Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaning & Maintenance
The best way to ensure that an HVAC system, whether using bare metal or internally insulated ductwork, will continue to provide efficient, quiet air delivery, and occupant comfort is by following a regular system operation and maintenance schedule. This, along with a high-efficiency filtration system, assures protection of both HVAC system components and building occupants. Maintenance procedures include inspection, detection, and remediation of probable sources of airborne contaminants and moisture.
As always, prevention is the most desirable solution. However, in some cases, it may be too late for prevention and system cleaning is necessary. If duct cleaning is necessary, it is important that the cleaning professionals be familiar with both the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) and National Air Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA) guidelines. Today’s air duct insulations are designed to withstand the rigors of cleaning