Professional Air Duct Cleaning in Castle Rock, CO

Almost everyone with a dryer needs this service, especially those homes with dryers on inside walls or second-floor laundry rooms. These centralized locations cause dryers to be vented at greater distances, sometimes 50 feet or more. This increases the risk for lint buildup and other obstructions which can seriously affect the dryer’s performance.  

Some things to look for that might indicate that your dryer is not working correctly:  

• It takes more than one cycle to dry your clothes 
• The dryer vent hood flapper doesn’t open  
• The clothes that come out of the dryer are hotter than normal

We offer a comprehensive lint and debris removal system using a powerful truck-mounted vacuum and a rotating brush. This effective combination allows us to remove any build-up from your dryer’s duct and vent system.  

Our dryer vent cleaning service not only leads to lower utility bills and extends the life of your dryer and clothing but also provides peace of mind by eliminating a potential fire hazard from your home. It is an investment that pays for itself while ensuring safety.

Studies have shown that indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outside air. Over the past two decades, scientists have been carefully examining the indoor air environment of our offices, factories, and homes. They have found this environment even more hazardous to our health than outdoor air. Most disposable filters remove about 10% of these pollutants allowing 90% to enter the air system, even during the construction of a new home.

The pollutants contain dust, pollen, mold spores, animal dander, etc. These materials collect in the furnace, air conditioner, and duct surfaces, just as they do on the furniture and floor surfaces. The furniture and floor are cleaned regularly but the duct surfaces are hidden from view and can only be reached by specialized duct cleaning equipment.  

These pollutants can migrate out into the room again or become a food source for mold and bacteria, which can thrive in this dark, comfortable environment from high humidity or moisture from the air conditioner or humidifiers. Biological growth can release mold spores or toxins into the air system.

Mold spores require a stable temperature, a food source, and moisture to live and reproduce. Dust and dirt that go through the filter are a good food source. The furnace/air conditioner is designed to maintain a comfortable temperature, and moisture is available from humid conditions in the environment, the humidifier in the furnace, or the cooling coils in an air conditioner.

Live molds can release spores that trigger allergic or asthmatic reactions, sometimes severe, in about 10% of the population. Living and dead, mold can produce toxins that may cause short-term allergic reactions. Long-term exposures to low levels of some mold toxins can result in permanent chemical sensitivity to common compounds in the environment.

Energy consumption could be increased depending on the amount of contamination and its location. Suppose the system’s fan blades, evaporator coil, or other control components are heavily contaminated. In that case, the system may run much longer to cool or heat the occupied space, wasting much energy.

There are three major parts to an air system that must be cleaned:  

1. The supply and return grills. 
2. The interior surfaces of the supply and return vents. 
3. The furnace/air conditioner air handler. 

If only one or two of the components are cleaned, the contaminants from the 3rd component will rapidly contaminate the ones that were cleaned.

Once an air system is thoroughly cleaned, it should remain clean for three to seven years if properly maintained and a high arrestance filter is installed. A standard disposable filter only stops about 10% of the airborne contaminants, allowing 90% of the dust in the room to flow back into the air system. To protect against biological growth, a qualified duct cleaning professional should apply an EPA-registered biocide every six to twelve months.

All inside air was once outside air, so all of the dust, chemicals, pollen, insects, and mold spores in the outside air can be pulled into the air system. People shed millions of tiny dead skin cells every hour. Cooking smoke, household insect sprays, and personal care products are also sources of pollutants. Many construction materials, carpets, wood products, and plastics also give off pollutants.  

During construction or remodeling activities, many types of dust are produced and find their way into the ductwork. If the duct components were stored outside before construction, they may have collected dust, rainwater, and even mold before they were installed in a system.

This can depend on many factors, such as the size of the home, the number of supply ducts, how long since the ducts were cleaned, etc. The whole system should be cleaned, and a more efficient filter should be installed to keep the system clean longer. A competent duct cleaning company could not do this for less than $200 for a small home or $500 for a large house.