Industrial Duct Cleaning Service

Most office buildings, warehouses, factories and other corporate and industrial facilities are equipped with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. These HVAC systems work day and night, usually for decades at a time before being replaced. Over time, these systems build up a layer of debris consisting of dust and other materials inside the ducts that is harmful to both the system and the humans alike.

And, this build-up of debris has very negative effects on the health of employees. It is well-known that industrial and corporate profitability ties in directly with the health and well-being of employees who work in the company’s facilities. In addition to a good diet, regular exercise and getting plenty of sleep, having access to a steady stream of clean air is essential for employee health. Unfortunately, many commercial buildings go weeks or years without having their ducts properly cleaned, potentially leading to employee health issues.

It is a fact that clean air improves employee performance. The American Lung Association reports that Americans spend 90% of their time indoors. And, the concentration of pollutants inside buildings can be up to 70 times higher than that of outdoor air. Upper respiratory problems are responsible for half of all employee absences each year, costing employers more than billion in lost productivity.

What Clogs HVAC Ducts

Over time, the ducts within these systems – which can extend for hundreds of feet inside a building – become heavily lined with a dusty, dirty debris that resembles the lint from a clothes dryer. This occurs even with systems that excellent filtration systems. It is just a natural fact when it comes to HVAC systems.

Looked at more closely, the debris that builds up in these systems contain numerous types of materials, depending in part upon the nature of the industrial or commercial building environment and what is housed there. In general, this linty, dusty material caked onto the sides of the ducts consists of certain types of pollutants that can be harmful to the human respiratory systems, namely: pollen, mold, bacteria, spores, fungi, and dust mites.

These pollutants all have various origins and effects on the humans who live and work in their midst. A common name for these types of pollutants that clog HVAC ducts is bioaerosols. Bioaerosols can exacerbate allergies, as well as increase the chances of respiratory problems, including – but not limited to – asthma.

Benefits of Industrial Duct Cleaning

In addition to the human health-related benefits, there are a number of other benefits of using an industrial duct cleaning service. Here is a full list of benefits:

* Allergy and asthma relief

* Control of dust

* Improved air flow throughout your facility

* Up to 30% better overall HVAC system efficiency

* A reduction in energy costs

* Reduced chances of fire

What’s Involved in an Industrial Duct Cleaning Service

When your HVAC system is cleaned, the following steps are typically taken (not necessarily in this order):

1. Removal of registers.

2. Cleaning of supply vents to air handler.

3. Brushing, collecting and sweeping of debris in the system.

4. Antimicrobial treatment fogged into cold air return.

5. Cleaning of the evaporator coil.

6. Cleaning of washable filters.

7. Cleaning of flue exhaust vent.

8. Cleaning of the laundry exhaust vent for fire prevention.

If it has been more than 6 months since you have had your industrial HVAC ducts cleaned, you stand to improve both human health and overall energy efficiency of your system.

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