Residential Duct Cleaning

Residential systems can be a reflection of the history of what has occurred within your home. Each home has had original (and possibly remodeling) construction. Debris is in the system from that. Have there been any pets in the home? Fur and dander are usually found in the system if there has been. Water, soot or smoke damage effects the duct work and may have been forgotten, often developing problems behind the walls. Floor sanding and drywall dust are in most systems - new or old. Pollen and typical household dust finds it's way into every system.

At American Clean Air, Inc., our mission is to throughly remove the contaminate from inside the duct work. Unlike other duct cleaners, we enter the entire system from different access points. First we attach a H E P A filtered particle collection unit to the system to create a negative air flow. We gain access into the ducts via registers, trunk lines, and access panels. Using mechanical tools, brushes and scrubbers we are able to power brush all interior surfaces of the duct work. The flow of negative air pulls the debris towards our H E P A vacuum at the end of the system. It is then trapped within the vacuum.

This specialized method of cleaning the heating or cooling system ensures that your duct work is cleaned to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association standards. We have been members for 20 years and our technicians are certified by them. We guarantee our work.

Dryer Vent Cleaning

American Clean Air, Inc. has for years lead the way in dryer vent cleanings, updating exhaust vents to Federal and State code changes and re-venting problem dryer exhaust systems.

We work for individual homeowners, condominium complexes, commercial laundries, nursing homes, colleges, hospitals and many property management companies. Each exhaust system is unique and requires expertise to solve the many problems they present. Our technicians are trained and very experienced in this field. In the area under dryer vent cleaning please add after the sentence about our technicians being very experienced in this field. Depending on usage, dryers vents should be cleaned routinely. Doing this annually or even semi-annually is sufficient, however if your dryer is overheating or taking longer than normal to dry clothes, this may be an indication of a blockage or other problem(s) within the dryer vent exhaust.

Dryer Fires

Dryer fires cause over $100,000,000 in damage every year in this country. There are approximately 15,000 fires started from problems in dryer venting. An average of twenty people lose their life each year due to these fires.

The following are links to websites with consumer information on proper dryer cleanings, fire prevention relating to dryers and proper venting explanations. We urge you to protect your family and possessions by being fully informed of the issues relating to proper maintenance and venting of dryer exhausts.

US Consumer Product Safety Commission

Consumer Reports

YouTube - Dryer Fire News Excerpt

Water damage from dryers

Most consumers never realize the damage to ceilings, walls, floors and furniture that can occur from water buildup in a dryer vent until it happens. Cleaning the dryer exhaust properly and on a regular basis will help prevent this costly event from occurring. In addition to the build up of lint that we remove from the systems, we often pull out water. The condensation extracted from the clothes being dried will pool within the exhaust vent and gradually increase from drops to cups and gallons. Once the vent cannot support the volume of water, it gives way and the water will leak out. It often travels down several stories.

Certificates of Compliance of dryer cleanings are available from American Clean Air, Inc. for insurance purposes.