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How Dryer Vent Cleaning Helps Prevent Fires in Chicago Homes

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:18:49 GMT

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Dryer vent fires are a serious safety concern for Chicago homeowners, especially in older homes and multi-unit buildings. A dryer that takes too long to dry clothes is often a warning sign of lint buildup inside the vent system. Left untreated, this buildup can increase fire risk and reduce dryer efficiency.

Why Lint Buildup Is a Fire Hazard

Lint is highly flammable. As it accumulates in dryer vents, airflow becomes restricted and heat builds up. In Chicago homes with longer vent runs or shared walls, this trapped heat can quickly become dangerous, even when the dryer appears to be working normally.

Warning Signs of a Clogged Dryer Vent

Chicago homeowners may notice clothes taking multiple cycles to dry, the dryer becoming excessively hot, burning or musty smells, excess lint around the laundry area, or dryers shutting off unexpectedly. These signs often indicate restricted airflow in the vent.

How Clogged Dryer Vents Reduce Efficiency

When airflow is blocked, dryers must run longer to dry clothes. This increases energy costs, adds wear to dryer components, and shortens appliance lifespan. In colder months, poor venting can also lead to moisture buildup inside the home.

How Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning Helps

Professional dryer vent cleaning removes lint and blockages throughout the entire vent system. This restores airflow, reduces drying times, improves energy efficiency, and significantly lowers the risk of dryer fires in Chicago homes.

How Often Dryer Vents Should Be Cleaned in Chicago

Most Chicago homes should have dryer vents cleaned at least once per year. Homes with frequent laundry use, longer vent runs, or older construction may benefit from more frequent cleanings.

In Conclusion

A slow dryer is not just an inconvenience. It is often a safety warning. Regular professional dryer vent cleaning helps protect Chicago homes from fire risk while improving dryer performance and efficiency.

To get your air ducts professionally cleaned call or text Angel's Air Ducts at 312-785-4129

Why Dirty Air Ducts Cause Uneven Heating and Cooling in Chicago ?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:11:55 GMT

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Uneven temperatures are a common complaint among Chicago homeowners, especially during extreme winter cold and summer heat. While many assume the HVAC system is failing, the real issue is often hidden inside the ductwork. Dirty or clogged air ducts restrict airflow and prevent consistent heating and cooling throughout the home.

How Air Duct Blockages Develop in Chicago Homes

Chicago homes experience heavy furnace use during winter and extended air conditioning use during summer. Over time, dust, debris, insulation particles, and construction materials accumulate inside ductwork. Older homes and townhomes with aging duct systems are particularly vulnerable to airflow restrictions.

Signs of Airflow Problems Linked to Dirty Ducts

Common signs include rooms that are colder in winter or warmer in summer, weak airflow from vents, longer HVAC run times, rising energy bills, and difficulty maintaining comfortable temperatures. These issues are often more noticeable during Chicago’s temperature extremes.

How Restricted Airflow Affects HVAC Performance

When airflow is restricted, HVAC systems must work harder to compensate. This increases energy usage, puts extra strain on components, and can lead to premature wear. In Chicago’s climate, this added stress can shorten the lifespan of furnaces and air conditioners.

How Air Duct Cleaning Restores Comfort

Professional air duct cleaning removes debris that blocks airflow, allowing air to circulate properly. This improves temperature balance between rooms, enhances system efficiency, and helps Chicago homeowners stay comfortable year-round without overworking their HVAC equipment.

When Chicago Homeowners Should Consider Air Duct Cleaning

Air duct cleaning is recommended when airflow issues persist despite filter changes, when dust is visible around vents, when a home has never had duct cleaning, or when comfort problems worsen during peak heating or cooling seasons.

I n Conclusion

Uneven heating and cooling in Chicago homes is often caused by restricted airflow inside dirty ducts. Cleaning the ductwork helps restore proper air distribution, improves comfort, and supports long-term HVAC performance.

To get your air ducts professionally cleaned call or text Angel's Air Ducts at 312-785-4129

How Dirty Air Ducts Affect Indoor Air Quality in Chicago Homes

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:50:32 GMT

How Do Dirty Air Ducts Affect Indoor Air Quality in Chicago Homes?

Chicago homeowners deal with unique indoor air quality challenges. Seasonal temperature swings, long heating cycles, older housing stock, and urban pollution all contribute to dust and airborne contaminants inside the home. One of the most overlooked sources of poor indoor air quality is the air duct system. When air ducts are dirty, they continuously circulate pollutants throughout your living space.

What Builds Up Inside Air Ducts in Chicago Homes

In the Chicago area, air ducts commonly collect dust, dirt, pet dander, pollen, mold spores, construction debris from remodeling projects, and residue from heavy furnace use during long winters. Older homes and multi-unit buildings are especially prone to buildup inside ductwork.

Each time your HVAC system runs, these contaminants can be redistributed into the air you breathe.

How Dirty Air Ducts Impact Indoor Air Quality

Poor indoor air quality can cause lingering odors, excessive dust, and allergy symptoms that worsen indoors. In Chicago homes, sealed windows during winter months trap airborne particles inside, making dirty ductwork even more impactful. Over time, this can lead to respiratory irritation, headaches, and increased allergy or asthma symptoms.

Signs Your Air Ducts May Be Affecting Your Air Quality

Chicago homeowners often notice frequent dust buildup despite regular cleaning, sneezing or congestion mainly at home, musty smells coming from vents, or allergy symptoms that worsen when the furnace or air conditioner is running. These are common indicators that contaminants are circulating through the duct system.

How Professional Air Duct Cleaning Helps

Professional air duct cleaning removes built-up debris from the system rather than masking symptoms. For Chicago homes, this can lead to cleaner air circulation, reduced allergens, improved comfort, and a fresher indoor environment, especially during long heating and cooling seasons.

