Supply ducts and returns
Ductwork and air returns are cleaned with tools and brushes suited to the system.
NADCA-certified technicians, commercial-grade cleaning equipment, blower cleaning, and camera verification for Northeast Ohio homes.
Dust, pet hair, dander, pollen, lint, and other debris can collect inside an HVAC system as household air moves through it again and again.
A proper cleaning is more than brushing the visible registers. Our process addresses the supply ducts, returns, registers, and furnace blower, then uses a duct camera to check the finished work.
Debris builds up beyond the registers, inside the parts of the HVAC system you cannot see.
Create controlled access, put the system under vacuum, clean each major component, and verify the result with a camera.
Our process covers the major components identified in NADCA-style residential HVAC cleaning.
Ductwork and air returns are cleaned with tools and brushes suited to the system.
Registers are managed for effective vacuum pressure, and the blower is included as a critical system component.
A duct camera is used to check the system before access points are sealed and service is restored.
Each step has a job: protect the home, create effective suction, clean the system, and confirm the result.
Uniformed technicians identify themselves, wear shoe covers, and place drop cloths where needed.
Openings are created for the vacuum and cleaning tools used on the system.
Registers are covered as needed to concentrate vacuum effectiveness through the ductwork.
Technicians use appropriate tools and brushes to loosen and remove debris from the supply and return sides.
The blower is cleaned as part of the full HVAC system, not treated as an automatic add-on.
The cleaned system is checked visually before the work is closed.
Access openings are sealed, system service is restored, and the work area is left orderly.
Support staff follows up after the visit to confirm satisfaction.
See the equipment and cleaning approach before you schedule.
Straight answers about the service, the process, and what to expect next.
Our published whole-home price is $970 for homes up to 2,500 square feet, plus $0.45 per square foot above that size and $400 per additional furnace. Review our air duct cleaning FAQs and pricing for the service details, and confirm the written scope and final price for your home before work begins.
Be cautious of “whole-house specials” advertised for $99 to $249. These offers are often designed to get a company through the door before necessary parts of the system, such as return lines and the furnace blower, are presented as expensive add-ons.
Before hiring anyone, verify the company’s certification. You can review the Mold & Air Duct Pros NADCA member profile (opens in a new tab) and NADCA’s Homeowner’s Guide to Air Duct Cleaning (opens in a new tab). NADCA-certified companies follow an established process that addresses the full HVAC system, including the furnace, supply ducts, returns, and registers.
Ask which cleaning method the company uses. We recommend a commercial-grade negative-air process that places the system under strong, controlled suction while technicians loosen and remove debris. A brush-only or compressed-air-only approach may not provide the same full-system extraction.
Additional resources:
EPA guidance (opens in a new tab) identifies substantial visible mold in hard-surface ducts or HVAC components, pest infestation, or excessive debris and particles released from registers as reasons to consider cleaning. Ask the provider to show the concern and explain the scope. Ordinary dust or symptoms alone do not establish that duct cleaning is needed.
Duct cleaning removes buildup included in the cleaning scope, but it has not been shown to prevent health problems and should not be sold as a treatment for allergies or asthma. Discuss personal symptoms with a healthcare professional. EPA guidance (opens in a new tab) explains the evidence and limitations.
There is no single interval for every home. EPA recommends cleaning as needed based on the condition of the system, rather than on a routine calendar. Duct cleaning also does not replace the HVAC manufacturer's filter changes and mechanical maintenance. Our guide explains when air duct cleaning may help.
NADCA Members Follow a Higher Standard! When done correctly, HVAC cleaning is a very beneficial service for your home or business. NADCA’s dedication to quality assurance helps ensure and promote a higher standard of performance for all of its members. A company must meet strict requirements in order to be a member of NADCA. The company must: have at least one NADCA certified Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) on staff maintain general liability insurance, agree to clean according to ACR, the NADCA Standards and comply with NADCA’s Code of Ethics. If a company is not going to clean according to NADCA’s standards, this must be communicated to the buyer at the time of sale. These requirements were established to provide a higher level of assurance to consumers.
Mold and Air Duct Pros offers 100% Service Guarantee with every residential duct cleaning job! We take our money-back guarantee very seriously. Our Duct Cleaning process follows NADCA’s highest industry standards, In the rare instances where it fails, you can have confidence that we will stand by our customer AND we will make it right by either re-cleaning or refunding the money! Our guarantee is in place to give you the ultimate peace-of-mind when selecting an air duct cleaning contractor. This makes Mold and Air Duct Pros the easy choice for your Air Duct and Dryer Vent Cleaning!
Tell us what you are noticing and when the system was last cleaned. We will explain the next step and answer your questions before you schedule. A person answers 24/7.