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03-10-2013, 04:49 PM
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Air Ducts & Allergy Problems
We have never had the air conditioning and furnace ducts cleaned. Asking around the resort, I can't find anyone who has. We seem to be having a lot of allergy problems and I was wondering if the ducts should be commercially cleaned?
Paul
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03-10-2013, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Sugarland, TX or Salida,CO
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We have never had ours cleaned, but that might not be a bad idea. If I were to hire someone I would make sure they are familiar with rv's so they do not damage your ducts.
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Sean
If Ain't a Newell, It Ain't Wurt Oonin!
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03-10-2013, 06:27 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Forest Ranch, Ca for the summer
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For what it is worth, I've replaced all my A/C ducts & most heater ducts with solid tubing to increase air flow. What I removed was visably clean, but had some leaks.
No sure how one would clean the flexable ducts as over time they do become brittle.
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Gordon Hummel
1991 41.5' #266
8v92
2009 Pontiac Vibe GT Toad
Fulltime on the road
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03-10-2013, 06:43 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Missoula, Montana
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Do you think your allergy problems could be affected by something else? Even flooring if it's carpet could be a concern.
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Mike & Amy
2000 Newell Motorcoach Double-Slide
2005 Jeep Liberty 4x4
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03-10-2013, 11:53 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Just North of Detroit, a surprizingly great city
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You didn't state what year the coach is so I have no idea if what I'm going to say is relevant. We had over a period of the last few years a gradual increase in allergies while using the coach. One thing we found is that the filters in the roof-top air conditioners got dirty real quick so regular cleaning was instituted. Allergies got a bit better but still not good enough. For some reason I was looking in a closet at the rear of the coach and noticed a soft floor and discovered that the rear window to coach mastic seal had cracked. Replaced the seal and things got better but not quite there. Last summer I was crawling around in my one large storage bay and noticed that the floor was soft in one corner so I pulled up the vinyl cover and the plywood was wet. Long story short I added sealant around the awning bracket above the wet spot and replaced the floor. Big improvement in air quality. We are all happy campers now.
So, maybe you've got a moisture problem somewhere hidden, it's worth a long look.
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Jon and Alie Kabbe
Started with 77 Coach
Now have 39' 93 coach
2007 civic toad
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