When Air Duct Cleaning Is Most Important in Chicago

Air duct cleaning is particularly beneficial after home renovations, moving into an older Chicago home, water damage or flooding, pest issues, or if ducts have not been cleaned in several years.

Conclusion

If your Chicago home feels dusty or your allergies worsen indoors, dirty air ducts may be the cause. Professional air duct cleaning helps restore healthier indoor air by addressing the problem at its source.

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Attention: Is Your Home Nourishing Your Health Or Killing You? Find Out Why Clean Air Is Critical To A Healthy Lifestyle!

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:32:00 GMT

Why the air that you’re breathing in your home can make or break your healthy lifestyle & what to do about it.

Recently, during a visit from my kid brother Jeff (who I’ll refer to as “Bro” because we rarely to never call one another by our given names), was visiting us from Arizona and admiring our cool ranch. (Or so I thought).

After giving me a knowing nod (The Bro nod of approval), my kid Bro caught me off-guard and handed me a dirty Kleenex. Aghast, I asked why he’d just handed me his used snot-rag? Bro smiled sardonically and replied: “Bro, I just wiped that tissue across your return in your Master Bedroom…that dirt? That’s what your vents look like. You need to get those cleaned Bro. What’s more important than the air in your home?”
I had to admit, that as someone who’d noticed in the past two week’s that the air in our home had a stale scent, Bro had a solid point. I turned to him and said: “I’m taking care of this ASAP!”

So…while it’s important to ensure that the air in your home is fresh, clean and free of dirt, dust, filth, mold (and in our case foundation pebbles) believe it or not, what’s just as important is the company you choose to ensure that you guarantee you align all your “ducts in a row!” (My apologies, I couldn’t wait to deploy that comment-Ha!
Needless to say, after investigating my options and speaking to 3 well-known companies, including one who’d been in business 30 year’s, the one company I could not overlook was Angel’s Duct Cleaning, a small company out of the city of Chicago that’s quickly gaining a reputation for being the best at what they do in Illinois.

Of the 3 companies I interviewed, owner Angel Zelaya provided the best follow-through, was never too busy to answer any and all my questions, provided clear, easy to comprehend explanations and while not the least expensive choice, when I compared Angel’s Organic, Holistic and most importantly, thorough approach, I considered his expertise to be top-shelf and the cost a small price to pay for healthy, fresh air in my precious home. The answer that solidified choosing Angel’s Duct Cleaning services was Angel’s no-hype mission statement that he enthusiastically said directly to me on the phone: “The true reason I love what I do is I love providing families and individuals with clean air to breathe. I get great satisfaction when I transform someone’s house, townhouse or apartment into a healthy environment!”

Angel went on to say: “You’d be surprised to discover how many homeowner’s and renter’s have never once had their air ducts cleaned.” As someone who exercises and eats clean the majority of the time, it’s really imperative that the air in our home is fresh. Angel’s attitude was so refreshing and my brother’s (Bro’s) reality check was so influential, that, while Angel offer’s several workable options and choices for duct cleaning, I couldn’t resist taking him up on his company’s Premium Plus package.

Our medium sized ranch is on a 3rd of an acre, however our main floor and basement are equal in square footage, e.g. 1,720 square feet per floor. We have a 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home with a glass enclosed, 3-season room that overlooks our yard and our deck. After having re-done every room in our home but our family room, which resembles a northern Wisconsin log home, (that I love/our favorite room), no matter how good a home appears, the guts of the interior are the most important aspect to healthy living.

Therefore, wholesale adjustments were in order, beginning with taking our ranch home from dirty, dusty air to the freshest in the neighborhood!

Angel’s Duct Cleaning is a Chicago-based family business that’s been in existence for 2 years. After working for another company for several year’s, Angel decided to embrace the American dream by starting his own company and then hiring the best employee’s he could find-several family member’s that include his sister, his Nephew and other’s dedicated to growing Angel’s family business from the ground up. Needless to say, Angel deployed an entire team, including himself and from the moment they showed up, Angel and crew attacked the job and spun into action by taking the following steps:
First, they attached a negative air pressure vacuum machine with HEPA filters on the main trunk lines. This negative air pressure removes lose debris from the entire system. A system without proper maintenance can accumulate dust and debris over years if left un-cleaned, obviously. To properly clean the system Angel uses long 25ft roto brushes that rotate inside the air ducts, loosening the dust and debris that has been sitting for many years. They use the same brushes inside the supply vents, returns, and main trunk lines of the furnace, through 2 1/2 panels. Furthermore, they then remove the panels and insert the long brushes to get any dust or debris that has been left or possibly missed. The panels are then sealed with special covers that seal any future leaks and prevent any dust or debris from ever leaking out. While the cleaning is important, sometimes the organic sanitation treatment is required or recommended based on the condition of the air ducts. Angel’s Duct Cleaning uses special air compressors that spray a completely safe liquid inside the main trunk lines, while simultaneously, running the system, so it can spread to the other air duct lines. This liquid dries in about 20 minutes. the primary purpose of the sanitation is to disinfect the entire system, which only works during the cleaning process. In some cases, the customers have bad cases of breathing problems so Angel’s team installs an air purifier system (UV LIGHTS)! These types of systems are made to keep indoor air quality free of viruses, bacteria, mold and allergens. These systems are installed inside the air ducts and the air is cleaned 24/7, making your home more conducive for breathing. This is a deep air duct cleaning process done the right way, following all standards. Angel explained that their brand of air duct cleaning service is both cost effective and time efficient. “Our comprehensive air duct cleaning and purifying would normally take about 1-3 hours depending in the conditions of the air ducts and the number of units a home has.” Quite impressive and worth every penny to ensure healthy, clean air circulating through our home, worry-free.

