Air Duct Cleaning in Your Beacon Home or Business Helps Improve Indoor Air Quality!

6/1/2022 (Permalink)

Improve your home or business' indoor air quality by scheduling a duct cleaning with SERVPRO.

If your ducts haven’t been cleaned in over a year or perhaps you don’t know if they’ve ever been cleaned, call SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County.

The duct system in your home helps maintain a desirable indoor air quality by filtering out irritants like dust, dander, pet fur, pollen, plant and mold spores. When the duct work and filters are clogged, then all of those particles just build up and get re-circulated throughout your home.

Different types of particles naturally occur in the air and most are non-bothersome. However, for those with sensitivities to pollen, pet fur and dander and microbial spores; saturated air vents, filters and duct work doesn’t help.

Perhaps you’ve just had some renovations or work done on your home. Consider all that sheetrock dust, wood shavings, dust and other particles will also get circulated in the air as materials get disturbed or moved. Those particles also end up in the ductwork. Overloaded ventilation systems will continue to circulate odors and contaminants throughout your home or business AND the system has to work harder which equals higher bills.

Duct cleaning is a seamless process done by our trained professionals, often in a few hours. Our office staff will gladly help get a reasonable price for you, over the phone based on a few simple questions. Our estimates are free, and we will work with the best schedule your time allows.

A solid cleaning and maintenance plan for the HVAC system can help lengthen it’s working life and operate at a better condition. Simple maintenance procedures could help save money and problems down the line. In the case that you might’ve suffered a fire or have mold growth, then duct cleaning is positively essential.

SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County has been operating locally for over 30 years and offers countless services valuable to any home or business owner regardless of what you might need. From cleaning to full mitigation and document restoration to complete reconstruction, we’re your one-stop-shop! We’re here to help, 24/7, no matter the damage, 845-831-3600.

What We Mean When We Say “Full Service” | SERVPRO® of Western Dutchess County

4/19/2022 (Permalink)

When you need cleanup and recovery of any kind, you can trust SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County to get the job done.

If your home or business needs repairs or restoration of some sort, when you see that green truck with SERVPRO painted on the side, you know you are well on your way to recovery.

At SERVPRO, a lot of people see us as a cleaning company, which is accurate, but they might not realize that we are a full-service restoration company! Which means we can clean your place from top to bottom, restore and even reconstruct whatever is needed.

Take a deeper look into what SERVPRO can provide you:

Water damage recovery. If you were to spring a leak or deal with a flood, you can count on us to help you get your feet dry. We know that fast action is essential, because additional damage can occur when water sits.

Fire damage recovery. Fires happen every 23 seconds here in the United States. And while they do a lot of damage, you can rest assured that we bring out lots of help to get your home or business fixed up.

Mold removal. If you experience water damage of any kind, you can probably bet that mold might creep in at some point. And mold can threaten the structure of your home and quickly spread, which is why you need to call in the pros to handle it.

Storm recovery. Natural disasters happen all the time, and can come from nearly any type of weather event. Which is why it’s best to keep us on speed dial, because when your home or business experiences damage, you want help—and you want it quickly.

Commercial needs. We help businesses just like we do our residential customers, except that we offer a few more items. We provide specialized cleaning to make your business shine and instill confidence in your employees and customers.

General cleaning. When you’re attending to the business of work or life, cleaning may not be a priority. We can give your space a heavy-duty clean, scrubbing everything from the surfaces to the curtains and carpets.

Specialty cleaning. Sometimes cleaning needs go beyond the basic. That’s why we have our technicians undergo specialized training related to cleaning. Whether you need document restoration or biohazard cleanup, we’ve got you covered.

Construction. When something traumatic happens to your home or business it can come as a shock, but if a rebuild is necessary, you can count on us to see you through the entire process.

Add 24-hour service and an easy insurance process to all this, and the picture becomes clear—when you need cleanup and recovery of any kind, you can trust SERVPRO to get the job done.

Hoarding Problems Can Lead to Significant Damages At a Dutchess County Residence

6/3/2021 (Permalink)

There could be several hidden damages in a hoarding situation. SERVPRO is here to help!

Hoarding disorders can lead to other issues in a home like rodent infestations, water damage and mold growth. A person with a hoarding issue in any residence in Poughkeepsie, Wappingers, Fishkill or Beacon has difficulty getting rid of or parting with possessions due to their perceived need to save them. The thought of disposing of items causes emotional distress. Often, these items are of no importance to anyone other than the occupant of the property.

This sensitive situation can lead to several problems such as accumulation of items for years making for dangerous areas filled to capacity. Entrances and exits might be blocked, doorways, appliances and bathroom essentials might have become inaccessible. In some situations, rodents, fleas, bugs, and other vermin may be present which creates an additional unsanitary living area. The inability to access and address appliances needing repairs such as showers, toilets and sinks can lead directly to water damage and possibly mold infestation if left untreated. Each situation our experts from SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County have faced has been different and handled with care and sensitivity by our professionals. No matter the source of the problem, no two damages have been alike. Having been in the property damage restoration business locally for 30 years, there has been no structure or property that we couldn’t clean, sanitize, remediate or restore.

