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Question: Why is it important to clean your air ducts?
Answer: Your air conditioning and ventilation system collects a variety of undesirable contaminants such as dust, bacteria, fungus, molds and pollens which are all allergy triggers and can seriously impact health. In addition, a clean HVAC system is likely to run more efficiently and is less likely to break down when compared to a contaminated unit.

Question: How often should I clean my air ducts?
Answer: There are many factors to consider when considering the frequency of air duct cleaning, some of these factors include:

Pets The presence of pets in the household. This is very important as some animals shed high amounts of hair and dander.

Home renovation - After home renovations or remodeling there will likely be residue from the building process which has

found its way into the duct system.

New home - Prior to occupancy of a new home.

Smoking - Smoking in the household.

Allergies - residents with allergies are likely to benefit from a reduction of indoor air pollutants.

Question: What is indoor air quality?
Answer: In the past couple of years there has been a significant increase in the awareness of indoor air quality. This phenomenon is happening because we spend a lot of time in our homes with our family's and are concerned with our quality of life in respect to our health.

Indoor air quality is the condition of the air that humans breathe at their home or in any other confined area. According to the EPA, health effects from indoor air pollutants may be experienced soon after exposure or, possibly years later. Immediate effects can include irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue.

However, other health effects may show up either years after exposure has occurred, or after long or repeated periods of exposure. These effects, which include some respiratory diseases, heart disease, and cancer, can be severely debilitating or fatal. The EPA suggests that it is prudent to try to improve the indoor air quality in your home even if symptoms are not noticeable.

Source: EPA http://www.epa.gov/iaq/ia-intro.html

Question: How long will the duct cleaning take?
Answer: In general, a typical home takes approximately three hours. However, there are many variables that must be taken into account, such as, number of units, size of the home and the number of technicians attending the job. To receive a more accurate estimate, please click here.

Question: Can the cleaning reduce our home energy bills?
Answer: A research conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency revealed that removing certain debris and cleaning a contaminated air duct system will result in a HVAC system that runs more efficiently and is much less likely to break down.

Question: What are the benefits for cleaning my air ducts? See http://www.advancedduct.com
Answer: Clean air ducts can significantly reduce the amount of dust in the home. By reducing the contaminants in the ductwork, air can circulate throughout your home to be cleaner, and therefore, healthier. Clean