Posts Tagged ‘Air Duct Cleaning’

How to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality

Monday, September 26th, 2022

Using your HVAC system and pairing it with excessively dirty ductwork is similar to trying to drive on a road that is made of rocks and dirt. It’s bumpy, slow, and pretty dusty! That’s why it is best to do what is possible to keep your ductwork clean.

Cleaning up your ductwork is one of the ways that you can improve your indoor air quality. We want you to be able to enjoy great air quality in your home because it will help your overall home comfort. We will explain air duct cleaning in Portland, OR and other ways we can help you improve your indoor air quality.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, July 18th, 2022

duct-cleaningHow clean is the air in your home? Maybe you have a full schedule that you use to keep up on your dusting regimen. Or maybe you just dust when you know that you need it. Either way, we don’t judge. However, we don’t want you to ignore a problem in your home. If you feel like you have to dust every day and still can’t keep up with the debris floating around your home, then it might be time to talk to a pro about your indoor air quality.

The core culprit may lie within your ductwork. Namely, your ductwork may be dirty enough that it is acting as the source of the debris! If this is the case, it is worthwhile to talk to our team about a solution. If your ductwork is chock full of built-up debris, it may be time to schedule air duct cleaning in Portland, OR.

Let us tell you more about air duct cleaning and other ways that we can help to improve your indoor air quality.

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Start the Season Right With These HVAC Services

Monday, May 13th, 2019

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Summer isn’t exactly around the corner, but when it comes to your HVAC system, it’ll be here before you know it. One month you’re weaning off of your heater, and a few months later, you’ll be gradually turning on that air conditioner more and more.

In between this time period is the perfect chance for some air conditioning services. They’ll keep your system running right, save you money, and even make your air better to breathe. Here are three HVAC services that you should schedule appointments for sooner rather than later if you want to get the most back on your investment:

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HVAC Repairs That Will Save You Money

Monday, September 17th, 2012

Your air conditioning and heating system operate frequently throughout the year – so much so that regular maintenance and repairs are a basic necessity if you want to ensure absolute comfort for your family year round. There are certain routine repairs or maintenance tasks that can actually save you money though, even if they are not immediately necessary for the proper operation of your HVAC system. Here are a few such repairs and the benefits you will gain.

Clean Your Ductwork

Ductwork cleaning in Portland is an important component of annual HVAC maintenance. We recommend having this done at least once a year to remove the natural buildup of debris and dust in your ductwork that will reduce energy efficiency of your system by as much as 30%.

Clean and Replace Filters

Filters are designed to block debris and dust, among other things, from entering the air flow of your Portland home or from blocking the moving parts in your home’s HVAC system. However, those same filters, when they become clogged, are an equal impediment for your HVAC system. The blocked air flow can not only reduce efficiency but also increase the risk you’ll need repairs.

Calibrate Your Thermostats

Improperly calibrated thermostats can lead to improper cooling and heating in your Portland home, resulting in higher bills or a lack of proper comfort control. These are easy to fix but calibration needs to be done regularly, especially if you have mechanical thermostats. You might also consider an upgrade to a programmable digital thermostat.

Clean the Coils

Dirty coils can be a major impediment to heating and cooling efficiency, as the transfer of heat is blocked by a layer of dust or dirt. Regular HVAC maintenance should include full cleaning of your evaporator coils, as well as your heat exchanger and fan blower motors.

When done regularly the four maintenance tasks above will greatly reduce the cost of operating your HVAC system and save you quite a bit of money over time. Call us today! Portland air conditioning and heating customers can rely on The Clean Air Act, Inc. for quality service.

Why Should I Clean My Air Ducts?

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Everyone in Hillsboro knows it’s important to keep your home’s air ducts clean, but why? Many people ask that question, and it’s important to understand why you are doing such a chore so that it has a purpose.

Actually, there is no one reason why your air ducts need to be kept clean—there are several, all of which are connected to one another. Here are five of them for you to consider:

  • Efficiency – Clean air ducts allow the air to flow through much easier and more readily, so your furnace, air conditioner or heat pump won’t have to work as hard to ventilate the house. This makes for more efficient operation and lower energy consumption.
  • Performance – When your HVAC system does not have to work as hard to push air through the ductwork, it will perform better. Your home will be more comfortable and better ventilated.
  • Longevity – Because your HVAC system is operating more efficiently, it will be able to perform at a high level for a longer period of time. Well-maintained systems last longer than those that are not taken care of, and cleaning the ducts is part of good HVAC maintenance.
  • Savings – Clean ducts can save you a lot of money over time. Your energy bills will be lower because of how efficiently the whole system is running. You will spend less on maintenance and repair costs, because the system is being well-maintained. And, as an added bonus, your ducts will last longer because of the decreased risk of corrosion and damage from being dirty.
  • Health – Last, but certainly not least, clean air ducts mean clean air, which is important for your health and your family’s health. Especially if you have pets, if you smoke or live with a smoker, or if anyone in the house has allergies or asthma, cleaning your air ducts is a must. You could even include the decreased frequency of doctor visits under the savings mentioned above!

Clean air ducts go a long way toward making your home a pleasant place to live, as well as making home ownerships as worry-free as possible. Yes, it entails some extra work and/or expense, but in the end the benefits far outweigh the cost.