Posts Tagged ‘Duct Cleaning’
Monday, January 21st, 2013
When most people turn on their air conditioning system, they probably don’t think that much about the ductwork that the air has to travel through. But if you have old ducts that are collapsed or leaking, you could be using more energy than you need to in order to cool your home. At Next Generation, we love helping our customers in Melbourne, FL get better performance out of the air conditioning system. We’ve put together a little list of some of the benefits to regular duct cleaning.
More Efficient Duct Performance
Over time, dust, dirt, cobwebs and other debris can start to build up in your ducts. These blockages slow the flow of air and make it harder for your AC system to push air through. When you get your ducts cleaned regularly, those clogs can be removed with can potentially increase the overall efficiency of your system.
Cleaner Air
As the air travels through your duct work it picks up and carries any of the particles that have started to collect there. So if you have dust mite droppings, dust, pet dander or bacteria in your ducts, those contaminants will get carried into your air supply. When you have your ducts cleaned regularly, those contaminants and pollutants can be eliminated and cleaned out.
Fewer Odors
Often, the contaminants or pollutants in your ducts can cause your home in Melbourne, FL to smell musty. With regular duct cleaning, you can keep the air in your home as fresh as possible.
If you’re interested in learning more about duct cleaning in Melbourne, FL, call Next Generation. Our skilled ductwork specialists have years of experience working with all different types of ducts.
Tags: Air Conditioning Efficiency, Duct Cleaning, Indoor Air Quality, Melbourne
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Monday, January 14th, 2013
If the indoor air quality in your home is subpar, you cannot be truly comfortable. Excellent temperature regulation from your home heating and cooling system is great, but if the air that you breathe is not up to your high standards, you need to resolve that issue. One way to do so is to ensure that your air ducts are clean on the inside. There is no way that you can perform this service on your own, though, so be sure to call Next Generation Air & Heat Inc. to handle your duct cleaning services in Melbourne, FL professionally.
Professional duct cleaning entails much more than just vacuuming off the vents and registers or sweeping out the opening. A lot of specialized tools are used in the process, and only a professional duct cleaning service provider can ensure that they are used properly for ideal results. One of the most important tools, of course, is the high powered vacuum used in the process. These vacuums are serious pieces of equipment, and once you see one in action you’ll understand why you couldn’t hope to clean out your air ducts with your household model.
Special agitating devices are also used in the duct cleaning process. It is not enough to simply vacuum or sweep out your air ducts. Allergens and other pollutants can get stuck to the surfaces in your air ducts, affecting efficiency and air quality. The agitation devices used by duct cleaning service providers free up these pollutants and allow the vacuum to suck them all up.
You may think that the cleaning process is over at this point, but many professional duct cleaning technicians will use video inspection equipment to ensure that the job is done completely and effectively. By feeding a camera into your ductwork they can take a look inside and evaluate the job that they have done. This allows them to find any remaining debris or trouble spots that need further attention. Only when your air ducts are truly, completely clean should your service provider leave.
If you have any further questions about duct cleaning services in Melbourne, FL or if you would like to schedule service, call Next Generation today. We want to make your home a more comfortable, healthy place to live. Call today.
Tags: Duct Cleaning, Indoor Air Quality, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Satellite Beach
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Monday, November 12th, 2012
Some components in our homes get more attention to others. While you are probably aware of any issues with your toilet or garbage disposal, for instance, not everything is as immediately recognizable. Your ductwork is one of the most important systems in your home, responsible for circulating air throughout your house and maintaining comfortable temperatures. You don’t see much of your ductwork, though, and it can be difficult to notice any potential problems. Professional inspection and, if necessary, duct cleaning service takes the guesswork out of this situation. Here are some of the most common reasons you may need duct cleaning service in your Melbourne home. For more information about professional duct cleaning contact Next Generation Heat & Air today.
- Improve Indoor Air Quality: Leaks and poor sealing in your ductwork system not only allow conditioned air to escape from your ductwork. They also allow pollutants into your ductwork. If there are contaminants within your duct system they can be circulated throughout your home, decreasing indoor air quality.
- Increase Airflow Efficiency: As dust, dirt and other debris accumulate in your air ducts it is possible for them to reduce the efficiency with which air is circulated throughout your home. This is because the presence of such pollutants can restrict airflow. This leads to uneven heating and cooling of your home and forces your heating and cooling systems to work harder than should be necessary.
