Independent Verification of Duct Cleaning is Crucial for IAQ

Nov. 15, 2010 - PRLog -- According the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) website discussing duct cleaning the agency states, “If you decide to have your heating and cooling system cleaned, it is important to make sure the service provider agrees to clean all components of the system and is qualified to do so. Failure to clean a component of a contaminated system can result in re-contamination of the entire system, thus negating any potential benefits. Methods of duct cleaning vary, although standards have been established by industry associations concerned with air duct cleaning.”

The importance of duct cleaning for HVAC systems installed in commercial, industrial or multitenant complexes can be crucial for maintaining HVAC system efficiency and for providing healthy indoor air quality (IAQ).  Numerous companies provide duct cleaning services in the greater Chicago area and across Illinois.  It is important that consumers know who they are hiring to ensure the job is done correctly and the IAQ is not made worse.

A leading provider of independent third party duct cleaning verification services in Illinois is EC2, Inc.  They have decades of building science and HVAC system experience that they put to use when conducting duct cleaning verification audits. EC2’s third party duct cleaning verification process includes checking to make sure that all appropriate systems have been properly cleaned and that any access holes made during the cleaning process have been properly sealed.

To date EC2 has performed over 5,000 IAQ investigations, many of which have involved issues related to HVAC systems. “We put the latest instrumentation to work along with our experience to make sure any duct cleaning projects were done right,” reported Mr. Chambers, President of EC2.  “Improper duct cleaning jobs can cause poor indoor air quality, energy lose and reduced airflow.”

To learn more about independent duct cleaning verification, IAQ or other environmental testing services please visit http://www.4ec2inc.com, email info@4ec2inc.com or call (815) 703-9000.

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About EC2, Inc.
EC2 is a leading provider of environmental consulting and inspection services for clients across the United States. Based in the Chicago area, the company provides their services to clients ranging from local companies and institutions to international Fortune 500 corporations.