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How to Choose the Right Air Duct Cleaner for You!

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You have probably seen duct cleaning coupons/offers that offer:  “$99 whole house clean” or “just $7 per vent.” 
You have probably also heard about the importance of indoor air quality for your home or office.
The thought of hiring a professional air duct cleaner has crossed your mind.
Your hesitation is due to not knowing enough about the process or who to trust.
 
This quick guide addresses the issue of how to choose the right air duct cleaner for you.
 
What is Air Duct Cleaning?
Air duct cleaning is a specialized cleaning process specific to forced air systems in building. It could be a residential home or a commercial property. The components related to this system may include ductwork, registers, vent covers, coils and blowers. These parts work together to circulate heat or air conditioning throughout a building. The components are cleaned and washed to remove unwanted particles such as dust, debris, mold and pollen.
 
Do I Need Air Duct Cleaning Services?
Determining if you need air duct cleaning services is not as hard as people think. Typically a quick visual inspection will help eliminate the mystery. Take a look at your vent covers, registers and/or diffusors. Are they accumulating dust? Peek inside of your vents into the ductwork. Do you see debris building up? If you see excessive dirt, dust or debris it may be time for air duct cleaning. Other factors to consider are if pets are living in the home, there are known rodent issues, or the property has sustained recent water damage.
These scenarios could all contribute to needing air duct cleaning.
 
How do I Choose and Air Duct Cleaner?
Knowing the right questions to ask is half the battle when it comes to hiring an air duct cleaning contractor.
Below are some of the key issues to address when seeking the right company for you.
 

  • Is the company certified through the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)?
    • Many claim to be, but are not. You can do a contractor search through the NADCA website.
  • Can the contractor provide you with a valid certificate of insurance demonstrating general liability and worker’s compensation?
  • Is the advertised price too-good-to-be-true? It probably is.
    • The average residential duct cleaning job typically ranges from $450 – $1,000 if done correctly.
  • How does the contractor demonstrate that the work was done properly?
    • Do they provide before/after pictures, bring you around for an inspection, etc.?
  • Are the services completed by the company itself or it is subcontracted out?
  • Can the company provide you with valid references?

 
With the proper approach, hiring the right air duct cleaner does not have to be an intimidating process.
It is an important service for your property.
The primary benefits include improved indoor air quality and HVAC system efficiency. It also delivers peace of mind knowing that pollutants and allergens have been reduced at your property.
 
If you have additional air duct cleaning questions or would like a quote, please feel free to contact the certified professional at Soil-Away Cleaning & Restoration. Soil-Away services the greater Manchester, Nashua, Salem, Concord, Laconia and Portsmouth, New Hampshire (NH) regions.

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Jay KorsenJay Korsen
00:51 04 Aug 22
All I have to say is WOW and FANTASTIC. I just got done building out my new professional office with Soil-Away’s construction division and they went ABOVE and BEYOND. Scott and Mike, the carpenters are skilled artisans. The project got done on time and the project came in on budget! The finished results have been blowing people away. Much better than I could have anticipated. Anyone is welcome to come to our office, Bright Light Chiropractic in Hooksett to check out the fine work they did. Simply can’t sing enough praises for them. Sorry that the picture doesn’t do the job justice. Thank you Jack and your team. -Dr. Jay
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Since day one, I’ve known the owner, Jack, to be a hard-working and selfless leader. Through the efforts of him and his team, he was able to restore my flooded restaurant to tip-top shape. I was amazed with Jack’s orderliness throughout the entire process. Jack has proven to me that he is trustworthy, as both a friend and an individual in the work environment.
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Highly recommend Soil-Away. A pipe in our upstairs bathroom gave and sent water down through a wall for at least a day before we noticed water dripping through our kitchen ceiling. Our insurance put us in touch with Soil-Away and they were at our house the next morning to assess the damage and dry things out. Joe, Ray and Tom were phenomenal to work with. They explained every part of the process to us and were very professional and friendly. If you have to deal with similar issues call Soil-Away, you won’t regret it.
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Superior service from start to finish. Highly responsive. The entire team is dedicated to quality and customer care and it shows in everything they do – from first call, to estimate, to job completion.
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Joe and Tommy were amazing to deal with, they kept us updated every step of the process. They were punctual and hard working, answering all of our questions that we had. Everything was done as promised and even above and beyond. A great experience from start to finish.
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