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Hiring the right contractor is key no matter what repair or home improvement you need.

1. In addition to talking to friends, neighbors and associates, speak with materials suppliers, who often know the “pros” from the “cons”.
2. Investigate prospective home improvement contractors by checking with the Better Business Bureau, the Attorney General’s office and the Consumers Affairs Department.
3. Ask to see their home improvement contractor’s license if required, proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation. Be sure to call references. Read the rest of this entry »

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I found a post concerning choosing an air duct cleaner in this forum.

Since I am often asked this question, I thought my response might help other folks as well. Here was my response:

I just found your post and hopefully you have found an answer to your question by now. Just in case, I thought I would give you a couple pointers.
1. Spending more than $400 on duct cleaning is pointless. Many companies do a very good job for less than $200.
2. Unless you have a mold problem(few homes have mold in their air ducts), a video camera is overkill.
3. Hire a duct cleaner that has an EPA approved sanitizer like Oxine.
4. Duct cleaning should take no more than 2 hours unless you have an unusual system or only one technician shows up. We are also installers and can install new ducts in about 6 hours!
5. CHECK WITH THE BBB!!!
6. Once hired, follow the duct cleaner around and ask questions. People tend to do better work when they are watched. It’s just human nature.

Hope this helps. You might want to read this article about hiring an air duct cleaner.

Are you struggling with hiring an air duct cleaner? How much should you pay? Does it really work? Why do prices vary from $88 - 1,000?

Here are a couple questions you should first ask yourself before hiring an air duct cleaner:

Am I a “neat-freak”?
If you are (and that’s okay), hire a company that will use a video inspection camera, will give you an estimate and is NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association) certified. Expect to pay $450 - $1,000.

Do I primarily want the dust, dirt and construction debris removed from my air ducts?
We suggest using an air duct cleaner that has a great reputation with the BBB and uses a Rotobrush or similar method. Expect to pay $175 - $400.

How much time do I want the air duct cleaning technicians in my home?
If you go the full-blown method, they will be in your house for several hours. If you choose the second approach they should spend at least 1 hour cleaning your air ducts.

Does someone in the home have sever allergies?
If you do, we recommend trying the less expensive method first. If It doesn’t help you can always spend more.

Do you have a serious mold problem ?
Bypass all shortcuts and hire the expensive company. Mold is a serious health concern and should be treated as such. If any mold remains after the duct cleaners have been there, it will eventually start to grow again.

Most importantly, remember that YOU choose what method is right for you. Don’t let a savvy salesperson convince you to spend even a penny more than you need to.

This is post number one of many. We hope you will become part of our home improvement community and welcome all your comments and suggestions. We hope to offer home improvement tips and advice from a few of our selected contractors, as well as a way to keep homeowners well informed of new money saving and home improvement planning strategies.

We also have another Home Improvement Blog with even more helpful information. We welcome your comments and contributions on that blog as well.