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Above, duct cleaning specialist Vincent Bonafede of Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC in Hellertown cleans a heating vent at a home in Lower Saucon Township. To help maintain high air quailty inside homes and offices with forced air HVAC systems, whole-house duct cleaning is recommended every two to three years, he said.

Whether it’s a tickle in your nose, watery eyes or frequently waking up with headaches, poor air quality inside your home or business can not only be aggravating but also harmful to your health, which is one of the reasons Hellertown-based HVAC company Carl Volkman and Sons recently expanded its service offerings to include duct cleaning.

During summer heat waves like the one our area is currently experiencing–with air conditioning units working on overdrive and families spending more time inside–the negative effects of “dirty air” on those who breathe it can be exacerbated, Volkman said.

Due to the high demand for their services throughout the year, Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC employs full-time duct cleaning specialist Vincent Bonafede of Hellertown, whose expertise and helpfulness ensures top quality results for the families counting on them.

A typical duct-cleaning takes at least several hours to complete, and Bonafede begins service by turning off the furnace and removing all of the vents throughout the building. (He recommends homeowners prepare for their duct-cleaning by taking note of where their vents are located and moving furniture and other items away from them if possible.)

Once the vents are removed, Bonafede begins running an air scrubber, which draws in air from throughout the building and forces it through a dual filter. This way, any dust that is expelled from the vents during the cleaning is captured before it can be recirculated. Carl Volkman and Sons also installs air scrubbers for people who want cleaner air all the time.

To clean out the vents, Bonafede uses a powerful machine called The BrushBeast by Rotobrush, which is equipped with four vacuum motors to remove even the heaviest buildup from ductwork.

Homeowners should expect some noise during the cleaning–from both TheBrushBeast and the air scrubber–but the results are well worth it, according to Carl’s past customers.

Bonafede said new home buyers often want their ducts cleaned before they move in, particularly if a previous owner had pets or smoked. A cleaning in a new home can also remove unknown potential allergens or irritants that may be lurking inside the ducts.

Beyond that, he recommends that buildings with forced air heating and cooling systems have their ducts fully cleaned at least once every few years.

Different levels of duct cleaning are available to suit the needs of each customer, as is people- and pet-safe fogging to kill bacteria, which Bonafede said provides an extra layer of protection.

Many customers also purchase dryer vent cleaning, which he noted is required in some communities that have homeowners associations.

As part of their meticulous cleaning process, Carl Volkman and Sons documents everything they do with photos and provides “before and after” images to each customer.

Examples of their work can be found at CarlVolkmanAndSons.com, along with additional information about the 5 Reasons to Have Your Air Ducts Professionally Cleaned.

To request a free quote for an air duct cleaning from Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC, click here, call 484-704-2275 or email carl72003@gmail.com.

Other services offered include regular residential and commercial heating and air conditioning system maintenance, tune-ups, inspection and repair services (including emergency service), installation and more.

Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC follows all current CDC COVID safety guidelines, with all service technicians masked for the protection and peace of mind of their customers.

Convenient online appointment scheduling is available via the website.

To learn more, visit CarlVolkmanAndSons.com. Also, be sure to follow Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates, specials and more.

A powerful air scrubber removes dust from the air inside homes and offices while duct cleaning is under way, ensuring that any dust that escapes from the ducts is captured before it can settle inside the home.

Duct cleaning specialist Vincent Bonafede of Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC uses a powerful vacuum machine, the BrushBeast, to clean vents inside a home in Lower Saucon Township.

The BrushBeast is one of the most powerful duct cleaning machines available.

Vincent Bonafede of Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC carefully cleans dust that has accumulated on an air duct grate.

An air duct BEFORE it was professionally cleaned by Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC of Hellertown.

An air duct AFTER it was professionally cleaned by Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC of Hellertown.

Duct cleaning specialist Vincent Bonafede of Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC said duct cleaning has many benefits, particularly for those who suffer from allergies or with underlying health conditions.

Duct cleaning specialist Vincent Bonafede of Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC cleans an air duct grate inside a home in Lower Saucon Township.

Josh Popichak is the owner-publisher of Saucon Source. A Bethlehem, Pa., native, he has covered Saucon Valley area news since 2005 and previously worked for Berks-Mont News and AOL/Patch. Josh’s reporting extends to include a weekly local podcast, No Rain Date, which is available on iTunes, Spotify and other apps. He can be reached at josh@sauconsource.com.

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