How Using The Robot Duct Cleaning Method Works
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 9:26Robots became quite popular in the 1980’s, found prevalently in business, industry and even in homes. They were featured on TV and in movies. There use was primarily to cut labor costs, increase productivity and add precision to industrial applications. They also found a niche when utilized in using the robotic duct cleaning system.
Just as robot use was coming into such popularity, a problem came to light that they ultimately ended up solving. Remember Legionnaire’s Disease? It first became widely known after hundreds of people attending an American Legion Convention in Philadelphia in 1976 became ill. The cause was traced back to the building’s HVAC system, which was later found to be full of bacteria and fungus. This was a big problem and caused a big scare when it got worldwide attention. Just what IS lurking in those hidden areas within your building?
Air ducts need to be regularly cleaned to prevent a buildup of dirt and debris that can eventually lead to similar health problems. If the problem persists without being addressed, inhabitants of the affected building can start to exhibit symptoms such as headache, chills, fever, loss of appetite and lethargy, to name a few. Soon after this discovery members of the air duct cleaning industry started to employ the use of small robots capable of inspecting existing air duct systems. Cameras enabled the to take video footage of exactly what was hiding up there in those unseen areas. This became a great tool for educating and demonstrating to clients the nature of the problem.
This worked so well, the next step was to adapt a robot so that it not only uncovered the need for cleaning but could actually perform the cleaning service too. This technology was soon developed. A machine was designed that was capable of going up into the ducts of a building and thoroughly scouring them from top to bottom. It worked well.
Actually, getting into an air duct to clean it is very difficult, especially the small ones. The preferred method used to be the use of pressurized air, intended to blast out the particulate accumulation within the space. Corners and bends posed a real obstacle, and complete cleaning was difficult, if not impossible. The job was usually completed with less than stellar results.
Use of robots has changed all that. Armed with several whirling brushes, cameras and bright lights, these little slaves to cleanliness are able to go where no man has gone before. They’re controlled by a remote joystick and are connected to a viewing monitor that allows the operator to see fore and aft.
Using a robot for duct maintenance, you should expect savings in time and money and a much better quality job. They can get into all the corners and, with multiple brushes, can clean all surfaces at the same time. This wasn’t possible using the old methods.
There is no more effective way to handle your duct cleaning requirements. The improvement to your breathable airspace will be immediate. Using the robot duct cleaning system just makes sense.
