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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.