Any advice on selecting a duct cleaning company?
Q. Any advice on selecting a duct cleaning company?
Asked by oconee30642 - Sat Mar 4 09:44:41 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ask your friends and neighbors to see if they have had this type of service done and see who they recommend in your area. Referrals are the best way to find a decent company for service--it's better than going into it blind by calling someone random in the phone book.
Answered by fallencupid79 - Sat Mar 4 10:26:04 2006

How can I find a good air duct cleaning service?
Q. Just bought an older house. When we turn on the whole house fan, even with lots of windows open, some air is still drawn through our vents. This causes severe alergy attacks for my wife. The previous owners never had the furnace serviced, weren't the cleanest people, and had several cats. I can only imagine how nast all of the air ducts are. I cleaned out a couple of the reurn ducts and they were nasty with dust and construction debris. I want to have the system cleaned out well. I've gotten several quotes that vary pretty greatly in cost $179-$450. We have a small home with a finished basement that also has heating ducts. I want to choose a service that will do a great job, but have heard that some do a much better job than… [cont.]
Asked by Sanford's Son - Wed Aug 15 08:17:21 2007 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Ask for refernces from each company; Call the Better Business Bureau and find out which one has claims of bad business practices. Put an ad in the paper asking anyone with problems of any service to please contact you. . For a small house; $450 sounds awfully high. If you hire one; stay with them and watch to see they are really doing the job.
Answered by llittle mama - Wed Aug 15 09:01:19 2007

How much is an average cost for duct cleaning?
Q. How much is an average cost for duct cleaning?
Asked by OuiOuiChica17 - Mon May 28 23:13:55 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It depends on the size of the house so get bids. Many carpet cleaners also do this work since there are many scam artists in this business. I use referrals from Angie's List or Service Pro. Normally it is in the $200-400 range.
Answered by Ginger - Mon May 28 23:22:27 2007

air duct cleaning and carpet cleaning?
Q. I am planning on getting both of them done at my house but not sure which order to do them in. Should i do carpet cleaning after the air duct cleaning. Because i assume after the air ducts are cleaned there might be some dust in the air that will settle on the carpets. not sure if that logic is correct. please help.
Asked by anonymowho - Thu Jan 28 15:40:59 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. air duct's then carpets!
Answered by John - Thu Jan 28 15:47:26 2010

I am planning to start my own duct cleaning company. Can anyone suggest any names for the company?
Q. I want it to sound professional as I will be expanding in commercial. I also want it be something that will let me expand into other areas such as furnace installation, heating, airconditioning etc. I am so bad at coming up with names
Asked by KC - Thu Apr 29 11:16:59 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Here are some suggestions: Authenic Abatement Airy Adapt Accommodate Clean Bluster Adjust Airy Array Instant Breeze Clean and Assuage Fastidious Engineer Mitigate and Breathe Invigorate and Moderate Modulate Immaculate Refresh-Reduce-Renew Systematic Stream Pristine Abatement Breezy Exhilaration Remember to check to be sure none of them are in use already.
Answered by SeekHealthEnterprises - Thu Apr 29 12:02:15 2010

I'm looking for opinions of the validity of air duct cleaning.?
Q. I've gotten contradicting information from various sources, all of which I feel are trustworthy. One source says it's crucial, especially in the ancient house I live in (built 1912) and considering my son's allergy to cats (there were cats in our house for years recently). Another source says it simply works up dormant toxic substances into the air of the rest of the house. Does anyone out there know much about the process, how to be selective about who to trust to hire or is it a waste of money?
Asked by berdudget - Sat Nov 11 17:21:17 2006 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Cleaning the air ducts in a central heated system is much like getting a chimney sweep. Those houses that need the job done are usually critical. Those which do not need it will end up wasting time and money. You can perform a simple test by taping a single piece of white paper (tape along one edge only, usually the closest edge to the wall for horizontal vents or the upper edge for vertical vents) over one of the vents farthest from the furnace. Spritz the paper with water (damp, not wet). Allow the blower to operate for about one hour. Check out the paper using a magnifying glass. Repeat with black construction paper. A clean system which has always had good filters will not leave much residue on the papers. A dirty system will… [cont.]
Answered by Richard - Sun Nov 12 03:21:01 2006

Does any one have any questions about duct cleaning and H1n1?
Q. Germs are spread in a wide variety of ways and as the epa states indoor air quality is worse than outside air.
Asked by Danny - Tue Sep 29 16:51:05 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. well i have the flu i think but i dont think it is swine flu. i agree when you say that indoor air is worse than outside because nature takes care of the air but indoors, we need to clean it ourselves and i think the air inside my house isnt very clean i also noticed that i got sick when my little brother wanted to sleep with me so i said ok and then he drooled all over his pillow and then i think i inhaled the germs or something because then i got sick and i could like sense "sickness" around my bed and i think that i should wash all the blankets is the washing machine (never hurts you know) and i want to do things to make the air cleaner and the enviroment in the house better ps is it true that you can get sick or get the symptoms of… [cont.]
Answered by . - Tue Sep 29 17:06:07 2009

