Read this duct cleaning guide and you'll discover:

• 4 Costly Misconceptions about Air Duct Cleaning.
• 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing an Air Duct Cleaner.
• The Importance of Value and Price.
• Why You Want Clean, Healthy Indoor Air?
• 200% No-risk Guarantee.
• 5 steps to fresh, Clean, Healthy Indoor Air.
• 9 Questions for Interviewing an Air Duct Cleaner.

  
Dear Friend,
Choosing an air duct cleaner isn't easy. Why? Because you are bombarded with misleading advertising, confusing claims, and simply bad information. or worse, no information at all. From super – inexpensive low prices and high - pressure sales - to unqualified technicians and near - worthless methods - how do you ever find a qualified, competent, professional air duct cleaning company?

You start by reading this Consumer's Guide for Duct cleaning. In this fact-filled booklet, you'll ,discover how to avoid four air duct cleaning rip-offs, four mistakes to avoid when choosing an air duct cleaning company, and five steps to fresh, clean, indoor air environment.

We have been in the Cleaning Service Industry for over 6 years. We have dedicated our business to helping home and business owners get the highest return from their air system investment. We welcome your inquiries and will gladly answer your questions over the phone. We wrote this guide to help you better understand air duct cleaning. Now, with this information, you can make an informed, intelligent buying
decision.

And, if you have any questions about air duct cleaning, you are invited to call us at 732-956-3900

We've dedicated our business to educating consumers. We'll be happy to help you in every way.
 

MISCONCEPTION # 1: My air doesn't smell bad, so my air ducts don't need to be cleaned.
Not - true. Although many odors can be traced back to the air duct system and require a thorough cleaning to eliminate them, not all mildew, mold, or bacterial contamination will produce a noticeable odor. As a matter of fact, this is a simple explanation for the term sick building syndrome. Many buildings, homes and offices are air tight to improve efficiency of the heating and air cooling system. Only a small amount of outside air is circulated into the room, which means that the occupants end up breathing stale air.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ranked poor indoor air quality as one of the highest risks to human health among all types of environmental problems. According to studies conducted by the EPA and others organization, the average measured levels of many hazardous pollutants may be as much as 100 times higher in indoor air than in the air outside. The World Health Organization has estimated that 30% of tall buildings experience poor indoor air quality problems. According to the highly respected Journal of the American Medical Association: “The risk of respiratory infection is 45% higher among occupants of energy efficient buildings”.

MISCONCEPTION # 2: The only reason to clean air ducts is to get the dirt out and keep my home or office cleaner. Not True! Indoor air contaminants include: chemicals and fibers from carpeting and fabrics; chemicals from furniture finishes; vapors from cleaning and copier chemicals; dust mites; and hair, dander, and germs from people & pets. The combined effects of these pollutants can be significant, especially on those suffering from asthma, allergies, or other respiratory ailments. So, getting ALL of the contaminants out for that reason alone is pretty important. There is another. Reason all of the contaminants provide a rich breeding ground for mildew, mold, & bacteria. Further, the particles get into moving components, which can cause physical damage to the system over time. Cleaning the entire duct system will result in a more efficient one that can actually end up saving you money. Oh, yes.  your home will be cleaner, too.

MISCONCEPTION # 3: Having the right duct cleaning equipment is all a company needs to clean my air ducts properly. Absolutely Not – true. Many companies own duct cleaning equipment - but a large number of employees don't even know how to use it. You probably know someone, who bought the newest DVD on the market, but didn't learn how to set-up the clock  for a year or more. The same is true of duct cleaning equipment.

MISCONCEPTION # 4: The company that offers the lowest duct cleaning price is the company I should hire.
Maybe - but not always. Here are some points to consider: The duct cleaning price you see offered may not be for the services you want performed. If you want a complete, professional cleaning of your air duct system, the air duct cleaner should perform all of the following:

1. Open access ports or doors to allow the entire system to be inspected.
2. Inspect the system before cleaning to be sure that there are no asbestos containing materials which requires specialized procedures performed by a specially trained and equipped contractor.
3. Use vacuums that exhaust to the outside, or only HEPA, or high efficiency particle air vacuums if they exhaust indoors.
4. Protect your family, pets, carpet and furnishings during the cleaning process.
5. Use specialized equipment for dislodging foreign matter from duct surfaces and high power vacuums to remove it.
6. Protect duct integrity, including re-insulating and re-sealing any access holes.

MISTAKE # 1: Choosing an air duct cleaning company  based on equipment alone. No question, your air duct cleaner needs top-rate equipment. But he also needs something else. He needs employees who are skilled and trained  at operating that equipment. Many companies own the right tools, but very few companies teach their employees how to use them properly.

