducts until they are free of dirt and debris.

Cleaning the System

That is pretty much a duct cleaning in a nutshell. The only thing that will be left to do will be to tackle the system. That’s right, our techs actually clean the system as well.

We will clean the blower wheel as well as the coils. These are two common areas where mold and other bacteria can build. We will clean the components and area with a microbial solution just to eliminate the possibility of any mold growth for the next couple of months.

Once everything is cleaned our tech will button back up the system and ensure that everything is running as it was before we arrived.

A Quick Recap With Our Company

At the end of the day, you can clearly see that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to duct cleaning. Just keep in mind that every company out there is different in the way that they tackle Cleaning.

Some might be more effective and some might be more efficient, but we strive to give our customers the best of the best. We have been cleaning duct in the Dallas area for a number of years now, so you can guarantee that you are going to get quality when you opt for our services.

Just to give you a quick rundown of what you can expect from our duct cleaning, we will walk you back through the process.

• Our techs arrives at the home and make introductions
• The system is shut off and we tap into the supply side
• The vents are blocked to add more suction
• Each vent will be blown out with compressed air starting with the vent furthest away from the unit
• Once the supply side is done we will tap into the suction or return side
• The vents will be cleaned on this end
• The unit is cleaned
• Our tech check to make sure everything is up and operating as it was before
• The duct cleaning is done