Angel provides concise, clear explanations, answers any and all questions, provides solution based answers, demystifies homeowner’s and renter’s concerns about clean air in your personal environment, and personally ensure’s that his quality control is included on every job. His crew is friendly, professional, attentive and detail oriented. Angel genuinely cares about his client’s and in the end, the final results are spectacular. He’s the kind of business owner/Entrepreneur homeowner’s and renter’s can feel good about hiring. His reviews on Angie’s List, Yelp and other online rating services are in a word: Impeccable. For a reason: Angel Zelaya is a positive force to be reckoned with, one company that as a home owner, I’m proud to have hired to mitigate the dirt and dust in our otherwise beautiful home’s air duct system.

Any individual or family with young children, babies or elderly members will appreciate the healthful benefit of breathing fresh air in their most important environment-their homes!

To ensure that the air is fresh and free of dirt, dust, mites, mold and allergen’s, contact Angel directly, by calling: 312-785-4129 or access them on the web at: https://angelsductcleaning.com/pricing/ and choose the package that best fits your home, apartment, condo or townhouse. (I chose the Premium Plus package for it’s great value for our family).

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5 Reasons to Get Your Home’s Ducts Cleaned in Any Season-Angels duct cleaning

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 09:20:00 GMT

In any given home there are a multitude of indoor air pollutants , from combustion sources such as oil, gas, coal or wood to deteriorating petrochemical products that off-gas toxins into the air your family breathes. These pollutants are proven to cause serious respiratory illnesses from repeated or excessive exposure. An entire market of products and services have spawned to satisfy a need for clean, quality indoor air.
One simple way to protect yourself, your family, and your home from these toxic pollutants is to have your air ducts cleaned regularly. Dirty air ducts are one of the most significant sources of indoor air pollution in the home. Here are five reasons to get your home’s ducts cleaned in any season.
1. You Suspect Mold :-
As your ducts operate over the course of months and years, layers and layers of dust and other particles are slowly being deposited. This dust then absorbs any moisture in the air, creating perfect conditions for mold. The heating and cooling system in your home is a behind-the-scenes operator, meaning it is often not accessible or visible in order to check for mold growth.
If you suspect you may have mold, or just want peace of mind, a regular duct cleaning will help allay any fears. An expert can test for mold in your ducts, as well as give them a preventative cleaning, to keep your indoor breathing air mold-free.
2. You Have Seen or Heard Insects and Rodents : –
Have you ever heard scampering through your ducts at night? Have you ever noticed trails of insects leading from your vents? If so, it is probable you have a vermin infestation. That fine layer of dust and debris in your ducts are a perfect nest for rats, mice, ants, and especially cockroaches. Having your ducts cleaned often will reduce the incentive for vermin to nest there.
3. Your Ducts Have Never Been Cleaned : –
If you cannot remember ever having your home’s ducts cleaned, you should schedule an appointment to have them checked today! Imagine your ducts going years without a thorough cleaning. For years, dust, dead skin cells, dead insects, and toxic particles have contributed layers and layers of debris in your ducts. When ducts become so excessively clogged with particles, these particles are actually blown out of your air vents right into the air you are breathing.
4. You Want Greater Efficiency : –
There is plenty of research that suggests that cleaning the components of your heating and cooling system can lead to greater efficiency. When you have your ducts cleaned by a licensed HVAC professional, they will also clean your fans, cooling coils, and heat exchangers for a vastly more efficient system. Having your system cleaned regularly not only makes the more efficient but results in a longer operating life, and lower maintenance and energy costs.

5. Regular Maintenance Helps Identify Problems Before They Start : –
One of the best reasons to have your air ducts cleaned is the peace of mind gained from knowing that your ducts and indoor air are clean, free of problems, and operating as efficiently as possible. HVAC technicians will be able to spot any problem with your heating and cooling system, such as holes in your ducts, vermin, mold, or fungi, and correct them, before they become major issues. You can rest assured your home will maintain pristine air quality year in and year out.

Air Duct Cleaning Benefits-Angelsductcleaning

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 04:42:00 GMT

People clean air ducts to maintain a safe and healthy environment, save money as well as to increase its efficiency and these are considered to be some of the most important benefits of cleaning duct work. This is because the duct, like other items in the House , accumulates lots of dust and other foreign element. This leaves indoor air unclean to cause allergies and other airborne diseases. It is therefore important to clean the duct in order to improve the quality of air indoor>.

Cleaning the components of an air duct is vital to keep it performing efficiently. This can result in increased energy saving as well as improve the life span of the air duct. It can also reduce the utility bill by a considerable amount. On the other hand, the home will be uncomfortable if the air duct breaks and it is also expensive to repair it and even more costly to buy a new one.

Another one of the benefits to cleaning air ducts is that it prevents allergies by keeping the air dust free. An air duct is a major collector of dust, pet droppings and other contaminants and these key triggers of allergies and respiratory problems such as asthma. It is particularly important to clean air duct in a house where elderly people and kids live since they are vulnerable to allergies.

Duct cleaning benefits also include fresh air in a home. The home will no longer have a musty smell which is created by meld, dust and dirt. The smell cannot come out even if a person tries to use fresheners and candles, and it is therefore important to have the duct cleaned regularly in order to keep the air indoors fresh. This way a person will not feel embarrassed to invite guests into their home for fear of what they are going to say.

There are many companies which provide duct cleaning services . Most of them are run by professionals and they provide quality services. However, one must be careful when choosing duct cleaning services to avoid scams. Choose a company which has been in the market for a long time and one which has a good track record. In addition, make sure the company cleans all components of the duct work to avoid spreading contaminants to clean components.

When a person hires duct work cleaning services , they leave a home cleaner and healthier. Once air is circulated inside the vents of the duct work it will no longer carry dust. The home will smell less dusty. People should learn to enjoy a clean and dust free home with companies offering Duct Cleaning benefits .

