Top 5 Contributors to Poor Indoor Air Quality

Poor indoor air quality can have a direct impact on our lives and our health. If you’re experiencing symptoms of poor indoor air quality, such as dryness and irritation of the eyes, headaches, fatigues, shortness of breath or sinus congestion, you should take some steps to make improvements. The first step in improving your home or office’s air quality, is understanding what contributes to poor indoor air quality in the first place.

There are many offenders when it comes to poor indoor air quality. Everything from dust and pollen to off-gassing furniture can contribute. We’ve narrowed down the top 5 worst offenders.

1. Dust & Dust Mites. Dust is one of the worst offenders. It seemingly comes from nowhere and covers everything if left alone for long enough. It can contribute to breathing and respiratory illnesses, allergies, skin problems, and more. Be sure to dust surfaces regularly to cut down on the amount of dust in your home. Air purifiers and vacuums with filters build in can help with this as well. Don’t forget to dust your blinds and bookshelf!
2. Off-Gassing. New household products such as furniture, countertops, cabinets, appliances, carpeting, and more can release VOCs and gases into the air including formaldehyde. When installing new furniture or other household items, you can open a window to allow for better air ventilation while the furniture off-gasses, or turn on an air purifier to help speed up the process.
3. Smoking. Cigarette smoke releases a wide range of chemicals such as formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, VOCs, and particulate matter. Avoid smoking indoors, or close to any vents, windows, or entrances, to improve your indoor air quality.
4. Pet Dander. We love our animal pals like family! But sometimes, especially certain breeds of cats dogs, and birds, can create dander and dust from skin and fur that can contribute to poor indoor air quality. If you have a furry or feathered friend, there are things you can do to mitigate this! Keep your pet’s area (crate, cage..) clean. Bathe your pet regularly - especially if they’ve spent a lot of time outdoors. Brushing dogs and cats,and keeping them groomed can also help cut down on fur and dander in the air. Vacuuming regularly also helps!
5. Garage Activities. If your home has an attached garage, the activities that take place inside of it can contribute to poor indoor air quality as well! Starting and idling a car, starting a lawn mower, operating a generator, cutting wood/carpentry, painting, etc. all release a variety of VOCs, including carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, and more. Try to ventilate your garage well and keep doors from your home to the garage closed and well sealed.

Air duct cleaning is number one in our list of steps to improve indoor air quality. Air ducts can become clogged with contaminants including any of the items listed above! Every time your heater operates, these toxins are fed through your heating system and into the air you breathe. Regular cleaning of your air ducts will eliminate these contaminants and drastically improve your home’s air quality.

In order to eliminate the threat of mould, bacteria or viruses in your ducts, we can also use our Benefact Herbal Based Sanitizer. The sanitizer contains thyme oil, an effective germ-killing ingredients that is less toxic than vinegar. Benefact kills over 99.99% of bacteria and surpasses Health Canada’s efficacy requirements for a broad range of disinfectants.

Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information. (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563

5 Tips on Getting a Jumpstart on Your Spring Cleaning

As the weather starts to change, and we see longer sunnier days, it might have you thinking about starting your spring cleaning soon. Giving your home a good cleaning is important this time of year, especially for your indoor air quality.. During the winter months you most likely spent more time indoors, and less time opening windows and doors. Your furnace system was probably also running more. Dust most likely has built up on a few surfaces and the air might feel stagnant. To improve this air quality, you can get a start on your spring cleaning a bit early! Follow our 5 tips to make this daunting task a bit easier for you.

Make a plan

Knowing where and how to start tackling the chores is the hardest part of getting the ball rolling. The best thing to do is to sit down and write out everything (even the smallest tasks!) that needs to be done. This lets you break down all of your tasks. It also helps to make a guess at how long something might take, this way if you find yourself with only 10 or 20 minutes you can pick tasks that you can complete during that time.

Work from the top down

Make sure when you pick a place to start it is up higher. If you start with the floors and baseboards, you will end up needing to re-clean them at the end. Start with dusting ceiling fans, wiping walls, the tops of shelves, and countertops.. end with mopping and vacuuming.

Multitask

Multitasking will save you a lot of time on your chores. While you have a load of laundry or dishes going, dust some bookshelves. While a stain remover soaks on some upholstery or clothing, you could clean the toilet!

