Air Duct Cleaning

At West Coast Steam Clean, we are highly proficient in cleaning air ducts. Air Duct systems can get extremely dirty, containing all the dirt, dust and debris that collect in them. If air ducts are not cleaned dust and debris build up in the system and eventually circulate throughout your home or office, causing potential health problems.

Your air ducts might also contain molds that produce allergens, toxins and irritants that may be harmful to your health. When inhaled, molds may cause upper respiratory and asthma-like symptoms. Our air duct cleaning procedure will eliminate mold and mildew that can cause foul odors and potential health problems. We use EPA-registered treatments, specifically designed for air duct sanitation. These solutions provide a highly effective microbial control, and have been tested and proven effective against a variety of microorganisms. Our technicians are well-trained to clean your air ducts thoroughly, preventing potential sickness for you and your loved ones.

What are some factors that lead to dirt build up in air ducts?

Many factors lead to a build-up in your air ducts; some you may not even know about. Smoking or even nearby smoking, water damage, pet or hair dander, leftover dust or soot from remodeling, and more may lead to dust build-up in your air ducts, making professional cleaning crucial.

HVAC Maintenance Service Program

When cleaning and inspecting all components of your Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System, West Coast Steam Clean strictly abides by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association Standards as well as those set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). When necessary, we utilize an EPA-approved biocide to disinfect all system components, including: the return system, air handler, heat exchanger, blower, coils, distribution plenum, diffusers/registers, and supply duct-work. When the comprehensive, thorough system inspection is complete, we will inform you of any parts in need of repair. Lastly, we will resurface the air handler with EPA-approved anti-bacterial/fungal coating that will help to prevent future fungus and bacteria build-up, as well as prolonging the life of the fiberglass liner.

HVAC System Cleaning:

Air Handler

• Our technicians will carefully remove your system’s blower for the deepest clean possible. Depending on the state of the blower, the technician will air-wash or strip it to wash the fan and housing.

• The evaporator coil will be foam-washed, using a high-alkaline detergent that exfoliates and lifts the dirt from the coil’s center, where it will be rinsed or vacuumed away.

• The primary drain pan will be wiped down, and the technician will ensure that the drain is clear.

• All of the insulation will be contact-vacuumed to ensure a leak-free system.

• All hard surfaces will be cleaned with de-greaser, and then an EPA-approved sanitizer will be applied and the blower will be run for 15-30 minutes to speed-up the drying process.

Return Duct-work

• Our technicians will connect the recovery unit to the return duct-work, removing any remaining contaminants.

• The duct will be cleaned with an air-forced (or contact brush) agitator (for split-systems, we will hand-clean the air handler’s plenum).

Supply Duct-work

• We will connect the recovery unit to the supply duct-work and clean the branch runs.

• We will move the debris toward the trunk with an air-agitator (unless contact brush system is used).

• When all the inside runs are clean, we will clean the trunk by working back toward the recovery unit.

Duct Access/Restoration

• We will repair and seal all openings cut into the duct-work by the air-tight NADCA standards.

• We will use special metal patches, screws and mastic tape to completely seal all openings.

• If necessary, we will also repair/seal your insulation.

Restoration and Clean-up

• We will use a negative-pressure process, combined with the use of drop cloths, to control almost all debris, helping to ensure that the only trace of our presence is cleaner, fresher air.

• Additionally, we will also dust and vacuum our work areas in order to guarantee your home is spotless.

After Air-Duct Cleaning

• We will use an EPA-approved sanitizer and deodorizer to help keep your HVAC and duct system clean and unharmed by microorganisms, foul odors and particles.

• Deodorizers: Our choice product, Air Duct Odor Eliminator, is specially formulated for air-duct cleaning. The deodorizer we use controls odors and sources of indoor pollution; the product attacks the odor at the source rather than masking it over. The odor will truly be eliminated.