It is important to clean an air duct in order to get rid of dust and other elements which can hamper the performance of the duct work. Besides, an air vent that is cleaned regularly has a long life span and it also operates efficiently to save energy. Other air duct cleaning benefits include saving money, preventing allergies and improving indoors air quality.

Boost the Efficiency of Your HVAC System for Improved Air Quality

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 08:18:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated that the level of indoor contaminants can be ten to hundred times more than open air contaminants. The indoor contaminants can originate from a variety of sources, such as home cleaning gadgets, furniture, pets and outdoor air. The HVAC system of your home or company can spread these contaminants to all parts of your residential & commercial building. This is the reason, you require a professional HVAC duct cleaning service to dispose of these contaminants before you inhale them. There are some other advantages of complete cleaning of the HVAC too.

A cleaned HVAC system gives greater performance and consumes a lesser amount of electricity, enables better environment control and prompts to longer equipment life.

With a specific end goal to ensure greater performance of your HVAC, you need to change or clean its filters frequently. At the point when a HVAC and air conditioning system works, it pulls in dust. This dust aggregates on the filters, making it to work on lower efficiency. Thus, open your system frequently and clean the filters. When you have cleaned them, ensure that you let them dry appropriately, as a wet filter will mess with the system performance. You can likewise replace them if you would prefer not to clean them yourself, as cleaning can get somewhat messy. With frequently cleaning of your HVAC, you will live in a cleaner environment. This is because this system can gather dust and microorganisms, which are transmitted into your home every time the system is operational.

Additionally, if your HVAC system is outdoors, ensure you check your HVAC system thoroughly for any particles particularly. While checking you will see some twigs, dust balls or leaves stuck in the HVAC, get them removed so that HVAC can perform better. Clean these particles very carefully as pulling or pushing may cause damage to your HVAC system. When it comes to taking care of the HVAC, you will also be required to review the air duct. During usage, the air duct will often get disconnected or crushed. Therefore, in this case, call a professional service provider immediately and get it fixed.

With the above mentioned techniques, you will see a difference in the cost of regular maintenance and repairing cost that you will cause if you do not service it routinely. An HVAC system without maintenance and service, can only last a couple of years but by following simple above steps you will be able to increase its life substantially.

Make Your Indoor Air Fresh with the Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:17:00 GMT

A duct is a tube or bodily passage with epithelial cells that conveys a secretion or other substance. Air ducts circulate air in a building. It is important to keep ducts clean so that residents can breathe fresh air.

If you are one of those who ignore air duct cleaning, you need to remember that consequences incorporate a dirty environment and many health issues.

More people are now getting aware about the hazardous impacts of air contamination. This is precisely why they are trying to make indoor air clean and safe as much as possible through regular duct vent cleaning & filtration. Regular maintenance of air ducts help in getting rid of common pollutants like dust and other contaminants in your home heating & cooling systems.

Cleaned air ducts not only make a healthy environment or save money but also increases its efficiency and these are considered to be the most important benefits of duct cleaning.

To keep up the quality and cleanliness of your indoor home environment you should include vent cleaning in your regular cleaning routine. The frequent cleaning of your air ducts at home is exceptionally proven to help stop genuine health problems from occurring. This duct cleaning process can improve the overall health of family. Medical specialists reveal that there is a prominent change of family members suffering from pulmonary medical conditions once they have their residential air ducts cleaned. If you or someone at your home is suffering from a medical condition then it is crucial to get your air ducts hygienic & dirt-free as much as possible.

A typical home maintenance system ought to include air duct cleaning. Regular maintenance allows the efficient functioning of these ducts. Dirt & debris can block the functioning of ducts and really make the case for cleaning air ducts frequently. The US Environmental Protection Agency specifies that a typical homeowner can save up to 20-21% energy if they have the coils of their air ducts cleaned frequently.

Duct maintenance is ideal for homes or buildings that want to keep up healthy air and avoid sick building syndrome. You can see that a lot of dust, mold, pollen, pet dander and various other allergens get stuck in these ducts. Over time they accumulate and are gusted out into the air for people to breathe in. Although breathing contaminated air may not trigger allergies for few people, they eventually cause other severe illnesses and this can affect you in the long run. This is the reason duct cleaning is essential.

If it’s performed by HVAC professionals , air duct cleaning can be beneficial, it can give you and your family members some peace of mind.

Tips for Residential Air Duct Maintenance

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 05:11:00 GMT

Keeping your air ducts clean can give you cleaner indoor air. Regardless of whether you have an expert to deal with it or you do it yourself, some simple air duct maintenance tips can remove the contamination of your air vents.

Air duct maintenance concentrates on two aspects, decreasing the volume of outside particles such as pollen rodent droppings, insects & their droppings, which advances into your air vents heating and cooling system and preventing moisture from getting into the air ducts.

Tips to reduce the volume of dust & debris in your heating & cooling system:

How the Moisture impacts your system?

Moisture in your air ducts is never a good thing. It can bring about mold, microbes and fungi growth which may cause health issues. Moisture in air ducts is not a rare thing and is caused by HVAC system or by other elements such as leaky pipes or leaks in your roof.

Research shows that condensation near or on cooling coils of air conditioning system is a major contributor of moisture in air ducts. Condensation is normal and is produced when the temperature of air in the heating & cooling system is below the dew point temperature of encompassing air. If new systems are operated properly, they have features to evacuate this condensation without contaminating the duct work.

Improperly installed cooling and heating systems, incorrectly serviced systems and malfunctioning systems can lead to damage related to condensation.

What you can do to prevent your system from getting wet:

Holding up to get your air ducts cleaned until there is an issue such as mold being present often times implies family members have already been exposed to the health hazard. This is why regular air duct maintenance is important, either by an expert air duct cleaner or by preventative maintenance taken by the homeowner.

