Air Duct Cleaner That Uses Vacuum Trucks – Amistee Duct Cleaning Ann Arbor MI

In sports and life people sometimes say the phrase “go big or go home”. We feel the same is true in the air duct cleaning industry. Having a large vacuum truck that is made specifically for the air duct cleaning industry is like adding up 325 hoover vacuum cleaners end on end or it is like adding up 75 standard home shop vacs in terms of the suction power. Could someone who shows up to your home and clean your ductwork properly with a portable piece of equipment that is similar to a shop vac? I am sure it is “possible” but how long would it really take? It could take 1, 2, or 3 days to clean 100% of your heating and cooling system. Your HVAC system is made up of many different connections and pieces we like to call “trunks” and “mains”. Using equipment that is portable similar to a shop vac would involve someone having to take apart each piece of your ductwork. At Amistee we can clean your heating and cooling air ducts effectively in 2-3 hours. We are crazy about cleaning air ducts and offering exceptional service, just ask some of our customers.
When you call Amistee Air Duct Cleaning you will always receive superior technical service and a large vacuum truck for your air duct cleaning. Why settle for less? Our vacuum trucks are made specifically for the air duct cleaning industry and pull anywhere between 15,000 and 17,000 CFM (cubic feet per minute) That is like having 17,000 one foot by one foot cubes of air pass by our hose every minute. We will create wind speeds similar to a category 3 hurricane inside of your ductwork during our cleaning process to remove all of your dirt and debris.
It is simple, call Amistee at 248-349-8877 for your Ann Arbor Michigan home or business to receive the best air duct cleaning service Michigan has to offer. Amistee services all of Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan for air duct cleaning. If you prefer, go to our “contact us” page within the website to fill out a simple form which will be passed on to one of the Amistee Team Members who will contact you shortly. Start breathing clean fresh air today!

Mold In Your Ductwork – Air Duct Cleaning Livonia MI

Many people wonder if their ductwork has mold inside of it.  This is a tricky questions because there is not a “golden” answer.  Ductwork is made out of metal which is non porous and mold can not “technically” grow on the metal itself.  If a duct system is dirty and contains layers of contaminants then mold could potentially grow on the debris inside of the ductwork.  You can see from the picture below that there is a significant amount of debris for mold spores to adhere to.

Proper cleaning of an air duct system and its vents can help reduce the amount of particulate coming out of the duct system and into your breathable living space.  Amistee Air Duct Cleaning specializes in whole house air duct cleaning.  If you are having a problem with indoor air quality or think you may have mildew or mold inside of your ductwork, get the cleaning done properly and do not waste your money with a company that could potentially make your problem worse.  Check with your local BBB and make sure the potential company is a member of NADCA.

Does Air Duct Cleaning Eliminate Dust? – Duct Cleaning Metro Detroit

Does duct cleaning solve your dust problem?  Will you never have to dust your indoor living space after getting your ducts cleaned?  This seems like it would be a very simple answer but it is more complex than you may think.  There are local and national air duct cleaning companies “claiming” that if they use their service you will NEVER have to dust again.  Think again.  After having Amistee Air Duct Cleaning clean your duct system we can drastically reduce your indoor dust but we never like to say we can eliminate your dust.  This would be a false and uneducated statement if we said we could eliminate your dust problem.

We have found that the duct system can contribute to more than 70% of the indoor dust.   If you take a moment and think of indoor dust logically it makes more sense.  If your ductwork is loaded with debris (construction dust or a buildup over years) than this will probably be blowing into your home.  It is probably a good idea to get the ducts cleaned.  This is a great way to reduce the amount of dust.  We have some customers that say after we clean their home they instantly saw a reduction in the amount of household dust.

What is household dust?  Dust is made up of many things in a home.  Here is a list of possible sources of dust for you to consider.

  • Dirty Ductwork
  • Pet Dander or Hair
  • Old Carpet That Is Breaking Down
  • Skin Cells From Dry Skin (Think about adding a humidifier in your home)
  • Outdoor Air (Many people open windows and call it “fresh air” but is it really FRESH??)
  • Dirt Roads
  • Construction Sites
  • Disconnected Dryer Vent Pipe
  • Folding Clothes That Have Been Washed
  • Toilet Paper (When you rip it fibers become air born)
  • Any Indoor Remodeling Project
  • Clean Up Clutter

If you do choose to get your air ducts cleaned to help with a dust problem it MUST be done correctly in order to provide you with any results.  The entire duct system must be cleaned, not a portion, not half, not just the vent but ALL the ducts.

How Long Does Air Duct Cleaning Take? Michigan Duct Cleaning

Many people wonder how long air duct cleaning should take.  This depends on a number of factors such as the size of your home, accessibility of the ductwork, equipment of the company you hire and the experience of the technicians.  In Michigan the average sized home is roughly 1800 sq feet containing one furnace.  This size home (if cleaned by Amistee) should take roughly 2-3 hours to clean with two technicians.  It is important to know that if you hire Amistee to clean your ductwork, you will get the best equipment and highest trained employees.  We offer a real guarantee on all the work we do.  It is simple,  we care.

Duct cleaning is an industry where scams unfortunately are everywhere.  Companies may say they are using powerful equipment but are they using a vacuum truck?  Inferior equipment such as a shop vac or portable equipment mounted in a trailer or van may add to the cleaning time.  Training is key to the proper cleaning.  At Amistee we are serious about air duct cleaning and that is why training and experience are crucial.  If you hire a company that does not have the proper training this may also add to the cleaning time.

