How do I know if my duct work needs cleaning?

Arrival times 

We will call or text you on the day of service, when the technicians are on their way, whichever you prefer.  

The the Owner Operator, Duane Loverde and his helper(s) arrive at your home and they will need space in your driveway or parking in front or behind home. 

 Set up 

Equipment is unloaded and then a walk-through will be done with the home owner to assess the layout, describe the work to be done, and answer any questions that arise

 Unit Checked

We turn on the heating or cooling equipment, according to the season, to verify that it is operational prior to cleaning. The system stays off while the cleaning is performed. Description goes here

Unit Zoned

The unit is turned off and furnace filter is removed, a piece of hard insulation is installed separate the supply and return sides of the system.

Hoses Laid Out

Hoses are laid out from the Nikro #HP20 into the house and over to the furnace/heat pump area, the Nikro #HP20 it is more mobile than traditional truck and trailer mounted units and offers near truck mount performance I.

Access Openings Created.

Technician creates an 8” circular access opening in both the supply main and the return main. These are the openings to which the Nikro HP 20 hose will be attached during cleaning. (Note that your HVAC system includes a supply side and a return side.  

Suction Preparation 

Technician closes or seals all vents to create a suction throughout the ductwork during the cleaning (Homeowner in responsible for showing techs the location of all vent openings and trunk lines in the home)

Hose Attached 

Nikro #HP20 hose is attached to either the supply main or the return main. The two sides of your system are cleaned separately. (If there is no clear access to the main trunk lines then the  hose is attached via our pogo pole, to a vent opening.)  

Machine Started 

The Nikro #HP20 is started and engaged to create a strong negative pressure suction throughout your air duct system. The suction continues during the entire cleaning process. duct cleaning  

Wall and Ceiling Vents Agitated

Technicians go to each supply ceiling and supply wall vent ducts in your home and use compressed air tools or brush augers to agitate dust and debris toward the Nikro #HP20 machine (when compressed air is used the register/vent covers are usually not removed).

Floor Vents Agitated

Technicians go to each supply floor vent ducts in your home and use compressed air tools or brush augers to agitate dust and debris toward the Nikro #HP20 machine (when compressed air is used the register/vent covers are usually not removed).   

Return Vents Agitated.

Technicians go to each return vents duct in your home and use compressed air tools or brush augers to agitate dust and debris toward the Nikro #HP 20 machine (when compressed air is used the register/vent covers are usually not removed).  

In the trunk lines the technicians use the existing 8" circular access openings and uses compressed air tools or brush augers to agitate dust and debris toward the Nikro #HP 20 machine

Small Access Openings 

If needed, in the trunk lines the technicians uses cutting tools to create smaller access openings in the main trunk lines and uses compressed air tools to agitate dust and debris toward the Nikro #HP 20 machine 

Acess Panels 

8" circular access openings are sealed with sheet metal plates secured by screws and aluminum tape to return ducts to a like-new condition, if required one-inch access openings are sealed with pop-in plugs  

Filter reinstalled. The filter is reinstalled and if the customer has a clean replacement filter the technician installs it.

 Unit turned back on 

We turn on the heating or cooling equipment back on according to the season, to verify that it is operational after cleaning.  

Dryer vent cleaning can be added on the day of service for an additional $80 or $180 if done alone. Includes cleaning from where the vent exhausts outside to where it connects to the back of the dryer.  (Vents requiring ladders over 15 ft, roof vents, or vents located under low decks cannot be serviced.)

EnviroCon can be added on the day of service for an additional $80 per system. EnviroCon is a Bacteriostat, Fungistat and Deodorizer.

Before and after photos. Your technician will show you photos of the inside of the ducts for you to see before and after for your service

Finalize. All equipment and supplies are removed from the jobsite and stowed on the truck, technician conducts a final walk-through, requests customer sign off and payment, and departs. Payment is due when the job is complete