Air Duct Cleaning Services in Lewis Center, Ohio

Over time dust, debris, children's toys, and other particles gather inside your ducts. Not to mention, your air ducts are dark and cold, which is the perfect breeding ground for mold, mildew, bacteria, and other germs.

Since your HVAC system uses your air ducts to distribute conditioned air through your home, if you have dirty ducts, the particles living in your ducts will get blown and spread into your home’s air cycle. Dirty ducts can create several issues for you, your home, and your loved ones; however, we will get to that in the next section.

In hindsight, a regular HVAC filter can only go so far, and if you have the wrong filter or forget to change it regularly, your ductwork, system, and overall health will suffer.

Why Is Duct Cleaning Important?

Investing in air duct cleaning is important for two main reasons: health and comfort. Over time dirt, dust, debris, pet dander, skin cells, and other impurities can enter your home ductwork through your registers, vents, or holes and adhere to its surfaces.

Did you know that scheduling an air duct cleaning is one of the best ways to defend your home against impurities? Believe it or not, the EPA states that the air in your home can be two to five times more polluted than the air outside. This statistic is especially shocking since most of us spend up to 90% of our time indoors.

On top of that, if someone in your home suffers from a respiratory illness, allergies, or asthma, dirty air ducts can contribute to their symptoms or reactions and cause discomfort.

In addition to increased health and comfort, a professional duct cleaning can improve airflow, remove lingering smells and odors, and even extend the life of your HVAC system.

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When Should I Get a Professional Air Duct Cleaning?

At Fire and Ice, our indoor air quality specialist recommends that homeowners invest in duct cleaning every three to five years; however, if you have any of the following circumstances, the frequency of services may vary.

• Tight ductwork
• Type of home (multi-level, split level, ranch, bungalow, etc.)
• If someone in your home has a respiratory issue, bad allergies, or asthma
• If you have pets
• Frequent filter changes
• Large amounts of visible dust on surfaces or in the air
• Presence of mold, mildew, or other types of fungus
• Or if you recently moved into a new home

“My House Was Just Built, I Don’t Need  A Duct Cleaning”

One of the most common types of homeowners who believe that they don't need an air duct cleaning are those living in newly built homes who believe their ducts are clean. I mean, it's a new house, why wouldn't it be?

Well, contrary to popular belief, you still need an air duct cleaning in a new home. Whether you've moved into a new home or have done some recent remodeling, drywall dust and debris are among the biggest culprits of dirty air ducts.

Furthermore, if you move into a home where another family has already lived, their germs, skin cells, hair, and other impurities could be floating around in the air. No homeowner wants to breathe in the contaminants from the previous tenant.

Top Three Benefits of an Air Duct Cleaning

As mentioned before, there are health, comfort, and cost benefits related to clean air ducts. Let's dissect each of these factors in depth.

Your Health

Clean air ducts help you, your home, and your family stay healthy and breathe clean air. Occupants with asthma, allergies, or other respiratory issues may not realize they have flare-ups because of pollen, dust, dander, and other impurities residing and adhering to their air ducts.

This means that your ducts will continuously spread pollutants into every area of your home if not properly cleaned, thus causing discomfort.

Moreover, clean air ducts will prevent mold, mildew, and other types of bacteria and fungus from growing in your ducts, which allows homeowners and their families to breathe cleaner, healthier air.

For an extra layer of protection against the outside elements, you can invest in an air purification product, like the Reme Halo. The Reme Halo is an in-duct air purifier that uses ultraviolet technology to kill bacteria and germs moving through your home's ductwork.

The Reme Halo effectively eradicates over 99% of all household pollutants. It works by proactively emitting low levels of hydroperoxide plasma into your air ducts to combat common household impurities before they become detrimental to your HVAC system and, more importantly, your comfort.

Your Comfort

Do you have a lingering smell or odor in your home that you can't eliminate, no matter how much bleach or disinfectants you use? Well, that's because the root of the problem may be residing within your air ducts.

