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3 Reasons to Leave Residential Duct Cleaning to the Pros

Friday, March 20th, 2015 by Lisa Pixley

If you, like countless other homeowners, distribute heated and cooled air throughout your home via a system of air ducts, then it is undoubtedly in your best interest to keep those air ducts  in fine working condition. This means more than just preventing air loss via leaks and poor sealing, though. It also means that you must keep your air ducts clean within. In order to do so, you absolutely must schedule your residential duct cleaning services in Twin Cities with a professional technician. Fortunately, that is as simple as picking up the phone and call upon the pros here at Alpha Air Corporation.

The first reason as to why you must schedule professional duct cleaning services is a simple matter of accessibility. As you well know, your air ducts are largely hidden from view. You cannot hope to access them on your own, at least not without risking damage to your system. Our technicians know how to get into your ductwork properly so that they can go about cleaning your system effectively.

Additionally, you must keep in mind the fact that specialized equipment must be used in the duct cleaning process. You cannot just pull the grill off a vent and stick a vaccuum nozzle therein: at least, not if you want to clean your air ducts with any sort of thoroughness or quality. Our team has the tools necessasry to free up any debris stuck on the surfaces of your air ducts and to remove it effectively. That way, you can know for certain that the only thing flowing through your system is clean, pure air.

Finally, our technicians know that different types of problems may develop within your ductwork. While dust and other debris can simply be removed, it may be necessary to sanitize your air ducts in order to protect you from the threat of biological pollutants. Our staff will clean up your ductwork effectively and meticulously, addressing whatever issues may be at hand. Different situations call for different solutions, after all.

When it comes to cleaning residential ductwork in the Twin Cities, Alpha Air Corporation is the company to call. We have the tools and training that we need to ensure that your ductwork is cleaned properly every step of the way. Don’t trust amateurs with a job that only skilled, trained professionals can handle.

Call Us Today! 952.476.4144 or 1-866-PIXLEYS

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Why Does Fire Restoration Require a Professional?

Monday, October 13th, 2014 by Lisa Pixley

After a fire, it’s tough to figure out what steps are most vital in getting your life back on track. You’re ultimate goal is getting back home and returning to the way things once were. But if you go about this too quickly without the help of an expert, you may risk your safety and your family’s health.

In many situations like these, friends and family come together to help pick up the pieces. But only a fire restoration specialist knows how to tackle all of the different types of residue left behind by smoke and ensure the safety of your living space. Here are some of the reasons you should call a fire restoration expert before returning home.

  • Duct Cleaning: One of the most important parts of your home to restore after a fire is the ducts. You breathe in the air that circulates through your ducts day in and day out. And someone who is not trained in fire restoration simply does not have the tools to examine every portion of the ductwork and keep your air free of soot and smoke deposits that may not be visible to the untrained eye.
  • Insurance: Some insurance companies require that you hire a technician trained in fire restoration with the proper certifications to assess the damages and make the necessary repairs. Though everything may appear normal, your home may be at risk for sudden damages later on.
  • Safety: When a fire hits your home, you’re in a hurry to get it cleaned up. This is understandable, as a homeowner in this situation is shaken up and ready to get back to normal as soon as possible. However, someone who is anxious to clean as quickly as possible likely will not follow the proper safety procedures to ensure all hazardous materials are cleaned up and no one in the home is harmed in the process.

A professional contractor can get you back on your feet as soon as possible, and, more importantly, they can ensure that your home is a safe place to inhabit when you return. At Alpha Air Corporation, our experts only use sanitizing agents with no health risks, so that there is no toxicity or chemical residue left behind after cleanup and odors are eliminated.

For expert fire restoration services performed by trained professionals in the greater Twin Cities area, Call Us Today! 952.476.4144 or 1-866-PIXLEYS

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What are the Stages of Duct Cleaning in the Twin Cities?

Friday, May 2nd, 2014 by Lisa Pixley

Make duct cleaning part of your regular spring cleaning routine. You can attack all the dust and dirt inside your home, and then turn over to professionals the job of attacking all the dust and dirt hidden within your home: inside the ventilation system. After a furnace duct cleaning in the Twin Cities, MN, you will not only have a cleaner home and a more efficient furnace, you will also have cleaner air that reduces allergy symptoms, respiratory problems, skin and eye irritation, and many conditions that will make you sluggish and tired.

We must stress the importance of having professionals handle duct cleaning: the job requires special equipment and knowledge that goes far beyond trying to use a broom and a rag. Duct cleaning technicians must access your entire ventilation network and remove pollutants that resist standard forms of cleaning. To show you the extent of the work involved, we’ll walk through the stages of a typical duct cleaning assignment.

Alpha Air Corporation has more than a decade of experience with quality ductwork cleaning. We use the latest technology to go beyond expectations.