Sometimes, our teams are called to address a fire, smoke or water damage situations and will encounter hoarding issues when they arrive at the home. Our staff will work seamlessly with the insurance company regarding the contents, and once approved, they will inventory, photograph, clean and pack the items to be stored while the other damages are remedied to preloss condition.

Occasionally, we are called to a home following a tragedy of a loved one and will work with the family members or legal representatives in locating important or sentimental possessions, legal documents and preparing a property as the family needs. Additionally, our professionals are certified in bio-hazard remediation to handle any areas that might need to removed, cleaned and disinfected. The SERVPRO staff is here to assist family in any way possible in a difficult time.

If you or someone you know is faced with a hoarding situation, no matter the size, the team from SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County will help make it “Like it never even happened.”

Gray Hue on the Walls of Your Wappingers Home? Don’t Try to Clean This Yourself!

5/24/2021 (Permalink)

Use the experts in cleaning when it comes to any kind of soot issue in your home or business!

If you have an oil furnace, hot water heater or boiler, pay attention. If you’ve had recent renovations, a clog in your fireplace, or maintenance done to your HVAC system, this info is for you!

Have you ever seen a car backfire and there’s a dark plume of smoke behind it when that happens? When your hot water heater or furnace burners don’t ignite upon start up, this causes excess oil fumes to combust, basically an explosion of un-burned oil.  While this is a malfunction and should be fixed asap, the main problem is that this reaction can produce a large amount of smoke that will cause soot and debris to spread throughout your house, called a Puff Back.

Any kind of renovations inside your home, lots of candles burning in a closed up winter home, maintenance mishaps when the boiler, furnace or hot water heater is serviced plus clogged up duct work makes for all type of particles and debris to go airborne and find any surface to land on. As much as you want to grab a sponge and get to work, most household cleaners can’t remove soot, drywall dust, insulation bits and oil-laden dust particles. If you’ve already tried this, you might notice streaks of black or the natural surface never coming back no matter how many times you’ve tried.

The absolute safest and effective course of action is to contact a professional clean up and restoration company. Some Quick Tips-

-If you’ve had a puff-back, don’t touch the soot and limit movement in the house. Don’t turn on fans or open windows, that will only force the soot to further move around your home. Your HVAC system could start working harder due to all the filters getting clogged up with debris.

-Sheet rock dust is extremely tough to eliminate on your own. A proper restoration company will have all the necessary products, equipment and expertise to take care of any type of cleaning, no matter the source.

-It’s wise to consider duct cleaning in addition to the structure or property. Fresh filters and cleaned out duct work can make a huge difference in proper indoor air quality as well as to help the system keep performing at its peak.

**SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County has been handling deep cleaning of homes and businesses locally for 30 years.  Our trained experts will get to work immediately getting your home back to where it should be. We’ll walk you through every step and work directly with your insurance company, if applicable, to help expediate the process. Our team’s knowledge and experience are incomparable and before you know it, we’ll have your property looking and feeling "Like it never even happened."

Renovations and Do-It-Yourself Projects Can Leave a Huge Mess to Clean Up in Your Beacon Home

5/18/2021 (Permalink)

Save yourself the headache of heavy cleaning and duct cleaning, call SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County!

Home and business renovations and projects have been in full swing since COVID started in the Hudson Valley. Time on everyone’s hands really pushed folks to change their surroundings, add some freshness, renovate older properties and add to that curb appeal.

Any sort of work done in a structure, even on the outside too, can really create one giant mess of sheetrock dust, building debris, sawdust, allergens and other dust particles. You might see it floating in the air, adding a layer of film to every surface, HVAC filters getting covered and maybe the overall feeling that your hands are always dirty. No matter how much you wipe and clean, those particles will continue to float and settle which makes for constant cleaning over and over again. Let SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County take care of it once and for all!

Your HVAC system and ductwork has been sucking up the dirt, but the filters can only take so much. The ducts in your home or business are there to help remove irritants, dust, allergens, and particulates found naturally in most building products. Going through any sort of renovation dredges up a lot of bits that have been stationary and are now circulating through the air or clogged up in the filters. Even work on the landscaping and other areas outside the property can impact your indoor air quality and cleanliness.

Our trained technicians have the knowledge and expertise to not only get those ducts cleaned out but also give your place a fabulous cleaning. Duct cleaning removes the particles that might’ve been building up, aids in eliminating odors and allergens, helps restore peak efficiency in the system and can lengthen the life of the system itself.

