Soot Damage to Vents and Ducts

6/2/2020 (Permalink)

Fire can cause soot damage to your air vents and ducts.

Following a fire, SERVPRO of South Orange County Professionals pay careful attention to the HVAC system and ductwork to prevent the spread of soot and to eradicate a potential source of lingering smoke odor. If the system was operational at the time the fire occurred, chances are good that the system, including air registers and HVAC units, should be thoroughly cleaned to prevent continued circulation of soot and odor-causing particles that may have contaminated the system.

Depending on the size of the fire and the methods used to extinguish it, the duct system may also have been compromised by water. In as little as 24-48 hours, this moisture can provide the catalyst for mold and mildew growth inside the duct system, further degrading indoor air quality. If the duct system has been contaminated with water, SERVPRO of South Orange County can help locate the moisture and remove it before serious air quality problems can develop.

Contact SERVPRO of South Orange County at 407-226-2621 to learn more about air duct system cleaning following a fire damage and the value of maintaining clean air duct systems year-round.