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Flex duct before	Flex duct after
Supply Plenum before	Supply Plenum after, also painted microbial
Moldy Flex duct & fiberglass ductboard can	New Flex duct & fiberglass ductboard can
Dirt filled flex duct before cleaning	Flex duct after cleaning
Fiberglass duct before	Fiberglass duct after
Rectangular Metal ducts before cleaning	Rectangular Metal ducts after cleaning
Cylindrical metal ducts before cleaning	Cylindrical metal ducts after cleaning
Duct Main Line Before Cleaning	Duct Main Line After Cleaning
Behind Grill Before Cleaning	Behind Grill After Cleaning
Sheet Metal Duct Before Cleaning	Sheet Metal Duct After Cleaning
Sheet Metal Duct Before Cleaning	Sheet Metal Duct After Cleaning
Blower wheel before cleaning	Blower wheel after cleaning

Residential Air Duct Cleaning

 

So, what is the normal price range for residential  air duct cleaning service?

The Environmental Protection Agency says that “residential duct cleaning services typically – but not always – range in cost from $450 to $1000 per heating and cooling system, depending on the services offered, the size of the system to be cleaned, system accessibility, climactic region, and level of contamination” and type of duct material.

Consumers should beware of air duct cleaning companies that making sweeping claims about the health benefits of duct cleaning – such claims are unsubstantiated. Consumers should also beware of “blow-and-go” air duct cleaning companies. These companies often charge a nominal fee and do a poor job of cleaning the heating and cooling system. These companies may also persuade the consumer into unneeded services with and/or without their permission.

RESIDENTIAL A/C & DUCT CLEANING Pricing Schedule

 

"BASIC" Cleaning	"BASIC PLUS" Cleaning	"DELUXE" Cleaning
√ Supply air duct cleaning, Hepa Vacuum,  brushing and air washing for up to eight (8) ducts, covering furniture, and washing of supply air grills.	√ Supply air duct cleaning, Hepa Vacuum,  brushing and air washing for up to eight (8) ducts, covering furniture, and washing of supply air grills	√ Supply air duct cleaning, Hepa Vacuum,  brushing and air washing for up to eight (8) ducts, covering furniture, and washing of supply air grills
	√  Removal, cleaning and reinstallation of blower housing	√  Removal, cleaning and reinstallation of blower housing
	√  Electrostatic spray treatment of duct system with ByoGlobe System on all internal surfaces of air conveyance system	√  Electrostatic spray treatment of duct system with ByoGlobe System on all internal surfaces of air conveyance system
		√  In place evaporator coil cleaning, an add cost of up to $325.00 to pull and clean a system in the attic.
		√  90 day pleated 1" air filter for up to 23.5" X 23.5"
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indoor air pollution Is an Issue

For years people have thought of air pollution solely as an outdoor problem. However, studies have revealed that the air inside our homes and offices may be considerably more polluted than the outside air. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems collect an astonishing array of contaminants that have the potential to affect your health. These include mold, fungi, bacteria, and very small particles of dust. Removing these contaminants from the HVAC system is an part of the overall process of improving indoor air quality.

 A Clean HVAC and Duct System is a Solution

Since 1992 Ductmasters has been committed to improving the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) for our residential, commercial, industrial, and marine clients.  Ductmasters invests in state of the art equipment that is designed specifically for use in cleaning HVAC systems. Serving the South Florida tri-county area since 1992. We perform all of our remediation work to the NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association) standards and were are a State of Florida Licensed Mechanical air-conditioning contractor #CAC056953. 

Our commitment to the customer includes cleaning to the NADCA Standards and EPA guidelines. We are committed to providing the highest level of professional quality service. Ductmasters is the air duct cleaning professionals to call when you need to improve the quality of the air you breath.

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How to Determine if the Duct Cleaner Did A Thorough Job

A thorough visual inspection is the best way to verify the cleanliness of your heating and cooling system. Some service providers use remote photography to document conditions inside ducts. All portions of the system should be visibly clean; you should not be able to detect any debris with the naked eye. Show the Post-Cleaning Consumer Checklist to the service provider before the work begins. After completing the job, ask the service provider to show you each component of your system to verify that the job was performed satisfactorily.

