Ductwork · Nationwide
Air duct cleaning
Duct cleaning makes sense after a remodel, a rodent or insect problem, visible mold, or years of skipped filters. A proper job uses negative-pressure source removal with agitation tools, and includes the blower and coil. A cheap coupon-only cleaning usually doesn't.
- Same-day appointments when available
- Licensed HVAC contractors
- Written price before any repair
The EPA doesn't recommend routine duct cleaning for every home, but it does support cleaning when there is substantial debris, mold or vermin.
Ask whether the company cleans the supply and return trunks, every branch, the blower wheel and the coil, and whether they show before-and-after photos.
Air Duct Cleaning at a glance
- Category
- Ductwork
- Service area
- Nationwide
- Typical visit
- Inspect → Negative pressure → Agitate → Blower and coil
- Urgent help
- Scheduled service
Symptoms
Signs you need air duct cleaning
- Dust puffs from registers when the system starts
- Construction dust after remodeling
- Droppings or nesting material
- Visible growth on registers or the coil
- Musty smell when the system runs
Process
How the visit works
- 1
Inspect
Camera look inside trunk lines and branches.
- 2
Negative pressure
Collector attached to the trunk to capture debris.
- 3
Agitate
Brushes and air whips through every run.
- 4
Blower and coil
Clean the parts that ducts feed into.
Cost
What affects the price
Every contractor sets their own prices. These are the things that move the number. Ask for a written price before work starts.
- Number of registers and returns
- Whether the blower and coil are cleaned
- Duct type (flex vs. metal)
Before the tech arrives
What you can safely do
Safe to try
- Vacuum register covers
- Change filters on schedule
Stop and call
- Don't fog chemicals into ducts without knowing what they are
FAQ
Air Duct Cleaning questions
How do I avoid duct cleaning scams?+
Be wary of very low-price offers that then add large upsells. A real job takes several hours, and the company should show you before-and-after photos.
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