Snowbirds and seasonal homes
A home closed up for the summer faces humidity, an idle air handler and a dryer vent nobody has used for months.
Wherever your system allows it, Blue Pelican Air & Attic starts with a camera look inside the ducts, drain pan and vent runs, and we show you what we see. Every visit starts with a free Whole-Home Air & Attic Check, and Sunday appointments are available, so you can book around your arrival.
Humidity is the main issue. The EPA says indoor relative humidity should stay below 60 percent, ideally between 30 and 50 percent, and that controlling moisture is what controls mold. A house that is empty for months, with the AC off or set very warm, can drift above that range in a South Florida summer. That does not mean mold is growing in yours. It means the air handler, drain pan and ducts are worth a look before you start cooling the house around the clock.
A camera look is a sensible first step. The EPA says cleaning is worth considering when there is substantial visible mold, vermin, or ducts clogged with excessive dust and debris, and it advises against running a system you suspect is contaminated with mold. It also says cleaning has never been shown to prevent health problems, so we only recommend work when the camera shows a reason. We check for signs of mold, and if the ducts look fine, you see what we see and can skip the cleaning.
Both sit unnoticed for months. Lint from last season stays in the dryer vent, and a vent that is crushed or blocked by a nest will not show itself until you run a load. The US Fire Administration found that failure to clean was the leading factor in residential dryer fires, at 34 percent, and a cleaning removes that lint fire hazard before the new season. The condensate pan under the coil is the other spot. The EPA advises making sure it drains properly, and standing water there is easy to miss in a house nobody has been in.
Either before you leave or in the first days after you arrive, ahead of running the AC all day. Census data counts about 58,000 homes each in Broward and Palm Beach counties as seasonal or occasional use, so you are not the only one planning around the calendar. Our hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday by appointment. Same-day visits when our schedule allows. If you are still up north, a property manager or trusted neighbor can let us in.
Wherever your system allows it, we look inside the ducts with a camera first and show you what we see after the house has been shut up, then clean only what you approve. We remove dust and debris from every duct and vent in your home with a HEPA-filtered negative-pressure vacuum, so nothing is blown into your rooms. Rotary brushes loosen the buildup, and the vacuum pulls it out of your home. We finish with a botanical product made with thyme oil, with no harsh chemicals.
Wherever the run allows it, we look inside the whole dryer vent with a camera. We remove the lint fire hazard left from the off-season and show you the result, with photos whenever possible.
UV light helps keep the coil and drain pan cleaner, an extra layer of care, not a replacement for filters or duct cleaning.
After a summer closed up, the attic is part of your free Whole-Home Air & Attic Check, when your home needs it. We look for stains or damage in the insulation and quote any improvement after the check.
Yes, if someone can let our technicians in, such as a property manager, a family member or a trusted neighbor. Send your details with the booking form and we will plan the visit around that. Every visit starts with a free Whole-Home Air & Attic Check, and we share what we find, with photos whenever possible, so you can see it from up north.
Not necessarily. Humidity is the factor, and the EPA recommends keeping it below 60 percent. We cannot tell from the outside. Wherever your system allows it, a camera look shows whether there is visible growth. We check for signs of mold, and if we see something that looks like it, we stop, show you what we see and explain your options before anything is added.
Ideally within the first days, before the AC runs all day. Our hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday by appointment. Same-day visits when our schedule allows. A Sunday visit helps if your first week is busy. Send the booking form or text us, and tell us when you arrive.
Possibly not. Lint builds with use, but a vent can also be blocked by a nest or crushed, and you will not know until you run a load. Wherever the run allows it, the camera shows all of it. We tell you what we see, with photos whenever possible, and you decide whether any cleaning goes ahead at the price the technician confirms.
