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Asbestos Furnace & Duct Cleaning FAQ

What Is Asbestos? 

Asbestos is a toxic mineral and was used in building materials from the 1950’s to the 1970’s. If your home was constructed during that time, it is possible that asbestos has been used in insulation or in insulative tape (as seen below). If your ductwork has white tape on it, it is almost guaranteed to contain asbestos.

The Dangers of Asbestos

Asbestos containing products that have not been distrubed and are still in good condition are not a direct health hazard. These products become a potential health hazard when they are disturbed and fibres are released. 

Furnace & Duct Cleaning With Asbestos
See below for more pictures of asbestos in a furnace system.

If your system contains asbestos, we are unable to safely clean your furnace until the asbestos is removed. This is because our equipment puts pressure on your heating system during the cleaning which may disturb asbestos containing products. Due to this possibility, we have a zero tolerance policy for asbestos to protect your health and safety and the health and safety of our technicians. 

Help! I’ve Just Been Told My Heating System Has Asbestos.  

First of all, don’t panic. Asbestos becomes dangerous when it is friable (easily crumbles and releases fibers) and disturbed. This is why we don’t complete your furnace and duct cleaning if asbestos is present. Asbestos must be properly contained and/or disposed of according to government regulations. Our staff are not qualified asbestos abatement and removal personnel, and therefore cannot do this for you. We can help point you in the right direction of professionals who can help. 

Pictures of Asbestos in a Furnace System

Once the concerned area has been investigated and/or the asbestos removed, you can book your furnace and duct cleaning online or call us to schedule your cleaning. 

More Resources:

Alberta Carpet & Furnace Cleaning can accept no liability for any errors or omissions or the accuracy or completeness of these sites, or any of the content.

Health Canada on Asbestos
Alberta Asbestos Abatement Manual

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Alberta Furnace Cleaning Reviews

A big shout out to Andrew and Aaron from Alberta Furnace Cleaning. My husband and I had recently renovated our home and were noticing a fine dust on everything that I couldn’t keep up with. Andrew and Aaron came in and cleaned the furnace, air conditioning unit and all the duct work. It was shocking to see what the found - construction debris, dog toys, tennis balls etc. They definitely have the equipment to thoroughly clean the mechanical and duct work. Both workers used care in removing vent covers, and cleaned all surfaces, properly replacing the grills when done. They were on time, efficient, polite and respectful of ourselves and our home. I could not be happier.

- Kerri Davis

Professional and Excellent Service! The team explained the entire process clearly and even showed me how dusty the furnace was. They performed their duties meticulously, ensuring everything was cleaned thoroughly. Highly recommend their services!

- SB

I recently had Alberta Furnace Cleaning come over to clean my furnace and ducts, and they did an amazing job! They were super quick but still really thorough. The team was also very friendly and easy to talk to. I’m really happy with their service and would definitely recommend them to anyone needing their furnace or ducts cleaned.

- Larysa Bilous

Great experience from start to finish. Easy to schedule, great communication and helpful information provided in advance. The techs were friendly, professional, and sweet. My house smells cleaner and it was money well spent. Will be booking again in a couple years for the next clean!

- Kelly Johnston

Alberta Furnace Cleaning and its awesome crew, Jospeh, Salvador and Ali, did a wonderful job! They were very informative, so personable and efficient! We also appreciated their concern and attentiveness with our pets and our home! Highly recommended!

- Anna Dawson

I recently had my furnace cleaned by this company and I couldn't be happier with the service. The technician was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything to me. The price was very reasonable compared to other companies in the area. I highly recommend them for any furnace cleaning needs.

- Rewa Arabi

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