Residential Services

AIR-TEK conforms to the highest professional standards as set forth by the NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaning Association). The NADCA has strict standards relating to equipment, cleaning procedures and ethical behavior. The best way to protect yourself as a consumer is by knowing what to ask. The Frequently Asked Questions section will give you a good understanding of the industry and the things to avoid when selecting an HVAC cleaning professional. Click here to review FAQ.

Commercial Services

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:

• Adequate introduction of outside air.
• Unimpeded circulation of air.
• 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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