Air Duct Cleaning Menomonee Falls, WI

Price factors and ranges for an air duct cleaning in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin include:

• Square Footage of home.
• # of Furnaces & Trunk Lines
• Price ranges from $425-$1000 for a complete and proper air duct cleaning.

3-5 Years

It also varies from home to home and factors include:

• How long has it been since the last cleaning?
• Do you have pets and children?
• Do you keep up with the cleanliness of your home?
• Does your home have a lot of clutter?
• Have your carpets, drapes and furniture been cleaned?

One give away is how often you are changing your furnace air filters!

Also watch out for:

• Dusty vent covers.
• Recently had construction performed on your home.
• Funky smells when your furnace is on.
• You find rodent droppings around your furnace.
• It's been more than 3-5 years.

An air duct cleaning service is the process of removing dirt, debris and other contaminants that circulate through your air conditioning and heating ductwork and deprive you and your family of healthy air quality in your home. Professional air duct cleaners use equipment certified by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) to properly clean the airways in your home. A licensed and trained professional is the only way to ensure your system operates at peak efficiency and does not cycle contaminants throughout your home.

Airborne contaminants in your HVAC system include:

• Construction debris
• Drywall dust
• Dust mites
• Decomposing animals and insects
• Rodent feces
• Pet hair and pet dander
• Dead skin cells
• Pollen and other environmental elements
• Microbial growth
• Asbestos (contact a remediation company immediately if you have this in your home, it is the most harmful contaminant in your home)

Homeowners who have difficulty with allergies will find relief in getting their air ducts serviced and cleaned. Removing these contaminants benefits everyone living in your home. Make sure your air duct cleaning company is using the proper duct cleaning equipment!

When you do a quick Google search for costs, you will find popular big box companies offering their insights, but those generalized costs are not accurate. Ductwork cleaning costs vary from region to region, and several factors contribute to the cost of cleaning your ducts.

AC duct cleaning cost factors:

• Size of your home measured by square feet
• How many vents your home has
• How many furnaces your house has installed
• Where your HVAC furnace is located (attic, crawl space, basement, etc.)
• Style of home
• Year of home
• Whether your air vent covers are vintage or painted over

Typically in Wisconsin, air duct cleaners are priced by how many vents you have in your home. By counting the vent registers in a home, a homeowner has a clear idea of what the project will cost.

Air duct cleaning average costs in Wisconsin:

Be skeptical of flat rate companies. Do your research and ask for lots of photos!

You will more than likely pay a premium for an air duct cleaning from these two types of companies:

HVAC companies: $1,000 to $2,500. Why do they charge so much? Because they can. HVAC companies primarily repair, fix and install furnace systems, and they make far more money on that part of their business, so when a customer asks how much, they throw out a large number hoping you will bite.

Companies with a duct truck: minimum $1,000. A great example is Stanley Steemer. These companies are expensive because of the overhead it costs to maintain the truck and keep a full time crew operating it. You should get a quality cleaning from them, but a duct truck is completely unnecessary for a residential home. That type of equipment works best for commercial air duct cleaning, and they sell you on the WOW factor.

A professional air duct cleaning service benefits your health, improves your indoor environment and improves your HVAC system efficiency. Having your ducts cleaned is a good way to promote a happy, healthy home for your family to live and breathe in. You also know your HVAC system is running at peak efficiency while you save money on air filters and energy bills.

Benefits of air duct cleaning include:

• Better air quality for easier breathing
• Reduce allergens and respiratory irritants
• Decrease unpleasant smells and odors
• Improve air flow efficiency and lower utility bills
• Save on HVAC furnace maintenance
• Prolong the life of your most expensive appliance in the home

Your ducts likely need cleaning if you notice any of these signs:

• Vent registers are clogged with dust fragments
• Air filters are dirty and are being changed out monthly
• Odors and smells emanating from your vents
• A musty or mildew scent coming from your furnace supply ducts
• Poor airflow coming from the vent covers
• Rodents and other vermin are using your ducting as a home
• Dust rapidly settles on your furniture after recently cleaning
• 3 to 5 years since your last cleaning
• Pet and family animal hair blankets the home
• Major renovations happened in the residence recently

An air duct cleaning service is for the most part a clean process for the homeowner, and not so much for the duct cleaning technicians! A quality air duct cleaning is not a messy process if done right. Companies that do not use the proper equipment and cleaning techniques can make the dust issue worse, so hiring a company with the right equipment is the number one concern for homeowners.

Make sure they are using NADCA certified equipment and that their vacuum is HEPA rated and compliant. A company should be using a negative air vacuum to properly filter out the particulate accumulating in your ducts. If they are not, you may have a mess on your hands and have to hire another company to clean up!

If you think clean air ducts will solve all of your dust issues, consider the other factors that contribute to dust and air quality in your home, especially if you want to save money on Swiffer pads.

• Pets that shed
• Kids
• Living near a dirt road
• Your cleaning habits
• Vacuum frequency
• Dusting regularity
• Clutter in your home
• Cleanliness of drapes, carpet, bedding, rugs and other decor
• Changing furnace filters
• HVAC ductwork cleaning hasn't been done

Start tackling these cleaning tasks on a regular basis if you want to reduce the dust and allergens floating around your home. Carpet cleaning helps tremendously, and we always recommend it to our customers when they have dust issues.

There are many slimy companies in the air duct cleaning industry. They are wolves feasting on sheep that aren't properly guarded! Asking the right questions will help you get a quality, professional service.

• Do your due diligence and read customer reviews. This one can't be stressed enough!
• Ask for references from the people that reviewed the company.
• Inquire about their cleaning process.
• Get to know the types of duct cleaning equipment that are out there and go with a company using a minimum 175 PSI gas powered air compressor, a HEPA vacuum with a minimum of 5000 CFM of negative air pulling debris out, and proper agitation tools. See the HyperVac we use.
• Pricing is a dead giveaway of a poorly run duct cleaning company. If they can't give you an accurate quote over the phone or email after asking about your home, run! Cheap offers like the infamous $99 unlimited vents special will cost you more in the long run.
• Licensing, bonding and insurance: ask for proof if they seem suspicious.
• Ask if the company screens and vets their employees. You don't want criminals running wild in your home!

Asking the right questions will ensure you get a quality service and a professional air duct cleaning company.