Blinds & curtains

Blinds and curtains hold onto a huge portion of the settled dust in our homes. Take the time to wipe these areas clean with a microfibre cloth and a vacuum. If you need something stronger, you can create a DIY solution of baking soda and warm water with your favourite essential oils to get a nice scent in your home as well.

Get your ducts cleaned

Your air ducts are home to dust, dirt, mould, bacteria, construction garbage, flakes of skin and hair. These contaminants are released into the atmosphere of your home, causing indoor air pollution, and environmental sensitivity. The air ducts require periodic cleaning to reduce these airborne contaminants and to create a cleaner safer home for you and your family. 

During the winter as you spent more time indoors, there was most likely more contaminants settling in your ducts, so spring is the perfect time to get them cleaned out so you can bring in fresh air during the warmer months. Making sure your ducts are clean will also ensure that your air conditioning system can operate efficiently.

Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information. (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563

Why Fall is a Great Time to Clean Your Ducts!

Fall Duct Cleaning

As winter fast approaches, leaving autumn behind, it is good to know that there is still time to get your ducts cleaned before the heating season truly sets in. You will most likely be spending more time indoors as it gets colder outside and the sun sets earlier. You want to make sure your indoor air quality is up to par during these months, and having your home’s air ducts cleaned is a great way to jump-start healthy indoor air for the winter.

Residential air ducts should be cleaned when the house is new, following renovations, and then approximately every two or three years after that, although many people elect to have them cleaned every year- and fall is a great time for it.

Modern construction may leave a large amount of drywall dust, insulation, shavings and various food debris, often left by construction workers. The Technical Safety Standards Association (TSSA) now requires that air ducts be cleaned following construction, especially if the furnace was used during construction. ​

In a new home the building debris leaves a film of dust on hardwood floors and all furniture. This can leave your skin feeling dry and itchy and can cause your furnace to malfunction. This dry dust, draws moisture from the air providing a perfect breeding ground and nutrient source for bacteria and microbial contamination. In older homes, the dust accumulates to significant, measurable levels, often several inches deep. The dust forms on all surfaces significantly reducing airflow through the system.

This fall, while you're tidying up the garden, think about your inside environment and getting it prepared for the winter. Once the temperatures drop and getting fresh air into the house is not a matter of opening windows, you'll feel good knowing that the circulating air in your home is moving through a clean duct and vent system.

Drop us a line and get a free quote for residential duct cleaning!

Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information.  (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563

Win the Battle Against Back to School Colds with Benefect Sanitizer

It’s back to school time! And what usually follows the back to school rush … cold and flu season. The good news is – regular duct cleaning can help you avoid getting sick.  How? Professional duct cleaning removes the dust and debris that has built up in your home’s air duct system – and it also removes the mold and bacteria that could be growing in your system.

Every time your furnace turns on, it pushes that dust, debris and bacteria through your home’s venting system, and right into the air you breathe. This recirculation of contaminants occurs 5 – 7 times per day … which means you’re constantly breathing in harmful contaminants.

That’s why we recommend Benefect Herbal Sanitizer. Benefect complements air duct cleaning … without adding any harmful chemicals into the air you breathe.

Benefect Botanical Disinfection Technology contains thyme oil as the active ingredient. They are the largest purchaser of thyme oil in the world and their products are patented world wide.

Thyme oil is an effective germ-killing ingredient that is less toxic than vinegar!

“In nature, plants produce germ-killing 'essential oils' to protect themselves from invading microbes, similar to how our bodies produce antibodies for our protection. Benefect is a revolutionary blend of these antimicrobial extracts, particularly from the herb Thyme, and achieves remarkable efficacy ...without using any traditional synthetic chemicals.”- Benefect.com

Indoor air quality is not just about dirt particles suspended in the air it is also about things you can't see like bacteria and microbes. You want to get rid of mold and bacteria off the surface of your air ventilation system but you don't want to use harsh or even toxic chemicals to do so. Benefect is the answer.

Benefect is proven to kill over 99.99% bacteria and surpasses Health Canada's efficacy requirements for a broad range of disinfectants.

We recommend Benefect because it is safe and effective. It's used by hospitals, schools, municipalities, and other institutions where sanitary conditions are desired without introducing harmful chemicals.

