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By now, most people have heard the terms “indoor air quality” and “sick building syndrome”. One of the biggest contributors to indoor air quality is the HVAC system (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) installed in the home, office or building. The purpose of the HVAC system is to “condition” the air inside the building. Air that has been “conditioned” is clean and odor-free and is at a temperature and humidity that the majority of the building’s occupants find comfortable, but, as with anything, time and use will ensure that the system that we rely on for clean air will get dirty, dusty, and the worse case - moldy.

We utilize high-performance air duct cleaning equipment and specialty duct cleaning tools that physically removes, captures and contains dirt, debris and other contaminants from commercial and residential ductwork systems.

The crucial investment of the owning the highest quality equipment has been key decision in our continued success in providing our customers with the best possible outcome of each and every job, but it's no argument that it is our employees that are truly Stratagraph Environmental's greatest asset. The care and professionalism that we strive for has played a key role in our ability to repeatedly create long term relationships with those we serve.

Our duct cleaning services are performed utilizing the most advanced source removal equipment in the industry, enabling our technicians to reach and thoroughly clean the entire duct system with minimal noise and disruption.

Combining state-of-the-art equipment, unmatched customer care, and the methods we utilize results in our ability to provide our customers with the highest quality duct cleaning service available.

Dust, dirt, pollen, animal dander and other airborne contaminants are pulled into your duct system every time the heating or air conditioning cycles.  These contaminants will build up inside the ductwork over time and can help make your duct system an ideal breeding ground for mold spores, bacteria, fungus, mildew and other microbes.

Each time your HVAC system is turned on, contaminants are ejected out and re-circulated throughout your home and can possibly affect the health and comfort of your family.

Your workers or family members who suffer from allergies, asthma or other respiratory ailments as well as children and the elderly are especially vulnerable to the effects of indoor air pollutants.

The removal of contaminants from the entire HVAC system is recognized by the industry experts as the most effective way to eliminate air duct pollutants.  This is referred to as the “source removal” method of duct cleaning.  These methods used by our company assure you that your ducts are being cleaned with the most advanced source removal equipment and techniques available. 

The HEPA-AIRE process utilizes an Abatement HEPA-AIRE Portable Power Vac in tandem with a specially designed AIRE-SWEEP Portable Air Compressor and Agitation Tools for efficient state-of-the-art source removal duct cleaning. This method enables professional duct cleaners to remove contaminants from all parts of the duct system, regardless of location or type of duct. Yet it is simple to perform and requires only a limited amount of access holes. Here’s how it works:

1. The supply and return networks are “zoned,” or separated, so they can be cleaned independently. This is typically done by removing the furnace filter, inserting it into a plastic bag and reinserting it into the furnace.
   
   
2. An access hole is cut into the supply plenum and the flex duct from the HEPA-AIRE Vacuum inlet is connected to the plenum with a quick-connect attachment collar. The powerful vacuum creates high velocity air movement within the supply ductwork to transport loosened dirt and contaminants out of the ductwork and into the vacuum's filtration/collection system.
   
   
3. Each branch is cleaned separately starting with the branch farthest from the vacuum. The register and boot areas are blasted with compressed air from the AIRE-SWEEP Compressor using the special air booster gun to push any dirt or debris into the branch run.
   
   
4. The branches are then cleaned by feeding the Forward AIRE-SWEEP Assembly down each branch run to push dirt and debris forward into the main run. The Reverse AIRE-SWEEP Assembly can also be used to clean branch runs if access at the main supply duct is available.
   
   
5. Agitation devices such as the AIRE-SWEEP Power Brush, Duct Whip or Power Rod System are used when needed to dislodge caked on debris from inside duct surfaces.
   
   
6. The main duct run is then cleaned. First, one-inch diameter access holes must be cut into the duct every 25 feet. Then, the Agitation Devices and an AIRE-SWEEP Assembly are used to dislodge debris accumulated on surfaces. The loosened debris is pulled or pushed toward the HEPA-AIRE Portable Power Vacuum and captured in its multi-stage filtration/collection system.
   
   
7. Once the supply side of the system has been completely cleaned, the return duct system is cleaned using the same method.
   
   
8. The coil, motor and blower and blower compartment can be cleaned.
   
   
9. Once the entire cleaning process is completed, all access holes are completely closed off and cover plates are installed over the access holes.