Cooking, cleaning, pet smells, mold, smoke, and more can cause these odors. These odors linger, hindering your quality of life and overall comfort. Not to mention, each of these types of smell is extremely hard to get rid of.

Fortunately, scheduling a duct cleaning service can neutralize those terrible smells residing in your ductwork and get your home back to the comfort you deserve.

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Your Wallet

Investing in an air duct cleaning service can save homeowners thousands of dollars by increasing the life of your HVAC system and its airflow.

Investing in a duct cleaning service every couple of years can do wonders for your HVAC system and even extend its lifespan. Generally, a clean and properly maintained HVAC system will run more effectively, last longer, become more energy efficient, and save homeowners money on their monthly energy bills.

In addition to a detailed duct cleaning, our service includes cleaning your HVAC system's blower motor and evaporator coils. Doing so will remove any build-up of dirt, debris, and other types of grime from your heating and cooling system.

Not to mention, poor airflow can create uneven temperatures throughout your home, making your HVAC system work harder than it needs, thus costing homeowners a pretty penny.

How Much Does A Duct Cleaning Cost?

Now that we have covered what duct cleaning is, why it's important, and its many benefits, you're probably asking yourself, “how much does it cost?”  

Some companies will charge by the number of registers, vents, or how many rooms your home has. At Fire and Ice, we charge by your home's total square footage; let’s break it down:

Why Choose Fire and Ice As Your Trusted Air Duct Cleaning Specialists in Lewis Center, Ohio?

Several companies provide air duct cleaning services; however, you might wonder, "What sets Fire and Ice apart from other air duct cleaning services?"

The short answer: we do more.

To do more than other HVAC companies in Lewis Center, Ohio, we have to shift our focus to three key areas; the training of our IAQ specialists, the tools we use, and the cleaning process we follow.

Training

Each of our indoor quality technicians has certifications through the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) and the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA). We are also a proud Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) member.

So why do our IAQ technicians need all of these certifications? Well, your trust is our business, and we want our customers to know that when we clean your air ducts, it’s done properly and professionally.

Not to mention, our specialized training includes having access to and staying up to date on the best air filtration practices and procedures.

Tools

Unlike other air duct cleaning specialists that use a roto brush and a portable vacuum, we use a 12,000 CFM truck-mounted vacuum powered by a diesel fuel engine.

Unfortunately, the roto brush and portable vacuum method is only good for spot treatments since they move debris around your ducts and only capture a fraction of the impurities.

We also utilize compressed air, which forces all of the dirt, dust, and grime down to the trunk of your HVAC system, where the vacuum is attached. The impurities are sent through the vacuum and into the truck, so a homeowner never has to deal with any cleanup.

All of the equipment and tools we use up-to-date and state-of-the-art tools, including forward and reverse-blowing agitation rods, an air whip cleaning tool, and more!

Process 

Our process begins by using grill tape to seal off all return and supply vents. From there, we create a hole for the vacuum to attach directly to your HVAC system's trunk. 

Then, compressed air is pushed through each vent and register. The compressed air pushes dirt, dust, debris, and other particles down to your system's trunk, where the vacuum is attached. While using the compressed air, the grill tape will catch any free-flowing contaminants and send them to the vacuum instead of back into your home's air cycle.

While most companies would stop here, at Fire and Ice, we do more. Our indoor air quality specialist will take before and after pictures to confirm that your ductwork is clean to show customers at the end of our process.

After confirming that your ducts are clean, we focus on your HVAC systems air handler and take the extra time needed to clean your blower motor, which is a part of your heating and cooling system that actively affects your ductwork.

Lastly, we also inspect and use compressed air clean in and around your system's evaporator coil.

How To Schedule Air Duct Cleaning Service With Fire and Ice

As you can see, our air duct cleaning services are one of the most detailed oriented services we offer; however, don’t take our word for it; take Dee Dee’s

To start your air duct cleaning journey with Fire and Ice, you can either call or schedule a service by clicking below, and one of our call center representatives will contact you to set up your appointment. 

We look forward to helping you, your home, and your loved ones breathe easier.