Frequently Asked Questions

Information from our duct cleaning equipment customers typical charges for duct cleaning starts at 22 cents per sq ft 1200 sq. ft. home = $264 feedback we get from our equipment owners is a minimum of $299
or by areas to be cleaned: HVAC unit cleaning, registers or air handlers, returns & sanitizing
$50 – $70:  HVAC Unit
$35:  Returns
$33:  Registers

NO!  Nearly all residential ducting consists of a thin, flexible plastic lining, which is easily damaged by rotary bushing. But some commercial metal ducts may need a brush tool to help clean some types of commercial ducting however ProAir™ no longer recommends a brush system due to the liability of damaging ducting.

Adding air duct cleaning to your business creates an additional revenue stream. There’s a growing demand for the services of removing dust and debris from ducts. If you can’t provide them, another company will and that gives your competition a foot in the door with your existing customers and prospects alike. These services are simple to provide, they can be profitable quickly, and they’re a natural extension of your existing business.

Many Negative Air Duct Cleaning System companies will tell you that Contact Method duct cleaning equipment companies ignore the trunk lines. Maybe some do but we do not. Trunk Lines is the main source of airflow in any forced-air system and it requires an inspection to see if there is attached debris. The maximum airflow is at the trunk line meaning the most powerful part of any forced-air system is the motor or fan that pushes air to all the registers. (pushes airflow to you)

Most of the debris ends up at the registers because the airflow is at the lowest pressure as the forced-air system spiders out to all the register openings. The easiest way to think of this is the more open registers there are, the less airflow to each duct opening will be achieved. Therefore, in large homes or offices, there are more forced-air units required to achieve comfortable heating or air conditioning.

ProAir™ Duct Cleaning System cuts time down dramatically with our Complete Duct Cleaning Package because of its portability.  Depending on the job size will better determine time spent. Negative air systems tend to be large, heavy & costly. Moving this type of cleaning unit in and out of homes takes more time to set-up and tear down per job. 

Training:

You need training for use of the ProAir™ system and it  is included with your purchase.  We provide you a private Youtube channel as well as our customer service hot-line to answer any question you may have. Many people find our system simple and easy to use. You’ll probably spend 2 hours reviewing the material, and you’ll be comfortable performing your first duct cleaning right out of the gate. We recommend watching our youtube training video and practice on your own home. If you do have questions at any time, our tech support line is open to all ProAir™ Members. You will have questions when you start and we are here for you and will walk you through the steps.

ProAir™ Dual Motor Vacuum system is a very powerful suction source in our cleaning package. With a powerful 175 PSI compressor and our reverse ball blows the sides of the duct as it loosenes dust & debris toward our clear duct box.  Since much of the air movement is supplied by the air compressor, the vacuum source can vary from a high-quality portable unit to a truck-mounted vacuum (such as those used by carpet cleaners). ProAir™’s Powerful Dual Motor Vac System combines the convenience of a portable with the power of a truckmount in a lightweight (74 pounds!), extremely powerful 900 Air Watts, 145 CFM, 160 Water-lift, 120 Volt machine. No other portable machine on the market can compare to the easy maneuverability and professional look.

One of the important factors in an air compressor is the tank capacity. You want to be sure to have enough air available to sustain the 25-30 seconds of blasting required for each duct between recharge times. A minimum of 15-20 gallons capacity is recommended.  The Craftsman Air Compressor, 20 Gallon, 1.8 HP, Oil-Free Air Tools, Max 175 PSI Pressure. However, any brand with 175 psi power will work correctly.

This is another area in which our system works extremely well.  We use our reverse ball & air compressor and sometimes on larger metal ducts, we will use our brush system.  Our duct cleaning equipment customers tell us that dryer vent cleaning is a nice add-on or stand-alone service.  Our training video covers this is in detail. Average pricing $129-$299 (Roof Access)

This happens a lot in commercial cleaning projects. The 16”x 8” opening of our vacuum box is large enough to cover nearly all supply duct openings in residential homes. For cleaning registers and returns in commercial ducts our 24” x 24” Vacuum Plate works perfect.