MISTAKE # 2: Choosing an air duct cleaner based on low price. Low price could be a problem in three ways:

1. Low price can be the bait that attracts your phone call. But once the cleaner gets into your home, he pressures you into a much more expensive cleaning job.
2. Low price can be for a partial job or only an encapsulate application. Rarely does the consumer know what this means, and, when told, asks for a more complete cleaning and/or other services which result in a much more expensive cleaning job.
3. Low price usually means the air duct cleaner has cheap equipment or untrained personnel, which will not effectively clean your air ducts.

MISTAKE # 3: Choosing an air duct cleaning company  based on a single phone call. Instead, invite the person to your home and ask for a specific written duct cleaning quotation. Then you'll know exactly what the air duct cleaner recommends - and you won't be the victim of high pressure tactics when the technician steps into your living room.

MISTAKE # 4: Choosing an air duct cleaning company who doesn't offer a money-back guarantee. In my view, every air duct cleaning company should be fully accountable for its work. And if you aren't pleased with the job in every way, you shouldn't have to pay for it. Period. Ask the air duct cleaner if he offers a money back guarantee and then make sure the air duct cleaner includes his guarantee on his written quotation.

MISTAKE # 5: Choosing an air duct cleaning company without getting comments from his other clients. Any air duct cleaner can say anything about his past jobs. And, sadly, some of what he says may not be true. Make sure you ask for references or read comments and testimonials from current customers so you can depend on the air duct cleaner and his work.

When you select an air duct cleaning company, you'll choose from a wide variety of capabilities and prices. Not surprisingly, having your air ducts thoroughly cleaned by a professional costs more than using your vacuum cleaner to do it yourself. If you are going to use the cheapest cleaner to do the job, you may actually be better off doing it yourself. On the other hand - if you want your air ducts thoroughly and reliably cleaned - then you have to have it cleaned by a skilled, qualified company.
DO YOU WANT CLEAN HEALTHY INDOOR AIR?

YOU GET THE MOST THOROUGH DUCT CLEANING EVER OR IT'S FREE

That's right my air duct cleaning service is the best you have ever had, or I will not accept your payment. If you are not completely satisfied with the cleaning we will come back for FREE of charge and re-clean any ducts you would like at our expense. If your still not 100% satisfied with the cleaning results we will give you back 100% OF THE MONEY YOU PAID US FOR THE ENTIRE AREAS CLEANED of the money you paid us for the entire areas cleaned. And for wasting your time we will pay you for any cleaner of your choice to re-clean any ducts of your choice. BECAUSE NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT TO US THAN YOUR TOTAL AND COMPLETE SATISFACTION.

5 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLEAN, HEALTHY AIR
 
    If you are thinking about having your air ducts cleaned, I encourage you to follow these five recommendations

Recommendation # 1: make a commitment to yourself to get your air ducts cleaned. The longer you wait, the longer you expose yourself and your family to possible contaminants. Further, the sooner you get the air ducts cleaned, the sooner you will have the confidence that your air quality is good and that your system is running efficiently.

Recommendation # 2: Decide whether you want to work with an honest, reputable cleaning company - or are you willing to risk working with the company that offers the lowest price, knowing that it may be your health at risk and that the company may not be in business tomorrow.

Recommendation # 3: Ask the right questions of a duct cleaning company before you hire. Interview potential air duct cleaners by asking the following nine questions:

1. How do I know when my air ducts need cleaning?
2. How often should I get my air ducts cleaned?
3. How long have you been in business?
4. Are you properly insured?
5.  What type of equipment do you use?
6. Is your Vacuum equipment kept outside if not is it HEPA equipped?
7. What training have you had in air duct cleaning?
8. Will a trained technician be on site at all times?
9. What is your Guarantee?

Recommendation # 4: Once you are satisfied that you are working with an honest, competent professional, invite them into your home and ask for a specific quotation in writing. A written quotation gives you the assurance that you know exactly what your job will cost no surprises.

Recommendation # 5: Use high efficiency air filters. I highly recommend using electrostatic air filters. They remove pollen, dust, and airborne pollutants with a peak air resistance of 94%. You will never need another filter, and they are quick and easy to clean.

    By following these five recommendations, you'll gain all the information you need to make an informed, intelligent decision. We'll be happy to answer any questions you have, provide you a cost estimate or come into your home.  Call 732-956-3900

   THANKS AGAIN for reviewing Our new Consumer's Guide to Air Duct cleaning. We hope you found this information helpful.

   We've dedicated our business to consumer education and service. We'll be pleased to help you in every way. We look forward to your call. 732-956-3900