Your home’s air ducts are a lot like your lungs. Not only do they suck air in and blow air out, but they also tend to trap things suspended in that air, such as dust, smells and debris.
“National studies show that the indoor air quality of the average American home is seven times worse than the outdoor air with smog and pollution in our big cities,” says Cathal Murphy, owner of Top Notch Restoration in Wood Dale.
Air ducts should be cleaned every five years or so, Murphy says, yet it’s not uncommon for homeowners to go longer – much longer – than that benchmark. Even new homes can benefit from a cleaning, because construction debris hides within the ducts.
When it’s time for a cleaning, smart homeowners hire someone who can do the job fully. Not all duct cleaners are the same.
Top Notch Restoration, which specializes in air duct cleaning, carpet cleaning and water damage restoration, uses gas-powered, truck-mounted equipment that’s 20 times more powerful than the portable machines that some duct cleaning firms will use.
What you get with that extra power is more suction, a deeper clean and better filtration, because everything that’s pulled out of the vents goes to a filtration bag outside.
“We’re also able to access every vent, every return, every main trunk line that branches off your furnace,” says Murphy. “We guarantee our work. And, for air duct cleaning, we have video inspection cameras that can show a before and after.”
Expertise is also a good sign. Top Notch’s crews are IICRC and NADCA certified, and they have extensive training in mold remediation and water damage restoration. These certifications come with deep knowledge of the equipment and processes that get a good, deep clean – so you can breathe easier at home.
“It instills a lot more confidence,” says Murphy. “Being certified in your field means you have the competence to do the job correctly.”
For a free estimate, call Top Notch Restoration at (847) 805-8052 and mention promo code NWL8. Or, you can visit 4tnr.com for information.
Duct Cleaning: The Secret to Better Indoor Air