- Reduce Energy Costs: When your heating and cooling system is forced to work harder in order to circulate conditioned air throughout your home it uses more energy. This in turn drives up your heating and air conditioning bills. Having your ductwork professionally cleaned will help your heating and air conditioning system work more efficiently, lowering energy costs.
- Improve the Condition of Your Whole System: When there are contaminants in your air ducts they can infiltrate the various components of your heating and air conditioning system as well as the different areas of your home. The accumulation of dirt, dust and other debris in the inner workings of your air conditioner and heater can compromised the integrity of the system as a whole.
- Discover Other Air Duct Problems: During the inspection of your ductwork and the cleaning process your ductwork service technician can diagnose any other issues with your ductwork, including poor design or damaged joints. By discovering and fixing these problems you can increase efficiency and the effectiveness of your heating and air conditioning systems.
We hope that the reasons above have convinced you of the important role that duct cleaning can play in the continued performance of your ductwork system. If you have any questions about any of this information or would like to schedule service, call Next Generation today. We have the answers to all of your questions.
Tags: Duct Cleaning, Indian Harbour Beach, Indoor Air Quality, Melbourne, Merritt Island
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Monday, October 8th, 2012
Unfortunately, your forced air system ductwork is a common culprit for inefficiency and energy loss. If you’ve noticed your heating and cooling bills rising without any change in your heating and cooling habits, have a Melbourne FL air conditioning professional inspect your duct system. Duct cleaning or repair may be necessary, and can help you keep your home comfortable with greater efficiency. Next Generation Air and Heat has some information to share with you about the benefits of duct cleaning and repair.
Duct Cleaning
As air circulates throughout your home dust and pollutants may be carried into your ductwork. If these contaminants are allowed to accumulate it can wind up reducing air flow, causing resistance that forces your home heating and cooling system to work harder while providing less comfort to your home. By having your ductwork professionally cleaned you can restore proper air flow, potentially improving efficiency and saving money when heating and cooling your home. Just because your ducts are hidden out of sight in your home does not mean that they do not deserve the same level of maintenance and care that is provided to the rest of your system. If you’ve noticed increased costs associated with heating and cooling your home or decreased performance from your comfort system, call a Melbourne FL duct cleaning professional.
Duct Repair
Another issue that may affect the efficiency with which heated and cooled air is dispersed throughout your house is duct damage. Whatever the cause – be it improper design, installation, age or wear and tear – any poor connections or corroded ductwork in your system must be repaired in order to get the best performance possible with the greatest amount of efficiency from your home heating and cooling system. If your comfort system seems to be running more often to maintain the same temperature levels as usual it is very possible that there is a problem with your ductwork requiring repairs. Air leaks are a great way to waste money on energy costs, so any damage to your ducts should be assessed and professionally repaired as soon as the problem presents itself. Air loss is a leading cause of efficiency, and depending on the cause of the air loss and the size of the leaks, holes or tears in your ductwork you can waste large quantities of energy. Keeping your air inside your ducts for dispersal throughout your home means that your energy and the money it costs you are being put to good use.
If you have any further questions about how duct cleaning and repair can improve energy in your Melbourne FL home, call Next Generation Heating and Air today. Our expertly trained staff will be happy to provide you with the answers and information you need.
Tags: Duct Cleaning, Duct Repair, Indoor Air Quality, Melbourne, Merritt Island, Palm Bay
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Monday, September 24th, 2012
There are many benefits to having the ductwork in your Palm Bay home cleaned on an annual basis, both in terms of air quality and efficiency in your HVAC system. That’s why it is something we highly recommend for all of our customers and offer as part of our basic indoor air quality services.
Here are a few of the specific benefits you will find from duct cleaning in your home on an annual basis:
- Better Air Quality – Air quality suffers when your ductwork is dirty. This happens for a number of reasons. To start, your ductwork can build up a layer of dirt and dust between seasons that will bypass the filtration system. Additionally, it can attract pests and other contaminants that can lead to bigger problems down the line.
- Higher Efficiency – If efficiency is an issue for your home’s heating and air conditioning system, it could be due to the state of your ductwork. Dirty ductwork can reduce efficiency by as much as 30% in your heating or cooling system, resulting in higher bills, longer run times and less effective temperature control.
- Fewer Repairs – Repairs become a problem when your heating and cooling systems run more often. Cleaner ductwork means fewer repairs for every major component of your HVAC system.
Ductwork, when properly maintained, will perform well over the course of a long winter or summer and will ensure you remain comfortable at all times as long as your HVAC system and air quality systems work as intended. If you are overdue for cleaning of your ductwork, consider contacting a Palm Bay air conditioning technician to visit and inspect yours.
