Common questionsAir duct and dryer vent cleaning, answered.

Many homes go several years between duct cleanings, and no single schedule fits every household. Homes with pets, smokers, allergy concerns or recent renovation dust may choose to clean more often. If the system runs well and nothing has changed, many homeowners simply have the ducts checked when something seems off. See our guide on how often to clean air ducts.

A whole-home cleaning typically takes a few hours, and larger houses with many vents and long duct runs can take longer. The time depends on how easy the ductwork is to reach and how much dust has built up. A good company will give you a realistic estimate before work begins.

Clear the floor around each vent, move small furniture and fragile decor away from walls, and make sure the crew can reach the furnace and the dryer. Keep pets in a quiet room. Ask the crew whether they want your heating and cooling system switched off before they arrive.

It should not be. Crews typically protect floors near the work area, use a vacuum system to capture dust instead of spreading it, and leave vents in place when they finish. Some dust near registers is normal, so expect a light wipe-down afterward rather than a full house cleaning.

It depends on the size of the home, the number of vents and returns, and how hard the ductwork is to reach, so we do not publish a one-size price. Email us your town and a few details and we will quote it in writing.

Common signs include clothes that stay damp after a full cycle, a laundry room that feels unusually hot, a burning smell, or lint collecting around the outside vent cover. Any of these can mean airflow is restricted. Because lint is flammable, do not ignore them, and stop using the dryer if you smell burning. More in our dryer vent fire safety guide.

Either can work. Cleaning at opening gets rid of dust and debris that settled over the off-season before you start running the system. Cleaning at closing keeps that dust from sitting through winter. Many owners pick whichever fits their schedule, and a company can help you choose.

Yes. Snow and ice can block an outside hood, and cold air can make lint stick inside the pipe. A winter check of the hood helps keep air moving.

Ask for a written estimate that spells out what is included, such as how many vents and returns are covered and whether the furnace area or dryer vent is part of the visit. Also ask how they protect floors and what equipment they use. For HVAC repair, call a licensed HVAC contractor. See how to choose a duct cleaning company.

The simplest way is to email us for a quote with your town and a short note about your home, such as the number of floors and whether you also want the dryer vent looked at. Email is the best way to reach us.

No. We clean. Furnace work, duct repair and replacement belong with a licensed heating contractor, and we will point out anything we see that needs one.

Across Wisconsin. See our service areas, or tell us your town when you get in touch and we will say honestly whether we can help.

Residential air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, small commercial duct cleaning and camera inspections. See our services.

Yes, with a camera inspection, so you can decide with your own eyes whether a cleaning is needed.