Air Duct Cleaning & Carpet Cleaning Services

Air Duct Cleaning Service

•What is Air Duct Cleaning?

•What Should You Expect?

Carpet Cleaning Service

•Can Carpets make people SICK?

•Our Carpet Cleaning Service

Air Duct Cleaning Service

What is Air Duct Cleaning?

If you decide to have your heating and cooling system cleaned, it is best to let a qualified professional do it for you!


Most people are now aware that indoor air pollution is an issue of growing concern and increased visibility. There are many companies on the market that market products that would presumably improve indoor air quality in your home. The best way to really clean your air duct system is to physically clean it.


Air duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system components of forced air systems, including the supply and return air ducts and registers, grilles and diffusers, heat exchangers heating and cooling coils, condensate drain pans (drip pans), fan motor and fan housing, and the air handling unit housing.


If not properly installed, maintained, and operated, these components may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris. If moisture is present, the potential for microbiological growth (e.g., mold) is increased and spores from such growth may be released into the home's living space. Some of these contaminants may cause allergic reactions or other symptoms in people if they are exposed to them. Failure to clean a component of a contaminated system can result in re-contamination of the entire system, thus negating any potential benefits.


When performing air duct cleaning in yourHVACwe use specially designed high power air hoses to remove the dust and particles off the walls of the air duct.


After the pollutants have been removed, we use a high power vacuum to remove it from the air duct system. In addition we clean and disinfect it to make sure the prevention of bacterial formation inside the air duct system.

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What Should You Expect?

Air duct cleaning should be performed by qualified professional. Here is a brief guide that should get you started on a long quest to know everything there is to know about air duct cleaning.


What the Air Duct Cleaning Servicemen Should Do

• They should gain access to every duct in your home, no exceptions.
• They should visibly demonstrate to you that all ducts are clean. Do not take their word for it.

Heating

• They will clean the heat exchanger.

Cooling Components

• Clean both sides of the cooling coil.
• Straighten the cooling fins.
• Clean the film off of the cooling coil.
• Clean the coil drain pan completely.

Blower

• Straighten and clean the blower blades of all dust debris and oil.

Plenums

• Remove all debris from plenums.
• Replace any filters that are broken or do not fit properly.

Metal Ducts

• They will clean to a shine the metal walls of the air duct system.

Fiberglass

• Replace any fiberglass that is torn or worn down. It should also be well-stuck to the wall of the ducts. They will have the adhesives to make it stick properly.

Air Vents

• They will reattach all registers. Grilles and diffusers are firmly attached to the walls, floors and ceilings. And are they clean.
• A proper cleaning will help reduce the air pollution in your home while improving your indoor air quality.

Access Doors

• New access doors should be attached with more than just duct tape.
• When they system is running, they should ensure that there is absolutely no leakage.

Five Star Air Care Guarantees: our air duct cleaning service lives up to expectations and even exceeds them.

Our Services:

• Carpet Cleaning
• Air Duct Cleaning
• Dryer Vent Cleaning
• Electro Static Filters
• Air Duct Repair
• Dead Animal Removal
• Gutter Cleaning
• New Air Duct Installation
• Furnace Cleaning

A number of factors can contribute to poor indoor air quality, including:

• Tobacco smoke
• High VOC levels, frequently due to materials used in cabinetry or manufactured wood products such as laminate, particleboard, hardboard siding, and treated wood
• New, wet, or damp carpet
• Odors from products used for cleaning and maintenance, personal care, or hobbies
• Combustion byproducts from burning oil, gas, kerosene, coal, wood
• Poorly operating central heating and cooling systems and humidification devices
• Outdoor sources such as radon, pesticides
• Outdoor air pollution

* Complaints due to poor indoor air quality routinely include dryness of the mucous membranes and skin, nose bleeds, skin rash, mental fatigue, headache, cough, hoarseness, wheezing, nausea, dizziness, and increased incidence of asthma, and eye, nose, and throat irritation.

* Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels by not bringing in enough outdoor air to dilute emissions from indoor sources and by not carrying indoor air pollutants out of the building. High temperature and humidity levels can also increase concentrations of some pollutants.

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Carpet Cleaning Service

Can Carpets make people SICK?

Like many other household products and furnishings, new carpet can be a source of chemical emissions. A new carpet can be an influence on your indoor air quality as it emits volatile organic compounds, as do products that accompany carpet installation such as adhesives and padding. Some people report symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation; headaches; skin irritations; shortness of breath or cough; and fatigue, which they may associate with new carpet installation.

