Questions often asked by Residential Homeowners
- Why is it important to maintain clean air ducts?
- How long will it take to clean out my air duct system?
- How often should I have my air duct system cleaned?
- Will cleaning out my air duct system create a mess in my house?
- How do you clean an air duct system?
- Are there different methods of cleaning an air duct system?
- How much does it cost to clean out my air duct system?
- Are you a member of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)?
- Will your quoted price change once we arrive and start the job?
- How do you know if your HVAC duct system was cleaned properly?
- Does your contractor possess the proper licenses that are required by your city or state to perform the work they are proposing?
- How do I receive an estimate and schedule to have my home’s air duct system cleaned?
1. Why is it important to maintain clean air ducts?
The need for duct cleaning arises because during the operation of the HVAC system dirt, dust, debris, allergens and other particles build up in the air ducts over time which may adversely effect the indoor environment and performance of your HVAC system.
2. How long will it take to clean out my air duct system?
It typically takes 2 technicians 2.5-4 hours to clean a standard size home. (2000-2500 square ft.)
3. How often should I have my air duct system cleaned?
We recommend cleaning every 3-5 years. If someone in the household has asthma, allergies, or respiratory concerns, it can be more frequent.
4. Will cleaning out my air duct system create a mess in my house? A friend had it done and said that after the company left, “Dirt blew out of all their vents when the furnace turned back on.”
It is important to hire a company the will clean the “entire system”. Our cleaning method is labor intense and each system is thoroughly cleaned and inspected prior to restarting your system so we have never had a problem with “dirt blowing out the vents” after a cleaning. There is no mess left on the completion of the job.
5. How do you clean an air duct system?
For best results, Duct Clean Corporation prefers to employ the use of brushing and contact cleaning, whenever possible. The results are excellent and the cleaning methods we use will not damage components or negatively alter the integrity of a properly installed air duct system.
6. Are there different methods of cleaning an air duct system?
The three most popular methods are vacuuming, rotary brushing and air sweeping.
7. How much does it cost to clean out my air duct system?
It typically costs $400-$600 for a standard size home. (2000-2500 square ft.) Beware of companies with coupon and newspaper ads that offer “Whole House Duct Cleaning for $79.00”.
8. Are you a member of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association?
Yes. Duct Clean Corporation has been a Certified Member since 1995 and was the second company in Connecticut to be awarded membership.
9. Will your quoted price change once we arrive and start the job?
No. All our work is a “Fixed Price” by the job in writing prior to completing the work. If the job takes a little longer than expected to complete, we will not charge any additional fees.
10. How do you know if your HVAC system was cleaned properly?
The best way to determine if an HVAC system was effectively cleaned is to perform a visual inspection of the system before and after cleaning. The cleaning contractor should be able to allow you sufficient access to visually inspect the system. Make sure the contractor has installed enough access panels in the ducts to reach the entire system.
11. Does your contractor possess the proper licenses that are required by your city or state to perform the work they are proposing?
Connecticut does require a home improvement license with the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Unfortunately “scams” involving unethical air duct cleaning companies have occurred in Connecticut. Insist on a firm written estimate prior to scheduling any cleaning work to be done. All written estimates should have a corporate address listed, a license number which can be verified on the State of CT, Dept of Consumer Protection website and proof of insurance, at a minimum. We also strongly recommend you deal only with National Air Duct Cleaners Association members in the state they are licensed in.
12. How do I receive an estimate and schedule to have my home’s air duct system cleaned?
You can give us a call or fill out the form on our Contact page.
