A Homeowner's Guide to Choosing an Air Duct Cleaning Company

Keeping your home’s HVAC system well maintained is key to fresh indoor air. If you’ve decided that your home’s air ducts would benefit from cleaning or inspection, the next step is to hire a home HVAC duct cleaning service.

We are sure there is no award for the “best” residential duct cleaning service. Still, if you are looking for a reliable and experienced air duct cleaning contractor, we’ve put together some tips and information to set you on the right track.

How to Find a Good HVAC Duct Cleaning Company

In the past, the advice would be to ask family or friends for a recommendation, and that is still one way to find a good duct cleaning service provider. However, now, there are more resources available at your fingertips. An internet search is an easy and efficient way to find options, as long as you then do your research — asking questions, getting quotes, and checking references.

How to Choose a Duct Cleaning Company

Choosing an air duct cleaning company is much like choosing any other service provider. You are looking for good customer service, expertise, and value. To figure out if a company has these qualities, you will want to consider customer recommendations, review industry qualifications, and ask for a quote.

Some industry-specific things to look for are:

• What process the company will use to clean your vents;
• Do they inspect the system before cleaning;
• Are they bonded and insured;
• Do they have special training to deal with mold; and
• Do they have experience working on systems like yours?

In addition, although there are valid reasons for having your ducts cleaned, you should be careful of duct cleaners who make wild and sweeping claims.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends that homeowners “Commit to a preventive maintenance program of yearly inspections of your heating and cooling system, regular filter changes, and steps to prevent moisture contamination.” Note that this recommendation is for an annual inspection, not an annual cleaning. Unlike dryer vent cleaning, which should be done as a part of routine maintenance, air duct cleaning is a service that should be done as needed.

What Is the Best Air Duct Cleaning Method

When done by qualified experts, air duct cleaning is a systematic and straightforward process.

Using a negative pressure process is an effective way to thoroughly clean your ducts while keeping the rest of your home clean.

After an inspection and identifying any specific problems, the cleaning process starts with covering any internal registers or vents where dust might escape into your home.

Experienced technicians will then use tools to dislodge dust and debris from the sides of a duct to be removed easily.

Vents and surrounding ductwork should be cleaned one by one, and an airbag installed to block dirt and dust from entering the central part of your residence.

Some service providers use a blow-out method or misuse air-negative machines, causing dirt and dust to be released into the air. This is why it is essential to hire an experienced air duct cleaning company and not attempt duct cleaning as a do-it-yourself project.

Don't Forget to Check the Air Duct Cleaning Reviews

Experienced commercial cleaning companies should be able to provide references or testimonials to establish their expertise. Reading what real customers have to say about a company tells more than a brochure or advertisement ever could.

What to Ask About Air Duct Cleaning

If you have any questions or concerns, you should feel free to ask them. An air duct cleaning company should be happy to explain how the process works or answer any questions you may have about air duct cleaning.

Is your company bonded and insured? First, it can give you peace of mind to know that a company is bonded and insured. Second, when a company is bonded and insured, it shows they have taken an extra step to protect their business and you, as their client, from dishonesty or negligence.

What cleaning method do you use? As discussed in further detail above, not all cleaning methods are the same. Having the company explain a bit about their process can help you feel comfortable and ready to move forward.

Do you have special training to deal with mold? If you are concerned about mold or odors coming from your vents, you may want to ask if the company’s technicians are trained to identify and deal with mold issues. Unfortunately, this is a specialized issue, and not all companies have the expertise to take it on.

Bonded & Insured

Dynasty Ducts Is Your Expert Source for Air Duct Cleaning in the Atlanta Area

When the air in your home is not circulating as it should, it could be that your air ducts are not functioning correctly. This may be caused by a build-up of debris, mold, or other issues in your HVAC system. A compromised air duct system can affect the indoor air quality of your home.

The very first step in our cleaning method is a thorough and complete inspection of your HVAC system. This includes checking your entire system to determine if cleaning would be beneficial and identify any possible issues, such as clogged air filters, broken joints, leaks, or mold growth.

If there is an issue with your HVAC system, having it professionally cleaned can restore your system to a safe and efficient operation.

We take a full-service approach to HVAC and dryer vent cleaning, and that commitment includes clear communication and customer service. Our service technicians will take the time to answer questions and keep you informed through the process. We strive to offer friendly, outstanding service at a competitive price. Our job isn’t done until you are satisfied.

Maintaining your home can be a full-time job, and we are here to make it a little easier.

Dynasty Ducts Has the Experience to Do the Job Right.

All our work is guaranteed. We offer a free quote and no hidden fees. So if you would like a free air duct inspection, take the first step to getting the fresh air flowing in your home and contact us today.