What is Air Duct Cleaning? Air Duct Cleaning—also known variously as vent cleaning, furnace duct cleaning, HVAC system cleaning, ductwork cleaning, and heating duct or heating vent cleaning—is the process by which contaminants and debris that build up over time are removed from the inside of your home's ventilation system.
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the process
The cleaning of air ducts is accomplished with the use of a variety of tools, usually consisting of the combination of a high-powered vacuum and an array of agitators (to loosen debris) and air wands and snakes (to move it to the desired end point). The specific air duct cleaning tools used will depend on the level of cleaning needed. In homes whose ducts are cleaned regularly, an industrial vacuum in the main trunk lines and air wands utilized at each vent may suffice, but more often than not, an agitator such as a tentacled air whip or rotating brush is needed. When an extreme cleaning is necessary or desired, such as in the case of transite ducts, or when drywall dust is present, an agitator such as the Viper Microline is utilized in every vent.
Because of the multitude of HVAC configurations and various scenarios that present themselves during an air duct cleaning service, technician experience can play a key role in the quality of service delivered. An experienced tech can gauge the quality of the previous duct cleaning work, appropriately assess the level of cleaning needed, and successfully troubleshoot difficult jobs.
Because of the multitude of HVAC configurations and various scenarios that present themselves during an air duct cleaning service, technician experience can play a key role in the quality of service delivered. An experienced tech can gauge the quality of the previous duct cleaning work, appropriately assess the level of cleaning needed, and successfully troubleshoot difficult jobs.
The Benefits
The benefits of air duct cleaning run the gamut from health-related to financial. Your furnace and ductwork serve as your home's respiratory system, pulling air from inside your home through the return ducts, where the air moves through the air filter into the furnace to be heated before passing through the supply ducts and back into your living space. Dust, pet dander, debris, pathogens, allergens, chemicals, dust mites—all of these contaminants become trapped inside your air ducts over time, and as the air moves through the system, it passes through these dirty ducts, redistributing the dirt throughout your home or simply depositing it in the ducts where it builds up over time. Air duct cleaning can dramatically reduce the number of contaminants present in your home's indoor air.
Cleaning the air ducts in your home increases air flow within the system, helping to improve the efficiency of the HVAC system by distributing air throughout the house more quickly and with less effort. Regular cleaning of the air ducts also minimizes dust and debris entering the furnace, thereby helping to prevent clogging of the unit.
For further reading, download our free tipsheet: 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Air Duct Cleaning Company.
Cleaning the air ducts in your home increases air flow within the system, helping to improve the efficiency of the HVAC system by distributing air throughout the house more quickly and with less effort. Regular cleaning of the air ducts also minimizes dust and debris entering the furnace, thereby helping to prevent clogging of the unit.
For further reading, download our free tipsheet: 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Air Duct Cleaning Company.
Options Available
Standard Air Duct Cleaning
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Our Standard Air Duct Cleaning is a "maintenance" cleaning, intended for homes whose ducts are cleaned regularly—every 2 to 3 years. The process utilizes truck-mounted industrial vacuums, high-pressured air wands, and air snakes to clean all supply and return vents, branch lines, and main trunk lines. The service includes unlimited vents, up to 2500 square feet (only $20 for each additional 500 sq ft). Visit our Standard Air Duct Cleaning page to learn more or our Book Now page to schedule online.
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Advanced Air Duct Cleaning
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Advanced Air Duct Cleaning includes the standard process of using high-pressured air wands to clean all supply and return vents and branch lines, with the addition of the Rotobrush or the Viper Clean Sweep utilized on the main trunk lines. Service includes unlimited vents, up to 2500 square feet (only $20 for each additional 500 sq ft). Visit our Advanced Air Duct Cleaning page to learn more or our Book Now page to schedule online.
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Ultimate Air Duct Cleaning
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This top-level cleaning entails the insertion of a Viper Microline into every vent, which forces any debris down the branch lines and into the main trunk lines, where the Viper Clean Sweep System is later utilized to propel everything toward the vacuum. Every inch of the ductwork surface is contacted. Includes before and after photos, and a furnace cleaning. Price covers up to 2500 sq ft. Add $40 for each additional 500 sq ft. Visit our Ultimate Air Duct Cleaning page to learn more or our Book Now page to schedule online.
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Commercial Duct Cleaning
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We offer air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning services in a wide array of commercial settings. During commercial duct cleaning, every component of the ventilation system is thoroughly cleaned, including the air handling units, fresh air intakes, variable air volume (VAV) boxes, supply and return ductwork, and diffusers and grilles. Visit our Commercial Duct Cleaning page to learn more or our Bid Request page to schedule a free estimate.
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Sanitizing/Disinfecting
No matter how thorough or efficient the air-duct cleaning process, it cannot possibly remove contaminants at a microscopic level. In some cases, customers may wish to have Oxine applied to the air ducts to complete the process. Oxine is an EPA-registered disinfectant and sanitizer that is effective against a wide range of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and is recommended for its low toxicity. The technician applies Oxine to the air ducts with a fogger. Once the Oxine has been applied, the effects against harmful microorganisms last for up to two years.
Oxine fog treatment is available in three options:
Note: The application of Oxine is not to be considered a substitute for mold remediation. If you have experienced water damage or have concerns about mold, please consult a mold remediation specialist.
Oxine fog treatment is available in three options:
- Level I $69.95: Oxine is applied near the furnace, in the main line.
- Level II $99.95: Oxine is applied to the main line and in every return.
- Level III $149.95: Oxine is applied to the main line, in every return, and in every supply.
Note: The application of Oxine is not to be considered a substitute for mold remediation. If you have experienced water damage or have concerns about mold, please consult a mold remediation specialist.
Multiple Services Discount
Save money by grouping services. Purchase one service and receive $30 off every additional service performed on the same visit. This discount is not available with promotional voucher pricing, or on products (Oxine, chimney caps, refrigerant).
