Most commercial buildings in our Mid-Atlantic region (Baltimore, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.) have central air conditioning and heating units that force air throughout the ducts to achieve desirable indoor temperatures. However, dirt, dust, debris, and mold spores often collect in the duct systems.
Each time a building’s HVAC system runs, these pollutants are blown into circulation. This can contribute to unhealthy indoor air quality that can irritate allergies and other respiratory illnesses. Commercial building owners are responsible to ensure good and healthy levels of indoor air quality by having the building’s air ducts cleaned on a regular basis. But these air duct cleanings may or may not be happening at the right frequency. If your commercial property is in need of air duct cleaning, you should choose a company that is NADCA certified (like Dapper Ducts, Inc.) to conduct the duct cleaning. The Right Tools for the Job. Because the HVAC and forced air systems have to circulate air throughout the commercial buildings, the air ducts are typically heavier and stronger than ductwork you might find in residential homes. NADCA certified companies will have the right tools and equipment that this specialized process demands. Flexible. Commercial air duct cleaning jobs are also big and need to be completed in the least disruptive way possible. Because the cleaning takes place at a commercial location, it needs to happen after business hours so as not to disturb business as usual. Using a commercial air duct-cleaning professional that is flexible is crucial. The company needs to be willing and able to work with you after hours. Trust and Professionalism. Aside from the obvious reasons to choose an air duct cleaning company, such as ability, equipment, price, you also need to make sure that this is a trustworthy company. You will be letting a crew of professionals into your place of business and so you want to make sure that they treat your office and work space with the utmost respect and professionalism. Once you have found a commercial air duct cleaner that you like and trust, it is best that you establish an ongoing relationship with this company. Commercial buildings may require regular air duct cleaning as often as every year. This will ensure that your occupants and employees have healthy indoor air to breathe.
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You have chosen a local professional air duct cleaning company and have made sure that the company is NADCA certified for air duct cleaning. The hardest part is over! Now, it is time to shift focus to the work at hand. Here are some questions you may want to ask or things you might want to keep in mind:
If a company promises to clean your air duct system and its components for the low price of $99 even before coming to inspect or evaluate your home’s air ducts, then that “deal” is probably too good to be true (see our page on coupon companies). Not only are you running the risk of losing that money and a lot more, but a company that improperly cleans your ducts is also likely to cause damage to your air duct system that will be even more costly to repair. Even if you end up choosing another NADCA certified company, feel free to call Dapper Ducts Inc. and we will be happy to answer any questions you have. The main purpose of cleaning your air ducts is to remove the dust, debris, mold, and other contaminants that build up in the duct system and affect the indoor air quality in your home or commercial building.
According to the EPA, the cost of air duct cleaning services will usually range from $400 to $1000 per HVAC system. The cost depends on the size of the system, the amount of dirt and debris that is in the duct system, and other unique variables according to the ducts in your home. In choosing an air duct cleaning company, you want to make sure that the company is a member of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). NADCA companies must follow certain standards and procedures. NADCA companies must also abide by a code of ethics in order to stay in good standing with the NADCA (many companies do not follow a code of ethics and are happy to take large sums of your money for providing no service). Check out their list of questions to ask before choosing an air duct cleaning company. We encourage customers to call a few companies and ensure all of their questions are answered. Reading online reviews also gives you a good idea of what to expect. We take customer satisfaction very seriously and believe that our customers are the reason we’re in business. Call Dapper Ducts, Inc. today. The Breathing Clean initiative was established in support of NADCA’s Anti-Fraud Task Force, and was officially unveiled to NADCA members during the 28th Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Disney Contemporary Resort on Tuesday, March 21.
The overall goals of the Breathing Clean initiative are to educate homeowners about the benefits of complete HVAC system cleaning and increase awareness to homeowners about the importance of hiring a NADCA-member company to perform HVAC and duct cleaning services. To learn more, go to www.breathingclean.com Dapper Ducts, Inc. has been a NADCA certified company since 2004. There is an on-going debate as to how important it is to have your air ducts cleaned. Dust in the air ducts is only one pollutant that is found in the house. Some of the other pollutants can come from cooking, smoking, and pets. So how do you decide if you should get your air ducts cleaned?
If you see mold on the metal part of your ducts or in your air conditioning system or duct work, you must have your ducts cleaned. This should be done by a certified air duct cleaning professional because if you try to remove the mold spores then you run the risk of loosening them up and contaminating the entire home. Also, if you notice that your air ducts are infested with rodents or insects or construction debris, then you should also have your air ducts cleaned. All of these items can cause your HVAC system to run more often and less efficiently due to blockages. Often, you can tell how much debris you have built up in your air ducts by how much dust collects in your house. Pay attention each time your air conditioner or heating system turns on and whether you see a fresh layer of debris or dust particles settle on your table tops, window sills and other surfaces in your home. Aside from the physical signs of clogged or dirty air ducts, health concerns might also surface. If people in your home start to get sick often or seem to be struggling with allergies more and more, it is worth looking within and determining if the indoor environment of your home is a factor. The dust and debris could be dislodging and become air borne particles that you and your family breath in. So, the question remains: is having your air ducts cleaned necessary? Removing the debris, mold spores, and dust from your air ducts is essential to good indoor air quality and clean breathing. Trying to clean or vacuum out the debris yourself can loosen the particles and add more contaminants and pollutants into your home. Using a licensed professional air duct cleaner is the safest and most effective way of cleaning your air ducts. |
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