If you answer "No" to any of the questions on the checklist, this may indicate a problem with the job. Ask your service provider to correct any deficiencies until you can answer "yes" to all the questions on the checklist.

Post Cleaning Consumer Checklist		Yes	No
General	Did the service provider obtain access to and clean the entire heating and cooling system, including ductwork and all components (drain pans, humidifiers, coils, and fans)?
	Has the service provider adequately demonstrated that duct work and plenums are clean? (Plenum is a space in which supply or return air is mixed or moves; can be duct, joist space, attic and crawl spaces, or wall cavity.)
Heating	Is the heat exchanger surface visibly clean?
Cooling Components	Are both sides of the cooling coil visibly clean?
	If you point a flashlight into the cooling coil, does light shine through the other side? It should if the coil is clean.
	Are the coil fins straight and evenly spaced (as opposed to being bent over and smashed together)?
	Is the coil drain pan completely clean and draining properly?
Blower	Are the blower blades clean and free of oil and debris?
	Is the blower compartment free of visible dust or debris?
Plenums	Is the return air plenum free of visible dust or debris?
	Do filters fit properly and are they the proper efficiency as recommended by HVAC system manufacturer?
	Is the supply air plenum (directly downstream of the air handling unit) free of moisture stains and contaminants?
Metal Ducts	Are interior ductwork surfaces free of visible debris? (Select several sites at random in both the return and supply sides of the system.)
Fiber Glass	Is all fiber glass material in good condition (i.e., free of tears and abrasions; well adhered to underlying materials)?
Access Doors	Are newly installed access doors in sheet metal ducts attached with more than just duct tape (e.g., screws, rivets, mastic, etc.)?
	With the system running, is air leakage through access doors or covers very slight or non-existent?
Air Vents	Have all registers, grilles, and diffusers been firmly reattached to the walls, floors, and/or ceilings?
	Are the registers, grilles, and diffusers visibly clean?
System Operation	Does the system function properly in both the heating and cooling modes after cleaning?

 

Do You Need Duct Cleaning

You may consider having your air ducts cleaned simply because it seems logical that air ducts will get dirty over time and should occasionally be cleaned. You should consider having the air ducts cleaned if:

 

There is visible mold growth inside the ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system.

 

Ducts are infested with rodents or insects. 

 

Ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris (drywall or tile dust) and is actually being blown into the home or office from the supply registers.

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.

 How should a HVAC system be cleaned?

The only effective way to clean air ducts and ventilation systems is to employ Source Removal methods of cleaning. This requires a contractor to place the system under negative pressure, through the use of a specialized, powerful vacuum. While the vacuum draws air through the system, devices are inserted into the ducts to dislodge any debris that might be stuck to interior surfaces. The debris can then travel down the ducts to the vacuum, which removes it from the system and the home. (More Information)

What kind of equipment is best for cleaning-truck mounted vacuums or portable vacuums?

NADCA does not endorse one kind of equipment over another. There are two main types of vacuum collection devices: (1) those mounted on trucks and trailers, and (2) portable units. Truck/trailer mounted equipment is generally more powerful than portable equipment. However, portable equipment can often be brought directly into a facility, allowing the vacuum source to be located closer to the ductwork. Both types of equipment will clean to NADCA standards.

All vacuum units should be attached to a collection device for safe containment prior to disposal. Any vacuum collection device which exhausts indoors must be HEPA (high efficiency particulate arrestance) filtered.

Are there any health benefits that come from HVAC system cleaning?

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to affect health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria, and very small particles of dust. The removal of such contaminants from the HVAC system and home should be considered as one component in an overall plan to improve indoor air quality.

Will HVAC system cleaning reduce our home energy bills?

Research by the U.S. EPA has demonstrated that HVAC system cleaning may allow systems to run more efficiently by removing debris from sensitive mechanical components. Clean, efficient systems are less likely to break down, have a longer life span, and generally operate more effectively than dirty systems.

