Birmingham Air Duct Service | Heating and Cooling | One Hour Heating & Cooling in Birmingham AL | HVAC

"Always on time, or you don’t pay a dime."

That's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning's guarantee…
 

Professional Air Duct Cleaning in Birmingham

Are you concerned about your health and that of your family? You should be...

Did you know that the inside of your duct system can be a breeding ground for microbes, insects, rodents, dirt, dust, debris and plenty of other unpleasant things that no one should live with? One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning can help you by performing a certified professional air duct cleaning and sealing. Whether you just invested in a new, high efficiency heating and air conditioning system or you have an older existing system, you should consider air duct cleaning. A professional duct cleaning and sealing can result in a cleaner, more dust-free indoor living environment. Our inspection will allow us to check the ductwork thoroughly and clean the hardest, deepest and darkest areas of your duct and our agitator brushes and powerful vacuum system guarantee that your home will be a cleaner environment. Once the ducts are cleaned, we use a fogger to release antimicrobial solution into the duct in order to properly sanitize it from the inside.

Duct sealing is important whether you do a professional air duct cleaning or not. Did you know that your heating and air conditioning system might be leaking wasted air into your attic? The average house leaks 30%; all wasted dollars out of your pocket on your utility bills. We can seal the ducts to make your home more energy efficient, as well as keep your ducts clean. With heating and cooling typically costing nearly 45% of your entire utility bill, having clean and sealed ducts is a must.

We make this possible with the best duct cleaning services available at affordable prices. Call today to schedule.

Air Duct Cleaning

We deploy advanced air duct cleaning technology with the only self-contained method that simultaneously brushes and vacuums debris. Dirt is brushed loose inside the air duct and immediately swept up by powerful dual vacuums. Air Duct Cleaning - Step by Step:

  •  Removal and cleaning of registers
  •  Technician cleans supply vents all the way to the air handler
  • Dirt and debris is brushed, collected and swept up by the dual vacuum system
  • Optimum coverage is ensured as technician works back through the system, overlapping much of the ductwork
  • Vacuum attachment topically cleans inside the air handler
  • Air handler fan is turned on and antimicrobial treatment is fogged into cold air return
  • Fan circulates treatment deep into the system

According to the EPA, if you have a ducted heating and cooling system, the ducts should be cleaned every three to five years. The EPA ranks indoor air pollution among the top five health risks.

97% of homes have indoor air quality issues.  Dirty coils and ducts use as much as 30% more energy than clean ones.

Dryer Vent Cleaning

Dryer vent cleaning is important for safety as well - approximately 16,000 homes burn down each year because of clogged dryer vents. We have the equipment and the experience to clean the entire system and prevent this from happing to you.

Cleaning your lint screen is simply not enough to ensure an efficient, safe dryer. Even a cleaned lint screen traps only 75% of the lint produced inside a dryer. The rest of the lint builds up over time inside the dryer vent, becoming a fire hazard, as dryer lint is highly flammable and has the potential to ignite at any time. A dryer with restricted airflow is less efficient and needs to run significantly longer, causing utility costs to rise, increasing the need for repairs, and decreasing the life of the dryer. By cleaning your dryer vent, we can help ensure your clothes dryer is both safe and energy efficient.

Dryer Vent Cleaning - Step by Step:

  • Technician removes and cleans lint trap
  • Technician takes the measurement of airflow using an air flow meter at the exterior dryer vent
  • The back of the dryer is topically cleaned, as this is where lint can accumulate.
  • The dryer vent and flexible ducting from the wall are visually inspected using the video inspection system.
  • The HEPA vacuum system is connected to dryer vent duct. Dryer duct auger is run through the duct to remove any blockages
  • Airflow is measured again to gauge improvement before and after cleaning.
  • The camera is used again for post cleaning inspection.

The yearly national fire loss for clothes dryer fires is estimated at $99 million resulting from almost 16,000 fires.*

*National Fire Protection Association.

WHY SHOULD I CLEAN MY AIR DUCTS?

Dirty air ducts have been identified as a major source of indoor air pollution. Your air duct system is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, mold, mildew, fungi, and other health threatening organisms. Dust mites don't typically live and breed in the ducts themselves. However, dirty air ducts distribute the primary food source for dust mites - dust.

WILL MY HOUSE BE LESS DUSTY AFTER YOU CLEAN THE AIR DUCTS?

Yes, the inside of your ductwork is the equivalent of an extra room in your home that never gets dusted or vacuumed. When the furnace or air conditioner fan turns on, dust from the ductwork gets churned up and blown into the rooms of your home.

WILL AIR DUCT CLEANING HELP MY ALLERGIES?

Many people are allergic to dust mite waste. Dust mites feed on debris found in ductwork. Remove the debris and you remove their food. Also, by greatly reducing particulate debris in your ducts, there are less dust particles and potential allergens in the air to aggravate those with respiratory illnesses.

I LIVE IN A NEW HOME. DO I STILL NEED YOUR SERVICE?

Absolutely! Up to 50% of air duct system cleaning is done in homes that are less than five years old. During construction, the ductwork is wide open and the air handler is running many times without a filter. During this time, construction debris such as pieces of plaster, drywall, wood, dust, insects and insulation, are accumulated in the ductwork.

HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY AIR DUCTS NEED TO BE CLEANED?

By using the i2CAM Video Inspection unit, our technicians can show you how dirty your system is. It can also show you the "before" and "after" of your duct cleaning, so you know that it's a job well done.

WILL YOUR EQUIPMENT WORK IN MY AIR DUCTS?

The equipment we use to clean the air ducts is effective in all types of air duct construction, including flex duct, round metal ducts, square metal ducts, and fiberboard. It can easily accommodate right angle turns and multiple bends found in most types of duct systems.

DOES CLEANING MY DRYER VENT LOWER MY ENERGY BILLS?

Yes, by having your dryer vent professionally cleaned, your clothes dryer will run more efficiently. Your dryer will not have to run as long, lessening the wear and tear on your dryer, reducing your need for repair and lengthening the life of your dryer.

CAN I CLEAN MY DRYER VENT ON MY OWN?

Although a homeowner can clean dryer vents, it is advised that you consult a professional. Most homeowners don't have the special equipment required to do a thorough job. A professional has special tools such as video inspection equipment give a visual of the hard-to-reach areas of the dryer vent system.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY DRYER VENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED?

Using the following as a checklist, you can get a good idea if your dryer vent is in need of cleaning:

  • Loads of clothing are taking longer to dry.
  • Clothing is very hot and still damp when dryer finishes (especially heavy items especially, such as towels).
  • The dryer itself feels hotter.
  • There may be no lint on the lint screen (i.e., the exhaust system is clogged).

WHAT WILL ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES DO FOR MY ENERGY BILLS?

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, energy efficiency technologies can reduce energy consumption by 25% or more. This can drastically decrease your energy bills and make your home and business run more efficiently.

 

Services

Products