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What to Expect From a Professional Duct Cleaning

By the Fresh Air Quality teamOctober 15, 20265 min read

If you’ve never had your ducts cleaned, it helps to know what happens during the visit — and what a proper job looks like.

Before we arrive

When you book online, you choose your package, any add-ons and a morning or afternoon slot. It helps to clear a path to the furnace and make sure vents aren’t blocked by furniture.

Step 1: Inspection

Our technician looks over your duct system, vents and furnace to check for blockages and plan the cleaning.

Step 2: Vacuum hookup

A high-powered vacuum is connected to the system to create negative pressure, so loosened dust is pulled out of the ducts — not into your home.

Step 3: Agitation and cleaning

Rotary brushes and air tools loosen dust from the duct walls while the vacuum captures it. HEPA-grade filtration traps the fine particles. If you added Brush Cleaning, extra brushing removes stuck-on buildup.

Step 4: Furnace and add-ons

The furnace is cleaned, along with any add-ons you chose — AC coils, dryer vent, HRV or exhaust fans.

Step 5: Final check

We check the vents for clear, even airflow before we leave.

How long does it take?

Most homes take 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the size of the home, the number of vents and the add-ons. It’s safe for kids and pets to stay home.

See our prices or read how often you should clean your ducts.

Ready for cleaner air?

See your exact price and pick a morning or afternoon slot — it takes about two minutes.

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