How to Know if a Home’s HVAC System and Air Ducts Would Benefit From Professional Cleaning Services

5/12/2022 (Permalink)

Blog Summary: SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth identifies situations where air duct cleaning would be desirable and shares a testimonial from a homeowner who received HVAC system cleaning services.

The team at SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth provides a full menu of services, including water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, storm damage restoration, mold remediation, and residential and commercial cleaning. Air duct and HVAC unit cleaning is among the services that SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth delivers to clients. Air duct cleaning can offer several benefits, such as helping to minimize the potential for a mold infestation, contributing to the restoration of maximal energy efficiency, and combating unpleasant odors.

Who Should Consider Air Duct Cleaning Services?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises that homeowners consider having their air ducts cleaned in the following cases:

• “There is substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface (e.g., sheet metal) ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system.”
• “Ducts are infested with vermin, e.g. (rodents or insects).”
• “Ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into the home from your supply registers.”

The EPA also offers the following recommendations regarding mold growth in air ducts and the HVAC system: “Many sections of your heating and cooling system may not be accessible for a visible inspection, so ask the service provider to show you any mold they say exists. You should be aware that although a substance may look like mold, a positive determination of whether it is mold or not can be made only by an expert and may require laboratory analysis for final confirmation. For about $50, some microbiology laboratories can tell you whether a sample sent to them on a clear strip of sticky household tape is mold or simply a substance that resembles it. If you have insulated air ducts and the insulation gets wet or moldy it cannot be effectively cleaned and should be removed and replaced. If the conditions causing the mold growth in the first place are not corrected, mold growth will recur.”

The EPA adds, “If any of the conditions identified above exists, it usually suggests one or more underlying causes. Prior to any cleaning, retrofitting, or replacing of your ducts, the cause or causes must be corrected or else the problem will likely recur.”

SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth’s Air Duct and HVAC Cleaning Services

At SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth, the team operates according to the principle of placing the customer’s needs first. Customer service, professionalism, and integrity are priorities.

Transparency is essential when it comes to air duct cleaning. SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth’s technicians only recommend air duct cleaning after a professional and thorough inspection indicates that cleaning is necessary. If the homeowner has concerns about the air quality inside the home, the team can offer a variety of recommendations about the options that are available to the homeowner to address the issue. By informing clients about the available options, SERVPRO enables homeowners to save money and make the best choice for their HVAC system. According to a SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth representative, “Our motto is ‘always do what is best for the customer,’ offering services, not for our company’s enrichment, but when we see a need.”

SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth uses air scrubbing technology to trap and contain airborne contaminants that may arise during the cleaning process. If odors are also an issue in the home, the company’s deodorization specialists can deploy commercial-grade ozone machines to permanently remove the offensive smell.

What Customers Are Saying About SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth

One online reviewer described his positive experience hiring SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth to provide air duct cleaning services at his home. He wrote in his review, “The SERVPRO team came to my house to clean out the ducts and vents for my HVAC system. They did a great job of cleaning them, with no mess in my house. They were in and out in a reasonable amount of time, and the cost was great. I would recommend their duct cleaning services to anyone. You have no idea how much dust and allergens can build up inside your ductwork in your home!”

To learn more about SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth’s damage remediation services, including water damage, fire damage, and storm damage, in Watauga, TX, and nearby areas, contact the office by email at office@SERVPROnortheastftworth.com or call (817) 900-0580.