Duct Cleaning Services

Don't let your indoor air quality be compromised by a dirty duct system. Each time your heating and cooling system runs, dust, dirt, pollen, animal dander and other airborne contaminants are pulled into your duct system. The build up of these contaminants can help your duct system become a breeding ground for bacteria, fungus, mildew and other microbes.

BGE HOME's duct cleaning service can remove these contaminants from your system and is the most effective way to eliminate air duct pollutants. It also helps restore heating and air conditioning system capacity and reduces running time.

Source removal duct cleaning is the cornerstone of any indoor air quality remediation program. Our duct cleaning system utilizes the HEPA-AIRE method, which is the most advanced source-removal system available. It is widely recognized as being the most significant breakthrough in duct cleaning technology in the past 30 years and is used by professionals throughout North America.

The key components of this system are the patented HEPA-AIRE portable power vacuum and the AIR-SWEEP® compressor. This system enables our technicians to reach and thoroughly clean your entire duct system with minimal noise and disruption. The vacuum is connected to your ductwork near your furnace. The technician then goes through your home and blows high-pressure air through your vent system starting from the furthest point and working towards the furnace. The final step is to blow air through the main ducts in your basement pushing debris towards the vacuum location.

e-mail us today to set up your duct cleaning appointment.

Indoor Air Quality Quiz

Take this Indoor Air Quality Quiz to see if it's time to consider having your air duct system professionally cleaned.

If you answer YES to any of these questions, you should consider BGE HOME's duct cleaning service.

• Does anyone in your home have allergies, asthma or other respiratory problems?
• Does anyone in your family suffer from headaches, nasal congestion or other sinus problems at night or in the morning?
• Is there a smoker in the house?
• Do you have pets?
• Do you notice musty or stale odors when the furnace or air conditioner runs?
• Do you notice dust on your furniture shortly after cleaning?
• Does it seem that there is not enough airflow coming from your vents?
• Is your furnace equipped with only a standard throwaway fiberglass filter?

Once you have had your ducts cleaned, it's a good idea to consider an electronic air cleaner to help maintain optimum indoor air quality.

Duct Cleaning Tips

• Ducts should be cleaned at least every five years or as necessary.
• Cleaning ductwork will improve the quality of the air in your home.
• Clean ducts prolong the life and increase the efficiency of your heating and air conditioning equipment. This could save you money on your utility bill.

Humidifier Buying Guide

To achieve maximum comfort in the winter, your home should be equipped with a whole house humidifier. It helps reduce dry throat and itchy skin, keeps furniture and your home from drying out and increases energy efficiency.

In the winter, the average home's relative humidity is an extremely low 15%. In contrast, the average humidity in the Sahara Desert is 25%. Whole house humidifiers will deliver up to 50% more comforting humidity in your home.

Humidifiers can also help reduce your monthly heating bills because humidified air feels warmer than dry air, even at a lower temperature setting. For example, a temperature of 69 degrees at 35% relative humidity feels just as warm as 72 degrees with a relative humidity of 19%. Setting your thermostat back by 3 degrees can reduce annual heating costs up to 5%.

BGE HOME offers the finest brand names in Whole House Humidifiers. E-mail us for more information or to set up an appointment to speak with a Home Comfort Specialist.

How to Choose the Right Size Humidifier for You

Choosing the proper humidifier size depends on the size of your home and how well it is sealed. Humidifier output is measured in gallons per 24-hour period.

How Much Humidity Do You Need?

The most qualified person to help you decide which humidifier best suits your needs is a BGE HOME Home Comfort Specialist. Call us at 1-888-BGE-HOME or email us for more information and to set up an appointment.