Air Duct Cleaning in Michigan and NADCA

Air Duct Cleaning is a large breeding ground for companies who take advantage of homeowners both young and old.  It is an industry where you can not really see what has been done, or can you?  As a homeowner you own the ducts and it is YOUR home,  so you deserve to see what is being done or not done when you hire a contractor.  At Amistee we will show you before and after pictures of your ductwork.  This will prove to you what we have done.  We will invite you into the work area and show you exactly what was done and provide you with any recommendations.  We will show you pictures of any area of your duct system, not just one if you wish.

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to setting standards and guidelines within the air duct cleaning industry.  When a system is maintained properly, most homes duct systems only need cleaning every 3-5 years.  If you decide that it is time to hire a contractor, RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH.

Once you find a contractor make sure that they are going to clean the entire heating and cooling system.  This is not just the visible ducts,  this is ALL of the components which is from each register back through the furnace.  Many companies do not touch/clean the furnace.  They will also only clean a portion of the ducts.  Please, if you are going to spend any amount of money make sure it is done properly and by a reputable company.

Choosing The Right Contractor for Air Duct Cleaning

When you are having anyone enter your home to perform a service you should be aware and take a few steps before allowing any work to be done.

  • Is the company licensed to perform the air duct cleaning or insulation install?
  • Are the workers coming into your home safe?  (have they had a background check) Duct cleaners see EVERY room of your house.  We do work for the Michigan State Police, County Jails etc.
  • Will the workers let you watch what they are doing and ask questions?  You are paying them and they work for YOU!  We invite our customers to watch.  We are excited about what we do and want to share that with you.
  • Is the company going to protect your home during the duct cleaning?  WE WILL!
  • Will the company show you pictures of what the ducts look like afterwards??  This is the MOST important step.  Ask to see proof of what they did.  Many companies can “talk” but do they really perform the service promised?  We will gladly show you what your air ducts look like.
  • Will the price stay the same as quoted?  We NEVER change our air duct cleaning or insulation price from the quoted price.  It just is not fair and we would not want to be treated that way.
  • Will the company solve your problems so you can breath better and dust less?  Amistee has results from thousands of homes and customers.

Pollutants in Your Home – Air Duct Cleaning Southeast MI

Indoor air quality is considered to be the fourth greatest pollution threat to Americans by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Even if you can never see, and can’t always smell, the chemicals inside your home, they are there.  It comes from cleaning products, drycleaning chemicals, plastic products like computer keyboards, furniture, paint, carpeting and more.

Some tips to help keep these contaminates from polluting your house are as follows:

Look for certifications. Certifications for low chemical emissions are in their infancy, but the more people who buy and request certified products, the more there will be.  Greenguard, part of Underwriters Laboratories, certifies furniture, paint, and other office and household products.  Scientific Certification Systems is another certifier.  And, for carpet, you can look for the “Green Label Plus” created by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).

Choose unscented products. Many manufacturers make both scented and unscented versions of their products.  Always choose the unscented ones.

Avoid pressed wood. Pressed wood and wood composite materials are manufactured using strong glues that often contain volatile organic compounds.

Unwrap. When you buy new furniture, unpackage it outdoors and let it sit outside for at least one week to air out. Similarly, make sure to unwrap your dry-cleaning outdoors before bringing it into your house.

Ventilate. Try to paint in the spring and fall when you can comfortably leave your windows open for ventilation.  Same goes for new furniture or cabinetry.  Keep your windows open for a couple of weeks, if possible.

Paint first. It’s a good idea to paint your home first, then ventilate for several days before installing new carpeting and other textiles.  That’s because these products can absorb chemicals from the paint and re-release them into the air over time.

Buy used. Chemical emissions are at their highest when a product is brand new, so one solution is to buy used furniture that has already off-gassed in somebody else’s house.  (Unless that used furniture has just been refinished.)  Just be careful, because you want the latest safety features in things like baby cribs.  And you should look for furniture built after 1978, when lead paint was banned.

How Do I Choose the Right Air Duct Cleaning Service?

How Do I Choose the Right Air Duct Cleaning Service?

-Will the service provider guarantee an up-front price without any bait & switch?
-Can the cleaning team show proof of NADCA membership and certification?
-How long has the company been in the HVAC system cleaning business?
-Will the company provide customer references?
-Will the technician provide the means to conduct a visual inspection at any time
during the cleaning?
-Does the company use only powerful vacuum trucks with a minimum of 15,000
cfm’s?
-Will the company show before and after pictures of the inside of the ductwork on
every job?

Amistee Duct Cleaning Michigan services most cities in Southeast Michigan for duct cleaning and air duct service cleaning.  We also specialize in Commercial air duct cleaning and Blown Insulation throughout Southeast Michigan. Call Today: 877. 349.8877 for a FREE ESTIMATE

Why Clean Your Air Ducts – Michigan?

Why Clean Your Air Ducts?

In addition to normal accumulation of dust and dirt found in all homes through regular use, there are several other factors that can increase the need for air duct cleaning:

• Pet Hair and Dander
• Allergens and Irritants
• Microbial Growth
• Excessive Household Dust
• Smoke and Cooking Odors
• Renovation or Construction Projects
• Asthma
• Pollen, Mold, Dust Mites

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The BBB Looks at Duct Cleaning Scams

And here’s a closer look at the dirty business of air duct cleaning scams, and how you can avoid them, with Michele Mason of the Better Business Bureau:

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