How often should I get my air ducts cleaned?

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 05:53:00 GMT

“How often should I get my air ducts cleaned?” is one of the most common asked questions, when we talk about duct cleaning. The standard answer is each 3 to 5 years. Just think about it, how would you be able to keep your ducts cleaned for such long time? When you wipe a window, to what extent does it stay clean? In case you’re lucky, you’ve got a full day’s worth of clean. The same principle is applied to duct cleaning. By what means would you be able to ensure that ducts will stay clean for 5 years?

The genuine answer to this question is that everyone’s scenario is different, and you can’t simply give the standard answer. An assessment ought to be done by either yourself or a HVAC professional to ascertain how dirty your air ducts are, what your specific situation is, and decide from that point around how frequently your ducts ought to get cleaned.

There are a few factors that can affect how frequently your ducts should get clean.

Again, these are only a couple tests of a few things that may affect your duct cleaning schedule, and clearly these patterns can change over the years. In case you’re thinking about whether it’s about time for you to get a cleaning, remove one of your cool air registers to observe yourself. Do you see dust, grime and dirt build-up? If so, it’s an unquestionably time to get a cleaning done. If you would like to gauge for yourself how frequently you ought to plan a cleaning, have a go at rehashing the procedure in one year and see the amount of build-up you have. If there’s no build-up, rehash the procedure again in another year.

While there is positively no harm in over-cleaning your ducts, not cleaning them enough can sometimes cause increased issues with allergies, asthma, and additional toxins (i.e. mold and fungus) in the air, so be sure to set up a duct cleaning schedule to keep your home healthy and clean.

Effects of Air Duct Cleaning

Fri, 27 May 2016 05:17:00 GMT

The quality of your indoor air becomes more of a health concern as the indoor air pollution can cause hazardous health issues at a greater extent. According to the American Lung Association, Indoor Air Pollution is wide spread. You may probably get sick from pollution in your office and home than from pollution in the air outside. Poor indoor air quality can prompt various health issues. Also, microorganisms, for example, bacteria and mold can be destructive to one’s health. One method for enhancing indoor air quality is to have your air ducts cleaned.

Duct cleaning comprises of cleaning different heating and cooling systems such as air ducts and registers, fan motor, the air handling unit, drip pans, heating and cooling coils.

When you have your ducts cleaned, you will experience the accompanying effects:

Improved Heating and Cooling Systems: Your heating and cooling systems will become more efficient. You will conserve energy, save money, and have a longer lasting system.

Dry Ducts: Moisture in air ducts is a reproducing ground for fungi and bacteria which can cause respiratory illnesses when breathed in. At the point when your ducts are cleaned, micro-organisms will be removed and the ducts will be dry, preventing further growth.

Eliminate Accumulated Debris: When you clean your ducts, you will eliminate the debris such as dust, wood, plaster and drywall particles that may have gathered in the ducts over many years. Dust mites and ants feed on debris found in air duct so you need to remove the mites along with the debris.

Eliminate Rodent Waste: If there are mice or rats running in the ducts, they will leave their waste in the air ducts. Air blowing the droppings through the system can pollute indoor air. This can cause health issues if breathed in. Cleaning your air ducts will dispose of any rodent waste.

Better Health: Air flow will be improved because you will have disposed of contaminants that have built up in the ducts. Symptoms of indoor air pollution include illness, allergies, eye irritation, sore throat, headache, cold and flu symptoms, nausea, asthma, fatigue and cough. Removal of dust, dirt and contaminants will improve your and your family’s overall health. Your home will be cleaner and less dusty because there will no longer be any dust blowing into rooms. You will see a decrease in allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, coughing, and sneezing when you breathe. By getting your air ducts cleaned, you will also be able to sleep and concentrate better.

Improved Odor: When ducts accumulate dust & other such particles over a period of time, you may often start to detect an unpleasant odor. Clean ducts will help keep air fresh.

As per the Environmental Protection Agency EPA, six out of ten homes are sick. This report implies that they are too hazardous to your health to occupy as a consequence of airborne contaminants. Since people spend a major part of their life indoors, the air you inhale ought to be of the highest quality. There are numerous positive outcomes that clean indoor air gives. Duct cleaning professionals have the expertise in cleaning ducts for homes and businesses. Availing the services from an ensured duct cleaning professional once or twice in a year will greatly improve the health of families, employees and pets.

The Right Time to Hire an Air Duct Cleaning Service

Fri, 20 May 2016 05:44:00 GMT

If you have never availed services from an air duct cleaning company , you may not know whether your home require such services. If you have just moved into your new home recently, you may be unaware of whether or not the previous tenants had availed duct cleaning services before you moved in. This does not mean that you ought to simply push aside the need to get your ducts cleaned assuming that it was already done. While it is not compulsory to have your whole heating & cooling system thoroughly cleaned with the same frequency as you profoundly clean different areas of your home, it is important that this system is well-maintained to protect your family from any diseases and to ensure the proper functioning of the system.

A cleaning professional will tell you how to realize that the time has come to have your ducts cleaned. Look for the following signs to figure out whether it’s time to contact cleaning company:

You may likewise need to consider an assessment by a duct system cleaning professional if you have noticed worsening allergies and asthma symptoms, increased respiratory infections or other physical side effects that you can’t explain. These might be an indication of the presence of dust, toxic mold or other contaminants inside your ducts or heating and cooling system. A careful air duct cleaning can remove these contaminants, facilitating these side effects.

Another aspect of professional air duct cleaning services is generally the assessment and cleaning of the dryer vent. Your home’s dryer vent can easily get stuck with fibers & lint from your laundry, both reducing the functionality of the machine and creating a fire hazard.