With the housing boom and some anxious to sell and/or buy homes in the Hudson Valley, it’s vital to have a sparkling property to show. SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County also offers full residential and commercial deep cleaning services to get your property to a beautiful, clean and fresh condition. Let us do the hard work for you, many families and businesses have used our cleaning services before and are amazed by the efficiency and outcome. One client recently stated, “We had SERVPRO clean the house before we put it up for sale and they did such a beautiful job, that it helped us sell the place in 2 days!” Tell your realtor or property caretaker to call SERVPRO!

Believe us, there is nothing we haven’t cleaned before! We’re here to help make any situation "Like it never even happened."

No Matter the Kind of Cleaning You Need, SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County Can Do It

11/9/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County will successfully tackle any kind of cleanup you need, call us today!

Cleanup and restoration have always been the absolute cornerstone of our local business since 1992. Of course, we handle the large damages like fire, smoke, water and sewage cleanups, but those are only part of what our professionals can do for your Dutchess County home or business.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, our certified professionals have been set to task and put together a defensive cleaning program to tackle COVID-19 related concerns. Whether it’s on a preventative level or to tackle a confirmed exposure situation, our crews have been working around the clock to help keep businesses open and homes sanitized. From weekly fogging and wipe down services to full touch points, encapsulation and deep cleaning, there isn’t a unique situation we’re not experienced for.

Many families have completed home projects while they’ve been indoors, but those can leave a large amount to be cleaned up! If you’ve had or done any renovations or work in your home, let us handle the post-construction clean-up for you. Even if it’s a garage, a shed, a bathroom, that sheetrock dust or sawdust can get out of hand!

Being inside during the pandemic and then facing that again because of the winter months, it’s a good idea to have your dryer vent and home duct systems cleaned. Dryer vents should be cleaned yearly by a professional to help keep your dryer working properly and to avoid fire hazards from the lint and debris build up.

Your home’s ductwork should be cleaned every 3-5 years to help ensure maximum efficiency and to help eliminate the build-up of allergens, mold spores, dust, fur and small debris that inevitably gets caught it in over the years. Indoor air quality is important to consider for many reasons but certainly to help avoid adverse health risks.

Our bio-hazard certified professionals can also take care of any kind of vandalism and graffiti, hoarding situations, odor removal and crime scene clean-ups. With over 28 years in the industry, we are armed with the necessary safety protocols, equipment and products.

If you have found yourself, family members or your business in need of any type of cleaning services, turn to the pros in cleanup and restoration. We’re always here to help and will make it "Like it never even happened." Ready for your emergency 24/7 at (845)831-3600.

The Clear Path Forward for Reopening Your Hudson Valley Business

6/4/2020 (Permalink)

Our defensive cleaning program gives your business a clear path forward by providing your staff, customers and clients ongoing safety and confidence.

As communities head towards re-opening in all areas of New York, we’re all thinking about a new kind of normal. The expectations of visitors, customers, clients and employees who come into our establishments have changed and staying safe and well is the top concern.

The facts are simple: 89% of consumers are concerned about returning to brick and mortar businesses and 40% cite cleanliness as a top concern.*

SERVPRO has developed a program to help your business meet the new higher standard of clean that is now expected. The pandemic has redefined what it means to be clean and we’ve created a strategy no matter what type or size of business you may have.

Introducing: Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned is a defensive cleaning program we’re offering to businesses and commercial locations to address the current COVID-19 pandemic. This proactive viral pathogen cleaning program goes far beyond what your staff or janitorial services can do.

By choosing Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you, your employees, your customers, and your community can rest assured that you’ve selected a higher quality cleaning standard – you are Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.

Extensive training and specialized products

We stand on over 25 years of LOCAL experience and expertise to help your business become Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.  Beyond fire & water and mold, our professionals are trained and experienced in bio-hazard decontamination and chemical spills – always adhering to the cleaning and decontamination standards set by the CDC and local authorities. 

Multiple products in our SERVPRO product line carry the EPA-approved emerging pathogens claims. Taking the utmost care while disinfecting, we will ensure you and your business are set up to inspire consumer confidence as our communities continue to reopen.

3 C’s – Consult, Clean, and Certify

As a business owner, these are the times of high stakes. You want to partner with a trusted company who has developed an industry leading, proprietary training program, cleaning solutions, and proven remediation processes over decades. We’ve cleaned up some of the most challenging biohazards imaginable. Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned reflects our unique experiences and capabilities.

Consult – Every business is different, which is why you’ll be assigned a Cleaning Protocol Consultant who understands your business and will create a specific cleaning program to meet your needs. This program will be developed based on your business type, size of space, amount of high frequency touch-areas, foot traffic and congestion points.

Clean – Based on your specific business needs, your location will undergo a thorough, deep clean, using exclusive cleaning products and always according to protocols set forth by the CDC. Our employees have years of experience and go well beyond the scope of work that a regular janitorial staff can do. Cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of hazardous materials.  **In the event of a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 event, we will be there cleaning within 24 hours to ensure you get back to business as quickly as possible. 

