Air Duct Ventilation Cleaning - Gatineau QC
Cleaning ventilation ducts, air exchanger ducts and even dryer ducts is important for various reasons. One of the most important reasons is your health.
A clean air duct is good for your health because poorly cleaned or simply not cleaned ducts can harbor mould, fungi, bacteria which are not necessarily visible to the naked eye, but can be dangerous for your health. Given that in Gatineau, we spend at least half the year locked up in our homes, because of the outside temperature, we rarely ventilate our house in the winter.
These bacteria, which are harmful to our respiratory system and our organism, are activated each time the air conditioning or heating starts. Do not put your health at risk and call on our cleaning experts to take care of the cleaning of ventilation and air ducts. A well-cleaned duct will save you from sneezing, itching, nasal congestion and possibly even lung problems, migraines, chronic fatigue and asthma!
Health problems are not the only reasons for having a clean air duct. In addition to improving the quality of ambient air, cleanliness in a ventilation duct eliminates bad odors that can penetrate and accumulate due to dust.
Especially with the return of winter and the cold, when the heating switches on after being turned off for several months and the dust has not been removed from the flue, this is harmful to your health.
It is normal that during the winter, your house smells a little more musty since you ventilate less because of the cold, but it is for this reason that your ventilation ducts must be clean. It will save you having to open the windows and letting the cold in. It will also save your heating bill from needlessly increasing.
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Another good reason to call on a duct cleaner is that clean ducts increase the life of your systems: if your heating and air conditioning are cleaned regularly by professionals, you will have less chance of having to repair your heating or air conditioning every year, which will save you lots of money.
It is not necessary to clean your ducts every year, but after 2 to 3 years, it is preferable to do so. Especially if you have recently undergone a renovation project: the dust from the work will have accumulated all the more in your property and the cleaning after the renovation will be done in the visible surfaces, but the ventilation ducts and aeration will most often have been neglected unfortunately.
If you have pets such as cats or dogs, you will need to call on cleaning professionals as the animals' hair will accumulate with the dust in your ducts. It is also recommended to clean your ducts if you move in, generally the former owners will not have thought of cleaning the ducts. Our professionals specialize in cleaning ventilation ducts, cleaning wall-mounted air conditioners, air exchangers, air ducts, and dryer ducts! We offer a residential and commercial cleaning service in Gatineau and since our trucks are equipped with maximum power, your ducts will be like new after our visit.
Heat recovery ventilation systems and air exchangers
Heat recovery ventilators, more commonly known as HRVs, and air exchanger ducts can only be cleaned using specialized equipment. It is possible to roughly clean your ducts with a sweeper or your household vacuum, but it is a health risk because without the proper equipment, the mould will not go away.
Household vacuum cleaners can hardly get into floor and wall cavities. In addition, if you do not have the necessary experience in cleaning ducts, they may be damaged and they will have to be replaced! Which will cost you a lot more than hiring a duct cleaning professional. If your HRV or your air exchanger has flexible ducts, you will have to be careful not to break them, it is for this reason that it is better to call on our professionals who have the appropriate equipment and experience. In addition to avoiding health problems and bad smells, cleaning heating ducts is important because it reduces the risk of fire. In winter, when you turn on the heating and it has a lot of dust and mould inside, it can create a fire.
Dryer Duct Cleaning
The dryer exhaust duct is as essential to clean as the heating duct or the air exchanger duct. Given that in Quebec clothes dryers are very often used by all households, especially in winter, it is essential to have good maintenance of these appliances, to prevent your dryer from being less efficient and above all, to avoid any risk of fire due to the lack of cleaning of your dryer vent.
The risks of fire due to clogged dryer ducts are unnecessary risks that nevertheless occur every year in Quebec and elsewhere. When the dryer duct is clogged, the dryer overheats, which can cause sparks when the dryer is turned on and, can subsequently lead to a fire if the damage is more severe. We will be able to help you and guide you to avoid any risk of fire that your dryer ducts could cause. If you live in a condominium and all the apartments share the same washing machines and dryers, think about it, a simple check can save you a lot of trouble.
A dryer duct cleaning is easier than cleaning heat recovery ventilators or air exchangers, but it is important to know how to clean it without damaging the dryer. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information on cleaning your dryer. If you have noticed some signs of you dryer aging (sometimes stopping before the end of the normal drying time), these are signs that your dryer must have difficulty evacuating the air through its duct. So in addition to avoiding the risk of fire, clean dryer ducts can save you electricity costs and prevent you from wasting time in front of your dryer, having to constantly restart it in the event of a continuous shutdown.
We also offer our services for commercial dryers. If you are the owner of a laundry mart, you will need to clean your dryer ducts more regularly since they will be used several times a day. The accumulation of everyday waste will settle more quickly and consistently than in the duct of a residential dryer. After a good cleaning of your dryers, your customers will have a faster drying time, while always being as efficient, and you will save on your electricity bills. We have very competitive prices on the market and we do the service very quickly and efficiently. Do not wait for your ducts to become clogged, it will waste your customers' time and yours: replacing a dryer will cost more than a simple routine check.
See also: How to clean the bathroom ventilation?
How much does an air duct cleaning cost?
Regardless of the type of building, whether it is a private residence, condominium, student housing, or professional premises, it is important to have the ventilation systems cleaned to improve air quality. The cost of duct cleaning varies based on several factors that your cleaning expert will consider. We offer customized rates to meet all your expectations. The price of air duct cleaning may vary based on the type of accommodation, such as a residential home, a vacation rental, a luxury apartment, a student room, or a condominium. Each building may have different needs related to air quality and exhaust, which affects the cost of cleaning. Industrial or commercial premises generally have more complex ventilation systems that require more attention. Regardless of the type of building, we strive to provide personalized services that meet Quebec regulations.
The price of cleaning may also vary based on the number of air vents. For example, if you have less than 10 ventilation openings, the budget for cleaning will be lower. However, if you have more than 15 vents, the cost will increase accordingly. Typically, professional cleaners offer a flat rate for a duct system with 10-15 vents and then add a specific price for each additional vent. We offer personalized services based on your needs and provide a free estimate upon request.
Other criteria to consider for the price of cleaning include cleaning specific elements of the system, such as the coil, a second furnace, the bathroom fan, toilets, dryer, and exterior air exchangers. The cost will increase for each additional service required, but in some cases, it is possible to obtain a reduction based on the number of items to be cleaned. Sometimes, certain services are even offered free of charge.
Finally, the frequency of cleaning may also affect the price of cleaning the ducts. Recently cleaned ducts will be easier to clean than those that have been blocked for more than five years. Our duct cleaning professionals may need an access hatch to carry out our duct cleaning services.
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