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We Provide Aeroseal Air Duct Services

You hear a lot about the poor quality of the air outside, but did you know that the air inside your home can be just as dirty, if not dirtier? One of the things that can worsen your indoor air quality is cracks and tears in your air duct system. This type of damage allow dust, dirt, and other debris to get sucked into the air that circulates throughout your home. It also wastes energy and money as it allows heated and cooled air to escape.

Fortunately, Atlas Chimney can solve this problem because we provide professional air duct cleaning services as well as Aeroseal duct sealing services. We would like to tell you more about the benefits of having your dirty and damaged air duct system repaired with our Aeroseal services.

Decrease the amount of dust in your home

When your air return ducts are not sealed, your system will suck in dirt, dust, allergens, and other pollutants from your crawl space, attic, and interior walls. After Atlas Chimney seals these ducts with Aeroseal, dust will be blocked, and this will result in a cleaner environment with a much healthier airflow being circulated throughout your home.

Improve the performance of your heating and cooling system

Having your air duct system sealed with Aeroseal has been proven to increase the efficiency of your heating and cooling system, saving you energy and money. Leaky air ducts can lose as much as 40 percent of heated and cooled air, and this adds up to hundreds of dollars being wasted each year. You will also be prolonging the life of your system, which saves you money in the long run.

Increase the comfort level in your home

When you have leaks in your air ducts, it can be challenging to keep your whole house at the same temperature so that the entire family is comfortable. If you want to ensure that every room is just as cool or warm as you want it to be, you should contact us at Atlas Chimney to make an appointment for our Aeroseal duct sealing services. After we have sealed your air ducts, you will instantly feel the maximum amount of conditioned air coming from your air vents.

Having a clean, sealed air duct system ensures a healthy environment in your home, and this can be very important for your family members with respiratory issues. To learn more about our Aeroseal duct services, contact us today at Atlas Chimney. We are here for all of your professional chimney and venting system maintenance, repair, and installation needs.

Tips to Prepare for Your Chimney Sweeping Appointment

Believe it or not, fall is just around the corner, and this means it is time to get your chimney and fireplace system ready to be able to enjoy cozy and warm fires with your family and friends. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), you should have your chimney professionally swept and inspected before you light the first fire of the year to ensure everything will work efficiently and safely. For over 25 years, Atlas Chimney has been providing top quality professional chimney maintenance services to the Austin area, and our CSIA-certified chimney sweeps are committed to making sure that you are completely satisfied with our work. To help you be ready for your appointment with us, we would like to share with you some tips to make the process go as smoothly as possible.

Prepare your hearth area.

The first thing that Atlas Chimney will do during your sweeping appointment is to protect the area around your fireplace by laying down drop cloths. This will help to keep your home clean while we are sweeping your chimney. Since we will need to bring equipment into your home, we do ask that you move all furniture and any other item from the area that surrounds your hearth before we arrive at your home. We will typically need about seven feet of clearance space around your fireplace. We also recommend that you secure all breakable items to prevent a possible accident.

Make sure your fireplace or stove is completely cool.

Safety is our top priority, which is why that Atlas Chimney asks that you do not light a fire in your fireplace or stove for at least 24 hours before your appointment time. A cool chimney and fireplace system will keep our CSIA-certified chimney sweeps out of harm’s way, and we appreciate your attention to this safety request. We also recommend that you check to see if you need to remove any ashes from your fireplace or stove before the day of your appointment.

Ask questions.

We do require that you be at home during your chimney sweeping appointment with Atlas Chimney, and we invite you to watch us work. We love to help our customers better understand their chimney systems, and our professionals are happy to answer any questions you may have. You can count on us to teach you the best practices to use when operating your fireplace or stove.

Atlas Chimney wants you and your family to safely enjoy warm, cozy fires this winter. Contact us today to schedule your annual chimney maintenance appointment with our CSIA-certified professionals.