Certify - Once your property has been Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you will receive proprietary signage, digital emblems, and other collateral that communicates that you’ve selected a higher standard of clean available to help protect your employees and customers. Additionally, we will maintain the day, month, and year to that proprietary stamp of clean. Your clients, customers and staff will know that not only did you choose Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, but that your location is being cleaned regularly at this high standard. They are looking for safety and confidence that they are entering a clean environment in your local business.

Call today for a Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation

We’re always here to help – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – even after we’ve adjusted to the new normal in the communities and neighborhoods, we call home.

Call SERVPRO today at (845)214-6762 and let us help you with a higher standard of clean.

* THE HARRIS POLL CONDUCTED ONLINE ON BEHALF OF FAST, BETWEEN APRIL 28 AND APRIL 30, 2020. ABOUT 2,048 U.S. ADULTS AGED 18 OR OLDER PARTICIPATED.

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned means professionally trained SERVPRO franchises perform the requested cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection services according to proprietary SERVPRO protocols and recognized industry and CDC standards with EPA approved cleaning products to deliver a SERVPRO certified cleaning experience.

Each SERVPRO franchise is independently owned and operated

When was the last time the air ducts and dryer vents were cleaned in your Dutchess County home?

5/29/2020 (Permalink)

Make sure your dryer vents and air ducts are cleaned regularly to avoid fire hazard and irritants in the air.

Is your dryer taking longer to get the clothes dry than it used to? Smelling something off when the AC kicks on in your home or business? Maybe you can’t recall if the vents and duct work were ever cleaned.  NOW, more than ever, is the perfect time to call SERVPRO of Western Dutchess to get your service scheduled.

While families have been self-isolating or quarantining at home, clothes dryers are being used more often. Clogged dryer vents account for more than 34% of dryer fires, almost 3,000 reported each year!

And often enough, your HVAC system has been running for some time without being maintained as it needs to. Clogged and overloaded ventilation systems circulate odors, irritants and contaminants like viral pathogens, mold spores, dust, hair and debris throughout your home and is the culprit for poor indoor air quality.

A solid cleaning and maintenance plan for the HVAC system can help lengthen it’s working life and operate at a better condition. Simple maintenance procedures could help save money and problems down the line. In the case that you might’ve suffered a fire or have mold growth, then duct cleaning is positively essential.

Let our trained professionals offer you peace of mind with a thorough dryer vent and duct system cleaning, residential or commercial, there isn’t a property we can’t handle.

SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County offers countless services valuable to any home or business owner regardless of what you might need. From sanitizing and disinfecting cleaning services to full fire, water, sewage and mold mitigation to complete reconstruction, we’re your one-stop-shop! We’re here to help, 24/7, no matter the damage, 845-831-3600.

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned – a defensive cleaning program

5/21/2020 (Permalink)

Our defensive cleaning program gives your business a way forward by providing your employees and customers ongoing safety and assuredness.

Let us help you get back to business in the Hudson Valley.

As our communities start to head towards re-opening in Dutchess County, we’re all thinking towards a new kind of normal. The expectations of visitors, customers, and employees who come into our establishments have evolved, and staying safe and well is a top concern. The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be clean, and we’ve developed a program to help your business meet the new higher standard of clean that is now expected.

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned is a defensive cleaning program we’re offering to businesses and commercial locations to address the current COVID-19 pandemic. This proactive viral pathogen cleaning program goes well beyond janitorial or carpet cleaning. By choosing Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you, your employees, your customers, and your community can rest assured that you’ve selected a higher cleaning standard – you are Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.

Extensive training and specialized products

As the #1 choice in cleanup and restoration*, we stand on more than 50 years of experience and expertise to help your business become Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.  Beyond fire & water and mold, SERVPRO professionals are trained and experienced in biohazard decontamination and chemical spills – always adhering to the cleaning and decontamination standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local authorities. 

From formulating and creating our proprietary cleaning products, like SERVPROXIDE, at our headquarters in Gallatin, TN, to taking the utmost care while disinfecting, we will ensure you and your business are set up to inspire consumer confidence as the economy continues to reopen.

3 C’s – Consult, Clean, and Certify

When the stakes are this high, you want a partner who has developed an industry leading, proprietary training program, cleaning solutions, and remediation processes over decades. We’ve cleaned up some of the most challenging biohazards imaginable. Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned reflects our unique experiences and capabilities. The program is grounded with our unique 3 C’s: Consult, Clean, and Certify.

