WHAT IS HVAC CLEANING?
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. HVAC cleaning is the process of using specialized tools to remove dirt, debris, and contaminants from the various components that make up a building’s HVAC system, either in a residential (home) or commercial (business) setting. Because your HVAC system is responsible for temperature regulation and air distribution within your home, its cleanliness has a direct impact on the quality of the indoor air you breathe.
In a home, HVAC components would include the furnace and the blower wheel, the air handler, the evaporator coil (A coil), supply and return air ducts, the air exchanger, boiler, etc. In a commercial building, HVAC system components would include the air handling unit (AHU) or rooftop unit (RTU), supply and return ducts, flat coils, VAV boxes, supply diffusers and return grilles, etc.
In a home, HVAC components would include the furnace and the blower wheel, the air handler, the evaporator coil (A coil), supply and return air ducts, the air exchanger, boiler, etc. In a commercial building, HVAC system components would include the air handling unit (AHU) or rooftop unit (RTU), supply and return ducts, flat coils, VAV boxes, supply diffusers and return grilles, etc.
SHORTCUTS
Air Duct Cleaning
Chimney Sweeping
Chimney Inspections
Chimney Repair
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Flue Cleaning
Furnace Cleaning
Air Conditioner Tune-up
Water Heater Cleaning
Boiler Cleaning
Chimney Sweeping
Chimney Inspections
Chimney Repair
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Flue Cleaning
Furnace Cleaning
Air Conditioner Tune-up
Water Heater Cleaning
Boiler Cleaning
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HVAC CLEANING?
Our HVAC cleaning services are all about keeping your home environment clean, healthy, and safe. Below are some of the benefits to you and your family of our air duct, furnace, chimney, and dryer vent cleaning services:
- increased air flow throughout the system, improving the efficiency of your furnace and air conditioner
- lower energy bills resulting from increased efficiency of your cleaned appliances
- a decrease in the amount of contaminants (dust, dander, debris, pathogens, allergens, chemicals, dust mites, etc.) present in your indoor air
- decreased household odors from improved air flow and the removal of debris and contaminants
- potential amelioration of allergy symptoms from decreased presence of allergens and irritants
- decreased risk of house fire
- improved draft, providing free passage of smoke and fumes from your home
- extending the life of your appliances by improving air flow and reducing how hard they must work to achieve the same result
- minimization of dust and debris entering the furnace and clogging the unit
AIR DUCT CLEANING
Air Duct Cleaning is the process of removing dirt, contaminants, and debris that have built up over time from inside the ducts associated with your home's furnace or air handler. The process utilizes a variety of tools, including high-powered vacuums (to create negative pressure), agitators (to loosen debris) and air wands and air snakes (to move debris toward the vacuum). Various tiers of service are available, depending on a variety of conditions, including time passed since the previous cleaning, whether animals are present in the home, whether any construction or remodeling has taken place, etc.
Because air ducts are the conduit through which all the air in your home eventually passes, their cleanliness has a direct impact on indoor air quality. Air duct cleaning increases air flow within the HVAC system, helping to improve the efficiency of the 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.
Because air ducts are the conduit through which all the air in your home eventually passes, their cleanliness has a direct impact on indoor air quality. Air duct cleaning increases air flow within the HVAC system, helping to improve the efficiency of the 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.
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Standard Air Duct Cleaning $149.95Our Standard Air Duct Cleaning is a "maintenance" cleaning, intended for homes whose ducts are cleaned regularly—every 2 to 3 years. The process utilizes 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). Learn more.
Advanced Air Duct Cleaning $249.95Advanced 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 Viper Clean Sweep System utilized on the main trunk lines. Service includes unlimited vents, up to 2500 square feet (only $20 for each additional 500 sq ft). Learn more.
Ultimate Air Duct Cleaning $399.95This 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. Learn more.
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Commercial Air Duct Cleaning
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CHIMNEY SERVICES
Your chimney provides an exit from your fireplace for dangerous smoke and fumes. When its flue is clogged with buildup, or the structure is damaged, your home and family are put at unnecessary risk. Chimney maintenance is important in terms of protecting your investment and maintaining the value of your home, and for ensuring your family's safety and comfort. Chimney sweeping services remove creosote buildup and any obstructions from the inside of the chimney flue, to ensure the unimpeded exit from your home of smoke and fumes. Chimney inspections should be performed regularly to ensure structural integrity and an unblocked flue. Chimney repair services correct conditions of damage and deterioration, restoring and helping to maintain structural integrity. Chimney repair services include chimney cap installation, crown repair and replacement, firebox repair, tuckpointing, brick resetting, and flue tile repair.
