How to choose a duct cleaning company

Jul 12

Cleaning companies that specialize in air duct cleaning are responsible for removing dust and other potentially dangerous elements from your heating or cooling system's air ducts. You should hire an air duct cleaning service that is qualified, experienced and has the right knowledge to clean your home. This article will provide information on how to choose the best air duct cleaning company.

1. Learn more about the history and experiences of air duct cleaning businesses.

To find out how long a company has been in business, ask them about their experience cleaning air ducts. Ask employees about their experience if the company is just starting out in the air duct cleaning industry.
To find out if past customers are satisfied with the service, ask companies to provide referrals. Ask your neighbors and friends for referrals to air duct cleaning companies.
You can visit the websites of air duct cleaning companies if you have Internet access to find out more about their history and customer feedback.

2. Check to see if your local consumer affairs office has any complaints or if the company is in good standing.

For inquiries or to locate a Better Business Bureau (BBB), call the Council of Better Business Bureaus.
To research a company or locate a BBB office in your locality, you can also visit the BBB Website listed in the Sources section of this article.

3. Find out if your air duct cleaning company is insured.

Ask your air duct cleaning company about insurance and reimbursement for any damage to your property or home during the cleaning.

4.. Verify that the company cleaning your air ducts is a member of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association.

NADCA-certified companies are properly trained to evaluate, clean, and restore Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), systems.
To find out if an air duct cleaning company is in good standing, call NADCA or visit their site (www.nadca.com), listed under the Sources section.

5. To find out if your state requires professional licensure for air duct cleaning companies, contact NADCA or an official of your government. 6. Find out if the company cleaning your air ducts will use chemical treatment or chemical bio-acids to clean your home.

These treatments will not only prevent the future growth of biological material in your air ducts, but they may also pose a risk to your health.
Ask for the label of any chemical products used by an air duct cleaning company to be shown to you. This will allow you to verify and read the instructions.

7. Compare the services provided by each company for air duct cleaning.

Because asbestos can be found in air ducts, they should inspect them for it.
These companies must take precautions to prevent your pets and you from getting contaminated. They should also cover and protect your carpet and other household items.
Cleaning companies for air ducts should seal and insulate all holes that may have been created during cleaning.

8. Check all fees and rates charged by the company that cleans your air ducts.

Ask for an estimate so that you know what the company charges you per hour and how much you will be charged per procedure.
To avoid any future disputes, obtain a copy of the written agreement. It will detail all fees and costs associated with the services.
Before you make a final decision, call at least three companies to compare rates.

9. Find out how long it takes for the company to clean your air ducts.

If the cleaning is going to take several hours or several days or if it will be divided over several days, you might want to plan to leave the house.

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Phoenix AZ

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