EPA Shares Interesting Air Duct Cleaning Graph

About 10 years ago the EPA did a nine home study on indoor air pollution. Surface treatments, such as biocides or encapsulants, however, were not part of the study. Furthermore, they were primarily focused on mold (most houses don’t have a mold problem) and the complete elimination of it. With that in mind, you can see how they determined that $400 – $1,000 should be the going rate for air duct cleaning.

Now, fast forward 10 years, add an EPA approved surfactant or biocide to the equation along with market competition and presto; you have lower prices, a more thorough method of air duct cleaning and LOWER PRICES!

Here is a rather interesting graph of the nine homes which the EPA tested:

I think it is rather interesting that the EPA has never done a follow-up. I am sure that if they would, they would conclude that by simply applying a sanitizer the levels would decrease significanttly and so would the price!

When do I Need Air Duct Cleaning?

When do I Need Air Duct Cleaning?

By: Amy Nutt

Air duct cleaning is an important part of home maintenance. A dirty air duct can lower the quality of the air in your house by promoting the circulation of allergens and bacteria in the air.

When do you need to have duct cleaning? There are several signs that indicate the need for a thorough air duct cleaning. Here are some of the major points that indicate the need for an air duct cleaning.

1. The growth of mold inside the ducts or on the surface of the cooling or heating system. (mold growth can only accurately be determined by professionals)
2. The infestation of insects or any small unwanted pests in the ducts.
3. If they are clogged with a great deal of dust or other debris…