Air Duct Cleaning in New Jersey

What happens during a whole-system cleaning

1. Inspect. We find the air handler and look at the returns and supply runs. Video inspection is available, so you can see inside the ducts before and after.
2. Remove the registers. Supply and return covers are taken off and cleaned while the ducts behind them are worked on.
3. Agitate every run. Rotary brushes are run through each supply vent and return to loosen built-up dust and debris, then the trunk lines and branch ducts are cleaned. Access panels are cut where needed and sealed afterwards.
4. Furnace and main chamber. The blower compartment and main chamber are cleaned.
5. Walkthrough. You see the results, along with the free dryer and chimney inspection included in the complete package.

How often should air ducts be cleaned?

The EPA and NADCA don't set a fixed schedule. Many homeowners clean every 3–5 years, and sooner after a renovation, after moving into a home that was smoky or had pets, after water or mold problems, or when someone in the house has allergies. Our article on the signs your air ducts need cleaning walks through each one.

How to spot a bait-and-switch duct cleaning offer

A very low "whole house" price that turns into an upsell at the door is a common complaint in this industry. Before you book with anyone, ask how many vents and returns are included, whether trunk lines and the furnace chamber are cleaned, and whether there's a price cap per zone. Our complete package lists exactly what's included: unlimited vents and returns, all trunk lines, branch ducts and the furnace chamber, at a flat rate for a single-zone home up to 3 bedrooms.