When Should You Clean Your HVAC System?

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It is important to keep your HVAC system cleaned. It is important because you want the air flowing freely,and also you want good air quality. If the system I dirty and not cleaned periodically the system will just be blowing around dust and pollen. When you have an older system it may require cleaning more often because the system was not maintained. When should you clean your HVAC system? An easy way is to just to do a visual inspection. When you do your inspection and the system has obvious debris and microbiological growth it is then time to clean your system. There can also be a fiber optic system video done. This can be done before and after the cleaning. Of course it is expected to see a small amount of debris on the system. A small amount of debris is normal but when there is a build up of debris and microbiological growth that is when you would need to gt your system cleaned. In all cases, the source or cause of particulate contamination or microbiological proliferation must be determined and corrected before you have the system cleaned. The cleaning of the HVAC system does falls under preventive maintenance. It is also good to clean all of the parts of the system not just the vents. It will help to extend the life of your system. When having your system cleaned all of the air distribution parts need to be cleaned. That means any part that the air travels thru. When it is time to get your system cleaned the company that cleans it for you should have the proper qualifications. They should be qualified in the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR), the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), or the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA). These associations have specific outlines standards in which the system needs to be maintained. When you need the system in your home done there is different qualifications. The system for your home and office are different and require different methods of cleaning. The methods that are used to clean the systems involve two things. It involves both mechanical techniques and chemical sanitizers or biocides. The most popular method of cleaning depends on the system component, It also depends on the type of debris or contamination, and access to the area. In no circumstance should encapsulates or coatings be used before or instead of proper cleaning. These are some tips on cleaning your system. Like previously stated in the article cleaning your system is part of the preventive maintenance. So it will help you to get the most out of your HVAC system.

About the Author

Matthew McKernan is an expert in the chiller and HVAC industry with over 20 years of experience. http://www.loikits.com

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