Our Air Duct Cleaning Services

Your air ducts work hard throughout the year. Over time, dust and other debris build up, disrupting airflow and potentially causing further damage. To keep your ductwork clear of disruptions, the team at Ambient Edge performs thorough air duct cleanings. Our cleaning processes remove build-up while also taking time to check for issues with the ducts themselves.

Our comprehensive cleaning service covers everything from the ducts themselves to components like the grilles, registers, and even your HVAC unit. A key aspect of the process is having a full ductwork inspection, to find and diagnose underlying issues.

Air Duct Cleaning, Sealing & Repair Company In Las Vegas, NV - Ambient Edge

Our Air Duct Cleaning Process

Clear air ducts provide the best possible air circulation for your home. To make sure your system is free of debris, Ambient Edge’s technicians have crafted a detailed cleaning process we follow on each job.

1. Inspect the Air Ducts

An Ambient Edge technician meticulously analyzes your ductwork, utilizing advanced technology and cameras to identify the root cause of your duct issues. These tools help us to identify debris, clogs, or leaks, while also allowing us to provide photos before and after the cleaning.

2. Create Negative Pressure

The next step of our air duct cleaning process for homes in Las Vegas, Nevada includes attaching a high-efficiency particulate air vacuum to an access point in your ductwork. The vacuum creates negative pressure, meaning debris built up within your ductwork is effectively pulled out.

3. Agitate the Dust

While the vacuum pulls in debris, our technicians use brushes to break off any stubborn debris build-up that can’t be removed by vacuum alone. This process continues in other system areas, such as the return vents.

4. Clean Other Areas of the System

For the remainder of the air duct cleaning service, we focus on areas like your HVAC system. Our technicians will clean your HVAC unit and components like the motor and coils. When cleaning is finished, we provide you with a full walkthrough so you can see the results for yourself. Before our technicians leave, they always clean up after themselves–we want your home to look like we were never there.

Why Do I Need My Ducts Cleaned?

When air ducts are not given a proper cleaning, it puts your home at risk. Dirty ductwork can lead to larger issues:

  • Circulates Allergens: As air moves through your ducts, built-up dust and debris are circulated with the airflow. This results in contaminated air being distributed throughout your home.
  • Creating Unhealthy Air: Along with dust and other debris, harmful bacteria can also make your air ducts their home. As air travels through the ducts, these bacteria are circulated into your home, causing potential health risks to you or your family.
  • Decreasing HVAC Efficiency: Dust and debris create blockages to your HVAC’s airflow. This means your HVAC will strain itself to heat or cool your home which puts the system at risk of breaking down.

Cleaning your air ducts ensures healthier air quality and a more efficient HVAC system. A professional cleaning clears out your system and helps identify potential costly issues.

How Often Do I Need to Clean My Air Ducts?

It’s important to note that each home and ductwork system is different, but we recommend that Las Vegas homeowners have their air ducts cleaned out every 5 to 10 years. If you or someone in your living space smokes, has pets, or has asthma, it’s best to have duct cleanings every 5 years.

Our Air Duct Sealing Services

Effective heating and cooling only happen when you have reliable ductwork to support it. When your ducts have a leak, cool or warm air is gone before it even gets to you. Duct sealing fixes leaks and prevents other costly issues from happening. Our technicians perform efficient thorough sealing to restore your ductwork to peak functionality.

Our air duct sealing process involves insulating and sealing your ductwork’s metal structure to keep airflow from leaking out. This process is done using two methods. The first uses a substance called Duct Mastic. This material is applied around the metal and hardens, providing a durable seal that lasts for decades. An alternative method is a non-toxic spray foam sealant which uses an installation machine. This machine connects to your vents and pumps the spray throughout, efficiently sealing gaps.

The process of sealing up your air ducts provides your home with benefits such as:

  • Improved Air Quality: Openings and leaks within ducts allow dust and debris to leak out into your home. Sealant prevents contaminants from entering the air you breathe.
  • Extends HVAC Lifespan: Leaking ducts prevent your HVAC system from being able to provide optimal heating and cooling. When sealed, HVAC airflow is kept efficient, allowing for faster heating or cooling, with less risk of straining your system.
  • Cost-Savings: Leakage means high energy bills because your system must work overtime to heat or cool your home. Investing in sealing your ducts can save you on monthly energy costs.

Our Air Duct Sealing Process

Our technicians utilize a 6-step process to seal up your air ducts. Each step is taken to ensure that vulnerable areas are completely sealed up and secured. Our process includes:
  • Tape the horizontal seams outside of the ducts
  • Using a paintbrush, we apply the duct mastic along the joints that connect the ducts
  • Cut out fiberglass insulation and install around ductwork
  • Wrap and tape insulation around the ducts
  • Applying foil tape along the insulation seam
  • We repeat the same process for the rest of the available ductwork
Having leaky ductwork in your home or business can lead to other issues including:
  • Poor indoor air quality due to contaminated air
  • Inefficient HVAC performance
  • Varying temperatures in different areas of the property
  • Increased energy usage resulting in higher costs
The causes behind leaking ductwork can be linked to:
  • Aging materials/wear and tear
  • Poor initial sealing
  • Improper duct installation
  • Accidental physical damage from pests, etc
The materials that our technicians utilize include:
  • Duct mastic as the sealant
  • Foil tape
  • Insulation (Fiberglass)
  • Paintbrush
  • Utility knife (for cutting fiberglass)

Our Ductwork Repair Services

Even the most durable ducts can fall into disrepair. Age-related wear and tear can leave your system riddled with gaps and leaks while shifting materials can leave certain areas with enough moisture for mold to start growing. When left alone, not only does your HVAC performance worsen but also your air quality.

Ambient Edge maintains your ducts with professional ductwork repair services. Our expert technicians diagnose issues and provide the long-lasting solutions you need to restore your ducts.