HEATING & COOLING / A SERVICE-PLANNING GUIDE

Considering air duct cleaning

Ask what evidence supports cleaning your particular duct system. EPA does not recommend routine cleaning for every home; it describes an as-needed approach.

What to document before the visit

• Record the concern that prompted the inquiry.
• Gather any inspection findings or photos already supplied.
• Describe recent renovation or water incidents relevant to the request.

Understand the proposed scope

Ask which components will be cleaned, how access is managed and how results are documented. Keep cleaning separate from duct repairs, sealing and equipment service. Request a reason for any proposed chemical treatment rather than accepting it as a default addition. Read the EPA duct-cleaning resource before deciding whether the proposal addresses your concern.

Questions worth asking

• What condition makes cleaning appropriate here?
• Which system components and access repairs are included?
• How will completed work be documented?

Use the guide locally

Choose your city for the relevant local starting point. A guide’s availability does not mean a contractor or referral offer covers your address.

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