Contact us today for your free duct cleaning quote - or for more information about Benefect Sanitizer.

Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information. (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563.

Summer Duct Cleaning for Your Home, Office or School

It’s summer time. And summer in Ontario usually means hot and humid. And if you’re like me, you’ve been enjoying the beautiful weather when you’re outside … but you’re also enjoying the comfort of an air conditioned home as well.

Your home’s HVAC system is probably running often. And while there are some great ways you can reduce the amount of time you’re running your air conditioning, (like using a programmable thermostat, shading from direct sunlight and preventing hot air from entering & cold air from escaping), you’ll still be running your HVAC system on a regular basis.

This means that you’ll be regularly breathing in airborne contaminants. Every time you run your air conditioning in the summer or furnace in the winter, you’re circulating contaminates through your air ducts and into the air you breathe.

You air ducts are home to dust, dirt, mold, bacteria, pet hair and sometimes construction garbage (you’d be surprised what we find in there!). Every time heat or cold air passes through the air ducts, it is pushed into your home and directly into the air you breathe.

Cleaning your air ducts can have some major benefits.

· Removes accumulated dust

· Removes debris and cobwebs

· Increases the efficiency of your system

· Removes contaminates following construction or renovation

· Reduce odours caused by pet smell or pet hair

· Allows you to identify and remove any animal infestations

But the biggest and most important benefit is a dramatic improvement in indoor air quality. You’ll be able to breathe fresh, clean air!

Summer is a great time of year to clean your home's air ducts.  Or clean your school's air ducts before back to school in September.  Contact us today for a free quote for home or school air duct cleaning!

Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information. (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563

Georgian Duct Cleaning's 40 Point Residential Checklist

Air ducts can be home to pet hair, dust, building materials, mould, bacteria and fungal growth. Every time your heat or air conditioner operates, these contaminants are forced throughout your home. Regular cleaning of your air ducts is the most effective way to reduce air contaminates and promote healthy air within the home.

When choosing an air duct cleaning company, integrity and transparency are important factors to consider.

We use a 40 point residential checklist to ensure our fully trained, certified technicians offer the best customer service, great service and products with professionalism.

Our 40 point checklist outlines the steps we take to ensure we thoroughly clean your air ducts. More importantly, it offers you the opportunity to ensure we are providing the professional service you paid for.

40 Point Residential Checklist

1. Inspect the layout of the air ducts; determine the best route for hoses or vacuum.

2. Locate all hot air vents and cold air returns.

3. Lay drop sheets to protect finished floors.

4. Adjust temperature at thermostat, verify furnace is operating properly.

5. Turn off furnace.

6. Remove and inspect furnace filter.

7. Isolate cold air returns from furnace.

8. Set up video inspection, invite customer to watch cleaning process.

9. Remove and seal all vents with plastic vent covers.

10. Install access points in cold air returns.

11. Connect vacuum hose to the cold air return.

12. Clean cold air returns from the top down.

13. Air-whip and sweep all cold air returns, joist liners and main ducts.

14. Inspect for proper cleanliness, re-clean as necessary.

15. Apply sanitizer if requested.

16. Remove vacuum hose and install gasketed sheet metal access plates.

17. Install access points in the hot air supply ducts.

18. Locate Air conditioning coils and cover with protective mat.

19. Connect vacuum hose to hot air supply ducts.

20. Air brush and sweep all hot air branch ducts.

21. Clean floor and wall registers.

22. Air-whip and sweep all hot air main ducts.

23. Inspect for proper cleanliness, re clean if required.

24. Apply sanitizer if required

25. Remove vacuum hose and install gasketed sheet metal access plates.

26. Clean furnace fan and fan housing.

27. Remove protective mat from air conditioning coils.

28. Clean coils as necessary.

29. Vacuum any dust from the bottom of the furnace.

30. Securely replace all access panels.

31. Install one-inch plugs in every location used.

32. Remove all tools and clean area around furnace.

33. Turn furnace back on, ensure proper operation

34. Replace all grills and vents

35. Re-position any furniture that was moved for the cleaning.

36. Install Certificate of cleaning and date of next cleaning on ductwork.

37. Final walk through of entire house.

38. Advise customer of any problems or concerns discovered during the cleaning

39. Collect payment.

40. Thank customer.

GEORGIAN DUCT CLEANING - SIMPLY THE BEST THERE IS!  Our team of fully trained, certified technicians would be happy to provide any of our services in your home or commercial building.

Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information.  (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563

Fall is a Good Time to Clean Your Home's Air Ducts

As much as we want to savour the warm days of August, there are signs that the season is starting to change. It's getting darker earlier and in the morning the gardens are heavy with dew. If you look around at the maple trees you might notice the start of fall colours on some of the branches.

In a month or so we'll need to turn on our furnace and we'll be circulating air through the duct systems in our homes.

This is an optimum time to have your home's air ducts cleaned.

Residential air ducts should be cleaned when the house is new, following renovations and then approximately every two or three years after that, although many people elect to have them cleaned every year.

 Modern construction may leave a large amount of drywall dust, insulation, shavings and various food debris, often left by construction workers. The Technical Safety Standards Association (TSSA) now requires that air ducts be cleaned following construction, especially if the furnace was used during construction. ​

In a new home the building debris leaves a film of dust on hardwood floors and all furniture. This can leave your skin feeling dry and itchy and can cause your furnace to malfunction. This dry dust, draws moisture from the air providing a perfect breeding ground and nutrient source for bacteria and microbial contamination. In older homes, the dust accumulates to significant, measurable levels, often several inches deep. The dust forms on all surfaces significantly reducing airflow through the system.

The solution to dirty air ducts is a professional cleaning from Georgian Duct Cleaning. The areas leading air duct cleaning company has been in business for over 22 years (since 1991), serving Simcoe, Muskoka, Haliburton, Grey/ Bruce, Dufferin and North York. The fleet of custom-built vacuums is specially designed to clean your entire heating and ventilation systems. The duct cleaning machines among the most powerful in the industry, include truck-mounted vacuums and portable HEPA filtered vacuums.

This fall, while you're tidying up the garden, think about your inside environment and getting it prepared for the winter. Once the temperatures drop and getting fresh air into the house is not a matter of opening windows, you'll feel good knowing that the circulating air in your home is moving through a clean duct and vent system.

Drop us a line and get a free quote for residential duct cleaning.


Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information.  (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563

Top Reasons to Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned

When I talk to people about HVAC systems they often ask - should I get my household air ducts cleaned? There are many reasons to have air ducts cleaned and in addition to looking at the reasons, you need to make sure you're working with a reputable company with experienced service staff.

1.) Allergies - Some people have specific allergies to dust and special attention needs to be given to indoor air quality, such as frequent furnace filter replacement and duct cleaning. Duct cleaning will remove any build up that has accumulated over the years in your ductwork giving you a fresh clean air transfer system.

2.) Odours - pet smells and pet hair can build up in the ductwork and recirculated while the furnace fan is running. I read recently about a homeowner who bought an older home and could get rid of the doggie smell left over from the previous owner's pet. Cleaning the air ducts got rid of the dog hair they had been sweeping up and the odour was eliminated.

3.) Renovations - If you've had any significant renovation work done, drywall, asbestos abatement, lead paint removal, additions, you may need to have your air ducts cleaned to remove any construction debris.

4.) Animal Infestations - rodents and other small animals can nest inside the HVAC system. We often find dead rodents, animal droppings and nesting materials. Getting your air ducts cleaned is necessary to remove them and stop air blowing over the animal debris and into your house.

Georgian Duct Cleaning uses the latest in custom built, truck mounted and portable duct cleaning technology to thoroughly clean your home and commercial heating and cooling air duct system. Our uniformed, certified technicians attach the powerful vacuum via an 8-inch hose to your air ducts. Our vacuums pull between 7,500 -12,500 cubic feet of air per minute (CFM). ​

How Does it Work?

The vacuum is connected to the ductwork on each of the main duct plenums; this puts the entire system under vacuum. All registers and grills are sealed. Various agitation tools are fed through your ducts from each register and return grill. These high-pressure air tools and whips agitate inside the ductwork. As they thrash around, they brush and air sweep all surfaces. The multiple tentacles dislodge all contaminants. As the contaminants are loosened they are pulled out of the air ducts by the powerful vacuum. ​

The main runs are cleaned using our exclusive Ventri Clean system. Re-useable access points are sealed with a sheet metal plate, airtight gasket and screws. The technicians also clean the furnace fan, fan housing and accessible areas of the air conditioning coils.