Having this dryer vent and the workings of the properly cleaned dryer will decrease the energy usage of the dryer, and shield your home from sudden fire. Frequently assess the efficiency of your dryer and check the vent on the outside of your home for a build-up to figure out whether it might be the ideal time for these services.

The Air Duct Cleaning Process

Wed, 04 May 2016 06:04:00 GMT

Air ducts are hollow tubes either square, rectangular or round, typically made of sheet metal. They are in charge of transporting cool or heated air around a building. The ducts generally frame a part of a building’s air conditioning and ventilation systems. Cleaning air ducts ought to be a part of your home maintenance system. It is necessary to keep your house maintained regularly as these maintenance helps with the effective functioning of your ducts.

There are several advantages associated with cleaning your air ducts. Here is one of them; as per the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the removal of as little as four tenths of an inch of dust from the coils of an air duct will cut the use of energy by as much as 21 percent. This adds up to huge savings on your electricity bill.

Duct cleaning is key to keeping up healthy air inside a building. Toxins, dust, mold, rodent droppings, pet dander, pollen and other allergens are ordinarily found in air ducts while being cleaned. If the air ducts are not cleaned on a regular basis, these particles are extinguished into the air for others to breathe in. Regardless of the fact that those breathing in the polluted air do not suffer from allergies, such particles can cause serious disease.

The air duct cleaning process is simple; here is a brief guideline.

PREPARATION

Before cleaning the ducts, cover each heat vent with a plastic pack. This pack acts as a protection mechanism from any dust generated amid the process of cleaning; it also provides an approach to decide whether the duct cleaning machine has appropriate suction.

Prior to duct work begins, an expert will drill a sizable hole in the trunk of the furnace. The hole is covered with a large vacuum tube, and attached into place. A high-powered vacuum cleaner associates with the tube and used to remove the debris and dirt out of the ductwork.

CLEANING

A small hole is made into the furnace, and a brush with a long handle is used to push through the ducts and withdraw any remaining debris. There are various objects that can that can find their way into an air duct, this causes a blockage which influences the productivity of the system’s cooling and heating. A scoping camera is used to find any blockages with the goal that it can be removed. If the blockage is severe the duct may need to be disassembled for removal.

FINISHING

After cleaning the ducts and any blockages have been removed, the vacuum is disconnected from the furnace trunk, and the plastic bags are taken off the vents. The duct cleaning process is completed with any holes that were made being carefully plugged to keep them airtight. Any ducts that were taken apart to clear blockages are put back together, and the hole in the furnace trunk is patched up with a large metal plate.

When the duct cleaning process is completed and blockages have been removed, the vacuum is disconnected from the furnace trunk, and the plastic bags are removed off the vents. The duct cleaning process is finished with any holes that were made being precisely plugged to keep them airtight. Any ducts that were taken apart to clear blockages are assembled back, and the hole in the furnace trunk is fixed up with a large metal plate.

Remodelling Your Home? Don’t Forget To Get Your Air Duct Cleaned.

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:41:00 GMT

The health of family is everybody’s top priority. You put everything on-line to keep your family healthy & safe, and make sure that they have a clean and wholesome environment to grow. If you are just concentrating on cleaning the surfaces of your home, you might be missing an extensive part of ensuring the well-being and health of your family. This is because one of the greatest risks to health that exists inside your home, can’t be seen without particularly searching for it, and can’t be cleaned without special effort and ways. The potential health risk comes from are the dirty air ducts. And this is why one needs to get their air duct clean from time to time.

Air Duct Cleaning speeds up the procedure of removing the dust that is regularly kicked up, amid a period in which you are remodelling or doing any kind of temporary work in your home. After the home remodelling work, an increasing number of people often call an air duct cleaning service provider, to clean their air ducts long after the workers have left and completed the work.

A cleaning professional will let you know that many homes are playing host to a variety of contaminants from environmental and household sources. These contaminants can develop in your channels, adding to major health concerns including asthma, allergies, respiratory infections and the frequent development of the common cold & flu. Providing a clean and healthy home for your family implies taking the time to check that all areas of your home are properly cleaned.

People think of getting their air ducts cleaned when they get annoyed after days and days of dusting, procuring maid services, buying various feather dusters, and spraying with dust cleaners, and even replacing choked air filters. Consumers are heading to their neighbours, relatives, co-workers, online blogs and forums to find out what to do about the dust in their home. All you need to do is find a good service providers for the same and they will efficiently do the needful.

Whether you are doing a complete rebuild, sanding existing wood floors, painting the walls, it’s time to get air ducts cleaned, also while getting your house remodelled, do not forget to check and change your air filters more often. This is the time when a lot of dust can be gathered on the air filter and if you see that air ducts are choked, you may need to get a new filter.

The best time to clean your air channels is when the renovation of house is complete. While the house gets cleaned, you can get in touch with your contractor and ask for air duct cleaning services. Before you pay your last cheque for their services, you may have a chance to get the cleaning done. After all they have effectively renovated the house and you may be comfortable with the company, and add the expense to your remodelling bill. Otherwise you can ask if the contractor can recommend an air duct cleaning company for you.

Many remodelling contractors have connections with air duct cleaning companies that they use on a regular basis, it may be reasonable in some situations just to have the air duct cleaning added to your remodelling bill and let the contractor deal with hiring and regulating the air duct cleaning process , freeing your time up for other things.

Maintain Air Quality Standards at Your Workplace with Commercial Duct Cleaning Services

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 05:22:00 GMT

Most office buildings, factories, warehouses and other industrial or corporate facilities are equipped with HVAC systems. These HVAC systems work 24*7 for years before being changed. After some time, these system develop a layer of debris inside the duct that is harmful for systems and people as well.

This build-up of debris has exceptionally negative consequences on the health of employees. Unfortunately, many business buildings go weeks or years without having their ducts appropriately cleaned and this causes employee’s bad health. Hence, Commercial duct cleaning services are essential for the health of employees and customers.

