Dirty Air Ducts Are Affecting Your Family's Health

A way to help distinguish if symptoms (sneezing, eye irritation, coughing, etc.) are seasonal or indoor allergies is to keep track of when they flare-up – more while you’re at home or outside for a walk.  If they worsen while you’re lounging around inside, your indoor air quality may be the factor.  Clear indications of bad indoor air quality range from odorous smells and excessive dust to high levels of humidity.  Our techs are equipped with the skills, expertise and tools to eliminate the problem.  

Larger Health Problems

Dirty air ducts can have an immense negative impact on your health.  

  • Worsen Pre-Existing Conditions such as Asthma, Allergies and Pulmonary Conditions
  • Develop Respiratory Infections, Disease
  • Cause a Sinus Infection
  • Catch the Common Cold
  • Cause Dry or Itchy Skin
  • Make You Tired, Feel Unwell
  • Create Stress

Air Duct Cleaning Process

Our A1 Heating & Air duct cleaning technicians will perform a thorough cleaning service of all air handling components in your system.

  • Removal of vent covers
  • Washing vent covers
  • Clean the inside of the duct opening
  • Vacuum the air ducts with a heavy-duty extractor
  • Clean and disinfect the HVAC unit
  • Application of a professional grade EPS-approved antimicrobial solution to disinfect and sanitize the system, ducts, and vents
  • Cleaning of the surrounding vent areas
  • Re-installation of the vent covers
  • Test the air conditioning and heating unit

That "Stuff" We Talk About In Your Air Ducts

That stuff that HVAC contractors talk about that is in your air ducts , circulating through your home or business and affecting your indoor air quality will include:

  • Dust and Dust Mites
  • Pollen
  • Pet (and people) Dander
  • Mold, Mold Spores, and Mildew
  • Fungi and Fungal Spores
  • Disease-Carrying Rodents and Insects, Their Feces and Remains
  • Bacteria and Viruses
  • Tobacco Smoke By-Products and Other Chemical Pollutants

Health Symptoms Of Dirty Air Ducts

If your family is experiencing any of the following symptoms, it could be a sign that you have dirty air ducts:

  • Coughing or chronic coughing, sneezing, sore throat or throat irritation
  • Wheezing, difficulty breathing, and asthma or allergy worsens or attachs occur at home, not elsewhere
  • Headaches
  • Low-grade fever
  • Ezzeme, rashes or hives
  • Lethargy and felling generally “unwell” at home

HVAC New Air Duct Installation

When it comes to the most complex new air duct installations, no one does it better than our technicians.  We have the experience and knowledge to tackle any HVAC project, no matter how large or small, we get it done!