Truck-mounted or portable air duct cleaning?
Q. Which is really the best method? What gets the ducts cleanest? Also, some companies now offer the installation (for about $400) of in-line UV light (which kills mold, bacteria). Does anyone have one of these units? Does it help you? Note: Change the 3M disposable furnace filter every 3 months, & ductwork is 10 years old & has been cleaned twice before, but not by truck-mount method. aswkingfish: It seems like a lot of expense and time to find & buy a portable air-monitoring device and go through all you describe. One method must be better than the other & I hope to choose from anecdotal input from people who have perhaps tried both. Travis - an electronic ionizing air cleaner..the kind that uses ozone to clean...ground-level ozone… [cont.]
Asked by Autumn - Sun Sep 23 02:55:22 2007 - - 7 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Travis has it right. mostly i agree. i have a house and redid the ducts in 1980 with better insulated flexduct. that was to improve on my efficiency. i did not need my original 20 yr old ducts cleaned and right now i know i don'T need my 27 yr old ducts cleaned. i have the uv germicidal light installed. i am about to pull it and put in a later and more powerful model--I believe it makes a big difference. make sure you get a good powerful one and get replacement lamps with it. the lamps are good for about 1 or maybe 2 yrs if you stretch it. do some reading on the different ones and determine if the one offered is good or just the cheapest. try the public library research people if there is one in your city and if not try consumer… [cont.]
Answered by hghjsln - Sat Sep 29 21:48:21 2007

Is duct cleaning really helpful?
Q. We just moved into an 18 year old home and my husband thinks we should have th ducts cleaned. Is this really helpful or just a waste of money?
Asked by dsjnix - Fri Feb 16 12:20:07 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I used to work for a duct cleaning company and the joke was" we got their money!". I do HVAC work as well and the truth is, having your ducts cleaned can help if you suffer from allergies or upper respiratory problems, but its really not worth the money unless your ducts are really dirty. If you see a LOT of dust on your returns you probably need to get a cleaning. You can always use a vacuum to clean your returns, and make sure you change your filters often. I personally don't recommend a duct cleaning unless the house is REALLY old and the returns are filthy!
Answered by Dane Cruz - Fri Feb 16 12:33:31 2007

air duct cleaning,anybody out there tried Sears services for air duct cleaning?
Q. i have been searching for air duct cleaning providers and have come across sears carpet & air duct cleaning company,does anyone have tried out there services if so please comment and if not any suggestions for other air duct cleaning companies that are offering reasonable prices and quality work?thanks a lot!
Asked by newbie - Wed Sep 24 13:24:09 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just used them yesterday. I live in Staten Island and the total cost was 441.00. Two guys came and took off all the vents covers and returns, wiped them clean with a cleaner and clean the air ducts using the agitator and vacuum. I have a small townhouse and it took them less than 2 hrs. They also did my dryer vent. A lot of stuff came out, seems like the previous owners never did anything.
Answered by ec3891 - Wed Sep 24 13:40:01 2008

How much does the air duct cleaning cost...and is it really worth it?
Q. Is there anyone out there who has had their air ducts cleaned by a professional service? If so was it worth the money and what is the cost average?
Asked by marisared2002 - Sun May 13 18:31:23 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the price is based on how many hot &cold regesters you have i live in northern ohio ,have mine done every 5-6 year's it is defenyley worth it i would call around for price's i think i paid 2.50 or 3.00 per. regester
Answered by rvblatz - Sun May 13 20:40:13 2007

How much should air duct cleaning cost for a 775 sq. foot condo?
Q. It's 775 sq. ft. with 5 vents total. On the 4th floor in the Denver metro area. I was just quoted $500. That seems extremely high. Anybody know how much is standard?
Asked by Quake22 - Tue Jul 15 16:05:22 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I agree that is very high. I have 12 vents in my 2,000 sq. ft. house and it cost me $675, which included carpet and basement cleaning. The initial quote the same company gave me was $2,100; I had them bring it down partly by getting rid of superfluous services and partly just hard negotiating. Good luck!
Answered by yosoyamar - Tue Jul 15 16:31:27 2008

About eight or ten years ago, almost all air conditioning companies were advertising their "duct cleaning
Q. service." I never hear anything about duct cleaning these days. About nine years ago, I had my AC unit replaced, and while it was disconnected from the tubing, I looked inside. I saw absolutely nothing that needed an expensive cleaning! Was the "duct cleaning" thing just scam? Is it really necessary? If so, why is it not advertised any more?
Asked by Bluebeard - Wed Jul 11 19:31:33 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In some markets where people are paranoid about germs they still market this pretty heavily. Other markets where people have figured out the truth you have to ask for it. My house for example was built in 1958 and when I replaced the furnace the return air duct only had about 1/8" of dust. Remember the return air duct sucks unfiltered air right off the floor. The supply lines had less dust then my TV screen picks up in a week. The only place that benefits from shoving the hose of your shop vac down is right at the floor grills. Especially if you have kids. That is where cob webs and dust pile up. Once you get a few feet in to the ducts they are usually clean. If your house has been infested with mice or you bought a house from a… [cont.]
Answered by mike b - Wed Jul 11 20:59:22 2007

