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Smoke Smell in Ductwork – Duct Cleaning MI

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When you move into a new home you do not know exactly what you are getting into in all aspects.  You will most likely do a walk through and in most cases hire an inspector to point out areas of concern.  At Amistee Duct Cleaning it is common to get people calling with complaints of smoke smell coming from the ductwork.  They say that the carpet has been replaced and all the walls painted but there is still a pungent odor in the house.  What do they do?

It is common to overlook the HVAC system as a source of odor and in many cases this is the direct cause of the odor.  If someone has smoked inside of the home the heating and cooling ducts will pick up this odor and hold onto it until the system has been properly cleaned.

Above are the before and after pictures from duct cleaning in Ann Arbor MI where the previous home owner had smoked.  After the cleaning it dramatically increased the air quality and smell coming from the ductwork.  Call Amistee in Michigan today at 248-349-8877 to see what we can do for you.  CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE A FREE ONLINE QUOTE.

 

Duct Cleaning Certifications – Amistee Duct Cleaning Belleville MI

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When choosing an air duct  cleaning company (or any company for that matter), a homeowner should make sure that they getting a reputable company.  In the State of Michigan the mechanical division requires duct cleaners to hold a mechanical license to cut into/clean any sort of ductwork.  Duct cleaners are the same as many drivers on the  road, they break the laws daily until they are caught.  Please make sure that you do your research with the Department of Construction at http://www7.dleg.state.mi.us/bcclicense/.  Amistee Air Duct Cleaning Michigan is fully licensed and highly insured to provide each homeowner with what they deserve, a quality duct cleaning for a high value.

Although it is not illegal for a company to not be a member of the National Air Duct Cleaners association, you may be hiring a company that is not focused on provided quality work if they are not.  The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) certification is the recognized benchmark for trained and qualified professional.  There is a reason large government and state jobs will only hire NADCA certified companies.  Why would you not want the best?

Do your research and know that Amistee Air Duct Cleaning will perform a premium cleaning at your residence in Michigan at a high value to you.  Duct Cleaning in Allen Park, Duct Cleaning in Wyandotte, Duct Cleaning in Taylor and other Metro Detroit Duct Cleaning cities are all part of Amistees flat rate service area.  Call Amistee today or go directly to the “contact us” page and fill out a no hassle form to receive more information.  CLICK HERE to go directly to this no obligation page.

Amistee Duct Cleaning near Allen Park, Michigan – Air Duct Cleaning in Metro Detroit

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Duct and vent cleaning should come across every home owners mind during some point of their home ownership. Recently, Amistee Air Duct Cleaning in Allen Park Michigan was cleaning air ducts at a 40 year old home in Allen Park Michigan and found that the return air ducts were over 75% blocked. This is not an uncommon find for many homes that are over 30 years old.
Over the years the heating and cooling system is pulling in air and depositing the contents into the air ducts. This particular home was full of original construction debris and a “carpet like” material which was actually pet hair and dander. The current homeowner was highly allergic to pets and wondering why she could not sleep at night. Since the cleaning took place our customer has contacted our Amistee Air Duct Cleaning office and commented that she has never slept so well.

Go to the Amistee contact us page within the website to have an educated air duct cleaning specialist contact you and provide you with a free quote.

What to Expect From an Air Duct Cleaning Contractor – Bloomfield Hills MI

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As a consumer what should you really get when you are paying to have your air ducts cleaned? I am pretty sure that no one wants to get scammed and everyone wants to get a good value for their money. Over the years we have seen many companies come and go that offer far from superior service and leaving the homeowner with their hands up in the air thinking “how did this happen to me” Know that Amistee Air Duct Cleaning in Michigan does not only “follow” NADCA standards but we are a member of NADCA as well. Go to the “contact us page” within our website for our customer service reps to kindly contact you within 1 hour of our business hours. Here are a few tips to ask before hiring a company.

1.) Is the duct cleaning contractor going to make access ports and doors to ensure the system is properly cleaned? Amistee does.
2.) Is the company going to inspect your ducts before they start cleaning to make sure you do not have any asbestos wrapped ductwork? (we typically only see this on homes built before the 70’s)
3.) Is the duct cleaning company going to use proper equipment? (no portable equipment that is not HEPA filtered or inferior to truck mounted)
4.) Is the air duct cleaner going to protect your home from their equipment? Amistee uses clean tarps, corner guards and shoe covers ALWAYS
5.) Is the duct cleaner going to agitate your ductwork with a tool like an air whip or brush? The vacuum is not enough. There must be some sort of cleaning method that will dislodge the debris. Amistee will access every vent and piece of ductwork.
6.) Will the contractor seal everything up? This seems self like common sense but we see companies that CHARGE EXTRA! Amistee does not
7.) Will the duct cleaning company follow all NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association) standards? Amistee does and has won Safety Awards year after year.
8. What type of guarantee does the duct cleaner offer? Amistee has a true guarantee. Your happiness is our number one goal.

Call Amistee Air Duct Cleaning in Novi to clean your air ducts at 248-349-8877.

