Choosing the right shoes to coordinate with your outfit is tough. But if you’ve got fashion sense (or a copy of a fashion magazine), you’re in good hands. Trusting a team of air duct cleaners to come into your home is a tough decision too. You want to ensure that the company is credible, trustworthy and skilled. Les Clow, of North Texas Duct Cleaning in Plano, Texas, offers insight into what sort of services an air duct cleaning company in Plano provides, as well as the critical factors you should consider before having a company clean your system.
Traditional Services
If you have a dust buildup in your home, combined with moisture in your ductwork, you may have mold in your ducts. Having your air duct cleaned is important because you can reduce allergens and mold spores in your home, thereby decreasing chances for illness to you and your family. Excessive dust, allergens and other contaminants can be eliminated or reduced by having a regular cleaning. It is recommended that you have your system cleaned every 3-5 years by a professional team. North Texas Duct Cleaning has been air duct cleaning Plano for nearly a decade and provides a great deal of services. “Our qualified technicians are known for our air duct cleaning in Plano, but we also provide dryer vent cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, carpet cleaning and attic insulation installation,” says owner Clow.
Misconceptions
There are many misconceptions about air duct cleaning. Plano customers get a vision of a massive dirty dust cloud in your home once work has begun. “ We will not create a dust cloud in your home,” says Clow. Unlike other air duct cleaning companies, North Texas Duct Cleaning uses a vacuum method that collects the loosened dirt into a powerful vacuum bag with HEPA filters. “There is no exhaust to escape our equipment,” say Clow. Therefore, no dust bomb! The work can take up to 6 hours (usually about 3 hours), your furniture is covered by plastic as a precaution and you are welcome to stay in your home. The vacuums can be a little loud, so the only worry is getting your favorite show recorded. Watch the episode the next day and tell your friends and neighbors the truth about air duct cleaning!
Accreditation and Employees
Clow and his team of professionals all have background checks and are accredited with associations such as NADCA, the HVAC Inspection, Maintenance and Restoration Association. This is critical because there are many air duct cleaning companies in Plano that have association logos on their websites and fliers but are not directly affiliated with an association. Do your homework and make sure you are getting a reputable company. Another factor to consider is pricing. “There are lots of bait and switch companies out there in Plano that put fliers on doors claiming to clean the ductwork in your home for $100. This is all false,” says Clow. Buyers beware. Like a sale at Barneys (yeah right), if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is: “These guys come into your home and they’re based on commission and will charge you way more than they promised over the phone or on their fliers. A reputable company will give estimates first and will not start work until you are aware of the bottom line.” Clow recommends researching the air duct cleaning company before you set up any appointments.