Duct cleaning stages

  • System test: When duct cleaners first arrive at a home, they open the cabinet of the furnace and test the system to see if it operates normally. They then shut down the furnace.
  • Accessing the vents: The cleaners detach the blower unit from the furnace—the fan that sends air through the heat exchanger and then into the ducts—so they can have direct access to the ductwork.
  • Vacuuming: The technicians don’t use any ordinary vacuum for this job, but a high-power vacuum that changes the pressure throughout the ventilation system. The cleaners cut a hole into the main duct coming from the blower and seal one end of the vacuum onto it. The vacuum puts the system under “negative pressure” to agitate contaminants from the walls. Then its powerful suction collects the debris.
  • Rotary brushes: To provide deeper cleaning in other areas, the technicians use powered rotary brushes on long cables to reach inside vents and loosen any dirt and dust the power vacuum may have missed.
  • Deodorizing and sanitizing: Alpha Air Corporation can also supply a special safe sanitizing agent to ductwork that leaves behind no active chemical residue and has low toxicity. Along with cleaning, it also eliminates odors instead of covering them up.
  • Sealing and testing: Once all the cleaning is complete, the technicians seal the ducts and re-attach the blower motor to the furnace. They perform a final test to make sure there are no air leaks anywhere in the system.

Alpha Air Corporation can provide the furnace duct cleaning in the Twin Cities, MN that will make your ducts like new. We have experience that ranges from the simplest small house duct cleaning to full ventilation restoration from fire damage. Put our skills and tools to work for your home. Schedule a service appointment today.

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The Benefits of Furnace Duct Cleaning

Sunday, February 16th, 2014 by Lisa Pixley

Your furnace depends on a network of sealed ducts to carry the heated air from its cabinet all the way to the vents while losing as little air pressure as possible. Because of the tight sealing along ductwork, it’s hard for the dust that starts to gather inside to escape; eventually, you’ll end up with contaminated ducts causing you numerous problems. To combat this problem, schedule regular cleaning for your furnace’s ducts. This is a job that requires professionals and special equipment to properly access the ductwork interior.

For expert furnace duct cleaning in the Twin Cities, MN, you should contact Alpha Air Corporation. We have NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association) certified technicians and 30 years in the duct cleaning business.

How furnace duct cleaning benefits you:

  • Improved indoor air quality: The hidden places in your ducts will start to develop dust and dirt, as well as dander and hair that can trigger allergies. Other contaminants can start in ducts that will enter the air you breathe inside your home and cause an increase in health risks. Cleaner ducts mean higher quality air and improved health for you and your family.
  • Improved furnace performance: The forced air from a furnace’s blower needs to have as little resistance as possible to move efficiently along the ducts all the way to the vents. Dirt and dust layers will create more friction, which will in turn put more stress on the furnace. This will lead to your energy bills increasing as the furnace struggles to reach its normal performance level, and it will also cause the system to prematurely age.
  • Improved home cleanliness: The dust that gets blown out from a dirty system of ducts will not only damage the quality of the air you breathe, it will also spread throughout your home’s carpets and furnishings. With dirty ductwork, you can sweep and clean continuously and still have a dusty house.

When you call Alpha Air Corporation for furnace duct cleaning in the Twin Cities, MN, you receive comprehensive cleanings that goes beyond just cleaning your ductwork: we will also inspect blowers and air filtering equipment, and apply our safe decontaminating and sanitizing agent that will present no health hazards to you or your family. We can also tackle more serious ductwork contamination such as mold and microbacteria. Call us today for better health, energy savings, and a cleaner home.

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St. Paul, MN Dryer Vent Cleaning Tip: How Do Dryer Fires Start?

Monday, May 6th, 2013 by Lisa Pixley

One of the most overlooked fire prevention tasks is having your dryer vent cleaned on a routine basis. Dryer fires occur about 15,000 times per year throughout the US, and this is often due to neglecting regular maintenance tasks. The combination of your dryer’s high temperatures and the production of lint during the drying cycle can produce a potentially dangerous situation. In this post, we’d like to address how dryer fires start. For excellent St. Paul, MN dryer vent cleaning service, call Alpha Air Corporation today!

When lint begins to accumulate on lint trap and lint trap screen, it results in airflow blockage and overheating. But lint isn’t the only danger. Your dryer vent system should be entirely inspect and cleaned on a regular basis. A significant amount of lint and debris can find its way into the ventilation ducts and this can force your dryer to operate at temperatures well outside the range it has been designed for. Also, check your manufacturer’s instructions or with your local professional about what you can put in your dryer. Certain items like athletic shoes and materials containing foam may pose an additional fire risk.

Fortunately, keeping your dryer in good shape requires only diligence and a little bit of professional help. Make sure you clean the lint screen after every drying cycle. The next step is hiring a professional to clean out your dryer vent system on a regular basis. This will not only prevent the risk of accidental fires, but also increase energy efficiency and drying performance. If you notice that your dryer becomes ineffective or it takes much longer to dry your clothes than it used to, those are both signs that you need professional care.

For St. Paul, MN dryer vent cleaning service, call the experts at Alpha Air Corporation today! 

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Accessing Ducts for Proper Cleaning

Friday, May 3rd, 2013 by Lisa Pixley

Commercial duct cleaning is important for the air quality in your building. Serving the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, Alpha Air’s certified technicians have years of experience to ensure that your ducts are cleaned properly and effectively. Whether the air ducts in your building need decontamination, mold remediation, or sanitizing, you can trust Alpha Air to provide outstanding customer service and workmanship. Request an estimate online or give us a call today!

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