Duct work to be removed from Mechanics Hall

Friends of Mechanics Hall member Alex Fiandaca said her group will also hold a bake sale and offer guided tours of the building on the day of the yard sale. The Friends of the Princeton Fire Department will sell refreshments, she said.Fiandaca said that building inspector John Wilson had no problem with the Friends group removing the duct work in the basement of the building."A professional looked at the duct work and said it could never again be used in that capacity," said Mark Fiandaca. "The only thing it's doing is pulling in moisture from the outside China Chemical hoses suppliers," he said. "We want to remove the duct work and dry out the basement." The basement has a dirt floor.

Members of the Friends cleaned all the debris in the basement the previous weekend. The duct work will be taken to the highway department for scrap metal, Fiandaca said.Expert recommendations vary on this subject, but most experts agree that you will benefit from duct cleaning every three to five years. A cleaning may be in order if you have smokers in the household, pets with high amounts of hair and dander, notice excessive dust, water contamination or damage, after home renovations or remodeling or prior occupancy to a new home. If you want to know what the inside of your vents look like, open up the vent covers and take a picture.

Allowing an unqualified contractor to clean your ducts, though, could be worse than not having them cleaned at all. More particles could be broken up and released into your home or your HVAC system could be damaged.Get written estimates from at least three different companies and check references. Most quality air duct cleaning companies use outdoor vented equipment, so all dust and debris is captured and contained outside the home.Check if your state requires air duct cleaning licensure and if so, have the company provide proof of licensure Low Temperature hoses suppliers– as well as proof of insurance – before you hire.