Each building ought to have its indoor air quality tested at regular intervals whether it is for commercial or residential use. There are a few distinctive cleaning services that help in cleaning the impure air. Commercial duct cleaning services range from air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning and hood cleaning. Restaurants and Laundromats particularly profit by these expert services. Professional companies will clean truly every inch of your ducts to guarantee most extreme execution from your HVAC system. After all, the HVAC system is the place all the air in your whole building is sourced from.

For cleaning air ducts, high positive air pressure and soft bristles are required that push and brush away anything that clogs the duct. During the cleaning process, negative air is also required to balance the positive air. This expands cleaning power and avert the contaminants and dust particles from entering again in the building amid the cleaning process. Despite the fact that this cleaning method does not utilize chemicals but there are chemical treatments are also available.

Hood cleaning is particularly essential for restaurants to keep up with. Not only does hood’s cleaning lessen insurance costs but it also enhances the system’s performance! Servicemen will check for grease in the exhaust systems and altogether clean out any build-up. This keeps your business safe, clean and truly decreases the risk of fire.

Business dryer vent cleaning is vital for organizations like Laundromats. Keeping up with dryer vent cleaning is a maintenance service that ought to be done at intervals with a specific end goal to enhance performance of machines and reduces the risk of fire. Productivity of the dryers will likewise enhance with this maintenance service. Clogged vents can make loads take much longer to dry-particularly apparel things like towels or pants.

Benefits of Commercial Duct Cleaning:

There are various different benefits of utilizing commercial duct cleaning service. Here is a full list of these benefits being given below:

Indoor air quality is something that ought to be at its best. Poor indoor air is not only a threat to yourself, your employees and your customers, but it increases the risk of fire too. Professional duct cleaning service companies can help improve the productivity of your appliances, improve breathing, lower energy bills, and prevent problems like mold and moisture.

Duct Cleaning – The Most demanding Service

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 16:53:00 GMT

Duct cleaning is a process of cleaning the ducts of HVAC systems and ventilation systems.

Today, indoor air is as polluted as outdoor air. Today we all want to live in a safe and healthy atmosphere which is free from contaminants, such as fungus, mold spores, bacteria, pet dander and pollen, which can cause illness, allergies and other health problems. These contaminants are drawn into the HVAC system and re-circulated 5 to 7 times per day, on average. Over time, this re-circulation increases the contaminants in the ducts. Duct cleaning also affects the overall performance of the HVAC Systems and doesn’t make it a breeding ground for mites and other pests. Dirt and dust restrict your HVAC system’s heating and cooling since dust and dirt restrict air flow. This degrades the heating & cooling system of your house. The fresh air in homes gets corrupted and as a result you may be inhaling unhealthy air.It is seen during the cleaning that vermin is also there inside the ducts, such as mice or insects. Hence, it becomes very necessary to get the duct cleaning service from the duct cleaning professionals.

We can hire a certified duct cleaning professional to get the best quality duct cleaning, who do proper quality air duct check-up & cleaning through his special kind of cleaning tools and most powerful equipment’s. It is not do-it-yourself work since cleaning air ducts at home can be a huge hassle and you may not be able to clean the ducts properly. Regular cleaning cannot remove every dust mite your home and office produces. These professionals are experts in cleaning every nook & cranny of ducts. Hence, providing you and your family a dust-free healthy air to breathe in. By getting ducts cleaned, we can get the better and reliable overall performance of HVAC Systems and can protect our HVAC System from becoming a breeding ground for bacteria, mites and other pests. By getting the ducts cleaned, we can also reduce the maintenance cost of HVAC systems of our homes and offices. Duct cleaners have an idea of how to clean the ducts and they do it in a very good way which ensures the long life of your HVAC Systems.

Getting the ducts cleaned become very important today since everybody wants the fresh and healthy air to live in. One can clearly experience the less dust on furniture, better indoors’ smell and most importantly better overall performance of HVAC Systems after getting the duct cleaning service. No doubt, there is a high value to quality air duct cleaning and this can be achieved by hiring the experienced duct cleaning professionals.

Today, air duct cleaning service is most demanding service in the market. Everybody wants to have the duct cleaning service to ensure the healthy indoor air inside the homes and offices.

Duct Cleaning Service

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:55:00 GMT

For household buildings, cleanliness and maintenance is very vital today to lead a healthy life. An easy going and closer inspection of insides of a house might give you a decent impression since there is a great deal of distinction between a house looking clean and a house being entirely clean. But the question is “do you really think the house is actually clean?”

Today most of the houses contain heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems which collect mold, fungi, bacteria and an assortment of contaminants that decrease the nature of the air occupants and visitors breathe. A dirty air duct affects the indoor air quality and influences the soundness of individuals in the living arrangement.

To get the best in-house air quality one can get the private air pipe cleaning to expel the contaminants such as bacteria, fungus, mold spores, pet dander & pollen from a home’s HVAC system.
There are many ways to clean an air pipe and/or ventilation system but the best and the foremost approach is to utilize a particular, intense vacuum which puts the air pipe/ventilation system under negative pressure. While the vacuum draws air through the system, gadgets are inserted into the channels to unstick contaminants and debris from the inside surfaces, moving the contaminants/trash from the home’s air conduits and ventilation system into the vacuum.

Benefits

You can surely get an exhaustive cleaning service by a certified and well trained cleaning service provider. Once your air ducts are blown away by the trained conduit cleaning service providers then there will never again be any contaminants in your home. You will feel breathing much simpler.
It is an essential part of home maintenance, akin to mopping and vacuuming.

Since we invest such a great amount of energy in our homes, it just makes sense to have clean air. Isn’t it?

Angels Duct Cleaning technician are well trained and experienced as well as licensed, bonded, insured to perform your duct cleaning job effectively. Hire us for your next job!

