OUR PROCESS
RESIDENTIAL AIR DUCT CLEANING PROCESS
STEP 1
Arrival times
We will call or text you on the day of service, when the technicians are on their way, whichever you prefer. All appointment times are your windows of arrival. For example an appointment scheduled for 9am, is a window of arrival between 9am-11am. The entire process, from arrival time to finish, is 1 to 2 hours for a one system home and an additional system in the same home, usually takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to be completed
STEP 2
Team Arrives
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.
STEP 3
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
STEP 4
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.
STEP 5
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.
STEP 6
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
STEP 7
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.
STEP 8
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)
STEP 9
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.)
STEP 10
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
STEP 11
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).
STEP 12
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).
STEP 13
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).
STEP 14
Trunk Lines Agitated
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
STEP 15
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
STEP 16
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
STEP 18
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.
STEP 17
Filter reinstalled. The filter is reinstalled and if the customer has a clean replacement filter the technician installs it.
STEP 19
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.
STEP 20
EnviroCon can be added on the day of service for an additional $80 per system. EnviroCon is a Bacteriostat, Fungistat and Deodorizer.
STEP 21
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
STEP 22
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 WE ACCEPT VISA, DISCOVER, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, CHECKS, PAYPAL, VENMO, ZELLE AND CASH
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Additional Information
Our pricing is $349 for Residential Air Duct Cleaning, includes Unlimited Supply Vents Ducts, Unlimited Return Vent Ducts, Main Return Lines, Main Supply Lines. All service openings and closings for a one system home. Additional systems are priced at at $249 each.
All appointment times are your windows of arrival. For example an appointment scheduled for 9am, is a window of arrival between 9am-11am, the duration once they arrive for a one system home is 1-2 hours, the duration for a two system home is 1.5 to 3 hours.
We cannot service all apartment buildings or homes with units located on the 4th floor, on the roof or a small crawlspace (to verify if we can handle, please text a picture of the system in question to 410-536-1273)
How many systems do you have in the home (a system for us is considered a furnace or heat pump and can normally be told by the number of thermostats or condensers outside.)
We need access to your driveway or parking either right in front or the back of your home
We need access to your system/unit and also need to be able to stand in front of all the vent registers in your home connected to the system being cleaned, homeowner is responsible for showing our techs all vent registers, our techs do not move heavy furniture or fragile items, our 8" round hoses need to come through either a window or door closest to your unit, an access hole needs to be created in your trunk lines and will be sealed when finished
EnviroCon service is available at a flat rate of $75 per system
Dryer vent cleaning can be added on the day of service for an additional $75 and includes cleaning from where the vent exhausts outside to where it connects to the back of the dryer (cannot handle vents that exhaust out over 20ft off of the ground, on the roof or under a low deck, the dryer need to be operable and we do not clean or repair the dryer itself, there is $25 surcharge is added if our extension ladder is required.).
WORK IS GUARANTEED FOR 30 DAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. AIR DUCT PROS, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS including HVAC system or Dryer operation issues. Nor are we responsible for damages resulting from improper installation of duct work or dryer vent runs, marks, peeling or chipping of paint due to removal/installation of vent covers, window/screen damage caused by our hoses, damage caused by moving furniture to obtain access to vent registers, bird cages, or dryer vent louvers damaged during the dryer vent cleaning process.
We do not remove or clean the blower fan and coils as a part of
our process. To clean the blower fan correctly it needs to be removed and cleaned and then reinstalled, this requires a HVAC licensePayment is due on the day of service, WE ACCEPT VISA, DISCOVER, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, CHECKS, PAYPAL, VENMO AND CASH
Please give us at least 24 hours notice when canceling or rescheduling