An optional herbal-based sanitizer is fogged through the system to kill any lingering odours, molds or fungi.

A professional residential duct cleaning takes about two hours or more depending on the size of the house. Upon completion, a certificate of cleaning is applied to the duct-work.

Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information.  (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563

Ontario Duct Cleaning Buyers Beware!

There are some great duct cleaning and furnace servicing companies out there in Ontario - and there are some that should be closed down.

The good duct cleaning companies are run with integrity, transparency and are motivated to help people by offering the best customer experience, great service and products with absolute professionalism.

Unfortunately the duct cleaning side of our HVAC industry is unregulated and as a result there are many companies out there who are not in the business to offer a service with integrity and honesty. 

They are motivated only by money. So you have to watch out for them. I'm giving you this advice because I don't want you to fall for the scam.  As we often get the phone call afterwards from the homeowner afterwards to tidy up the mess.  They always say they wished they would have called us in the first place, and if they did, our quote, which can be a little higher but it's honest and we have a local guarantee for our customers.

Watch out for the scams - Here are some typical examples you can spot with these companies:

• They do aggressive telemarketing, often from overseas
• Advertising duct cleaning for the whole house for $99 dollars - often this is impossible
• Advertising duct cleaning for $39.95 plus $7.95 per vent - not good
• They use mail coupons and Groupons and do not seem to be present on the internet - they have to have a good website - don't you think!?
• They do not have a truck marked with a company name, and maybe they don't have any official name that can be scene and viewed
• They have a negative air machine and do not use compressed air or brushes to clean you vents
• They shove a vacuum hose down your heating vents and thats all they do
• They claim that duct cleaning takes under 1 hour to complete
• Telemarketers calling your home randomly to offer you they’re unbelievable deals on duct cleaning - often saying their truck is in your area and they will give you a special price

There are a number of other obvious and not so obvious scams and such going around ... So here are some key questions to ask when looking to hire a duct cleaning company.

1. Do they use compressed air or brushes to agitate the dust in you ducts?
2. Do they have a negative air machine either portable or truck mounted to recover the dust and debris from your ducts?
3. Are they local?
4. How long does the cleaning take? On a home of 2500 Sq Ft and under it should take no less then 2 1/2 hrs and that is for a very basic and efficient duct cleaning

Checkout our Website at www.georgianductcleaning.ca we use all the proper methods and equipment and we have videos from the manufacturer of our equipment that give you complete transparency of our methods and equipment so we can clean your homes heating and or cooling ducts.

This link takes you to a video from Marketplace on CBC. It’s a great piece they did on exposing these blow and go companies in the Toronto area, You can be sure that we have plenty of the same kinda companies across Ontario. http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/episodes/2013/01/when-the-repairman-knocks-3.html

Please feel free to contact us anytime if you have any questions about proper duct cleaning methods, equipment and pricing. Call us at 705-722-5952 for a FREE QUOTE.

The Benefits of Spring Cleaning

It's been a long drawn out winter in Central Ontario, and everyone is looking forward to opening up the windows and airing out the house.

In a few weeks, April showers will wash away the build up of dirty snow and ice and nature will take its course and lawns will grow anew.

Mother nature won't unfortunately step inside and help with your interior spring cleaning. Your furnace has been recycling dirt and debris through your air vents contributing to the dust layer that accumulates throughout the winter.  Add a few pets to the mix and the air can be, well let's just say, 'not fresh'.

Some homes also have a problem with damp basements and mold - you really don't want to breathe that in. Household cleaners can give off chemicals and with our windows closed for several months, the air in homes can be more polluted than air outside!

So roll-up your shirt sleeves. Put on some music and spring clean!

There are many benefits to spring cleaning - both physical and psychological. It makes you feel good, for one thing, knowing that things are clean, orderly, and the air is fresher.

Need more reasons? Here are some additional benefits.

1. You Have a Clean Home: There’s nothing better than having a home that’s clean and free from all the dust and clutter of the winter.
2. You Know Where Everything Is: going through your home and re-organizing cupboards and closets helps you see what you have and where it should belong.
3. Better Air Quality: cleaning your house and your air ducts reduces the contaminants you breath, like dust, mold, and mildew.
4. Get Rid of Clutter: When you are going through your belongs and sorting out the winter things, it's a great time to pass things on that you no longer need.
5. Your Appliances Will Last Longer: cleaning your appliances will keep them in service longer!
6. It Feels Good! - having an organized clean home reduces stress and increases the enjoyment of our surroundings.

