HVAC cleaning this holiday season

12/18/2023 (Permalink)

Get your HVAC cleaned just in time for the holidays!

As the holiday season approaches and families prepare to gather indoors, ensuring a clean and healthy environment becomes paramount. One often overlooked aspect of maintaining indoor air quality is the regular cleaning of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems. At SERVPRO®, we recognize the significance of HVAC cleaning in preserving a safe and comfortable living space, especially during festive seasons. Let's delve into why HVAC cleaning is crucial and how our professional services can make a difference.

1. Health and Indoor Air Quality Improvement: HVAC systems circulate air throughout your home, influencing the quality of the air you breathe. Over time, dust, debris, pollen, and even mold can accumulate within these systems, contaminating the air supply. Regular cleaning by SERVPRO helps remove these pollutants, reducing respiratory issues, allergies, and potential health risks for your family.

2. Enhanced Energy Efficiency: A clean HVAC system operates more efficiently. Accumulated debris forces the system to work harder to maintain desired temperatures, leading to increased energy consumption and higher utility bills. SERVPRO's professional cleaning ensures that your HVAC system runs optimally, potentially lowering energy costs and increasing its lifespan.

3. Prevention of Mold and Moisture Build-Up: HVAC systems can become breeding grounds for mold and bacteria when moisture is present. Moisture buildup can occur due to various reasons like condensation or leaks. SERVPRO's thorough cleaning helps eliminate these potential havens for mold, preventing its growth and safeguarding your home against related health hazards.

4. Prolonging Equipment Life: Neglected HVAC systems are prone to wear and tear, leading to frequent breakdowns and expensive repairs. Regular maintenance and cleaning provided by SERVPRO can extend the life expectancy of your HVAC system, saving you from costly replacements down the line.

5. Professional Expertise and Comprehensive Service: SERVPRO technicians are trained and equipped to handle HVAC cleaning with precision and efficiency. Our comprehensive services cover ductwork, filters, coils, and other components, ensuring a thorough and meticulous cleaning process that leaves your system operating at its best.

 As the holiday season beckons, prioritizing a healthy indoor environment is crucial for the well-being of your family and guests. HVAC cleaning stands as an essential step in achieving this goal, and SERVPRO is dedicated to helping you maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home. Trust our expertise and commitment to quality service to keep your HVAC system running efficiently, promoting healthier indoor air quality for a joyful and worry-free holiday season.

Contact SERVPRO today to schedule your HVAC cleaning and ensure a refreshing indoor environment for your celebrations!

The Three Levels of Lost

8/22/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Oconee/South Anderson/Pickens Counties specializes in both residential and commercial losses.  Similar to residential losses, commercial losses have a three tier damage level that we access.

Level 1: Level 1 is a small commercial loss involving 15,000 square feet or less of affected floor space. Examples of a small commercial loss may include a stand-alone store front, a small church or a daycare facility.   A Level 1 loss can also be a small portion of a much larger structure.

Level 2: Level 2 is a medium commercial loss involving 15,000 to 60,000 square feet of affected floor space. They are typically multi-level or greatly divided spaces.  Examples of a level 2 loss may include a small multi-family property, a midsize church or a school. A Level 2 loss can also be just a portion of a much larger structure 

Level 3: Level 3 is a large commercial loss typically involving more than 60,000 square feet of affected floor space. The building or buildings involved will likely be large multi-level structures. Examples of a level 3 loss can include, a large church, hospital, school, or university; a large multi-family property; or a large strip-style shopping center or shopping mall. This is the level at which it would be appropriate to refer to the project as a “large loss.” 

Make SERVPRO® of Oconee/South Anderson/Pickens Counties your first call to help you or your business and your local insurance agent assess the damage.  We will work for you to restore the property to make it "Like it never even happened."

Why is PPE so Important?

8/20/2021 (Permalink)

Two workers getting ready to start a bio job.

Why is Personal Protection Equipment so important?

Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Personal protective equipment may include items such as gloves, safety glasses and shoes, earplugs or muffs, hard hats, respirators, or coveralls, vests and full body suits.

At SERVPRO of Oconee/South Anderson Counties we always wear full PPE, to ensure safety from and to limit the exposure of any hazards.

So no, we aren't wearing suits to look like marshmallows or a big huge banana, we are doing it for protection!!