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Prosteam Carpet Care and Restoration
4.4(
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Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"Antoine was very professional. He came in, cleaned all of the ducts and vents quickly and efficiently. I even commented that I couldn t tell he had been here. He cleaned everything so well! I am so happy with the work that was performed! I would highly recommend this company."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Browns Floor Care & Restoration
4.4(
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Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1936

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Emergency services offered

"The tech did a great job cleaning about 25 HVAC ducts and a dryer duct. He was courteous and diligent."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Preferred Home Improvements
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Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"Very good. This was our first time having this done so we didn't know what questions to ask to get a complete estimate. Because of this they added extra services to ensure we would be happy with their work. Very polite and clean. Would definitely hire them again."
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FOSTER HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
4.8(
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Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Emergency services offered

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"The a/c check up went good. The service tech explain some things to me that I did not know. But our unit checked out and nothing had to be done."
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Art's Cleaning Service
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Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

At Art's Cleaning Service, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Air Duct Cleaning questions, answered by experts

If possible, avoid placing furniture in front of a return air vent. A blocked air vent can cause your HVAC system to use more energy, which in turn can lower the life span of your unit and raise your energy bill. Furniture can also trap hot or cold air, damaging your furniture or appliances. 

Professional duct installers suggest leaving between six and 12 inches of space in front of an air return vent. If you must place furniture in front of a return air vent, try to aim for putting furniture over a floor vent instead of in front of a wall vent, and avoid draping curtains over any vent system.

AC evaporator coils should be cleaned at least once per year to keep your unit in good condition. For optimal performance, consider cleaning them twice a year—once before and once after the main cooling season. More frequent cleanings may be necessary for older systems, units with performance issues, or those in climates with high levels of humidity, dust, and dirt.

The best air duct cleaning methods involve removing the debris or dust in the ductwork through the use of a vacuum. Air duct pros refer to this method as negative pressure cleaning. To knock debris loose inside the ductwork, you may need to use a hand-operated brush or a rotary brush. You then can use the vacuum to suck up the loose debris and remove them from the ducts. If mold is present, pros may use a chemical spray to try to kill any bacteria or mold inside the system.

To determine if an HVAC or vent damper is open or closed, locate the handle or lever on the outside of the ductwork. Typically, the damper is open when the handle is in a horizontal position, parallel to the duct, and closed when it is in a vertical position, perpendicular to the duct. If you can see through the damper, it is open. You can also test for airflow by waiting for your furnace or air handler to turn on and feeling for air coming through the vent.

HVAC systems push air around, causing dust and dirt to accumulate. Some dirt around air vents is normal, but if you notice a significant accumulation in a short time, that indicates a problem with the system. Clean the vent covers, replace the air filters, and call in a pro for an inspection.

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