As for Old Carpets – they also have an influence on your indoor air quality: carpets may act as a "sink" for chemical and biological pollutants including pesticides, dust mites, and fungi that can also cause different symptoms and illness. These sit comfortably in the fiber and constantly release into the indoor air.

Individuals purchasing new carpet should ask retailers for information to help them select lower emitting carpet, cushion, and adhesives. Before new carpet is installed, they should ask the retailer to unroll and air out the carpet in a clean, well-ventilated area. They should consider leaving the premises during and immediately after carpet installation or schedule the installation when the space is unoccupied. Opening doors and windows and increasing the amount of fresh air indoors will reduce exposure to most chemicals released from newly installed carpet. During and after installation in a home, use of window fans and room air conditioners to exhaust fumes to the outdoors is recommended. Ventilation systems should be in proper working order, and should be operated during installation, and for 48 to 72 hours after the new carpet is installed.

Individuals should request that the installer follow the Carpet and Rug Institute's installation guidelines. If new carpet has an objectionable odor, they should contact their carpet retailer. Finally, carpet owners should follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper carpet maintenance.

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Our Carpet Cleaning Service

Regular Carpet Cleaning and Carpet Care prolongs carpet life!

Five Star Air Care offers its professional carpet cleaning service. Our technicians are well-versed in all carpeting brands, and know how best to remove dirt and deep-down soil, even in high traffic areas. We follow the recommended carpet cleaning procedures of manufacturers to provide thorough care and maintenance.

Regular Carpet Cleaning and Carpet Care prolongs carpet life!

The carpet cleaning process involves several steps to a clean carpet.

• We pre-treat the carpet to loosen stains and heavily soiled areas. Pre-treating the carpet allows emulsifiers to loosen stains and spills.
• The furniture is moved, cleaned underneath and then moved back to its original position. Carpet protectors are placed under the furniture to protect the furniture and carpet.
• Steam carpet cleaning removes the dirt from the base of the carpet pile and will prolong the life of the carpet. A deodorizer is used during the carpet cleaning process at your request. Drying time for the carpet is usually 4 - 6 hours.
• Spot cleaners are used for most difficult stains and are included in the cleaning.

Once the carpet cleaning process is complete, we will apply 3m Scotchgard™ at your request. Scotchgard™ is a carpet protector which prevents spills from absorbing into the carpet fibers.

A dirty or stained carpet takes away from the overall appearance of a room or office. Our carpet cleaning service is offered to private homes, offices and other residential or commercial buildings. Their work involves carpet cleaning, sofas, chairs and many other soft furnishings and upholstery. Along with upholstery and carpet cleaning services, many offer spot cleaning, stain and pet odor removal, Oriental rug cleaning, carpet dying, carpet repair including fire and water damage restoration. We use industrial carpet and upholstery cleaning machines, some of which are truck-mounted steam extraction cleaners.

By having carpets cleaned regularly, you maximize the appearance and life of the carpet. A carpet cleaner needs to be very knowledgeable in fabrics and materials, so they select the proper cleaning methods and cleaning solution. Many carpet cleaners learn the business by on-the-job training while others work for a firm that provides a short course in using the equipment and cleaning carpets.

Carpet Cleaning is a very demanding job requiring a person to be in good physical shape, as they spend a lot of time on their feet, carry heavy equipment and move furniture when necessary. It is definitely not the right career choice for a person that has an allergy to chemicals or dust. Hours are irregular and often include working weekends or evenings, especially when doing commercial jobs. For a self-employed carpet cleaner, they purchase and maintain their equipment, do the purchasing, accounting and marketing. They need good people skills, a pleasant manner, be honest, reliable and able to work in a team or alone.

Five Star Air Care offers you a professional carpet cleaning service that provides all of the above, and guarantees satisfaction!

Common work activities include:

• Ensuring that all needed supplies and equipment are in the carpet cleaning truck prior to leaving the shop.
• Meeting with the customer, examining the rugs and making any changes to the estimate based on the visual examination of the area to be cleaned.
• Moving furniture or placing protective covers over larger pieces of furniture that cannot be moved.
• Using pre-soaking for stains and specialized treatment for heavily soiled carpet prior to the steam cleaning.
• Steam cleaning the carpet using various types of professional quality steam cleaning equipment.
• Vacuuming the area and replacing furniture if required.
• Collecting any required fees, checking for customer satisfaction and removing all carpet cleaning equipment from the customer's residence.

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