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Duct cleaning? Beware!

8 years ago

http://boredomtherapy.com/air-repairman-caught-on-tape/?as=701aol&bdk=b701aol


Of course, not all HVAC companies are thieves, but this is why I generally don't recommend "duct cleaning"!

Comments (10)

  • 8 years ago

    Totally agree. But didn't you read all of those wonderful ads?

    :(

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Except in extreme cases of Mold, Vermin, Debris, it;s a waste of time and money per EPA.

    EPA Duct Cleaning Guidelines

  • 7 years ago

    Stopped reading at first "Next" button.

  • 5 years ago

    Deciding Whether or Not to Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned

    https://www.air-conditioning-ductless.com/


    Suggestions for Choosing a Duct Cleaning Service Provider

    To find companies that provide duct cleaning services, check your Yellow Pages under "duct cleaning" or contact the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) at the address and phone number in the information section located at the end of this guidance. Do not assume that all duct cleaning service providers are equally knowledgeable and responsible.

    Talk to at least three different service providers and get written estimates before deciding whether to have your ducts cleaned. When the service providers come to your home, ask them to show you the contamination that would justify having your ducts cleaned.


    Do not hire duct cleaners who make sweeping claims about the health benefits of duct cleaning — such claims are unsubstantiated. Do not hire duct cleaners who recommend duct cleaning as a routine part of your heating and cooling system maintenance. You should also be wary of duct cleaners who claim to be certified by EPA. Note: EPA neither establishes duct cleaning standards nor certifies, endorses, or approves duct cleaning companies.



  • 5 years ago

    This is always why I recommend using a professional air duct cleaning company with great reviews and a decent following. Always check reviews and hire a company with multiple great reviews. That is the best way to find great air duct cleaners in your area.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Or check with the EPA and not do it at all!

    EPA ON DUCT CLEANING

  • 5 years ago

    https://www.cooling-heating.net/


    Know The Risks

    When you are choosing an air duct cleaning service, it is important to know the risks involved. As the owner of an air duct cleaning service company I want to shed light on what some dishonest competitors have been known to do.


    First understand that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have statistics for what is a safe amount of mold in your home as opposed to an unsafe amount. Only ten percent of the population is allergic to mold. As a result there are no state or national guidelines on how much mold you should be exposed to.


    Many scammers prey on the fears of the consumers. They begin the scam by trying to scare you about the mold in your home. They do this by spouting out a lot of statistics to make you think you must act immediately, paying them hundreds or even thousands of dollars to get rid of the mold or face certain and imminent health issues. State environmental experts say that in order for mold to grow as these scammers claim long time standing water would have to be present in the duct system.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Incredible!

    You again have plagiarized another's web site WITHOUT ATTRIBUTION and then clicked on "Like" on your own plagiarism! lol

    I have copied the source, only I included the sentence following which identifies the web site owner.

    "When you are choosing an air duct cleaning service, it is important to know the risks involved. As the owner of an air duct cleaning service company I want to shed light on what some dishonest competitors have been known to do. You will not get this type of service from Quality Home."

    QUALITY HOME SITE

  • 5 years ago

    The same posting has to be spammed twice by the same person. He forgot to change his alias for this one.