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AC ducts are the passages that transport air from your cooling system into each room and out again. Here in the Middle East our high reliance on AC and the fact that we spend a lot of time indoors (especially during the intense summer season) means air pollution can be 3-5 times higher inside your home than it is outdoors!
To flush out the dust, mould, parasites and other harmful contaminants that can get trapped out of sight, your AC ducts must be cleaned and disinfected by professionals at regular intervals.
Never compromise the quality of the air you breathe. Your ducts may be overdue cleaning if you notice any of the following:
by using the market leading Rotobrush® system.
not as an add-on.
because duct cleaning is required less frequently and we don’t want to overcharge you.
Clean ducts enable a cleaner, healthier home:
Significantly improve your indoor air quality and minimise visible surface dust for a cleaner, healthier living environment.
Remove many of the most common allergens including organic matter like pet hair.
Get to the source of the issue and enjoy your home without the fear of unpleasant aromas.
Enable your AC system to operate at peak efficiency, so you spend significantly less on energy bills.
Our professionals work thoroughly and efficiently to ensure your ducts are left scrupulously clean every time.
Your ducts are part of a complex system that keeps you comfortable every day. Click on the hotspots to understand more.
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Your ducts are part of a complex system that keeps you comfortable every day. View on desktop for more details.
Air ducts are responsible for pushing air into each of your rooms. Over time, dust particles, dirt and even harmful microorganisms start to build up on their surfaces. When your AC is running it pushes this dirt and dust around, blowing it back into your rooms.
If you can see dust or mould then that is a key indicator that your ducts need cleaning! However, the ducts in your home are mostly behind walls and it is unlikely that you will be able to directly tell if a clean is required. If your ducts have not been cleaned for over a year then you can safely assume that dust and dirt will be starting to settle. If you are noticing an increase in the suffering of allergies from family members this may also indicate that your ducts need cleaning.
If you are moving into a new apartment or villa one of the first things you should do is to schedule a full AC service and duct clean. You don’t want any residual dirt from the previous owners to be locked in your AC system but scheduling an immediate clean also means you start with perfectly clean ducts and this helps you to keep track of your timings for future servicing and cleaning.
Attempting duct cleaning without professional equipment will yield limited results. To be completely clean, your ducts require brushes & hoses inserted up to 15 metres deep to eradicate dirt, dust and sand. Additionally, antifungal disinfection using a fogging machine is required to kill bacteria. Duct cleaning should therefore be undertaken strictly by a trained technician.
For professional duct cleaning We Will Fix It uses Rotobrush equipment operated by specially trained technicians. This method loosens up more dirt and debris than many alternatives due to its accelerated spin cycle. In addition, it enables packed dirt and mould removal using a high-powered industrial vacuum at source, preventing contamination. Antibacterial fogging is one of the final steps in our duct cleaning process to kill any remaining bacteria within the ducts.
Yes, regular duct cleaning enables the ‘lungs of your home’ to circulate clean & safe air for your family to breathe. This is essential to promote good respiratory health and can help to reduce aggravation from allergies.
Your AC ducts should be professionally cleaned every 1 to 2 years dependent on usage. If doors are regularly left open, sand and other airborne particles will find their way into the AC system, requiring duct cleaning more frequently. That said, be cautious of providers offering duct cleaning bundled with your AC service. Duct cleaning is not required as frequently as AC servicing (which should be conducted every 4 months) so you may end up being overcharged if the two are combined as a standard package.
Professional duct cleaning should take approximately 1.5 hrs per AC unit, depending on the length of the duct. We Will Fix It uses Rotobrush equipment with powerful suction, meaning less mess and less disruption for your family. Additionally, cleaning of the area and any paint retouches are provided free of charge by We Will Fix It.
A reputable duct cleaning company should cover all your furniture with plastic sheeting before they begin the cleaning process. They should be wearing PPE including protective goggles, gloves, and shoe coverings while carrying out their work and should be happy to provide before & after pictures once the work has been completed.
Professional, super neat and good customer communication. We Will Fix It performed the duct cleaning in a very efficient and seamless way. I had special instructions that they perfectly took onboard. They covered everything to keep the house as it was before they came, then put everything back into place. I am a returning customer and I recommend them to my friends.
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