When you're ready to spring clean - give us a call.

We can remove all the build-up in your heating and air conditioning ducts. When your furnace fan comes on in the summer you won't be contaminating your home with dust and dirt from the previous winter or perhaps even years of accumulated debris.

Our technicians are professional, polite, experienced, and have the best in technology at their disposal.

In addition to cleaning your air vents, we can also inspect your dryer vent and install a monitor to warn you of any build-ups. Dryer fires are dangerous but they can be prevented.


Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information.  (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563

HPAC Engineering Article: HVAC Duct Design for Colleges, Universities

Here's an interesting article that gives some useful background information into the world of duct design. Understanding this stuff helps us to service our customers ducts better as we really know how duct systems work!

The owner of Georgian Duct Cleaning invented and refined many of the tools that are now found throughout the industry in North America. 

GEORGIAN DUCT CLEANING - SIMPLY THE BEST THERE IS!  Our team of fully trained, certified technicians would be happy to provide any of our services in your home or commercial building.

Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information.  (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563

Does Your Spring Cleaning Include Duct Cleaning? Ask These Questions..

Everyone is longing for spring after having 4 solid months of winter! It's time to start thinking of spring cleaning and many people, who haven't had their residential ducts cleaned will be wondering if they should.

1. Do you suffer from allergies?
2. Do you often sneeze when you are at home?
3. Do you have a lot of dust in your home?
4. Is your home new or has it had recent renovations?
5. Are you concerned about build-ups of dirt and debris in your ducts?
6. Would you feel better knowing your ducts are clean when you hear the furnace fan come on?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, you could benefit from air duct cleaning in your home.

 Your air ducts are home to dust, dirt, mold, bacteria, construction garbage, flakes of skin and hair.  These contaminants are released into the atmosphere of your home, causing indoor air pollution, and environmental sensitivity.  The air ducts require periodic cleaning to reduce these airbourne contaminants and to create a cleaner safer home for you and your family.

Residential air ducts should be cleaned when the house is new, following renovations and then approximately every two or three years after that.  Modern construction may leave a large amount of drywall dust, insulation, shavings and various food debris, often left by construction workers. 

The Technical Safety Standards Association  (TSSA) now requires that air ducts be cleaned following construction, especially if the furnace was used during construction. In a new home the building debris leaves a film of dust on hardwood floors and all furniture.  This can leave your skin feeling dry and itchy and can cause your furnace to malfunction.  This dry dust, draws moisture from the air providing a perfect breeding ground and nutrient source for bacteria and microbial contamination.

 In older homes, the dust accumulates to significant, measurable levels, often several inches deep.  The dust forms on all surfaces significantly reducing airflow through the system.  This causes the furnace and air conditioner to work harder and longer to bring the house to the desired temperature.  You may also notice that the furnace has become noisy… This may be caused by dust accumulating on the fan blades, throwing the fan out of balance.

 The solution to dirty air ducts is a professional cleaning from Georgian Duct Cleaning.  The areas leading air duct cleaning company has been in business for over 22 years (since 1991), serving Simcoe, Muskoka, Haliburton, Grey/ Bruce, Dufferin and North York. 

The fleet of custom-built vacuums is specially designed to clean your entire heating and ventilation systems.  The duct cleaning machines among the most powerful in the industry, include truck-mounted vacuums and portable HEPA filtered vacuums.

The uniformed cleaning technicians, attach an eight-inch hose to your air ducts.  All vents are sealed and then compressed air powered agitation tools are fed through the ducts.  These tools operate on high pressure and high volume, as they travel through the ducts they brush and sweep all attached dust and debris.  The loosened dirt and contaminants are sucked out of the air ducts by the powerful vacuum system. 

The owner of Georgian Duct Cleaning invented and refined many of the tools that are now found throughout the industry in North America.

GEORGIAN DUCT CLEANING - SIMPLY THE BEST THERE IS!  Our team of fully trained, certified technicians would be happy to provide any of our services in your home or commercial building.

Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information.  (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563