A quality air conditioning system is key to your comfort in the spring and summer months. Unfortunately, a poorly maintained air conditioning system could actually make you sick, especially if you suffer from asthma or severe allergies. Follow our guide to learn about ways an AC system can lead to illness or allergy symptoms, and ways to correct or prevent the issue. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘air duct cleaning’
Is Your Air Conditioning System Affecting Your Health?
Monday, August 3rd, 2015 by Lisa PixleyThe Air Ducts and Your AC System: How Ducts Impact Performance
Monday, July 20th, 2015 by Lisa PixleyTake a moment to think about all of the components that make your air conditioner work. There is an outside condenser unit, consisting of a large fan, a set of coils and the compressor that pumps refrigerant through your system. There’s an inside blower unit with a motor and an additional coil. And there is a thermostat that communicates to the system when to turn on and off. (more…)
Caring for Your Ducts after Duct Cleaning Service: Advice from Our Experts
Monday, July 13th, 2015 by Lisa PixleyScheduling routine duct cleaning service with a professional indoor air quality specialist may improve the quality of the air in your home. But the ducts can only stay clean if you continue to take the proper steps for maintaining them after an air duct cleaning service is performed. Follow our tips for proper aftercare following comprehensive duct cleaning service, and see to it that your air quality remains up to your high standards. (more…)
Think Your Ducts Are Safe from Dust and Debris? Think Again!
Monday, June 15th, 2015 by Lisa PixleyYou change the air filter in your duct system each month or every few months (depending on how large your home is and how often you use your heating and air conditioning system). This is supposed to help improve the quality of the air in your home. The filter traps small particles that may otherwise move into the ducts, many of which are common allergens and irritants. (more…)
What’s the Big Deal with a Little Dust in the Ducts?
Monday, June 8th, 2015 by Lisa PixleyAs an experienced team of duct cleaning specialists in the Minneapolis area, we know that most people don’t think about the state of their ductwork the way that we do. We only have health and safety in mind when we encourage homeowners to hire professionals to clean their ducts, but many people don’t really see the big deal. If you keep a clean home, there shouldn’t be too much dust in your ducts, right? We’re here to clear the air a little bit so that you can seek the proper indoor air quality services in your area. (more…)
Can Air Duct Cleaning Help You Save Energy?
Monday, June 1st, 2015 by Lisa PixleyDuct cleaning is generally associated with improving the indoor air quality in a home or business. While it’s true that duct cleaning primarily helps to keep allergens, viruses and mold spores out of the building, it can also serve one additional purpose: many people notice that the efficiency of their forced-air heater or air conditioner actually improves as well. Take a look at why this is. (more…)
Renovating a Home or Business? Don’t Forget to Clean the Ducts!
Monday, May 18th, 2015 by Lisa PixleyRenovating your property may be an exciting time, but as you will certainly notice, a lot of dust is created throughout the length of the project. The renovation process kicks up a lot of dust which can be a pain to clean up after. Confining dust to the area being worked on can be difficult, which is why professional air duct cleaning is often so important after a renovation. (more…)
How to Keep the Air Clean in Your Workplace
Monday, May 11th, 2015 by Lisa PixleyHave you heard the term “sick building syndrome?” This is a condition in which the people in a given building experience health issues that seem to be directly related to their time spent in the space. Although this is occasionally a short-term problem (resulting from nearby construction, for example), some building owners and managers must take aggressive steps toward keeping the air cleaner in the building and protecting the health of their employees. (more…)
4 Reasons to Schedule Air Duct Cleaning Today
Monday, April 27th, 2015 by Lisa PixleyWhen you do your annual spring cleaning, there is one place that you may never be able to reach: the ducts. Ducts are home to a number of contaminants such as bacteria, mold, and dust. But duct cleaning is a job best left to the professionals. The inside of the ducts is difficult to reach, and typical methods of cleaning would involve taking ductwork apart, which could result in leaks and damages. Professionals use only the safest methods to clean the ducts and ensure contaminants are completely cleared. Here’s why you should schedule professional air duct cleaning today. (more…)
What Can I Expect to Find in My Ductwork?
Sunday, December 15th, 2013 by Lisa PixleyThe ducts connected to your air conditioning (and your heater, if you use a furnace) are not only important for delivering comfort to your home; they are vital for maintaining your indoor air quality. If they stay clean, you should have few troubles with the quality of your air. But as the ducts gradually pick up contaminations—which they will—it will lead to pollutants infiltrating your home, not only threatening the air you breathe, but making your house dirtier. You should schedule regular air duct cleaning in Minneapolis, MN so you have the healthiest and cleanest house possible.
Alpha Air Corporation handles duct cleaning jobs both large and small, from major corporate buildings to your cozy home.
If you have contaminants in your ducts, we can get rid of them and give you pristine, safe ductwork again.
Pollutants you might find in your ducts
- Dust and dirt: It’s almost impossible to avoid having dust settle inside ducts. It will enter through the vents, and without any other escape along the sealed ductwork, it starts to gather and build up. If the filter on your AC becomes clogged (you should change it once a month) the infestation of dirt will worsen. Almost all ducts benefit from a yearly cleaning just to eliminate dirt.
- Mold and other microbacteria: When humid weather strikes in Minnesota, mold and other biological growths can turn into a problem inside hidden, dark places like ducts. Professionals use special sanitizers to safely remediate mold and prevent its return.
- Other allergens: Pollen, dander, and animal hair are among the many other contaminants that can enter your ducts and cause allergic reactions in people inside the house. Sawdust from other construction projects are often trapped inside ducts as well.
- Animals and animal byproducts: Small animals sometimes enter ducts and use them as nests and lairs. They can leave behind carcasses, leaves and sticks, and waste products. This can create terrible odors inside your home and lead to health problems. Because you have limited access to your ducts, it requires professionals to get rid of these pests and anything they may have left behind.
Duct cleaning specialists have you covered
Professionals like those at Alpha Air Corporation use numerous tools to give you the cleanest ducts possible: camera inspections, sanitizers, deodorizers, power vacuums, rotary brushes. These will clean your ducts without damaging them—and without leaving harmful chemicals behind. Our technicians are NADCA-certified to assure you of their skill and training. We promise 100% satisfaction with our residential air duct cleaning in Minneapolis.
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