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Importance of clean duct systems

Everybody knows that duct systems are installed in buildings in order to supply the rooms with fresh air. The duct system is built to supply or extract a certain amount of air to the rooms. Even with air filters fitted to the system, it cannot be ensured that some dust or fluff  will come into the duct system. Pollutants are collected throughout the years, and can after some time build to a large amount.

The main concern is that the duct system may not work as designed. Mainly all duct systems, besides supply of fresh air, also serves to heat and cool the rooms, it might become difficult to adjust. The accumulated dust creates a basis for bacteria and fungi. These might, within time, free themselves from the duct, and be transported into the ventilated rooms.

Blocked or heavily contaminated filters also create a basis for bacteria and fungi. The traces will over the time grow through and release on the other side of the filter. In this way they can reach the ventilated rooms. This might cause illnesses for the occupants working in the rooms.

The illnesses will show as mucous membrane inflammation, migraine, tiredness, depression etc. Poor indoor air quality does not only come from the ventilation system, but it definitely contributes to a large extent.

Ventilation systems do not only exist as comfort ventilation in offices, but are also used in the production plants as suction for gases, smoke and dust. These plants are often very polluted. Many of these plants have no direct influence on the indoor air quality due to the fact that they act as extracts. However the ducts can get blocked, and hereby cause a poor suction from the production spaces.

A dirty ventilation duct generates a fire danger. Dust burns very easily, and with suction in the duct system, the fire can spread out to other parts of the building rapidly.

For all of the above and many more reasons, there is a very important reason to clean the duct system on scheduled time.

Scheduled cleaning and disinfection of ventilation is the primary preventive measure against various types of respiratory diseases and the implementation of fire safety standards.

Most of the air ducts hidden from view in the walls and ceilings of buildings and our homes, so to evaluate their technical condition, and especially the cost of work without prior inspection by using special equipment, it is not possible.

The main activity of NorthWest Hood & Duct Cleaning  is the cleaning and disinfection of  ventilation and air conditioning system from dust, grease and contagious deposits. We provide a one-time service and full service air on a regular basis. Our  Employees of the company are qualified cleaners trained, and possessing the relevant certificates.

Remember that cleaning of duct systems – a necessary measure!

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