We don’t have to inform you that smoking is hazardous for your health. However, not a lot of homeowners are aware of the possibility of third-hand smoke from a neighbor/tenant in an adjacent apartment or condo. Residual fumes do indeed circulate from one living quarters to another. Residents need to be mindful of the correlation between HVAC and cigarette smoke.

HVAC and Cigarette Smoke: Exploring the Connection in Everett Homes

We strongly discourage smoking indoors if you reside with other people. The truth is that residual smoke does remain for hours after the cigarette has been put out. Carcinogens and other harmful chemicals can rest on surfaces and affect other people even if you’re home alone at the time of smoking your cigarette.

You can keep residual chemicals at bay with routine dusting and wiping of upholstery and hard surfaces. However, some of the chemicals may rest in the inaccessible sections of the air vents. Every time you turn on the AC or furnace, the air blows the chemicals back into the living space.

In apartments and condominiums, the vents are interconnected to a single HVAC unit. If a neighbor or nearby tenant lights up, you can still incur the third-hand ramifications.

Prevention Measures

For smokers, we highly recommend going outside to smoke. We also suggest routinely replacing the HVAC filter or confirming that the landlord does so. The filter is the main defense measure; it traps the contaminants and stops them from dispersing in the air.

In addition, you can use an air sanitizer. While this won’t eliminate the chemicals, it’ll minimize cigarette stench and other unpleasant smells.

We Clear Ducts of Cigarette Smoke

To fully eliminate third-hand smoke, call Aurora Edmonds Furnace Cleaning to clear the vents and change the filters. We suggest a comprehensive cleaning of the ducts, furnace, and dryer vents as you ramp up AC use in the summer. HVAC and cigarette smoke do not go hand in hand.

HVAC and Cigarette Smoke in Everett

Serving Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Bellevue, King County
and South Snohomish County

Posted on June 22, 2021 | Published by Ignite Local | Related Local Business

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Preston Meade

20/04/2023

Called Aurora Edmonds Furnace Cleaning to get the exhaust for our Oil Furance and Dryer vent cleaned. Spoke with someone promptly and they got me scheduled quickly. Cleaners arrived on time, explained what they were doing, and were very thorough in their cleaning.

Victoria N

10/04/2023

I needed to get the ducts and the fan cleaned. In the vents Jay found stuff my teengage kids played with when they were babies which tells me that the previos company I hired didn't do a good job. Everything is clean, I had a lot of questions and everything got answered. Other than cleaning the fan and ducts, Jay fixed the grid, the datached vents - thank you for helping me to keep my home clean! In my opinion this a much better quality work than most other companies out here.

Michelle Hamilton

25/01/2023

Mike and Andrew cleaned out my dryer vent. We had never moved the dryer before to realize there was a hole in our vent duct that was leaking lint into our wall. They also cleaned out the wall cavity and applied metal duct tape to seal the vent until a replacement duct can be installed. Their thoughtfulness and above and beyond work helped save our home from a potential and hidden fire-danger. Thank you!

Erin Whisler

06/01/2023

I called so many different companies and none of them would clean my dryer vent because of its odd location. I found AEF and they where able to come out the next day to find the problem with my vent. The technicians where super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I will be calling AEF again in the future.

K H

05/12/2022

I had duct cleaning done - great customer service all around from scheduling to finish. Isaac and Andrew did the service - good communicating, thorough, respectful, efficient. They thought of everything.

Brian Kelly

18/08/2022

Great and timely service in a friendly but professional manner. I called a month after the service with a question and the owner dropped by personally to make sure everything was working properly. Beer impressive!