But your air conditioning/heating system (HVAC)
can adversely affect the indoor air quality
(IAQ). And on improperly restored fire and smoke
claims, the HVAC system can become on of the
primary releasing sources of soot particles.
Because 90% of your average life is spent indoors
today, IAQ is of considerable importance for
several reasons:
- The
degree of suffering experienced by those
who are allergic to soot, dust (fire
losses) and fungi (water damage)
substantially increases with declining
IAQ.
- A
major cause of absenteeism from work can
be traced to poor IAQ on improperly
processed losses. This translates to
higher costs of goods and services for
all of us.
- The
onset of respiratory impairment in
children under 5 is linked to poor IAQ,
especially when soot and fungi particles
or spores that remains after restoration.
- In
extreme circumstances, poor IAQ leads to
decrease lung capacity, increased heart
workload, and ensuing lung and heart
problems.
- Ductwork,
in particular, if not properly restored,
becomes a constant releasing source.
Environmental
Restoration's HVAC Cleaning Procedures:
- Initial
Inspection - color video and photo (pre-
and post-) documentation.
- Clean
air systems, trunk lines and all runs via
2500-7500 cfm HEPA vacuum units.
- Air
wash/power brush trunk lines and runs
- Chemical
wash trunk, furnace, fans, coils, filter
areas and registers.
- Apply
sealer and/or oxine sanitizer (per EPA
regulation) and deodorizer, as needed.
- Replace
all filters.
- Final
inspection - photos and/or video provided
(upon request).
- Quality
assurance plan.
Important
information about restoring fabrics and surfaces
and the effect that it has on your Indoor Air
Quality. If contaminants aren't properly removed
during processing of water damage or fire claims
(not to mention trauma claims with potential
infectious materials), those who remain in
contaminated environments will be exposed
continually to problem materials.
First and foremost, we're talking basic cleaning
here: The physical removal of soot, spores, soil
and contamination possible. The advantage of HVAC
restoration lies in the ability to physically
remove and deodorize soot and malodor that
"on the air duct" interior walls, even
with limited access to those surfaces. HVAC
restoration also prevents progressive
recontamination of clean walls and furnishings
when the system is reactivated and prevents
potential occupant health problems.
Here are
some of the HVAC Maintenance Programs
Environmental Restoration has to offer:
- Inspections/documented
(pre- and post- cleaning)
- Duct
cleaning (return side)
- Abatement
services/sanitizer treatments
- IAQ
Testing (outside firms)
- Filter
Maintenance program
- IAQ
Maintenance program
- IAQ
Educational program
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