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Asbestos 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

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. 

Contact us for a local asbestos abatement referral. 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
Government of Alberta on Asbestos
Alberta Asbestos Abatement Manual

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Alberta Furnace Cleaning Reviews

Alberta Carpet and Furnace Cleaning were excellent. When I asked for a quote, they called me right away and sent it with all the details and pricing. They advised their arrival time and were punctual. Upon arrival, the technicians, Andrew and Lance, put their masks and shoe covers on and went through the service and what it entailed. They were efficient, considerate, thorough, courteous, kind, and professional throughout whole process and went above and beyond to explain details and suggest maintenance best practices to ensure the upkeep of the furnace. They processed payment and sent my receipt with details immediately to my email. I will definitely use again and would highly recommend Alberta Carpet and Furnace Cleaning for their transparency and exceptional work. I applaud Lance and Andrew for their impeccable customer service and professional expertise. Thank you!

- Cecilia Latorre

They were very good and prompt at there job! They were easy to talk to and they explained to me what they were doing! They made sure that my cat Coco was ok and safe before I could move her! I would recommend this company to anyone! I will be calling them back in 2 years! I give you 10 stars!! Thank you again 😊

- Jen Langford

Hey a huge shout out to Andrew and his crew. They were fun to interact with and made a stressful situation for me into a pleasant journeyman interface. I like a person that loves their tools and enjoys demonstrating that skill. WELL DONE ANDREW. Thank you for an enjoyable experience.

- Michael Turner

Fantastic service! Prompt, courteous, clean and very professional. The actual price was less than the original quote. If your looking for a great company, look no further.

- Scott Garner