Humidifier Tips

• Turn your humidifier on in heating season and off during cooling season.
• Change pads in your unit each year either prior to the heating season or after.
• During extremely cold weather, your home loses humidity and can drop to as low as 5%. Optimal comfort range for humidity levels in your home is 40-55%.
• Inadequate humidification during cold weather is one of the major causes of respiratory infections.
• With today's humidifier designs, there isn't the worry of your humidifier spreading germs.
• Maintaining the proper relative humidity in your home can help protect your investment. Dry air results in warping and splitting of furniture, woodwork and hardwood floors.
• Dry air promotes static electricity. To avoid being zapped every time you touch something or someone, increase the humidity level in your home. Static discharges can also be harmful to various electrical components like computers and home stereo equipment.

Did You Know

• Did you know that dry air makes you feel colder than the actual thermostat setting because evaporating moisture on your skin causes a cooling effect? A humidifier can help lower heating bills because humidified air feels warmer.
• Did you know that it would take 256 showers a day to account for all the humidity a 2,000 square foot home needs during cold winter weather?

Air Cleaner Buying Guide

The air you breathe in your home is loaded with pollutants like pollen, dust, pet hair and dander, dust mites, tobacco smoke, and other irritants. Today's weather-tight homes trap more of these contaminants inside your home. The result is indoor air that can be up to five times more polluted than the air outdoors.

An electronic air cleaner can remove up to 99% of these airborne impurities. That is up to 20 times more than a standard furnace filter captures. It can improve the air where you live and provide relief from allergies and irritants in the air.

Electronic air cleaners use advanced technology to clean the air in your home. Dirty air enters the unit and is permanently collected and trapped. Clean air is then circulated back into your home so that you can breathe easier.

BGE HOME offers the finest brand names in electronic air cleaners. E-mail us today for more information or to set up an appointment to speak with a Home Comfort Specialist.

Air Cleaner Tips

• Change the filter/media in your air cleaner every year.
• Choose an air cleaner that uses a HEPA filter system. HEPA filters remove even extremely small particles from the air you breathe.
• Air cleaners can protect heating and cooling equipment by filtering out airborne particles.
• Today's air cleaners no longer require monthly cleaning of collector plates.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

A colorless, odorless gas that may be produced by any appliance burning fuels such as natural gas, liquid propane (LP), coal, kerosene, wood or charcoal. 

Often going undetected, symptoms from exposure range from a simple headache or confusion, nausea, and may even turn fatal. 

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Peace of Mind

Carrier's Carbon Monoxide Alarm uses sophisticated electronics and unmatched sensor technology to detect and record the levels of CO circulating in your indoor air. You can monitor the current CO level in your home on a large, easy-to-read digital display. When dangerous levels of CO are present, a loud, audible alarm alerts you and your family, automatically.

• The Carbon Monoxide Alarm's peak level memory allows health care professionals to quickly assess the level of exposure in the event of an alarm.
• A rechargeable lithium ion battery ensures continued detection and warning even during a power outage.
• For peace of mind, you can check to see if your CO alarm is functioning properly with the simple push of a button.
• Carrier recommends checking the alarm weekly and having it professionally inspected on an annual basis.

Features & Benefits of Carbon Monoxide Detectors

The Carrier COALMCCNRB01-A AC powered, plug-in carbon monoxide alarm provides a warning signal to protect against dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. This alarm is easily installed in any AC wall outlet. The digital display feature allows for easy viewing of carbon monoxide levels from 30 - 999PPM (parts per million). These units are IAS certified and include a 7-year limited warranty.

• Digital Display —Displays the level of carbon monoxide the unit is sensing. The unit updates this reading every 15 seconds.
• Peak Level Button —Displays the peak CO level recorded by the alarm since it was last reset or unplugged.
• 9V Battery Back-up —Provides protection during power outage.
• Test Button Functions
  • Tests the unit for proper operation
  • Resets the Carbon Monoxide alarm
• LED Operation
  • Blinking dot in lower right corner of display denotes normal operation
  • Digital readout displays CO concentration in parts per million (30-900PPM)
• 7-Year Limited Warranty

Common Sources of Carbon Monoxide and Recommended Locations for your Detector