Air Duct and Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Chicago by Angels Duct Cleaning: Why It’s Deemed Significant

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 22:08:00 GMT

When it comes to maintaining air quality, duct cleaning is something that really turns out effective. Duct cleaning helps in improving the quality of air, removing all kinds of possible impurities and contamination. When it comes to rendering Duct Cleaning Services in Chicago , you will come across number of companies, all set to provide services with guaranteed assurance. These services are accessible for both residential as well as commercial units. Expert and experienced company staff usually performs the task of cleaning the duct. This service also plays an imperative role in indoor air purification and helps in maintaining the work and keeping the ambiance pollution free as the duct, cleaning service involves sensitization as well as disinfection of ducts.

Why duct cleaning is essential

Ducts and furnaces usually work at a suitable temperature but the temperature deteriorates due to the development of bacterial spores and buildup of dust and dirt. When the air passes through the pathways and outlets of air conditioning system, heating and other ventilation system, it carries with it contaminated air and spreads everything into the living spaces. So it does not matter whether you are concerned about your office or home, when the ducts are filthy, abundant in grimy substance, or simply unattended it usually emits impure air into work places and living area. With such emission the indoor environment becomes largely affected and it directly leads to different respiratory as well as internal health issues. So it is largely significant that all the ducts, outlets of HVAC systems, air passages remain clean and it is mandatory that the outlets are sanitized at regular interval.

Duct cleaning service

The services encompass cleaning as well as heat regulation of the system and it should be thorough, so that there remains no chance of dust and dirt accumulation. These outlets are very much responsible for maintaining the indoor air system and when the system is well functioning, definitely the air within will be existing without invaded by any microbe or virus. So duct maintenance is something not to be taken casually rather it is one of the fundamental duties that every property owner should seriously take into consideration as impure air not only causes breathing trouble but varying skin problems as well.

Maintenance and service

The professional company staff renders multi-level maintenance process, which id enough for disinfecting the HVAC based systems. Here the experienced experts sanitize the ducts suitably using eco friendly elements. Now there are two sorts of service providers ready to offer service, one who is utterly professional and want the ducts to be immaculately clean and for that ready to use any chemical compound no matter how harmful it may appear. The second sect of service providers are those highly environment concern use only those agents which are eco-friendly in composition for example Citrus-based cleaning products. These expert professionals also handle the process of disinfection and deodorization of the ducts.

Duct Cleaning Vs Deep Duct Cleaning

Sat, 08 Aug 2015 06:45:00 GMT

What is air duct cleaning Maintenance? Air duct cleaning maintenance is when we connect a big negative air pressure machine attached it to the air ducts creating suction taking loose dust and debris from inside the system , which is recommended to do yearly to prevent dust from getting stuck inside the air ducts. When this happens bacteria, mildew, germs, and fungus grow inside the system (air ducts) which can cause you to have allergies, general breathing problems and bad indoor air quality Dust builds up inside the system making the air flow weak and preventing the air flow from being strong making your system work harder, wasting energy and gas. Humidity and dust make smells come out of the vents. This normally happens when you don’t give regular maintenance to your System. If you have pets it’s easier for hair and dust to get stuck inside the air ducts. Pets are very sensitive which makes them have allergies so this is one of the many reasons to get your air ducts clean to keep your family and pets safe from bad quality air. Normally people spend around 12 hours inside their home- this means 12 hours of bad air […]

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Sat, 08 Aug 2015 06:45:00 GMT

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Is your dryer vent cleaned?

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 14:48:00 GMT

Why you should have your dryer vent cleaned

Protect Your Home & Family

Most people do not know that clean dryer vents are actually important & beneficial to have. Not only do clean dryer vents improve efficiency of your dryer, lower energy costs, but more importantly they make you safer from fire in your home.

Your lint trap traps about 60% of the lint, the other 40% goes up & through your dryer vent & dryer vent system. The accumulation of lint in the dryer vent system is a real fire hazard.

98% of your dryer vent cannot be seen. The only part that is visible is the dryer exhaust; transition hose & the roof exhaust vent or exterior wall vent on some multi-story dwellings. Most of the dryer vent is in a confined area inside your walls, floor joist, crawl space & attic.

A lot of times What you do not see, you forget about. A confined area is a problem because when a fire starts or extends in confined area or space it may not be noticed as quickly as a fire in an open area. Many sprinkler systems & smoke alarms will not be triggered fast as they should.

Advantage Of Dryer Vent Cleaning

Save Money: Every time your dryer goes through a cycle (45-60 minutes) you add about $0.70 to your power bill.

Save Time & Aggravation: If your clothes are not drying in one cycle think of the time that is wasted in doing laundry.

Prevent Fire: The NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) reports that 18,000 structure fires a year in the U.S. are caused by clogged or blocked dryer vents. Dozens of deaths, hundreds of injuries & over $100,000,000 in property loss are also attributed to dryer vent fires.

Duct cleaning is necessary

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 03:43:00 GMT

Why You Should Have Your Air Duct Cleaned:

Protect your home & family:

there are many reasons homeowners choose to get their home’s air ducts cleaned. If you’ve moved into a new home (new construction) or an older home. you may want to benefit of cleaning the air ducts to remove any debris & dust that presently exits. Air quality is also an important factor for many homeowners & having your air ducts cleaned can remove dust, irritants, pet hair, pet dander, & debris that contribute to allergies and spread dust throughout your home

Protect your investment!:

If you’ve just purchased a new heating or cooling system you may also be considering having your home’s air ducts cleaned to improve the efficiency of your new unit. By performing a whole -house air duct cleaning for your new system you can be sue the air that gets re-circulated throughout your home is free of dust & dirt. Having all of the components of your heating and cooling system clean helps save energy and can help extend the life of your heating and cooling units.