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AIRTEK is a state licensed HVAC contractor with over 20 years of experience in the industry. We are proud to have more than six technicians on our staff that have earned the prestigious ASCS (Air Systems Cleaning Specialist) certification by the National Air Duct Cleaning Association. We also have a NADCA Certified Ventilation Inspector on staff. AIRTEK is also a long standing member of the Better Business Bureau with a perfect track record of customer satisfaction. Recent projects include San Diego Airport, Scripps Research Institute, Los Angeles Housing Authority, US NAVY and US Coast guard
Indoor air quality is a major issue for building owners and
managers, as well as building occupants. Indoor air quality problems can have a
significant effect on productivity and employee morale.
Contaminated Air...It's Effects
Allergic reactions are the most common health
problems that people experience regarding indoor air pollution. An individual
can be affected by inhaling particles or vapors, by ingesting or eating it, and
by having it come in contact with the skin. The effects may be immediate or not
show up for years. Immediate responses that may be noted after a single
exposure or repeated exposure include irritation of the eyes, nose and
throat, headaches, dizziness and fatigue. These are usually
short-term and treatable.
Molds can cause continuing health problems
for individuals who may not realize they are mold sensitive. Health hazards
range from infections to irritant and toxic type allergic reactions. Reactions
to molds include sneezing, itching, coughing, wheezing, and shortness of
breath.
Indoor Air Quality and Your Health
Billions of dollars are spent each year to treat the
symptoms of contaminated air. Today, our work places are air tight
and energy efficient. This means that more pollutants and contaminates are
trapped inside, lowering the quality of air we breathe. Research indicates that
people spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. So, the risks to human
health may be greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors.
Further, those people who may be most susceptible to the adverse effects of
indoor air pollution are those who tend to spend the greatest amount of time
indoors.
How to Properly Clean Your Air System
Determining the Problem
Indoor air problems can be caused by a variety of factors
including poor HVAC design, substandard filtration and lack of maintenance
requiring a team of multi-disciplined professionals to fix the problems. Left
unresolved, indoor air quality problems subject building occupants to prolonged
exposure to chemicals, molds, dust mites, bacteria and other pollutants.
Symptoms that workers commonly complain of include coughing, nasal congestion,
sore throats, wheezing, asthma, eye irritation, headaches and fatigue. Most
indoor air problems can be traced directly to the HVAC (heating, ventilating,
air conditioning) system.
Total HVAC and duct cleaning involves the components of the
forced air systems, which include the air returns, the supply air ducts and
registers, the diffusers, grilles, heating and cooling coils, the fan motors
and housing, the air handling units and drip pans (where the moisture condenses
and collects). It is vital that the service contractor clean all components,
one dirty component could potentially contaminate the air system all over
again. After the HVAC system has been properly cleaned, the system should be
sanitized or de-contaminated with an EPA registered product.
The Solution to Indoor Air Pollution
Three factors critical to improving air quality are:
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Adequate introduction of outside air.
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Unimpeded circulation of air.
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A clean, contaminant free system.
The NADCA approved cleaning method is called
"Source Removal"
or the mechanical cleaning of system components to remove dirt and debris.
Source removal methods employ vacuum units, compressed air, mechanical and hand
brushes and other tools to loosen dirt and debris and convey it to a
containment device for proper disposal.
AIR-TEK is a leading provider of commercial
-industrial HVAC system cleaning. AIR-TEK has helped thousands of commercial
customers achieve a cleaner, safer and healthier indoor environment. All work
is performed by experienced and qualified personnel in accordance
with
standards set by the National Air Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA) and
CAL/OSHA.
Beware of companies that offer to "clean" your system with
chemical encapsulants or dust abatement products. These products are sprayed
over the contaminants to restrict the movement and render them "harmless".
However many such products were not proven safe for use in air handling
systems. The only safe way to clean your system is with source removal.
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