What is the normal price range for the air duct cleaning service?

The Environmental Protection Agency says that “duct cleaning services typically – but not always – range in cost from $450 to $1000 per heating and cooling system, depending on the services offered, the size of the system to be cleaned, system accessibility, climactic region, and level of contamination” and type of duct material.

Consumers should beware of air duct cleaning companies that making sweeping claims about the health benefits of duct cleaning – such claims are unsubstantiated. Consumers should also beware of “blow-and-go” air duct cleaning companies. These companies often charge a nominal fee and do a poor job of cleaning the heating and cooling system. These companies may also persuade the consumer into unneeded services with and/or without their permission.

What are sanitizers, and why would they need to be used?

Sanitizers are anti-microbial chemicals applied to the interior surface of the air ducts, designed to control microbial contamination. Before any sanitizers are used, the system should be thoroughly cleaned. It is critical that any anti-microbial treatment used in your system be EPA registered for the intended use in HVAC systems. Ask to see the chemical’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). If you are still concerned, call the EPA at 1-800-438-4318.

How long should it take to clean a typical residential HVAC system?

The amount of time it takes to clean a residential HVAC system depends on many variables such as the size of the home, the number of systems, the extent of the contamination and the number of HVAC cleaners performing the job.

How can we determine if the HVAC system cleaning was effective?

The best way to determine if the HVAC system cleaning was effective is to perform a visual inspection of the system before and after cleaning. If any dust or debris can be seen during the visual inspection, the system should not be considered cleaned. While you can perform your own visual inspection using a flash light and mirror, a professional cleaning contractor should be able to allow you better access to system components and perhaps the use of specialized inspection tools. In addition, following this post-cleaning check list can help to ensure a top quality job.

NOTE: We also clean Clothes Dryer Ducts, because if it gets clogged with debris it could cause a fire!

 

Air Duct Replacement Service

Sometimes adding an additional supply or return duct will improve the air flow and temperature in that bedroom.  Sometimes air duct cleaning is not effective because the ductwork is too old or damaged to be cleaned.

Have you ever noticed your heating and cooling system runs all day but your home never reaches the desired temperature? Or there is always one room that doesn’t get enough air flow?  If so your home could be suffering from a leaky air duct system. In South Florida the local electric utility - Florida Power and Light Company (1-800-DIAL-FPL call to schedule an FPL duct test) has as one of their energy conservation programs = a duct leakage test.  For a fee of $30 per air-conditioner for qualifying customers FPL will inspect your air duct system and then issue a rebate of up to $154.00 for a single family home to help pay for the duct repairs.  DUCTMASTERS has been a Participating Independent Contractor for the FPL Duct Repair Program since 1992.

US Environmental Protection Agency studies report that correcting leaky air ducts offers the most significant potential for energy savings. Duct leakage can cause, or contribute to, a variety of other problems. In homes with forced-air systems, conditioned air is distributed throughout the house by air ducts. These ducts almost always have some leaks, sometimes rather large leaks and are often disconnected, especially in homes that are older than 10 years. Ductwork deteriorates over time and can be crushed, torn, or damaged by rodents or servicemen working in the attic. As air escapes into areas like attics, crawl spaces, or outdoors, energy and money is wasted and the air flow is uneven, leaving some rooms with virtually no heat or air conditioning.

More importantly, a leaky air duct system can inhale whatever pollutants are present in the attic crawl space, and circulate them into the home. Typical pollutants include dust, bacteria, insulation particles, insect debris and many other contaminants. This can cause many health problems, especially for those that suffer from allergies or asthma.

By replacing older or damaged air ducts with new high efficiency energy saving flexible ducting, the homeowner can improve indoor air quality, reduce utility costs and get more even air flow to all rooms. A complete duct replacement consists of removing all of the older ducting and replacing each section from the furnace to all the rooms in the home. An average size home can be completed in one day and energy savings from replacing the ductwork can be substantial.

For an inspection and honest evaluation of your home’s air duct system, you can contact DUCTMASTERS at:

 (954)791-4111