We offer comprehensive duct cleaning services for this very reason, call Next Generation Air and Heat today to schedule your appointment!
Tags: Duct Cleaning, Indialantic, Indoor Air Quality, Palm Bay, Satellite Beach
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Monday, September 17th, 2012
Duct cleaning can be an effective way to cut down on dust circulating throughout the air inside your home, which can improve indoor air quality. Even if you clean regularly, an occasional duct cleaning service can provide many benefits. Call Next Generation Air and Heat to speak with one of our Melbourne indoor air quality experts to learn more about our duct cleaning services.
Ductwork and Dust
Ductwork is designed to move large volumes of air, so adequate airflow is important. If your ductwork is filled with dust and other debris, it can affect the airflow and pressure within the ductwork. It can also reduce indoor air quality when the dust trapped in your ductwork is distributed throughout your home, even if you have a decent air filtration system. Over time, your ductwork can build up quite a bit of dust, and if you turn your HVAC system off for any period of time in spring or fall, it may be a good idea to have your ducts cleaned.
Not only does the dust then get distributed throughout your home when the air conditioner or furnace is turned back on, which can exacerbate allergies, but excess dirt and dust can also reduce the efficiency of your HVAC system. Both of these are problematic but can be resolved with regular duct cleaning.
Getting Your Ducts Cleaned
Regular duct cleaning should be performed once a year on average to minimize the impact of high levels of dust and debris in you ductwork. If you are concerned about the air inside your home, or if you know for a fact that there are airflow problems in your ductwork, you should call to ask about duct cleaning any time.
Duct cleaning only takes a few hours to perform and can thoroughly clear out the months of debris and dust that builds up in ductwork naturally over time. Plus, during these cleanings, your technician can check for potential air leaks that might lead to other air quality issues and decreased heating or cooling efficiency.
Call Next Generation Air and Heat for all your Melbourne indoor air quality services.
Tags: Air Quality, Cocoa, Duct Cleaning, Indoor Air Quality, Melbourne, Merritt Island, Rockledge
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Monday, January 23rd, 2012
It’s important to maintain the ventilation system in your Barefoot Bay home for many reasons. Increasing the efficiency of your HVAC system and lowering your utility bills are a few of them, but safety is the best reason to keep your vents clean, particularly your clothes dryer vent.
Clothes dryers are one of the leading causes of house fires each year. Poorly maintained venting systems and improper installation are usually the cause. Protect your home with these maintenance and safety tips.
Even if you clean out the lint trap after each use, lint can still get trapped in the exhaust vent and cause a fire hazard or a potential carbon monoxide leak with gas dryers. Maintaining proper ventilation for a clothes dryer includes cleaning out the exhaust duct and hose. To do this, you just need to unplug your dryer and detach the hose, which can be removed with common household tools. If you already do this regularly and find an abnormal amount of lint and debris, call an HVAC technician to inspect it. There could be something in the duct system blocking the ventilation for your dryer.
At least once a year, you should also have a qualified technician inspect and clean your exhaust duct and make sure you have the proper style hose. If you have a foil or vinyl hose, you should replace it with a flexible metal one that is fireproof. You might want to consider installing a dryer box, which protects the flexible hose and saves space.
Dryers that aren’t properly installed or put in areas that could create hazards are often found in older homes; however, some newer homes are built with designs that create longer ventilation paths and more potential for debris to get trapped inside the ducts.
Don’t wait until a hidden safety issue turns into a fire or carbon monoxide hazard in your Barefoot Bay home. Inspect and clean your exhaust hose and duct today!
Tags: Barefoot Bay, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Duct Cleaning, Indoor Air Quality, Orange County, Satellite Beach, Sebastion
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Friday, November 18th, 2011
You know it’s important to keep your air ducts clean, but why? Many people on Merritt Island ask that question, and it’s important to understand why you are doing such a chore so that it has a purpose.
Actually, there is no one reason why your air ducts need to be kept clean—there are several, all of which are connected to one another. Here are five of them for you to consider:
- Efficiency – Clean air ducts allow the air to flow through much easier and more readily, so your furnace, air conditioner or heat pump won’t have to work as hard to ventilate the house. This makes for more efficient operation and lower energy consumption.
- Performance – When your HVAC system does not have to work as hard to push air through the ductwork, it will perform better. Your home will be more comfortable and better ventilated.
- Longevity – Because your HVAC system is operating more efficiently, it will be able to perform at a high level for a longer period of time. Well-maintained systems last longer than those that are not taken care of, and cleaning the ducts is part of good HVAC maintenance.
