Many people don ’ t think about the quality of their indoor air , but according to the EPA , it actually contains ten times more contaminants than the outside air we breathe . Yet most people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors , so they are breathing in this air pretty much all the time . Your home may be your “ safe haven ” come allergy season , but it actually can be filled with millions of particles of dangerous mold , bacteria , chemicals , dust mites , and other harmful substances . If you are in the midst of a home renovation project , volatile organic compounds ( VOCs ) dispelled into your air from building material chemicals can reduce your indoor air quality even further .
We understand that allergy sufferers truly are suffering , and we want to help you achieve a better quality of life . We get that your itchy eyes and runny nose can just make you feel generally lousy and “ not yourself .” Some allergy and asthma sufferers turn to expensive and timeconsuming medical treatments before attending to the most obvious and fixable culprit — their home !
Even the cleanest homes can become magnets for all kinds of pollutants unbeknownst to their owners . That ’ s why duct cleaning is such an important part of your regular HVAC maintenance requirements . Most customers agree that it ’ s critically important to have your heating , air conditioning , and plumbing systems maintained properly . That ’ s why so many of our customers have signed on to our regular maintenance program , SHAPE . They realize that by maintaining the systems in their home regularly , they have a better chance of avoiding sudden equipment failures and can save money in the long run .
Periodic duct cleaning is the last piece of the puzzle that keeps your home operating smoothly . While not officially part of the SHAPE program , it is the final step toward keeping your systems running optimally and improving the quality of your indoor air .
The great thing about Mister Quik ’ s duct cleaning program is that we use cameras with TV monitors to show you “ before and after ” pictures of the inside of your ducts . If these “ before ” photographs don ’ t indicate the need to move forward , you can skip the cleaning and you don ’ t owe us a thing .
Some duct cleaning companies are only capable of cleaning the top portion of your ducts due to equipment limitations . This means that residual mold and bacteria and other allergens will still be circulating in the air your family breathes . Look for a full-service company like Mister Quik , which has the proper equipment to clean the full length of your ducts , for the best possible outcome .
The concept of duct cleaning is simple : the technician will operate a large vacuum cleaner through your floor register and use large rotating brushes to break loose any debris , which is then absorbed by the equipment . If your “ before ” picture showed substantial dust and debris build-up , the difference you see in the “ after ”
shot will astound you following this treatment .
There are other measures homeowners can take to further protect themselves from colds and allergies . One product we love to promote and install frequently is the Aprilaire series of efficiency filters , which , according to their website , absorb nearly 100 percent of mold spores , pollen , bacteria , pet dander , dust , and fungi . Mister Quik has used these filters for years and can attest to their value in helping customers breathe cleanly and reduce nagging symptoms from allergies and sinus issues .
Another technology we have been using to rave reviews is the RGF REME Halo . Before you start running to your computer search engine , let us take a moment to explain . REME stands for Reflective Electro Magnetic Energy , which is a UV light that is mounted inside the home ’ s duct work , killing about 99 percent of all airborne allergens . There ’ s a lot more to it — more technology than you ’ d care to learn !— but the main takeaway is that with this device , the air inside your home becomes considerably cleaner and gentler on those allergies !
The device is also useful in preventing the spreading of colds and flu . RGF markets the REME Halo with the promise that it passes the “ sneeze test ,” which means that the device will kill all the germs spread by a person sneezing within three feet — before they land on the nearest surface or reach a human being . The device is effective in sterilizing the air throughout your home , killing germs and viruses on surfaces or in the air .
How do you know if you need a duct cleaning ? If you can ’ t remember the last time your ducts were cleaned , it may be safe to assume that it ’ s been three to five years since the last time and a good time for another one . It ’ s a great idea when you move into a new home — to literally “ start fresh ,”— or when the allergy sufferers in your home are experiencing worsening symptoms . Other signs that it is time for a duct cleaning include a rapid build-up of dust particles on surfaces or a persistent unpleasant smell in your home that you find difficult to locate .
For more information about Mister Quik ’ s duct cleaning services , visit our website at www . mrquikhomeservices . com or call us anytime at 317-762-6489 .
Jamie Robertson is the Operations Manager for HVAC and Electric here at Mister Quik . He has been in the HVAC business for 27 years and holds most HVAC certifications . He spent 15 years doing duct design for custom homes and specializes in zone systems . He continues to educate himself in the rapid changing HVAC field .
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