• Consult – Every business is different, which is why you’ll be assigned a Cleaning Protocol Consultant who understands your business and will create a  custom cleaning program to meet your specific needs. This program will be developed based on your business type, size of space, amount of high frequency touch-points, foot traffic and congestion areas.
• Clean – Based on your specific business needs, your location will undergo a thorough, deep clean, using exclusive cleaning products, according to protocols set forth by the CDC. Our employees have years of experience, and we will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial staff perform. Cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of hazardous materials.  In the event of a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 event, we will be there cleaning within 24 hours to ensure you get back to business as quickly as possible. 
• Certify - Once your business location has been Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you will receive proprietary signage, digital emblems, and other collateral that communicates that you’ve selected a higher standard of clean available to help protect your employees and customers. And because we add the day, month, and year to that proprietary stamp of clean, your guests will know that not only did you choose Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, but that your location is being cleaned regularly at this standard.

Call today for a Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation

We’re Here to Help – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – even after life is back to normal in the communities we all call home.

Call SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County today at (845)831-3600 for your Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation.

* #1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based Commercial Attitude & Usage Tracking study. Polling 816 commercial business decision makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Study conducted by C&R Research: October 2019

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned means professionally trained SERVPRO franchises perform the requested cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection services according to proprietary SERVPRO protocols and recognized industry and CDC standards with EPA approved cleaning products to deliver a SERVPRO certified cleaning experience.

Each SERVPRO franchise is independently owned and operated.

Fall Tips for a Healthy Winter Home in Dutchess County

11/11/2019 (Permalink)

Think about the indoor air quality of your home before winter strikes!

Fall is finally in full swing in Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Beacon and Wappingers!  Indoor air quality will become a focus as it’s driven by having to be in closed up environments in the winter months.

Here are some things to consider before we're all hunkered down in the freezing temps waiting to be able to open the windows again-

Questions:

-Does your kitchen, bathroom and laundry room have adequate ventilation and exhaust fans?

-Do you change your air filters once a month?

-When cleaning or doing laundry, do you use bleach, ammonia or aerosol spray cans?

-Is your gas fireplace/gas stove checked yearly for emissions? Has the chimney been cleaned?

-Do you smoke in your house?

Answers:

-Consider hiring a professional to install exhaust fans if you need them. Mold loves moisture and humidity.

**Have your air ducts and dryer vents cleaned yearly. This can eliminate contaminants like mold and irritants. The dryer vents should be cleaned yearly for performance and fire safety. **

-Have your fireplace inspected and cleaned as needed.

-Store flammable and dangerous cleaning products away from fire or closed in spaces.

-Don’t smoke inside the house, keep it outside at a distance from the home to avoid a fire and preferably near a water source.

Causes of Indoor Air Pollution:

-Asbestos building products (Usually found in very old buildings and when dislodged, no longer intact)

-Biological contaminants such as mold, dust mites, viruses and pet dander.

-Carbon Monoxide

-Formaldehyde found in pressure treated wood.

-Lead in pre-1978 house paint.

-Nitrogen dioxide

-Particulates found in dust, pollen, cleaning sprays and poorly ventilated areas.

-Tobacco smoke

-Volatile organic compounds including household cleaning products, pesticides and aerosol propellants.

**SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County uses a proven Portable Ventilate and Duct Cleaning System to examine duct work and make a clean sweep, removing years of dust and grime.

Call us today to schedule your duct cleaning and to learn more about how we can help you get your home ready for winter, 845-831-3600.

Overwhelmed by the mess left behind by renovations in your Western Dutchess County home or business?

8/1/2019 (Permalink)

Call us today to schedule your duct and home cleanings!

You’ve finally gotten those renovations done in your home, congratulations! The contractors have left, their equipment and materials are gone and it’s time to get the place back in order. But everywhere you look, there seems to be a film of dust and bits of debris that keep settling or reappearing no matter how much you clean and wipe. Let SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County take care of it once and for all!

No doubt, your HVAC system and ductwork has been sucking up the dirt, but the filters can only take so much. The ducts in your home or business are there to help remove irritants, dust, allergens, and particulates found naturally in most building products. Having gone through remodeling dredges up a lot of bits that might’ve been stationary for awhile and are now circulating through the air or clogged up in the filters.

Our trained technicians have the knowledge and expertise to not only get those ducts cleaned out but also give your place a fabulous cleaning. Duct cleaning removes the particles that might’ve been building up, aids in eliminating odors and allergens, helps restore peak efficiency in the system and can lengthen the life of the system itself.

SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County also offers full residential and commercial cleaning services to get your property to a beautiful, clean and fresh condition. Let us do the hard work for you, many families and businesses have used our cleaning services before and are amazed by the efficiency and outcome. One client recently stated, “We had SERVPRO clean the house before we put it up for sale and they did such a beautiful job, that it helped us sell the place in 2 days!”

Believe us, there is nothing we haven’t cleaned before! We’re here to help make any situation “Like it never even happened.”

Restore Peak Performance to Your HVAC System With Cleaning | SERVPRO® of Western Dutchess County

7/16/2019 (Permalink)

Not unlike a car, an HVAC system and the duct work in your home need to be cleaned and maintained.

