The very popular new cleaning process known as air duct cleaning has popped up in advertising all over the place. More homeowners are worried about indoor air pollution than ever before. There is an increasing desire to keep homes green and clean. Before rushing to have your ducts clean, you should have a checklist in order. There are standards that exist for this type of cleaning, and you must know them.
The main organization in the United States that deals with indoor pollution issues is the Environmental Protection Agency. There are specifics for air duct cleaning that will impact your decision making. Organizing this advice into a practical checklist for yourself will help you to make the best decisions possible.
Learning everything about your home ducts before you clean them is the right thing to do. The cleaning process must be done properly. If it is not, you may end up with more dirt and debris in your home than you had before you started. And you may discover that your poor indoor air quality may having nothing to do with your air ducts.
Before having a cleaning scheduled, check your air ducts to look for mold, rats or insects, and see if exterior vents and intake screens are clogged with a lot of dust or dirt. Doing this initial check, and cleaning out vents, screens, and filter areas yourself will give you a good idea about the condition of your vents. If your vents are substantially contaminated, then you should have them cleaned.
If you see mold, or your service provider says there is mold, ask the provider to show you the mold, and try to get laboratory confirmation of what kind of mold it is. Some molds can be very dangerous and must be removed. Without confirmation, you may need to decide for yourself if the condition requires cleaning.
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