What’s the cost to clean air ducts? Some might not understand the true cost of having dirty air ducts in your home or office. Having clean air ducts improves the efficiency of your HVAC systems. This means it takes less power to properly operate the systems in your home or business. When your HVAC is more efficient, your bills decrease.
Air duct cleaning reduces your utility bill.
ENVIRO-AIR’s cleaning system creates better airflow. This reduces your utility costs and the time needed to bring your house or business to the ideal temperature. At least 80 percent of HVAC equipment breakdown is related to dust, dirt and contaminants within the air duct system. Plus, improved air flow prolongs the life of your HVAC equipment.
Cost Benefits for Commercial and Industrial Businesses
The NADCA Energy Field Trials task force completed a study to determine the effect HVAC cleaning has on energy performance. Temperature, humidity and airflow were measured as part of the study.
The following statistics show the average findings after commercial/industrial HVAC cleaning and restoration of the ducts, air handler and coils:
40% (or 5.4 Degrees) Cooling Temperature Drop
Temperature drop measures the change of temperature from when it enters the cooling coil on the return side and exits on the supply side.
54% CFM Improvement
Cubic feet per minute (CFM), or volume of air moving through the system, increases with obstruction removal from the HVAC system. Most measurements were taken at the return register.
225% Cooling Capacity Improvement
Cooling capacity, or British Thermal Units (BTU) output, is also referred to as heat transfer rate.
Cost Benefits for Residences and Homes
In March of 2016 our industry’s National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) released a white paper outlining how to measure improvements in HVAC energy performance after HVAC cleaning. The white paper, “Restoring Energy Efficiency through HVAC Air Distribution Cleaning,” inspired a task force of NADCA members across Canada and North America to carry out testing of HVAC systems before and after cleaning. The study showed impressive results.
The following statistics show the average findings after residential HVAC cleaning and restoration of the ducts, air handler and coils:
61% (or 5.9 Degrees) Cooling Temperature Drop
Temperature drop measures the change of temperature from when it enters the cooling coil on the return side and exits on the supply side.
11% CFM Improvement
Cubic feet per minute (CFM), or volume of air moving through the system, increases with obstruction removal from the HVAC system. Most measurements were taken at the return register. With duct cleaning alone, the average CFM improvement was 6.9%.
150% Cooling Capacity Improvement
Cooling capacity, or British Thermal Units (BTU) output, is also referred to as heat transfer rate.
Additional Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning
Reducing costs is just one of the benefits of having a clean duct system. It may be one of the biggest perks, but clean ducts means improved efficiency, reduction in allergy symptoms, and additional health benefits. It also means less cleaning required, because there’s less dust in your system getting into the air.
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If you’re interested in reducing your bills and saving money, please contact us. We would be happy to offer our insight and answer any questions you have. We’ll help you get started towards a cleaner, healthier, more cost-effective home or business.