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Chimney Cleaning $149.95
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Chimney Inspections $99.95 +Level 1 and Level 2 chimney inspections are available from our CSIA-certified technicians. Learn more.
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Chimney Repair
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DRYER VENT CLEANING
Dryer lint is very combustible, and the combination of a dryer line clogged with lint and the sustained blast of hot air from your dryer is an extreme fire hazard. Cleaning the dryer vent line regularly is critical to home fire safety. Lint buildup occurs in many different areas of the dryer itself and throughout the venting system. In addition to fire risk, this buildup results in the unit having to work harder and longer to appropriately perform its function, decreasing energy efficiency. A clean and unobstructed dryer vent results in increased energy efficiency, decreased risk of fire from lint buildup, and
decreased drying time as a result of increased air flow.
decreased drying time as a result of increased air flow.
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Dryer Vent Cleaning $99.95We'll clean the dryer lint trap compartment, ducting system, and outside vent (a $50 surcharge will apply if dryer vents above the first floor or onto the roof). Learn more.
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Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning
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FLUE CLEANING
As with fireplaces, appliances such as furnaces, boilers, and water heaters need their associated flues cleaned regularly to remove blockages and buildup. Blockages are often caused by plant debris and nesting animals, especially in the case of uncapped flues. Utility flue cleaning improves draft and minimizes the risk of harmful gases backing up into your home.
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Flue Cleaning $149.95In a process similar to chimney sweeping, the technician will create access by detaching the flue from the top of the appliance and inserting an industrial vacuum, creating negative pressure. The flue itself is cleaned utilizing either a rod with adjustable brushes, a tentacled air whip, or a retractable chimney cleaning system such as the Viper GFK, depending on the type of buildup or clog. The job is finalized by confirming that a flue cap is in place, and if not, recommending that one be installed.
Note: we do not clean oil-burning appliances or their associated flues.
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FURNACE CLEANING
Regular cleaning is an integral part of your furnace's maintenance. Dirt is its number-one enemy, decreasing efficiency and air flow. Although the air entering your furnace passes through a filter, the filter cannot possibly remove all debris, and over time its tiny holes become choked with dirt. Additionally, the internal parts of the furnace become dirty themselves, and this dirt gets caught up in the system and blown back into your home. Thus a poorly maintained furnace can result in harmful contaminants circulating throughout your home, including the following:
- household dust
- pet dander
- debris
- pathogens
- allergens
- chemicals
- dust mites
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Furnace Cleaning $99.95We'll clean the heat exchanger, combustion chamber, burners, jets, pilot light, blower motor, fan, and filter. We'll check the central air evaporator coil (A-coil) for proper air flow, check contacts and all wiring, check blower motor for proper functioning, and check the ignitor and flame sensor for wear. Learn more.
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
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Air Conditioner Tune-Up $99.95Clean outside condenser with air pressure, check A-coil for proper air flow and clean drain line, clean furnace filter, check capacitor and all electronic components, ensure proper air flow to the filter and that the unit runs at the appropriate temperature, check refrigerant level and add more if needed (for an additional cost). Learn more.
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Water Heater Cleaning $99.95Remove top chimney and use air pressure to clean baffle tube, all heating elements, and thermal coupler, removing rust scale and gas sediment and making your unit more efficient.
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Boiler Cleaning $149.95
Remove boiler flue (where soot and Co2 exhaust) and attach vacuum. Remove faceplate, allowing access to the heat exchanger, then use high-powered air trigger with 12-inch extension (or, in cases of severe buildup, the Viper Clean Sweep system) to clean the heat exchanger and force debris and soot toward the vacuum. Replace flue and faceplate and dispose of any debris not taken in by vacuum. Relight pilot and turn thermostat up to make sure everything is working properly.
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 pricing, or on products (Oxine, chimney caps, refrigerant).
DENIAL OF SERVICETwin Cities Furnace Cleaning is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider. We will never discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or sexuality. We promise to always interact with our customers with respect and courtesy—from our administrative staff to our technicians. In that spirit, we cannot tolerate rude or disrespectful behavior, and if any of our staff find themselves on the receiving end, they will terminate the interaction or service at their discretion.
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Want an HVAC cleaning primer? Visit our blog article, "HVAC Cleaning Basics: What, How, Why, When, and How Much."