What to Expect When Getting Air Ducts Cleaned

You’ve been putting off that air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for far too long, right? You know you need to do it, but you’re worried about the cost and the inconvenient hassle of researching service providers and setting up an appointment when your calendar is already full of so many tasks. Plus, if you’ve never had these kinds of services before, you don’t know what’s involved and you want to ensure that you’re getting your money’s worth when the technician arrives to perform the cleaning. If this sounds like you, then read on because we want you to know what to expect when getting air ducts cleaned, including the dryer vent cleaning process if you choose this important service as well.

• Air Duct Cleaning Steps. Your service provider should use a variety of powerful air-moving devices and attachments to clean the entire length of your ductwork, not just wipe down the register areas and cleaning the first few feet inside the vent with a simple vacuum or blower. Additionally, it’s essential for the technician to get inside your HVAC unit itself and thoroughly clean out all the dust, lint, dirt, dander and other debris that has been collecting since the last time it was cleaned. For example, you’ll probably be shocked at how much caked-on gunk can come off the blades of your blower motor, and how much more efficiently your system will run once it’s been cleaned! Make sure that the technician is also cleaning all the coils and any other surfaces and components of your system – if you’re paying for this vital service, then you shouldn’t be bashful about observing and asking questions. (If you’re uncomfortable with hovering, just tell the technician that you want to learn more about the process. A true professional will be happy to teach you about the trade that they’ve chosen to do for a living.).

• Dryer Vent Cleaning Steps. A careful routine dryer vent cleaning is essential to the air quality in your home, not to mention your safety – did you know that clogged dryer vents can ignite and cause a fire? The National Fire Administration recommends a thorough dryer vent cleaning at least once per year to minimize this risk. When the company comes to your home to perform any services, make sure they’re cleaning the entire length of the flexible foil and metal ductwork that is attached to your dryer. The technicians should also suction out all the dust and lint from inside the lint screen area and the exhaust of the dryer itself. Additionally, a cleaning of the vent on the side of your home should be conducted along with the length of the ductwork all the way back to the dryer. If your dryer vent is high off the ground, ask the technicians to verify that it is closing properly so that birds and other critters won’t be able to make their way in your home.

• Things to Think About When Hiring an Air Duct and Dryer Vent Cleaner. Depending on where you live, you may have only a few choices in residential and commercial cleaning companies, or there may be more than you care to click on when you do a Google search. How can you be sure that you’re getting the best service and the best price available? We recommend quickly screening several companies in the search engine of your choice, then getting a price quote from the top two or three. Take into consideration how flexible their scheduling process is, and make sure that they guarantee your complete satisfaction with their work. Reputation is important, and online reviews will help you determine which companies are legit and which ones seem good on the billboards but don’t actually have the kind of integrity they advertise. Make sure that your company has the latest equipment and that they follow the best practices for cleaning that are recommended by the National Air Duct Cleaner Association (NADCA). 

If you’re in the market for an air duct cleaning or dryer vent cleaning, why not read some reviews of your local AdvantaClean service provider? For 25 years, AdvantaClean has been the leading provider of every air quality service available for homes and businesses across the nation. Our equipment is the latest HEPA-filtered technology that allows our highly-trained technicians to give you the most effective and thorough air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning services available. We’re prompt, courteous and professional – we take pride in a job well done because what could be more important than the air quality in your home and office? For the cleanest, freshest air in your living and working spaces, contact us today. We’ll work with your schedule and fit your budget, and we promise you’ll be completely satisfied with our work. Sure, you could do it yourself – but it’s not clean until it’s AdvantaClean!