When Should the Air Ducts be Cleaned?
The left image shows an air duct before cleaning and the right image shows an air duct after cleaning. In the world of property and facilities management, construction, and real estate, indoor air quality is more than just a comfort issue—it’s a critical component of health, safety, and value. Whether you’re preparing a property for sale, […]
How Does Mold Get in Air Ducts?
Mold in an HVAC system isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a liability. It can trigger health complaints, reduce indoor air quality, and lead to costly remediation or legal exposure. For professionals overseeing building health, knowing how mold gets into ductwork is essential for prevention, documentation, and long-term maintenance. Moisture + Dust = Mold Growth Mold spores are everywhere. […]
HVAC Cleaning Proven to Boost Efficiency and Airflow
Groundbreaking NADCA energy study officially published earlier this year. The study, provides groundbreaking insights into the benefits of routine HVAC cleaning. Four key findings, include: Cleaning reduced fan and blower energy consumption by 41% to 60%. Supply airflow increased by 10% to 46% post-cleaning. Cleaning decreased pressure fluctuations and improved overall operation efficiency. Positive impacts were […]
Safety Recommendations Concerning HVAC
What every building professional should know to protect people, property, and systems Whether you’re maintaining a residential property, overseeing a commercial facility, or prepping a building for sale, HVAC systems deserve more safety attention than they often get. These systems quietly work behind the scenes—but if ignored, they can pose risks ranging from poor air quality to electrical hazards, fires, […]
PARTICLES: Just Because They Are Nearly Invisible, Doesn’t Mean They Don’t Matter
Air is seemingly empty to us because the human eye cannot see many of the particles floating around. Particles can be human skin scales, bacteria, viruses, soot, rust, pet dander, pollen grains, mold spores, car-tire particles and more. Particles can be smaller than .01 micron in size. A micron is one-millionth of a meter, and […]