- Savings – Clean ducts can save you a lot of money over time. Your energy bills will be lower because of how efficiently the whole system is running. You will spend less on maintenance and repair costs, because the system is being well-maintained. And, as an added bonus, your ducts will last longer because of the decreased risk of corrosion and damage from being dirty.
- Health – Last, but certainly not least, clean air ducts mean clean air, which is important for your health and your family’s health. Especially if you have pets, if you smoke or live with a smoker, or if anyone in the house has allergies or asthma, cleaning your air ducts is a must.
Clean air ducts go a long way toward making your home a pleasant place to live, as well as making home ownerships as worry-free as possible.
Tags: Duct Cleaning, Indoor Air Quality, Malabar, Merritt Island, Orange County, Palm Bay, Winter Garden
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Monday, November 7th, 2011
Dust is everywhere. There is no way to stop it from occurring, so instead we turn to cleaning and filtration to keep the amount of dust circulating through the air in our West Melbourne homes to a minimum. Luckily, there are quite a few things you can do, even without installing new equipment, to reduce your dust levels.
Duct Cleaning
First on the list is regular duct cleaning. You dust your furniture and your floors, so why not clean out your ductwork? Properly cleaned ductwork is very important because of just how much stuff can build up in there over time. Imagine regular air flow in an enclosed space that never gets cleaned. How much dust and debris do you think could build up over the course of a year? Hint: it’s enough to keep a steady flow of dust in your indoor air.
Professional duct cleaning is important and should be done once every year or two depending on how often you use your home comfort system. However, you should also clean in and around the vents and ducts in your home where you can reach. This can be done weekly and will help immensely to reduce dust.
Filtration
Most air filters equipped with high quality HEPA filters work extremely well to remove dust from the air. Because HEPA filters can capture particles as small as 0.3 microns, they won’t just remove dust, but pollen, pet dander and even mold. Mold especially is a problem that occurs in far greater frequency in homes without filtration.
Simple air filtration is an affordable solution to a lot of different contaminants, so it’s a good fit for any home. However, there are more powerful systems as well that will reduce both dust and pathogens like bacteria – these purifiers use ionization to draw particles from the air electronically.
Humidity
Humidity imbalance can cause dust problems as well. Low humidity leads to more dead skin and dust in the house, while high humidity causes the development of dust mites. Properly regulating your humidity to slightly less than 50% will create a perfect environment in which less dust is created and circulated in your home.
The best way to reduce dust is to take a three pronged approach to indoor air quality. Cleanliness is always first on the list, but after that don’t neglect the value of filtration and proper humidity control. When used properly, these three things will ensure dust never bothers you again.
Tags: Air Filtration, Brevard County, Duct Cleaning, Indoor Air Quality, Oakland, West Melbourne, Windermere
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Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Most first time homeowners in West Melbourne are aware of the importance of their heating and cooling systems. They keep you comfortable throughout the year, pumping heated and cooled air into every nook and cranny of your home. However, there is another system in your home that actually makes it possible for those other two systems to work. And while they are incredibly simple, your ducts must be carefully maintained year after year to avoid heat and cooling loss.
How Ducting Works
Ducts are installed throughout your home to deliver conditioned air from your air handler. The air is pumped into the ducts and directed by your thermostat system to where it is currently needed. Vents are opened or closed to release that heat or cooling and the house is properly tempered. Ductwork is usually made of sheet metal, though some flexible ducting is made with a combination of plastic, thinner metals and fiberglass.
Ideally, ductwork is crafted in such a way that it is air tight and able to deliver large volumes of air to any room of your home for decades to come. However, whether because of improper installation or extreme conditions, sometimes those ducts can come loose or gaps will form. When this happens, maintenance and repair are needed.
How to Maintain Your Ducts
To maintain ductwork, you must first have it cleaned once a year. Sometimes, this may be necessary more frequently depending on how often you use your home comfort system and how big your home is. Effective duct cleaning will remove any excess debris and dust and kill mold that has started to grow. High humidity can be controlled with a dehumidifier in your air handler and is highly recommended for all ductwork systems.
Additionally, you should have your ducts checked for leaks and gaps periodically. This will reduce the chance that your ductwork starts to leak anything out of the house or between rooms. Such leaks cost you money and put undue stress on your HVAC system. Overall, a good ductwork system is one that you never have to think about. Regular maintenance makes that possible.
Tags: Duct Cleaning, Indoor Air Quality, Port St John, Rockledge, Vero Beach, West Melbourne
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