Duct and dryer vent cleaning, common questions.

There is no single schedule that fits every home. Many homeowners consider cleaning when they move in, after a renovation, or when visible dust or debris builds up around the vents. Long winters keep furnaces running for months, so homes with pets, smokers or recent construction may collect dust faster. A look at the registers, or a camera inspection, helps you decide.

Be wary of anyone who promises it will. The U.S. EPA says research has not shown that duct cleaning prevents health problems, and that dust in ducts does not necessarily enter the living space. It suggests cleaning when ducts are visibly contaminated, infested or clogged with debris. We clean to remove build-up, and we keep health claims modest.

It depends on the size of the home and how many vents and returns it has. Larger homes, lake homes and cabins with several heating zones may take longer. We talk through the scope of the job before work starts.

It should not be. Keeping the work area tidy is part of doing the job well. A little prep from you helps, such as clearing floor space around the vents so we can reach them.

A look inside your ducts or dryer vent using a small camera, so you can see what is in there instead of guessing. It can help show whether cleaning is needed. It shows what is along the camera path and does not measure airflow.

A clogged dryer vent makes a dryer work harder and may raise the risk of a lint fire. NFPA reports that failure to clean is the leading factor in home dryer fires. Lint can also slow drying, which may mean longer cycles and higher energy use.

Clothes that take longer to dry, a laundry room that feels hot, a burning smell, lint around the outside hood or a flap that does not open are all warning signs. Our slow dryer guide walks through checks you can do first.

Yes. Deep snow can bury the outside hood and ice can glaze its flap shut. Clear the hood if you can do so safely, and do not run the dryer while the vent is blocked.

Residential air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, small commercial duct cleaning and camera inspections.

Yes. We clean the ducts and dryer vents of small commercial spaces such as shops, offices and studios. Tell us about the building and we can talk through what the job involves.

We are a statewide Minnesota company, starting in the Minneapolis metro (south and north), Sandstone, Duluth and Bemidji. If you are somewhere else in the state, send a request and we will tell you whether we can get to you.

Pricing depends on the home and is quoted per job. The size of the house, the number of vents and the services you need all play a part, so we give you a quote for your home instead of a one-size-fits-all rate.

Use our request page. It opens an email with a short template: your community, the service you want and a few details about the property. We reply with what we would do and why.

No. We clean and inspect. If we see a damaged duct or another problem, we note it so you can call a licensed HVAC contractor. We do not do HVAC, electrical or gas work.

Our lead technician has 25 years in duct cleaning, and the crew has 20+ years of combined duct cleaning experience.