NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
S What is Air Duct Cleaning?
OB Most people are now aware that indoor air pollution is an issue of growing concern and
SS increased visibility. Many companies are marketing products and services intended to
Improve the quality of your indoor air. You have probably seen an advertisement, received
coupon in the mail, or been approached directly by a company offering to clean your air
1^1 ducts as a means of improving your home's indoor air quality. These services typically - b
not always - range in cost from $4^3 to $1,000 per heating and cooling system, dependin
on the services offered, the size of the system to be cleaned, system accessibility, climatic
region, and level of contamination.
S Duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system
components of forced air systems, including the supply and return air ducts and registers,
grilles and diffusers, heat exchangers heating and cooling coils, condensate drain pans (d
pans), fan motor and fan housing, and the air handling unit housing (See diagram).
If not properly Installed, maintained, and operated, these components may become
contaminated with p*’.ticles of dust, oollen or other debris. If moisture is present, the
raw potential for microbmiogical growth (e.g., mold) is increased and spores from such growth
may be released into the home's living space. Some of these contaminants may cause
allergic reactions or other symptoms in people K they are exposed to them. If you decide t
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