Air duct cleaning · Rhode Island
Air duct cleaning for Rhode Island homes — done properly, from $89.
Dust blowing out of the vents, a stuffy smell when the heat kicks on, or the mess a renovation left behind. We get into the ductwork, pull out what has been settling there, and show you what we found before you commit to anything.
From $89
Starting price for the system
2–4 hrs
Typical whole-home job
FREE
Dryer vent & chimney check
39
Rhode Island towns served
What we clean on a duct job
The covers and the visible vent are the easy part. The dust that matters sits further in, where a household vacuum can't reach. On a duct cleaning we work the whole path the air travels through.
- Supply and return vents and grilles in the rooms we can reach
- The accessible ductwork behind those vents
- Settled dust and debris loosened, then pulled out rather than pushed deeper
- Your filter, checked and reported on
- A walkthrough of what we found and what it means for your home
Signs it's time
You don't need a guess. These are the things that tell a Rhode Island homeowner the ducts have had enough.
- Dust blows out of the vents when the heat or AC starts
- A musty or burnt-dust smell for the first few minutes after startup
- Visibly dusty vents, or debris left after a renovation
- Allergies that flare up indoors during the heating season
- Three to five years since the ducts were cleaned — or never
What the EPA actually says — and how we use it
The U.S. EPA does not recommend duct cleaning on a schedule. Its guidance is that cleaning is worth considering when there is visible mold inside the ducts, the ducts are infested with insects or rodents, or there is enough dust and debris that it is blowing out into your home. It also warns that a careless cleaning can release more dust than it removes.
That is exactly how we work. We look first. If your system does not need cleaning, we tell you and the inspection costs you nothing. If it does, you get the price before any work starts.
Reference: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?” (EPA 402-K-97-002).
How the job goes
1. Free inspection
We look at your ducts, dryer vent and chimney and tell you what we see. No charge and no obligation.
2. Price before work
You get the exact price for the cleaning you actually need. Anything extra is quoted separately and only done with your approval.
3. Cleaning
Floors protected, vents opened, buildup loosened and extracted from inside the ductwork.
4. Walkthrough
We show you what came out, what we checked, and clean up before we leave your home.
What it costs
Air duct cleaning starts at $89. The final price depends on the size of the system, how many vents and returns it has, and how reachable the ductwork is. You know the exact number before we start — there is no per-vent surprise at the end of the job.
Every cleaning appointment includes a free visual inspection of the other two systems, so your dryer vent and chimney get checked on the same visit.
Duct cleaning questions
+How long does air duct cleaning take?
Most homes take 2 to 4 hours. It depends on the size of the system, how many vents and returns there are, and how easy the ductwork is to reach.
+Do you clean both the supply and the return side?
Yes. Dust collects on both sides, and cleaning only the supply vents leaves the dirty half of the system exactly where it was.
+Will the job make my house dustier?
No. Floors are protected and the work is done so debris comes out of the system instead of being pushed into the rooms. We clean up before we leave.
+Is the inspection really free?
Yes. Book any cleaning and we visually inspect your air ducts, dryer vent and chimney at no charge. Any extra cleaning or repair is quoted separately and only done with your approval.
+How often should air ducts be cleaned?
Usually every 3 to 5 years, and sooner if you have pets, allergies, a renovation just finished, or dust coming out of the vents.
Keep reading
- Dryer vent cleaning in Rhode IslandFrom $79. Yearly cleaning, and the fire risk most people never think about.
- Chimney sweep & inspection in Rhode IslandFrom $89. Soot, creosote and the yearly check the national safety standard asks for.
- What duct cleaning really costs in Rhode IslandReal prices, what moves them, and the red flags to watch for in a quote.
- Is air duct cleaning worth it?When it is, when it isn't — based on the EPA's own guidance.
- How often should air ducts be cleaned?The intervals we use, and what makes them shorter.
- Where we workEvery Rhode Island town our technicians drive to.