Air Duct Cleaning

Your air duct system functions as the respiratory system of your property. When it becomes contaminated and congested, it should be cleaned so it can breathe normally and efficiently. Every time your HVAC system runs, airborne contaminants like dust, dirt, pollen, bacteria, and animal dander are pulled into your ducts. These contaminants build up inside the ductwork over time and are spewed back into the environment every time the furnace or air conditioner is turned on, affecting the health and comfort of your family.

If you notice allergy symptoms persist indoors, or you’re worried your air ducts may be compromised by a mold outbreak, contact the professionals at Flood Response. We have the tools and expertise to identify any air duct issues and restore them to working order.

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Air: The Invisible Hazard

Dirty duct systems are a major source of indoor air pollutants, and those who suffer from allergies, asthma or other respiratory ailments, in addition to children and older adults, are especially vulnerable to the effects of contaminated air. Some general signs to look for when figuring out if your air ducts might be the culprit include:

Visible mold growth or unpleasant odors: If you’ve recently experienced a mold outbreak, particularly on walls or ceilings near your air duct locations, there may be more growth inside your ducts. In this case, you’ll likely experience a musty smell while running your HVAC system and should immediately seek professional mold remediation.
Excessive dust and debris: You may see physical dust being pushed through vents while air is flowing. If this problem persists even after thoroughly cleaning vent grates, then the excess dust is likely deeper in your ducts and requires professional cleaning.
Unexplained allergies or respiratory issues: An increase in allergies or respiratory issues among occupants can be linked to dirty air ducts with accumulated contaminants in your ducts being distributed throughout your home and exacerbating health issues.
Rodent or insect infestation: If you’ve recently had any issues with rodent or insect infestations in your walls, a thorough check to make sure the problem didn’t expand into your air ducts is in order.

Industry experts recognize the removal of pollutants from the entire HVAC system as the most effective way to eliminate air duct pollutants. This is called source removal method of duct cleaning. In addition to the obvious health benefits, duct cleaning can help you maintain a cleaner indoor environment. It also helps restore HVAC system capacity and lessen running time, resulting in lower heating and cooling bills.

Professional Air Duct Cleaning

At its core, professional air duct cleaning removes hazardous allergens and irritants from your home’s air supply. At Flood Response, our team uses a specialized method called duct fogging to clean your air ducts. Duct fogging uses an EPA-certified cleaning agent to completely clean and disinfect air ducts, removing accumulations of debris, mold spores, allergens, odors, bacteria, and if the primary cause of the reduced air quality is due to mold or mildew growth, our IICRC-trained and certified technicians can immediately begin the mold removal process:

Contain the affected areas to prevent further mold spread.
Safely remove mold from all affected surfaces without further contaminating air quality or other areas of the structure.
Identify and address the root causes of mold growth.
Prevent future mold growth through moisture control measures and repair any damaged areas or issues with your HVAC system.

Additionally, you can improve your indoor air quality by regularly cleaning and replacing air filters and dusting air vent grates. You may also consider investing in an air purification system.

How Your Ducts Get Clean and Safe with Flood Response

First, the HEPA-AIRE power vacuum is connected to the duct system near the furnace.

Next, one inch access holes are drilled into the air ducts.

Long lengths of air hose with special 360° high velocity nozzles are connected to the compressor and snaked through the entire duct system, dislodging debris that has accumulated on inner duct surfaces.

The HEPA-AIRE unit creates a powerful vacuum, pulling dislodged contaminants into its filtration system. This filtration system is so efficient that it captures contaminants 11300th the diameter of a human hair and returns filtered hospital grade air to your home. And, it's so quiet you'll hardly know it's running.

Once your duct system has been cleaned, we reseal all access holes and your ducts are returned to like-new condition.

Important Facts About Indoor Air Quality and Your Family’s Health

The quality of the air we breathe indoors has become an increasingly important environmental concern. The following are facts authored by recognized authorities in the fields of health and air quality:

Most people spend 60-90% of their time indoors (American Lung Association).
Many illnesses are either caused by, or aggravated by, polluted indoor air.
The levels of some hazardous pollutants in indoor air are up to 70 times greater than in outdoor air (US EPA).
Studies have shown that two out of three indoor air quality problems involve the HVAC system.
More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies or asthma.
One out of six people who suffer from allergies do so because of the direct relationship to fungi and bacteria in air duct systems (Total Health and Better Health Magazines).
Children and the elderly are especially affected by polluted indoor air (Department of Consumer Affairs).
Most commercially available fiberglass furnace filters are less than 7% efficient (ASH RAE)

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Comprehensive Emergency Restoration & Reconstruction Services

At Flood Response Restoration Services, we provide expert services for every stage of a disaster, our services include:

Serving Southern California since 2002, we understand the stress that accompanies unexpected damage to your home. Our team can assist you in finding accommodations and storage for your belongings, even in the middle of the night. We can talk you through different options, so you feel ready to take the next steps to rebuild and restore your home.

We Handle Your Insurance Needs for You

At Flood Response, we work for you, not your insurance provider. Our team will thoroughly inspect your home, evaluate the services required by creating a scope of work, and fully document your home’s needs. Then we’ll communicate with your insurance company on your behalf so you can focus on your family and your home, not endless phone calls.

We have experience advocating for comprehensive restoration and the complete removal of any lingering damage so you come home to a house that’s thoroughly cleaned, structurally and environmentally safe, and beautifully restored.