In this case you ll need extensive duct cleaning with mold remediation and you ll want to make sure to seal up the leaks in the ducts to prevent the problem from returning.
Cold air duct cleaning.
Scrub as needed but take care not to damage the finish.
Allowed work to help upstairs cold air flow.
Cleaning air ducts is not a do it yourself job.
Duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system components of forced air systems including the supply and return air ducts and registers grilles and diffusers heat exchangers heating and cooling coils condensate drain pans drip pans fan motor and fan housing and the air handling unit housing see diagram.
The applications for a hose can include everything from transferring air within an air conditioning system sucking up sand pebbles and other small debris and abrasives to ventilating harmful fumes.
In most cases the open ends of the ducting hose are attached in place using a connector clamp or belt.
Even if you were inclined to do it chances are good that you wouldn t own the right tools such as special rotary brushes and a high powered vacuum.
Then we use our air duct cleaning tools to agitate and dislodge any dirt in your air ducts.
Our air duct cleaning service begins with an inspection of all of the air ducts in your home.
After the inspection we hook up our high powered blower and hepa filtered vacuum to your air duct system.
Ductwork is commonly made from galvanized steel and installed flexible ductwork installation oct 20 2004 the fourth edition of flexible duct performance.
The difference between the cold air in the ducts and warm air in the walls can cause moisture to condense on the ducts giving mold a perfect environment to grow.
Flexible ductwork ductwork installation ductwork is the means by which cold and warm air travels from your heating and air conditioning units to the registers in your house.
Now i have no air flow up or down.
Company advised i needed new air ducts and vents.
The most likely culprits are the cooling system s evaporator coils which your heating and air conditioning contractor and most duct cleaning companies can inspect and maintain.
You can clean unpainted metal registers in a dishwasher but wash painted or varnished ones by hand.
Use the screwdriver to remove wall and ceiling vents including cold air returns.