CONDO DUCT CLEANING
Condo Duct Cleaning: Key Steps for a Cleaner and Safer Home
Condo duct cleaning is as important as residential and commercial air duct cleaning. Contrary to popular belief, air duct cleaning can be performed in condominiums. The only difference is that usually condominiums have a smaller duct system. Every condominium unit has its own dedicated air duct system. The only element shared when it comes to indoor air among all units are the MAU (Make Up Air Units). MAUs pump fresh air inside every single floor as well as inside all common spaces in a condominium.
Why Do Condominium Need To Have Their Air Ducts Cleaned?
As we all didn’t know that the pollutants in indoor air is significantly more when compared to the outdoor air. But it is proved by USEPA. Every time the furnace or the air conditioner is in operation, the dirt particles like dust, air pollen, pet dander, debris and other pollutants are drawn into the condominium air duct system.
Duct systems are not sealed. All the dust around the duct system will find its way back inside. Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of infections, lung cancer and chronic lung diseases such as asthma.
The Main causes of Sick Building Syndrome "SBS" includes toxins in carpets, treated wood products, cleaning products, pesticides and certain types of plastic material that emits VOC (a bad component) in the air.
Condominium air ducts is the perfect home for dust mites and harmful organisms.
How Often Should Condo Ducts Be Cleaned?
Condominium heating vent cleaning must be performed annually.Keep in mind that your HVAC system could run up to 10 hours per day without you even noticing it.Cleaning the duct system at your condominium will ensure you and your family breathe fresh healthy air all year round! It will also help you control humidity levels.Condo air duct cleaning plays a vital role when it comes to your HVAC equipment.Think of condominium air duct cleaning as changing oil on your car.
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Is Condo Duct Cleaning the Responsibility of the Owner or the Association?
Condominium air duct cleaning is not condo's association's responsibility.
It is solely the occupant's responsibility to hire professionals. If you are moving into a new condominium, It’s best to have the air ducts cleaned prior of you moving in.
FACT: MOST PEOPLE SPEND 60% TO 90% OF THEIR TIME INDOORS!
How to Perform Condominium Air Duct Cleaning?
Apartment duct cleaning is almost the same as residential or commercial air duct cleaning.The only difference is the type of duct cleaning equipment we utilize, it is basically the same approach but utilizing portable duct cleaning equipment.Portable air duct cleaning equipment has played a vital role when it comes to condominium air duct cleaning as well as some commercial air duct cleaning projects where we are unable to use truck mounted duct cleaning equipment.For example a clothing store inside a mall.We use a 4 step process called "ASES" which stands for Assess Seal Extract and Sanitize! A professional condominium air duct cleaning service should be performed exactly in this manner!
Exploring the Costs of Condo Duct Cleaning
Condominium air duct cleaning cost will be determined by how many fan coils there are inside your condo unit and not by the amount of heating vents.The more heating units (Furnaces-Fan Coils) there are the more expensive condo air duct cleaning will be.Depending on the size of your condo unit, there might be 1,2 or 3 heating units. The price to clean and sanitize the entire duct system at a condominium starts at $300 given there is only 1 fan coil.There will be additional charges for any addition fan coils.
Fun Fact:The biggest condominium unit
we have worked at had 9 fan coils!
FACT:MANY ILLNESSES ARE EITHER CAUSED BY, OR AGGRAVATED BY, POLLUTED INDOOR AIR
What's Included In An Apartment Air Duct Cleaning Service?
Cleaning every single heating vent
Dust Extraction from single cold air return
Treating the heating unit itself
Sanitation of the entire duct system
What's Not Included In An Apartment Air Duct Cleaning Service?
→ Washroom fan
→ Dryer vent
FACT: THE LEVELS OF SOME HAZARDOUS POLLUTANTS IN INDOOR AIR HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE UP TO 70 TIMES GREATER THAN IN OUTDOOR AIR!
How Long Does Condominium Air Vent Cleaning Usually Take?
A condominium air duct cleaning service should typically take anywhere between 60-90 minutes, depending on the circumstances.
Based on 1 heating unit.
How To Prepare For A Condominium Air Duct Cleaning Service?
Preparing for your upcoming apartment vent cleaning appointment will ensure an efficient job.Leaving enough space around the main heating unit as well as around every heating vent is important.
Will Condo Air Vent Cleaning Be A Dusty Process?
Condo air duct cleaning is no different than commercial or residential air duct cleaning. We will play our part by masking every single heating vent. How ever it is important to know that your condominium's air duct system is not sealed. This could sometimes cause some dust to fly around your unit. Rest assured all the dust and debris will be vacuumed and wiped leaving no mess behind upon completion of your apartment duct cleaning service
