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Why Should I Choose A NADCA Member To Have My Air Ducts Cleaned?

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Almost everyone uses HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems. The HVAC system keeps the house warm in the cold months and cool in the warm months. Along with the function of keeping temperature perfect, it also circulates air in the house. The HVAC system accumulates dirt, debris, dust, fungus, hair, and other impurities in the system which then gets circulated into the air of an office or house. This not only increases impurities in the house, but it also affects health in the long term. Thus, it is important to perform the air duct cleaning on a regular interval. You can clean air duct system with vacuum cleaner daily or weekly to clean surfaces. However, to clean it thoroughly, you must hire certified NADCA member for professional duct cleaning services . There are many service providers in Australia that offer air duct cleaning services. However, it is advisable to use this service from a NADCA certified service provider only. What is NADCA? NADCA stands f...

Will Ducted Heating Cleaning Make House Smell Better?

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Have you experienced that weird, stinking odour in your house? And you are just not sure where the source of this odour is? Well, the answer is, it can be your HVAC system. There can be many reasons which make your ducted system dirty. The dirt, mould and other stuck particles in the ducted system not only spread nasty smell in the house, but it circulates the same in each nook and corner of the house. It is not only disgusting but also unhygienic. Moreover, you may get into an embarrassing situation in front of guests and visitors due to this never stopping odour. The best solution is, call the best ducted heating cleaning services provider in the town. The ugly odour emanating from the ducted system of the house can be due to multiple reasons and the ducted heating cleaning professionals will clean all these dirt, dust, mould, bacteria, etc. to make your house odour free as well as hygienic again. Let’s briefly check the top 3 most common reasons that cause odour from the ducte...

How to Prevent Dryer Vent Fires?

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As per the National Fire Protection Association, every year on an average, dryer vent fire hazard causes property damage worth $35 million. Every year, almost 100 injuries, 5 deaths, and 2900 home fires are caused just because of dryer vent fires. Thus, dryer vent cleaning must be on the top list for anyone to keep the house safe and secure. Let me share the top 4 standards for dryer installation, set by the International Residential Code: How to install a dryer? The first and foremost thing is to check if your dryer vent is installed as per the code requirement or not. A number of dryer vent requirements are specified by the International Residential Code. Use 0.4mm rigid duct with a diameter of 4 inches, according to the IRC specification. Corrugated pipes easily accumulate lint so avoid using them or use short lengths. From the back of the dryer to the vent outlet, you should have 35 feet long vent. This must be an outdoor one. If your dryer supplier specifies a longer ven...

When Is The Right Time To Replace The HVAC System?

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It doesn’t matter how well maintained your HVAC system is, you are going to have to replace it at some point in time. One of the biggest investments which we can make for our homes is by purchasing the best HVAC system. Usually, an old or even a damaged HVAC system results in certain issues for the homeowners which range from poor indoor air quality to the increasing energy bills. When issues as such persist, it’s time for an HVAC replacement . Wondering When Should You Replace Your HVAC System? Here are the symptoms you should be on the lookout for: 1. Your HVAC System Has Been Working For More Than 10 Years Now If your HVAC system has been installed for about 10 years now, you might want to replace it. Most of the modern air conditioners are durable. Even though their components begin to deteriorate after around ten years, it still depends on how often you use it and how well you maintain them. Upgrading the same would also decrease your energy bills. 2. The Temperat...

Is Dry Duct Cleaning Really Necessary In Melbourne Weather?

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We get questions related the importance of duct cleaning quite often, and our answer always remains the same. Yes, DIY dry duct cleaning techniques can give you the mental satisfaction of having cleaned your HVAC systems, but that does not include night deep cleaning of the entire ductwork, and making them function as good as new. Since every electric dryer has to have an outlet on the outside through which it expels warm, moist air for it to function well. This air to be blown outside is usually loaded with lint, and if you don’t vent it outside, it can cause a lot of problems. Here are all reasons that will explain to you the importance of dry duct cleaning. Importance of Dryer Duct Cleaning 1. Prevent Disasters According to the reports by the U.S. Fire Administration, 2,900 clothes dryer fires are reported every year. Every year causing approximately 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property asset losses. The leading cause of these dryer fires is the failure to...

In 5 Steps How To Check If Your Ducts Need Sealing?

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HVAC systems are the reason for the well being of us in our homes, duct cleaning is important so as to see that the functioning of the HVAC systems is carried on easily and smoothly. Sometimes our HVAC systems do not give out heat as they should and they also do not do the ventilation as they should, chances are there must be a hole or loose connection in your duct. To actually know whether you need to seal your ducts you will have to check for any opening in the ducts. In this blog, Toms duct cleaning Melbourne will let you know if your HVAC systems to do heated duct sealing. Other reasons to see if your ducts need cleaning are as follows: The HVAC system is not regulating the temperature of your house properly Your bills are high over the summer seasons. If you feel nauseated in your rooms. You have to change the air filter many times. If you find a lot of dusty streaks in duct connections and registers. You see some kinds of kinks and tangles in flexible ducts. If y...