Our Duct Cleaning Process

This is the step by step of our Duct Cleaning process:

1. Clean the air conveyance system using Abatement’s AIRE-SWEEP® Compressed Air Tools and DUCT-PRO® Mechanical Agitation Brush System to dislodge dirt and other contaminants from the ductwork and other HVAC components.
2. Use a powerful Abatement HEPA-AIRE, HEPA-filtered Portable Power Vacuum to place the section of the duct system being cleaned under negative pressure, pull dislodged contaminants out of the duct system and capture them.
3. Place neoprene runners on all areas of carpet and other flooring material that we will be walking on.
4. We place carpet mats in front of vent openings, to ensure that we are not going to spill dirt from your dirty vents onto your clean floors.
5. We cover beds and other furniture adjacent to air vents with plastic.
6. We place plastic corner protectors throughout your home to ensure that we do not damage any walls during our cleaning process.
7. The supply and return networks are “zoned,” or separated, so they can be cleaned independently. This is typically done by removing the furnace filter, inserting it into a plastic bag and reinserting it into the furnace.
8. An access hole is cut into the supply plenum and the flex duct from the HEPA-AIRE Vacuum inlet is connected to the plenum with a quick-connect attachment collar. The powerful vacuum creates high velocity air movement within the supply ductwork to transport loosened dirt and contaminants out of the ductwork and into the vacuum’s filtration/collection system.
9. Each branch is cleaned separately starting with the branch farthest from the vacuum. The register and boot areas are blasted with compressed air from the AIRE-SWEEP Compressor using the special air booster gun to push any dirt or debris into the branch run.
10. The branches are then cleaned by feeding the Forward AIRE-SWEEP Assembly down each branch run to push dirt and debris forward into the main run. The Reverse AIRE-SWEEP Assembly can also be used to clean branch runs if access at the main supply duct is available.
11. Agitation devices such as the AIRE-SWEEP Power Brush, Duct Whip or Power Rod System are used when needed to dislodge caked on debris from inside duct surfaces.
12. The main duct run is then cleaned. First, one-inch diameter access holes must be cut into the duct every 25 feet. Then, the Agitation Devices and an AIRE-SWEEP Assembly are used to dislodge debris accumulated on surfaces. The loosened debris is pulled or pushed toward the HEPA-AIRE Portable Power Vacuum and captured in its multi-stage filtration/collection system.
13. Once the supply side of the system has been completely cleaned, the return duct system is cleaned using the same method.
14. The coil, motor and blower and blower compartment can be cleaned.
15. Once the entire cleaning process is completed, all access holes are completely closed with the efficient CAPLUGS® and cover plates are installed over the access holes.

Why Hire a NADCA Member?

NADCA Members Follow a Higher Standard

When done correctly, HVAC cleaning is a very beneficial service for your home or business. NADCA’s dedication to quality assurance helps ensure and promote a higher standard of performance for all of its members.

A company must meet strict requirements in order to be a member of NADCA. The company must:

• have at least one NADCA certified Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) on staff
• maintain general liability insurance
• agree to clean according to ACR, the NADCA Standards and comply with NADCA’s Code of Ethics. If a company is not going to clean according to NADCA’s standards, this must be communicated to the buyer at the time of sale.