Duct Cleaning Equipment – Air Duct Cleaning in Allen Park Michigan and Metro Detroit

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At Amistee Air Duct Cleaning, duct cleaning is the main vein of the business. This is why equipment is such a main focus for the company. Amistee will only clean residential homes with its giant power vacuum trucks that move anywhere between 15,000-17,000 CFM. This is 15,000-17,000 cubes of air moving every minute through your duct system pulling debris and dirt with it. When a vacuum truck pulls into your driveway a large suction hose will be ran from the truck to your furnace room (basement, crawlspace or attic). When our technicians make an access point in your ductwork and turn the vacuum truck on to clean your ductwork, the air starts getting pulled outside to our truck. Inside of your ductwork by the access point, it is moving so much air that it is similar to 200-250 mile an hour winds going through your ductwork.
Many duct cleaning companies use a variety of equipment to perform a cleaning. Think logically, can a portable vacuum do the same as a large vacuum truck? Some competitors even mount portable equipment into the back of a van or cube van and call it truck mounted! Call Amistee Air Duct Cleaning today to get the quality you deserve and get your air duct cleaned in Allen Park MI and Metro Detroit the right way. We guarantee it. We are not happy until you are happy, I promise.

Household Dust and Air Duct Cleaning – Duct Cleaning Contractor in Rochester Hills Michigan

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No matter how much I clean, the dust always comes back! Does this sound familiar to you? Many people wonder how the household dust builds up or even gets there. Most of the household dust originates outside and comes in through windows and doors when opened. The other portion of the dust is from other conditions inside the home. These conditions include dirty ductwork, dirty carpets, pets, construction projects and many other factors.
Indoor household dust is usually a hodgepodge of gross stuff. Dead skin cells, airborne particles, soil, dander and even toxic substances (lead, arsenic, and chemicals from furniture and carpet) top the list. It is always a good idea to clean your carpets on an annual basis using a reputable company. We have found that companies like Chets Carpet Cleaning in Madison Heights, Burg Enterprise in Macomb and Prestine Clean Carpet Cleaning in Royal Oak have offered great service for our customers. After cleaning your carpets it is always a good idea to evaluate your duct system and decide whether or not it should be cleaned. The National Air Duct Cleaners Association recommends cleaning your air ducts every 3-5 years. We have some customers that clean their ductwork in Michigan annually and others that wait more than 5 years. This all depends on you and your families health.

For a free estimate to have your air ducts in Michigan cleaned call Amistee Air Duct Cleaning today at 877-349-8877. Its time to get rid of the unwanted household dust in your ductwork.

Mold In Your Ductwork – Air Duct Cleaning Livonia MI

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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.

Amistee and The National Air Duct Cleaners Association – NADCA – Rochester MI Air Duct Cleaning

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Amistee Air Duct Cleaning has been a member of NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association) for many years.  Its owners and employees have always had an active role in attending its conventions and technical trainings including the most recent 2012 expo.  Being a member of NADCA has always helped better the cleaning methods that Amistee uses in Michigan by continued education.  Would you get heart surgery from a doctor that is still using the same practices from the 80’s?  The same is true for the service industry.  New practices and techniques require training and great equipment.   When air duct cleaning is done correctly, it can have a positive effect on you and your families life.  If you are thinking about cleaning the air ducts or vents inside of your home in Michigan, make sure to check with NADCA at www.nadca.com to find an accredited company.

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Some local Michigan air duct cleaning companies are using the NADCA logo but are not even members. Unfortunately it is up to you the consumer to do your research and hire a qualified company that will not take advantage of you.  Amistee Air Duct Cleaning in Novi MI is a member of NADCA and is State Licensed to provide you with the highest quality service.  Call Amistee Duct Cleaning at 877-349-8877 or submit an online request and a service representative will contact you shortly.

Smell Coming From Ducts – Michigan Vent Cleaning

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Do you have a smell coming from your ductwork?  It is not that uncommon to have animals get into the duct system and get lost or trapped.  When living in Michigan the wildlife is always looking to stay warm, migrate, breed making your home a great place to try and make THEIR home.  You will not know when they are trapped but you sure will know once that have died because of the smell.  Recently a customer located in Troy Michigan called Amistee Air Duct Cleaning complaining of a “weird smell” coming from the ductwork.  Upon arrive we found a dead squirrel in the ductwork by the filter box/furnace.  This obviously would create a pungent odor.  After a full system cleaning the homeowner was back to living their normal life smell free.

 

How To Install a Furnace Filter – Duct Cleaning in MI

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After cleaning an air duct system it is very important to maintain the filtration system of your heating and cooling unit (furnace).  At Amistee we always recommend replacing and “starting fresh” after any duct cleaning .  Part of maintaining the filtration system is installing the air filter correctly.  We see time and time again homeowners installing their air filter the improper way or inserting the filter backwards.  Here are some simple tips for you to maintain a healthy duct system.

  • Clean your air ducts once every 3-5 years as recommended by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association.
  • Change your furnace filter on a regular basis, some filters are 30 days (mostly the 1 inch filters) and some are 6-12 months (mostly the 5 inch filters)
  • Make sure the filter is “tight” in the housing forcing the air to go through the filter and not around the filter through any gaps.
  • Insert the filter with the arrow pointing TOWARDS the furnace.  The arrow always goes with the airflow.  An easy way to remember this is to keep in mind the furnace is sucking air in (air flow going into furnace) and pushing air out.  If you can not remember this use a marker to put an arrow on your ductwork.
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Call Amistee Air Duct Cleaning in Michigan today for a free estimate or for help improving your indoor air quality.  877-349-8877