Basic Duct Cleaning

 

The “Basic Duct Cleaning” entails all the pre set up as the Deluxe Duct Cleaning. We will just use the compressed air along with the vacuum to clean the duct system. An example would be homes that has had a duct cleaning less than three years; new construction; modular homes, a returning Du-more customer that has had a deluxe cleaning within 2-3 years.


Pre Setup: The technician will ask important questions like, are there any indoor pets? allergies? infants? With these types of questions we can better serve and understand the home owner's needs. We always do an in home estimate to locate all of the heat vents and returns. When the estimate is completed, and agreed upon. We then start the job by covering carpeted areas with plastic runners and corner protectors if needed. Our technicians wear booties while in your home to protect your floors. When there is a problem with the air flow or temperature, we have equipment that will rate the temperature and air flow of the vents for an additional price.


Stage one : The technician attaches a ten-inch diameter vacuum hose to the return air side of the furnace. Then all return air openings are sealed with a plastic patch so that the debris will not blow into the home. We start at the farthest return opening using 120 PSI of air pressure to clean out the area near the opening. The idea is to push the debris then pull it towards the vacuum at the furnace. We repeat the pulling process two to three times.

Stage two: The technician uses compressed air and the vacuum hose to clean out the furnace compartment and surrounding area.

 
 

Stage three: Now we move on to the heat or supply side of the furnace. The vacuum hose is moved to the exiting side of the furnace. Repeating the “push” method with compressed air to the main trunk or box. After all heat registers have been cleaned we return to the furnace and use reverse air nozzle to pull the remaining debris into the vacuum. If any heavy debris is left we will use a standard shop vac to rid the final chunks from the base can.

Final stage: Turn the furnace on in the heat mode with our vacuum still attached to the heat side. This will evacuate any mist lingering in the duct system. When the furnace is running with our vacuum attached we call this the “burn off” which eliminates any bad odors. During this time, the plastic is rolled up and the areas where we worked are vacuumed. Holes cut for the vacuum hose are now sealed with a sheet metal square then taped and metal-screwed secure. A Du-More Service sticker is placed on the furnace. The technician review the work with the customer, double checking his total on the invoice. Payment is due and a receipt is given.

Important note for Basic Duct Cleanings: Scheduling an appointment for duct cleaning during the months of March through June and August through October are usually our busiest times and we are scheduling two weeks out. However, the months of January, February, July, November and December are slower times and scheduling is usually about a week out.