Dirty ducts circulate dirty air. They can also provide a breeding ground for a variety of microbial growth such as mold and bacteria, and can even shorten the life of your furnace and air conditioner.
Having your ducts professionally cleaned can enhance air quality, eliminate built-up dirt and improve overall air circulation. Your service can also include sanitizing to minimize any microbial growth within your duct work. Best of all, ducts cleaned by qualified service technicians continue to provide all these benefits for an average of 3-4 years.
- EPA claims indoor air has been found to be up to 70% more polluted than outdoor air (EPA)
- Children are more likely than adults to be affected by polluted indoor air (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
- The average 6 room house collects 40 pounds of dust a year (Discover Magazine)
- Air ducts have more germs than a chicken coop (American Lung Association)
- A build up of 0.42 inches of dirt on a heating or cooling coil can result in a decrease in efficiency of 21% (EPA)
- 9 out of 10 heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems failures are caused by dust and dirt (Louisiana Coop Extension Service)
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Minimizes microbial growth such as mold and bacteria in your duct system. Air Duct Sanitizing is often used when people have allergies or are moving into a previously occupied home. It is also quite effective in eliminating odors from within the duct work.
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Ultraviolet germicidal disinfection is a proven and cost-effective method to kill molds, viruses, bacteria, and other disease carrying microorganisms. Once installed, it will residually kill up to 99.9% of airborne bacteria and viruses; helping to reduce odors, respitory allergens, and the transmission of influenza and colds. Philips Germicidal SterilampTM bulbs come with a 1-year lamp life and do not produce ozone.
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Whether you have allergies or just want to extend the cleanliness and efficiency of your system, DUCTZ can provide you with a number of filter options to suit your needs.
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Acting like synthetic charcoal, this magnetic sponge attracts and neutralizes odors and harmful pollutants in the air. Activated when opened, each block remains effective for about 3 months.
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Studies show that an estimated 15,500 fires, 10 deaths and 310 injuries annually are associated with the lint in clothes dryers. Cleaning the vent ensures more efficient operation and extends the life of the dryer.
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