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 In an effort to grow their business, many residential air duct cleaning contractors look to the opportunities the commercial market offers. This is a natural progression, as residential contractors first add light commercial projects (one story office strips, etc.) and then add multi-story commercial projects (office buildings, schools, hospitals, etc). There are differences, however, that the residential contractor needs to be aware of so they can plan and be prepare for this transition. These differences include: Work Time: Residential projects are typically done during the daytime while most commercial products occur during the 2nd shift (4:00pm to midnight). HVAC Systems: Residential heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (HVAC) systems are relatively simple to understand and are modest in size while commercial HVAC systems are larger and more complex. You'll deal with many more components like in-line heating coils, VAV boxes, fire dampers, turning vanes, internal ...

 You've probably seen or heard an advertisement for air duct cleaning, and you might have wondered if it's right for you. You might have even heard that your air ducts should be cleaned routinely. But what is it, and is it really necessary? Here's what you need to know: What Happens During a Cleaning? According to the National Air Duct Cleaners' Association (NADCA) standards, your service provider should open all vents and doors throughout the entire system, and every component should be cleaned. This should include the fan motor and housing, drip pans, heating and cooling coils, and the housing around the A/C unit. The two-stage process should be done only by a professional, and care should be taken to protect furniture, carpets, and pets. First, dirt and other debris should be loosened (the service provider should take care not to cause damage that may result in air escaping). Next, a high-powered vacuum should be used to remove the dirt from the entire HVAC system. F...

 Most people aren't very aware of how dirty the ducts of their heating and air conditioning systems can actually get, let alone what to look for in a company that will come in and perform the cleaning service for them. Cleaning the air duct system of your home is not something that you have to worry about every six months or even every year, some families go much beyond this before having a service come out and take care of the cleaning for them. Dust, dirt, dead bugs and lord knows what else build up in your duct work over time and along with the changes in climate and levels of humidity; this can cause mold and mildew to form in the ducts of your system. This is important to take care of, but what should you look for in an air duct cleaning service to know that you are getting the best company for the job. Firstly - you'll want a company that's licensed, bonded and insured. This way you'll be assured that the servicemen have been properly trained to perform the work t...

 Air duct cleaning is a service that many people do not think about nor give enough consideration to unless they have really sensitive allergies or smell a really bad odor in the house. Nevertheless, its something that every homeowner should consider getting at least once every three to fours years. Your air conditioning system, ventilation system, or heating systems collect a lot of bacteria, fungi, mold, and other contaminates over the course of several years that can greatly reduce the air quality in any typical home. When you get your system cleaned it removes 99.9% of these contaminates from your house or building greatly improving the indoor air quality. What does it involve? When an air duct cleaning specialist comes to your house he or she will usually attach your whole HVAC system up to a specialized really strong vacuum. This vacuum puts your whole duct system under negative pressure and draws in all the dust and debris into it. Some things may be "stuck" to your sy...