We all feel grateful for air conditioning in the heat of the Hudson Valley summer, but without regular maintenance, your HVAC system could be costing you money in repairs and untimely breakdowns. 

By taking care of your AC unit through regular maintenance and duct cleaning, you are investing in a future of climate-controlled comfort, improving your home’s indoor air quality and helping your system run more efficiently. 

How Can HVAC Cleaning Make My System More Efficient?

An HVAC unit that has to fight through dust and debris to pump out air is going to have to work harder and expend more energy to get the same amount of cool air distributed around your home. Considering that about half of your home’s energy usage goes to heating and cooling, helping things run a little smoother can make a big difference in your overall bill costs.

After the dirt, dust and grime that builds up in your vents and ducts is cleaned out, your air can flow more freely through the home, allowing your system to expend less energy to adjust the temperature. 

How Can That Make My System Last Longer?

With proper maintenance and cleaning, a homeowner can expect an HVAC unit to last 15–20 years—but due to negligence and improper cleaning, that is not always the case. Because a dirty HVAC unit is consistently under stress when the system is on, it will deteriorate more quickly because of the energy it is expending. 

Additionally, substances like mold and mildew can build up within your ducts and cause significant damage to your unit, which requires professional remediation to prevent further spread throughout the house. 

Rodents and pests can also make themselves at home in your ducts, leading to an extreme pest control issue if left undisturbed. Having your ducts cleaned ensures you are able to identify problems that can lead to costly breakdowns and repairs early on instead of waiting until a major issue occurs.

By taking proper precautions and keeping your HVAC ducts clean, you are protecting the investment you have made in your home. Because of all the issues can arise, calling a professional to assess if your ducts need cleaning is the surest course of action to be proactive about problems.

Do you think your air ducts might need to be cleaned? Give us a call today to have one of our certified technicians take a look!

Not sure when the air ducts and dryer vents were last cleaned in your Western Dutchess County home?

6/4/2019 (Permalink)

Clogged air ducts and dryer vents are hazards that can be easily avoided!

Failure to clean the dryer is the leading cause of home clothes dryer fires.

Is your dryer taking longer than it used to get the clothes dry? Or maybe you can’t recall if the vent was ever cleaned? Then NOW is the perfect time to call SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County to take care of it for you. Our highly trained technicians will have all of the duct work and venting cleaned out properly and efficiently.

In the meantime, clean out the lint filter of the clothes dryer both before and after each use. Also, if you notice a nest of any kind or any blockage including the vent flap, get rid of those obstacles as soon as possible.

Our techs will also look at the rest of the duct work in the home. Often enough, the HVAC system has been running for some time without being maintained as it needs to. Clogged and overloaded ventilation systems circulate odors, irritants like dust, and contaminants like mold throughout your home and is the culprit for poor indoor air quality.

A solid cleaning and maintenance plan for the HVAC system can help lengthen it’s working life and operate at a better condition. Simple maintenance procedures could help save money and problems down the line. In the case that you might’ve suffered a fire or have mold growth, then duct cleaning is positively essential.

SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County offers countless services valuable to any home or business owner regardless of what you might need. From cleaning to full mitigation and document restoration to complete reconstruction, we’re your one-stop-shop! We’re here to help, 24/7, no matter the damage, 845-831-3600.

Healthy Home tips and what can really make a healthy home

11/6/2018 (Permalink)

This is NOT what you want to see in your duct work, let the experts at SERVPRO take care of it for your home or business

As fall is in full swing, here are some things to consider before we're all hunkered down in the freezing temps waiting to be able to open the windows again.

-Do your kitchen, bathroom and laundry room have adequate ventilation and exhaust fans?

-Do you change your air filters once a month?

-When cleaning or doing laundry, do you use bleach, ammonia or aerosol spray cans?

-Is your gas fireplace/gas stove checked yearly for emissions?

-Was your home built before 1978? If so, has it been checked for lead-based paint?

-Do your bathrooms have carpet?

-Do you smoke in your house?

Causes of Indoor Air Pollution:

-Asbestos building products (when dislodged, no longer intact)

-Biological contaminants such as mold, dust mites, viruses and pet dander.

-Carbon Monoxide

-Formaldehyde found in pressure treated wood.

-Lead in pre-1978 house paint.

-Nitrogen dioxide

-Particulates found in dust, pollen, cleaning sprays and poorly ventilated areas.

-Tobacco smoke

-Volatile organic compounds including household cleaning products, pesticides and aerosol propellants.

Having the ducts in your home or business cleaned can eliminate contaminants like mold and irritants in your home. SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County uses a proven Portable Ventilate and Duct Cleaning System to examine duct work and make a clean sweep, removing years of dust and grime.

Other benefits of cleaning the ducts and HVAC:

-Lowers indoor air pollution 

-Reduces pet dander

-Eliminates offensive odors

-Restores peak operating condition

-Prolongs the life of the system.

