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Air Duct Cleaning Services |
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GCR’s work includes cleaning the entire lineal length of duct work including drops and rises, cleaning any internal components associated with the ducts (such as fire dumpers, sound attenuators, turning vanes and volume dumpers). Work also includes removing and cleaning/disinfecting all grilles and registers (vent covers) and replace all vents in the same way they were removed. We also take great care in cleaning up after ourselves to assure that your home or office is left neat and tidy. |
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Air Duct Cleaning Facts |
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Legionnaire's Disease was spawned in air conditioning ducts. It killed 29 people in 1976. (American Lung Association)
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In the summer of 1988 at least seven people died in the Los Angeles area from Legionnaire's Disease. (Modesto Bee 9/22/88)
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One out of six people who suffer from allergies do so because of the direct relationship of the fungi and bacteria in the air duct systems. (Total Health & Better Health Magazine)
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Indoor air is found to be 70% more polluted than outdoor air. (EPA)
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Most people spend 60-90% of their time indoors. (American Lung Association)
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A build-up of 0.42 inches (less than 1/16") can result in a decrease in efficiency of 21%. (EPA)
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Most commercially purchased fiberglass filters are only 7% efficient in stopping dirt, dust, pollen, etc. passing through it. (ASHRAE)
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Dirty ventilation systems and contaminated ductwork combined are a 50.9% contributor to sick building syndrome. (Healthy Buildings International)
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IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) litigation increases every year; and recent IAQ lawsuits commanded hefty settlements. Businesses are faced with ever more stringent responsibilities in providing employees with a safe working environment.
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It is estimated that poor air quality directly results, on an annual basis, in $1billion in medical costs and $60 billion in employee sick leave and lost production. |
