Air Duct Cleaning Elm Grove, WI

Price factors for a duct cleaning in Elm Grove, Wisconsin include:

• The square footage of your home
• The number of furnaces and trunk lines
• Most homes fall between $425 and $1,000 for a complete and proper cleaning. SimpliHome charges $0.22 per square foot.

Every 3 to 5 years for most homes. It varies from home to home, and these questions help you decide:

• How long has it been since the last cleaning?
• Do you have pets or children?
• How often do you dust and vacuum?
• Does your home have a lot of clutter?
• Have your carpets, drapes and furniture been cleaned?

One giveaway is how often you are changing your furnace filter! Also watch out for:

• Dusty vent covers
• Recent construction or remodeling in your home
• Funky smells when your furnace runs
• Rodent droppings around your furnace
• More than 3 to 5 years since the last cleaning

Many Elm Grove homes have older ductwork, additions or unusual furnace locations, and some may have asbestos tape on old ducts. Seeing the system first lets us give you an accurate price and the right plan.

We will not disturb it. We will point it out, explain what we saw and recommend a licensed remediation company before any cleaning happens.

Air duct cleaning is the process of removing dirt, debris and other contaminants that circulate through your heating and cooling ductwork and lower the air quality in your home. Professional duct cleaners follow the standards set by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) to properly clean the supply lines, return lines and furnace. A trained professional with the right equipment is the best way to keep your system running at peak efficiency without recirculating contaminants throughout your home.

Airborne contaminants in your HVAC system include:

• Construction debris
• Drywall dust
• Dust mites
• Decomposing animals and insects
• Rodent feces
• Pet hair and pet dander
• Dead skin cells
• Pollen and other environmental elements
• Microbial growth
• Asbestos (the most harmful contaminant a home can have, so contact a remediation company immediately if you find it)

Homeowners who struggle with allergies often notice a difference once these contaminants are out of the vents. Removing them benefits everyone living in your home. Make sure the company you hire is using the proper equipment!

A professional cleaning removes the dust and allergens sitting in your ductwork, improves your indoor environment and helps your HVAC system run efficiently. Clean ducts are a good way to promote a happy, healthy home for your family to live and breathe in. You also know your HVAC system is running at peak efficiency while you save money on air filters and energy bills.

Benefits of air duct cleaning include:

• Better air quality for easier breathing
• Reduce allergens and respiratory irritants
• Decrease unpleasant smells and odors
• Improve air flow efficiency and lower utility bills
• Save on HVAC furnace maintenance
• Prolong the life of your most expensive appliance in the home

For the homeowner, a duct cleaning is mostly a clean process. For the technicians, not so much! A quality job is not messy when it is done right. Companies that do not use the proper equipment and cleaning techniques can make the dust issue worse, so hiring a company with the right equipment is the number one concern for homeowners.

Make sure they follow NADCA standards and that their vacuum is HEPA rated and compliant. A company should be using a negative air vacuum, which keeps the ducts under suction so the loosened dust is pulled out and filtered instead of blowing into your rooms. If they are not, you may have a mess on your hands and have to hire another company to clean up!

There are many shady companies in the duct cleaning industry, and they count on homeowners who do not know what to ask. Asking the right questions will help you get a quality, professional service.

• Do your due diligence and read customer reviews. This one can't be stressed enough!
• Ask for references from customers who reviewed the company.
• Ask them to walk you through their cleaning process, step by step.
• Learn about the types of duct cleaning equipment out there and go with a company using a minimum 175 PSI gas powered air compressor, a HEPA vacuum with a minimum of 5000 CFM of negative air pulling debris out, and proper agitation tools. See the HyperVac we use.
• Pricing is a dead giveaway of a poorly run duct cleaning company. If they can't give you an accurate quote over the phone or email after asking about your home, run! Cheap offers like the infamous $99 unlimited vents special will cost you more in the long run.
• Licensing, bonding and insurance. Ask for proof if something seems off.
• Ask if the company runs background checks on its employees. You don't want criminals running wild in your home!

Asking these questions up front helps you find a professional company and a quality cleaning.