Call us today to schedule your duct cleaning! 845-831-3600

HVAC Maintenance for Every Home | SERVPRO® of Western Dutchess County

8/2/2018 (Permalink)

Call 845-831-3600 for you HVAC Cleaning needs!

In extreme temperatures, there’s nothing like having a central heating and air system to keep your home comfortable – but there is, of course, a cost associated with operating them. Energy Star states that about half of a household’s energy bill comes from running the heating and cooling system. While that’s a significant sum for creature comforts, with a little bit of maintenance, you can make your investment extend much further.

Performing regular maintenance and upkeep is a great way to extend the longevity of your HVAC system and catch problems before they become serious and costly. These are the HVAC maintenance checks every homeowner should do:

• Change filters. Maintaining maximum air quality and efficiency is much easier with a regular change of the filters. Change HVAC filters every 30 to 90 days depending on your manufacturer’s recommendation. Additionally, use the highest-rated filter for your HVAC model and ensure a secure fit when filters are installed.
• Check drainage. As the air circulates through your HVAC system, the cooling coils are doing their job of removing water from the air and draining it away. Check drain pans and nearby surfaces for moisture accumulation to stop problems such as mold and water damage before they start.
• Eliminate dust. Clearing dust and debris before it has a chance to invade your air flow system is as simple as keeping up with routine dusting and vacuuming and will do wonders for your HVAC cleanliness. Additionally, always use the highest efficiency filter for the vacuum, purchasing one with a HEPA certification if possible.

Tip: If you’re doing construction or renovations in the home, seal off supply and return registers in the house before dust has a chance to get into the ducts.

• Schedule regular maintenance checkups and cleaning. The best way to ensure your HVAC system is healthy is by having a professional assessment. While there are quite a few things you can do on your own for maintenance, a professional cleaning can create a noticeable improvement in air quality and the efficiency of your unit.

If it’s time to have a professional look at your HVAC system, contact SERVPRO® of Western Dutchess County today!

Why Carpet Cleaning Is a Smart Choice for Your Home | SERVPRO® of Western Dutchess County

6/28/2018 (Permalink)

Call 845-831-3600 to set up your carpet cleaning today!

If you’re like most homeowners, carpet cleaning is likely not on your list of regular chores. Many assume that vacuuming will suffice—unfortunately, simply running over the carpet doesn’t tackle the heavier debris lying below the surface.

It’s true that most carpet companies require regular cleaning to maintain the manufacturer’s warranty, but there are several other reasons why regular carpet cleaning is important. By improving indoor air quality, allowing for easier floor maintenance and banishing bugs and mites, carpet cleaning is a smart choice for any homeowners looking to have clean and well-maintained floors.

Still not convinced? Here are some ways that carpet cleaning can be beneficial:

Improve indoor air. Carpet routinely holds on to dirt, but more dangerous pollutants and bacteria might also be lurking within the fibers. Any time your family comes inside, they’re unknowingly bringing contaminants from the outside air in with them. Because vacuuming only handles surface-level debris, the other pollutants are free to degrade indoor air quality until they’re professionally removed.

Have easier floor maintenance. While vacuuming only handles the surface dirt, professional cleaning and regular vacuuming can make your life much easier! Regularly cleaned carpets are simpler to vacuum because the heavy-duty dirt and debris have already been removed, so they’ll stay cleaner, longer.

Extend your carpet’s life. In remodels, carpet is often ripped out because it looks “tired”—which is just another way to say that it’s been too dirty for too long. Every time dirty carpet is walked on, the debris becomes more embedded and serves as sandpaper against the fibers, leading to a shorter lifespan.

Remove mites and bugs. Like any soft material, mites and bugs are quite happy taking residence within carpet fibers. Thankfully, professional cleaning creates an inhospitable living environment for the critters, and staying on a regular schedule will prevent them from coming back.

Still unsure how carpet cleaning can benefit your home? Contact our team of professionals today at 845-831-3600!

Cleaning Your Walls to Achieve Perfect Paint | SERVPRO® of Western Dutchess County

6/28/2018 (Permalink)

Call 845-831-3600 for your general cleaning today!

If you’re freshening up your home or doing a remodel with a tight budget, a DIY paint project is a common way to extend your dollar further. Before you pop open that paint can, though, make sure you’re taking the proper steps to prepare your walls.

Painting over dirty walls isn’t one of the “DIY horror stories” you often hear about, so most homeowners don’t know the danger until it happens to them. Thankfully, having a paint job that lasts a lifetime is as simple as properly preparing your walls.

Even on a shoestring budget, investing in clean walls will save your remodeling budget in more ways than one. We’ve seen a lot of things go wrong, which is why SERVPRO® of Western Duchess County has put together a list of ways to make sure your paint project goes right.

