Questions We Hear All the Time About Duct Cleaning
For most homes, every 3-5 years is a good rule of thumb. If you have pets, recent renovations, new construction, or noticeable dust buildup around vents, you may want it done sooner.
Most homes take about 2 to 4 hours. Larger homes or heavier buildup systems can take longer due to the time taken to clean the system properly.
A few common signs are the collection of dust around vents, poor airflow in specific rooms, a musty odor when the system is in use, if you’ve lived there 3-5 years and haven’t done it, or visible debris inside the vents.
Yes. If there are years of buildup inside of your ducts, the cleaning will make a noticeable difference in the air flow and the amount of dust that is continuously circulating in your home. Most of the time, customers have no idea how bad it really is inside their ducts until we begin the cleaning process and show them pictures of what has been inside their system.
It can help to reduce dust, pet dander, and other particles sitting inside the duct system. While it won't cure allergies, many homeowners notice the air feels cleaner afterward.
The vents are a minor component of the system. A proper cleaning targets ALL of the ductwork where the dust and debris actually collect, not part of it. If a company offers to clean only a certain number of vents and returns, that is a red flag. We clean all vents, returns, and main trunk lines connected all the way back to the furnace.
No. Professional equipment is designed to remove the debris from the system without blowing dust into your home. The goal is to leave the house cleaner, not messier.
Yes. When dust and debris accumulate inside the system, it may limit the airflow and cause certain rooms to be more difficult to heat or cool. Furthermore, we inspect the furnace components on every duct cleaning job because a dirty blower motor or A/C coil can also reduce airflow. If anything else needs attention, the technician will go over this with you.
If clothes take longer to dry, the dryer feels unusually hot, or you haven't had the vent cleaned in years, there's a good chance lint has accumulated inside the line, and it needs to be cleaned.