Is duct cleaning just a scam ?
Q. Iwas wondering if it is worth the $250 or so, to have my heating ducts cleaned ? Many have told me its just a made up trade to scare people into believing the health risks.
Asked by aus2can - Wed Sep 13 06:52:33 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's really not often necessary to clean the ducts, The moving air that travels through them keeps them clean enough. Although their are situations where I recommend it. Because a home was kept unusually dirty and no air filter was ever used on the system, it can have allot of material in the ducts that need to be removed which harbor bugs and bacteria.
Answered by T square - Wed Sep 13 08:30:13 2006

Is the landlord responsible for air duct cleaning? Isn't this considered regular property maintenance?
Q. Should I withhold rent if this is not addressed within 1 month?
Asked by quest-ions2012 - Mon Sep 8 20:43:04 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No, it is not regular maintenance. It is not required at all. You can not legally withhold for this, and the landlord is not obligated to clean the ducts. Clean them yourself if you are in a tizzy about them.
Answered by Landlord - Mon Sep 8 21:19:36 2008

Do I need a Contractors License for Air Duct Cleaning in Southern California?
Q. I have a small air duct cleaning business, actually it's just me am the president & the technician. I want to know if I need a license to do air duct cleaning in homes ONLY no commercials. I do have have a DBA as required by California. I have called the state but even they weren't sure. if I do need a license what name is it under?? thanks
Asked by needanswers - Sat May 1 15:28:08 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Actually, I would form a limited liability company to limit your personal liability in case something goes wrong. Legally, there is no difference between you and your DBA. This site might help clarify licensing requirements
Answered by jwishz - Sun May 2 21:53:48 2010

Where can i find Air Duct Cleaning at low rates ?
Q. Can any body tell me Where can i find Air Duct Cleaning in Canada at low rates ? I live in Toronto. Thanks 416-915-9390 thanks herry!
Asked by Just M - Tue Nov 11 16:44:13 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Look in the Yellow Pages. Get quotes from various companies that do that kind of work.
Answered by bugear001 - Tue Nov 11 16:52:37 2008

What are normal prices for carpet steaming and air duct cleaning?
Q. for a house that's about 2700sq feet
Asked by Sweet Caroline - Fri May 28 21:04:39 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If the carpet isn't to soiled, we charge around .28 to .32 cents per square foot. Take the length times the width to come up with the actual square feet of the carpet to be cleaned. Many square feet figures provided include hard floors. Steps may run around $2.50 to 3,50 per step, depending on how dirty and how wide they are. Moving furniture may be an extra charge as this requires more time. The average hot water carpet cleaner must make about $100.00 dollars per hour if there are two of them, to comeout. Some spills and spots may require special solutions, that are expensive, and will charged out on the invoice. We provide wire cage fans to assist in the drying effort at no extra charge. Also, some heavy traffic areas may be scotch… [cont.]
Answered by clayton - Fri May 28 21:28:52 2010

How much should the following cost:new central air and gas furnace, and duct cleaning for an 850 sq. foot home
Q. Just trying to get a ballpark - I know it shouldn't be over 5-6k - but am I looking at 3-5k, 1-3k, or...what?
Asked by patrick p - Thu May 15 14:14:11 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Gas furnaces range from 1000.00 - 2500.00 depending on size and efficiency and brand. Installation labor 500 - 800 for the furnace. 100 - 200 for the installation materials, could be more. A/C unit 1500 - 2500 depending on brand and efficiency. Evaporator coil 300 - 400, refrigerant lines 150.00, labor for the A/C - 250 - 500.00. Duct cleaning $300 - 400.00 $4000.00 - 6000.00
Answered by gizmoe - Thu May 15 14:48:09 2008

How do I know it is time for my air duct cleaning?
Q. Is there any way I could use and test the quality of the air by myself? is there any test kit available in home improvement store? Thanks!
Asked by ZX2002 - Mon Sep 11 12:32:34 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Top 10 ways you know its time to clean your air ducts: 10. Black soot shoots in your face when the blower starts. 9. Mom comes to dinner and dies breathing the air in your house. 8. The canary no longer tweets, it says "u-k-k-k-k" "u-k-k-k-k" 7. The formerly white shower curtain is charcoal grey. 6. Teenagers can masturbate without lotion, using soot instead. 5. Your furnace overheats and a sign lights up saying "I'm dying for lack of air." 4. All the food you cook is blackened. 3. White people become soul brothers in your home. 2. The only color you can paint walls with is black. and the number one way you know its time to clean air ducts is... 1. There's no need for grecian formula in your hair grandpa!
Answered by humanresourcesman - Mon Sep 11 12:39:35 2006