FAQ
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​More often than not, your air ducts need to be cleaned. However, there are times when your air ducts may need to be replaced. The most common cause of ductwork replacement is age. Ductwork over the age of 10 should be replaced. If your ductwork is older then you can expect degradation in the seams, seals, and connections. Other signs of needing a ductwork replacement include:
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lack of airflow
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uneven temperatures in your home
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damage, dents, or holes in the ductwork
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mold growth
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noisy or loud while operating
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improper installation
Contact Florida Air Pro to determine if you truly need your ductwork repaired or just cleaned.
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What equipment does Florida Air Pro Duct Cleaning use to clean air ducts?
Here at Fresh Air Duct Cleaning, we only use state-of-the-art technology by leading manufacturers in the United States. When it comes to cleaning air ducts, we use two major pieces of technology: Air-Care™ Negative Air Machines. These two leading companies have developed efficient and effective machines that allow our technicians to complete the job to the fullest.
The TruckMaster is equipped with four vacuum motors and a 420 RPM brush. This machine can remove dirt, dust, dander, pollen, and other pollutants from your air ducts. As it removes the pollutants from the air duct, it sucks them, so they are unable to escape.
The negative air machine connects directly to the air ducts and removes toxic gases from the air. Creating a vacuum in your air duct filters allows the air to be filtered and not escape. The filtered air is separated from carbon monoxide, radon, and other deadly air pollutants.
Each of our technicians is trained and internally-certified on each of these machines, so they can deliver the results you want.
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Your dryer vent tubing or duct attached to your dryer should be metal. Metal tape or fasteners should also connect the tubing correctly. If your tubing is plastic, then have it changed immediately. Plastic dryer vent tubing is considered a fire hazard and should be replaced with a metal version.When it comes to metal tubing, there are many different types you can have. Aluminum foil ducts are some of the most common because of their wide availability and price. These tubes are flexible and collapsable, which gives them ridges on their sides.Another duct type is the slim duct or periscope duct. This type of duct was created to fit into tight spaces. The periscope duct is not very long and should be placed to the closest point to the outside as possible. Your dryer will most likely be close to the wall and in a small space.Finally, you may potentially have a rigid metal duct, which is usually used for concealed areas. It may be on the wall, floor, or ceiling of your home. This is the most efficient type of dryer duct because it has a smooth interior allowing air to pass through at a higher rate. Rigid tubes and vents act as speedbumps slowing down the air and causing the dryer to work less efficiently.
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The process of cleaning your air ducts varies on your home. On average, you can expect the service to last between 45 minutes to an hour. Larger homes or those with pets make take longer. Plus, the length of the service depends on the last time you had an air duct cleaning. If you have gone a long time without air duct cleaning then the service will most likely take longer.