Posts Tagged ‘Duct Cleaning’

Springfield, PA Heating Tip: How Duct Cleaning Can Help Your Heating System

Monday, February 18th, 2013

Cool It Heating & Air Conditioning offers duct cleaning services in Springfield, PA that can provide a variety of benefits to your heating system. In addition to proper airflow, ductwork that is free of debris and indoor air pollutants can improve indoor air quality. Call us if you have more questions. Meanwhile, we’ve put together a short post including some tips and ways duct cleaning can help your heating system.

When your ducts are clean, there’s better airflow, which not only improves efficiency, but it also reduces excess stress put on your heating system when there’s not enough airflow. Another advantage to duct cleaning is that it ensures that there are no other issues when the technician inspects the ductwork. Our technicians look for signs of damage or other problems due to poor design or installation.

While this process takes several hours if it is done right, it is worth it when you consider the benefits it can provide. Our technicians are equipped and trained to provide comprehensive duct cleaning services, and you can be sure that we do a thorough job by using special brushes and equipment designed to get the job done right with minimal disruption to your home. We protect your furnishings and floors as well.

Don’t be fooled by a contractor who offers a faster cleaning time or significantly cheaper services. These should be red flags since there are a lot of duct cleaning scams out there. Our technicians are NATE-certified and provide services according to national and local heating, cooling, and indoor air quality standards.

Cool It is here for you no matter what heating or air conditioning needs you may have. For comprehensive duct cleaning services in Springfield, PA, call the heating and indoor air quality experts at Cool It any time.

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What is Ductwork and How Do You Maintain It? A Guide from Norwood

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Most first time Norwood homeowners 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.

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