###Paint Is Likely to Chip or Flake The paint industry has come a long way over the years, but no matter how high-tech your brand, there are some things it just won’t stick to. Painting over dust or dirt might be passable in the short term but will have long-term consequences for homeowners. At first, the paint will just appear uneven, but in time it will begin to flake, leading to the ruin of an entire wall. Fixing this mistake requires cleaning and paint—an expense not in many DIY budgets.

###Greasy Walls Interfere With Binding Dust and dirt is one thing, but painting over grease can be just as harmful to your project. Grease and residue can come in between the paint and the wall and prevent the binding process that makes paint long-lasting. While this is common in kitchens and mudrooms, if your home has central heat or air, this debris can be carried all throughout the house. The paint will dry unevenly, and once this happens, walls must be sanded, cleaned and re-painted to look even again.

###It Will Make it Harder Down the Road You might be itching to sell or ready to stay in the home forever, but eventually, it will be time for a switch in the color palette. Paint that isn’t flaking might look OK aesthetically, but if there’s residue trapped underneath, a professional will eventually have to sand and prime the walls. You might have to cover this cost, or you might have a buyer that requests a lower selling price—regardless, that’s money coming directly out of your budget.

Whether buying, selling or just sprucing up a bit, a professional wall cleaning service is an investment that will save you time and money in the long term. A properly prepared wall will leave you with beautiful paint that will last a lifetime…or until your décor tastes shift!

If you’re doing a remodel or just a change of style, SERVPRO® of Western Dutchess County can help your walls look like new.

Determining the Cleanliness of Your Ducts | SERVPRO® of Western Dutchess County

6/25/2018 (Permalink)

Call 845-831-3600 to have SERVPRO clean your HVAC Duct System!

The blame for pollutants is often pointed at outdoor air, but homeowners are often shocked to learn that indoor air quality can be far worse. By re-circulating air throughout the home, central heating and cooling systems allow the pollutants in the air to be spread throughout the home.

Not sure if your ducts are due for a cleaning? We’ve put together some tips on when one might be advised:

• Allergies: Air moving through an HVAC system picks up all contaminants along the way, including allergens and pollen. If someone in your home has experienced unexplained allergy symptoms, ridding the ducts of allergens is an advised course of action.

• Rodents: Unfortunately, homes are never fully sealed against rodents and pests that can bring disease and infestation into the home. If you’ve seen signs of animal nesting, an exterminator and a cleaning service should be called in right away.

• Mold: Mold is the culprit behind many health issues, and because it spreads through the air, it can infest the ducts quickly. If you’ve seen mold growth anywhere in your home, a duct cleaning should immediately occur so the problem does not worsen.

• Remodeling: Renovations cause a lot of dirt and debris in your home, and these contaminants can easily find their way into the ducts. The HVAC system will continually cycle this debris through your home, worsening the air quality and further dirtying the HVAC system.

• High Energy Bill: The Department of Energy has found that 43 percent of a home’s electricity bill is from the heating and cooling system. If the system is weighed down with contaminants, the unit works harder to produce the same amount of air, using more energy than usual. If you’ve seen an uptick in your utility bills, a dirty HVAC system might be to blame.

• Routine Contaminants: In addition to these scenarios, general household debris, pet dander and dust can all accumulate with time.

If your ducts have not been cleaned in a long time, SERVPRO® is happy to inspect your system to see if it’s past due.

Duct Cleaning

1/12/2016 (Permalink)

HVAC filter AFTER a duct cleaning was performed.

This is a photo of a filter after a duct cleaning was conducted in a commercial building. By completing the duct cleaning, the air quality has improved in the building for all employees. According to NADCA, "Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to affect health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria, and very small particles of dust. The removal of such contaminants from the HVAC system and home should be considered as one component in an overall plan to improve indoor air quality."

Call us today at 845-831-3600 for a free estimate! 

Go Green!

5/5/2014 (Permalink)

Did you know SERVPRO® offers “GREEN” alternatives for some of our products? SERVPRO® is a proud member of the EPA’s Design for Environment initiative (EPA/DFE).The EPA/DFE has established a set criteria for formulating environmentally friendly cleaning products. The initiative is designed to allow chemical formulators (such as our very own in-house chemists) a resource to formulate environmentally friendly cleaning products using environmentally friendly raw materials.

Some of the "Green" products SERVPRO® offers are:

Benefect® Botanical Disinfectant

SERVPRO® All Surface Green Clean

SERVPRO® Carpet & Upholstery Green Clean

SERVPRO® Window Green Clean

Contact us for more product information!

Its that Time of year! Spring Cleaning time!

3/25/2014 (Permalink)

Everyone can use a little spring-cleaning in their life. Out with the old, in with the new is what they say. It’s an old tradition to help us start the spring and summer seasons clean and fresh! If you need a little help with your spring-cleaning, don’t worry. Give us a call and we will help make your home or business like new in no time!