If you want a happy and healthy home, it’s important to have your HVAC system inspected and cleaned every now and then. Hiring a professional in Seattle, WA is easy with Star Ducts, the cleaners that have the expertise you need to ensure an efficiently operating system and fresh air in your home.
Winner of the Super Service Award by Angie’s List since 2013, Star Ducts is proud to provide “star” service to you in your home or office setting. Often, people ask us how we do what we do. Here’s what happens during the duct cleaning process.
How Air Duct Cleaning Works
First, you’ll notice our punctual and professional cleaners will come armed with all the tools for the job. These things include drills, saws, vacuums, chemical sanitizers, brushes, and imaging devices which help them see in spaces too small for them to get into.
With their tools, the Star Ducts air duct cleaning professionals will follow 4 major steps to cleaning your air ducts.
Step #1: The Inspection
Before any work is done, a good technician must determine what is going on. That’s where the imaging devices come in. They can see where hidden buildup lurks and get rid of it. They may drill and use hand tools to check things out. They’ll take a look at the inner parts of your ducts using cameras and mirrors to help them check out every orifice to ensure they’ll clean every last bit of dirt, debris, and allergens out of there.
Step #2: The Vacuuming
For proper HVAC air duct cleaning, technicians use a portable vacuum. It uses negative pressure while the technician drills a hole, inserts the hose, and gets to work. They will seal the rest of the areas so the vacuum can suck everything that doesn’t belong away, freeing up your air from these particles.
Step #3: The Brushing
While vacuuming is an important step, Star Ducts technicians don’t stop there. They then wield their special brushes, getting inside those air duct tubes where the vacuum hose can’t access. Chemical disinfectants are also added to these rotating brushes to keep things extra clean. This is helpful when mold is present but is also used even for dust and ordinary buildup in the ducts.
There may be a need for a second round of vacuuming. With our thorough technicians, you can be sure they won’t stop until they’re sure everything is clean.
Step #4: The Cleaning
Now that all these steps have taken place, the final step involves cleaning your HVAC system itself. That involves cleaning the drain pan, blower motor, heating and cooling unit, and evaporator coil. They will also seal off any access holes. It’s important to clean the HVAC and sanitize it to get to the root of the dust and debris in the air. Cleaning the air ducts is merely one part of it. Without cleaning the system itself, it will still send dirt, dust, and allergens throughout your home.
After all is said and done, you will need to continue to have your air ducts and HVAC maintained yearly. If you have pets or allergies, you should do so twice a year to keep the system functioning at its absolute best.
It only takes 3 to 5 hours for our Star Ducts experts to do what they do best. After that, you can breathe easy, knowing your home’s air quality is fresh, clean, and clear. Call today to set up your appointment and get your home in tip-top condition!
