How Clean is the Air
in Your Home?
You make sure your surfaces are clean and disinfected. You see the value in having a clean home. But what about the air? Health conditions like allergies, asthma, COPD, and others can be harmed by contaminants in the air. Our professional air duct cleaning has helped remove these contaminants and improve air quality for residents throughout the Pittsburgh area.
Q: Should I get my air ducts cleaned after a renovation or remodeling project?
A: Yes, construction dust and debris can accumulate in supply/return runs; an inspection and full-system cleaning helps restore airflow.
Q: Is sanitizing air ducts necessary?
A: In most homes, no, routine duct sanitizing isn’t necessary. What matters most is thorough source-removal cleaning (removing dust and debris), not applying chemicals. Sanitizing is typically only recommended in specific situations, such as confirmed microbial growth (like visible mold) after the moisture problem is fixed, or after a documented contamination event.
Q: Why is Air Duct Cleaning Important?
A: Pollutants such as dust, dirt, pet dander, and other debris from around your house accumulate in your air ducts over time, leading to possible allergic responses. In more extreme cases, air vents congested from a home renovation or years of neglect can exacerbate or contribute to the risk of a house fire. Regular cleanings prevent this build-up and ensure your home’s air supply is clean and healthy.
Q: Why should I Have My Air Ducts Cleaned?
A: There are multiple answers to this question; we picked the most important and listed them below.
- According to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), indoor air can often be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Having your air ducts cleaned helps to improve indoor air quality.
- Removing dirt that’s built up in your system will help you maintain a cleaner home. Clean ducts mean less dirt and irritants that can circulate in your home and in your air.
- Buildup in your vents can restrict airflow. This causes your unit to work harder than necessary and in some cases incorrectly. The longer your unit works under these conditions, the more wear and tear you put on your system.
- By having a clean HVAC system, your improved energy efficiency can also translate to lower utility bills and can help extend the life of your system.
Q: How Often Should My Air Ducts Be Cleaned?
A: The National Air Duct Cleaning Association recommends duct cleaning every three to five years. If you have a large family in a smaller home or if you have several pets, you may elect to have your ducts cleaned more often. If you’re unsure about what is necessary for your home, the best thing to do is have a chat with a reputable duct cleaning professional. They can walk you through your options and help you establish a cleaning schedule suitable for your home.
Q: What Are Indicators of Dirty Ducts?
A: There are a few signs that your air ducts may need to be cleaned, including:
- Reduced airflow from your vents
- Visible mold growth on your vents or in your air ducts
- Excessive dust buildup in your home
- Allergies or respiratory problems that seem to be getting worse
Q: What Should I Expect From Clean Ducts?
A: Dust, fungi, and bacteria have been shown to collect in ventilation systems. These contaminants are potentially harmful to your health, irritating or triggering certain allergies. The removal of these contaminants from your HVAC system should be viewed as a step in improving the air quality of your home. If you have allergies or other respiratory problems you can expect to see and feel the benefits of air duct cleaning services. Cleaning the entire HVAC system will also increase efficiency and extend the unit’s life.
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How Air Duct Cleaning Combats Germs
Your air ducts can carry spores from black mold and bacteria. Plus, allergy triggers like fungi, pollens, dust mites and pet dander all linger in air ducts. Young children and the elderly can be more susceptible to the health conditions that are a result of poor air quality.
Depending on your type of business, your employees might spend up to 10 hours a day at work. Are they complaining of headaches or fatigue? The last thing you want is for them to get sick on the job.
Why Have Your Home Air Ducts Cleaned?
- Buying a new home
- Owning pets
- Excessive dust on floors and furnishings
- Allergies, asthma, or an autoimmune disorder
- Musty odors
Additional Services
Bath Exhaust
Dryer Vents
Second Wind UV Light Installation
We also offer bathroom fan exhaust cleaning and dryer vent cleaning. Plus we can provide a UV light installation service on your ducts. This has been proven to protect against airborne pathogens such as E. Coli and others.
The Process of Bactronix Air Duct Cleaning
Our exclusive Air Duct Cleaning process includes 100% disinfection and protection from bacteria, mold, allergens and odors and is backed by a certification and 1-year warranty.
1.
Test
Our process starts with testing to determine the condition of the air ducts before they are cleaned.
2.
Clean
Next, we connect our state-of-the-art vacuum truck to the ductwork and thoroughly clean all supply and return ductwork. We also hand-wash all of the register grills and diffusers, clean the A/C evaporator coil, and hand-detail the air handler.
3.
Disinfect
Once the ducts are cleaned, they are treated with our eco-responsible, EPA registered, hospital grade disinfectant and deodorizer.
4.
Re-Test
The ducts are then tested again, so you have proof of the significant improvement in the air quality after they are cleaned.
5.
Protect
After the ductwork is tested and confirmed to be back to healthy levels, our protectant is applied to establish environmentally responsible Micro-Biostatic antimicrobial protection. This process has residual efficacy that inhibits mold, mildew, and fungi for extended periods of time.
Building Trust
Through proven expertise and results
Local Air Duct Cleaning Service Areas
We serve the greater Pittsburgh area and nearby towns, including:
- Aliquippa
- Weirton
- Moon Township
- Wheeling
- Coraopolis
- Monroeville
- Beaver
- Mars
- Butler
- Cranberry
- Zelienople
- Washington
- New Castle
- Mt. Lebanon
- Kittanning
- Murrysville
- Ellwood City
Note: Bactronix is an advanced science-based microbial control company with thousands of highly satisfied customers. Our services include: testing and treating for mold, bacteria, viruses, and odor. We also provide disinfecting services, air duct cleaning, and dryer vent cleaning.
Building Trust
Through proven expertise and results
FAQs about Our Duct Cleaning Services
The National Air Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA) recommends cleaning your ductwork every 3-5 years for routine cleaning but, there are some instances where a more frequent cleaning could be warranted. If you are moving into an existing home, we would recommend cleaning and disinfecting the ductwork to remove any contaminants from the previous tenants, whether they had pets in the home or were smokers in the home. Also, if your home or business experienced a loss such as fire, water or mold it is recommended to have the ductwork cleaned and disinfected.
Excessive dust on your furnishings, musty or stale odors when the HVAC system is running, Inconsistent airflow from your vent openings, someone in the home is experiencing allergy type symptoms while in the home, respiratory issues, poor air quality can worsen allergies or respiratory problems, an increase in your heating and cooling bills.
The average single furnace home takes between 2.5 to 3 hours to complete.
Yes, having the HVAC ducts in your home or business can greatly improve the indoor air quality of the space. We are constantly receiving feedback from our customers with improvements such as more airflow from their vents, more even temperatures from room to room, no more musty or stale odors coming from their ductwork, alleviated allergy type symptoms when in the home (i.e. itchy watery eyes, sneezing, coughing etc.)
Bactronix is proud to service the greater Pittsburgh area for both residential and commercial air duct cleaning services.
We do offer bath exhaust fan cleaning cleanings as an ancillary service to our duct cleaning process. These services can be added to a duct cleaning project at a discounted price of $45.00 per bath exhaust fan.
