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Q: What happens if you don't follow an air duct cleaning schedule?

• <div><p>Failing to follow an air duct cleaning schedule can allow dust, allergens, and contaminants to accumulate. This can lead to poor indoor air quality and potential respiratory problems or allergies for occupants. Mold and mildew can develop in the ducts, posing serious health risks and creating unpleasant odors. Debris buildup can also restrict airflow, causing the HVAC system to work harder and reduce its efficiency.</p></div>

Q: How often should I perform a DIY duct leakage test?

• <div><p>A DIY duct leakage test should be part of your annual home maintenance routine. Conducting this test annually allows you to identify and promptly address new leaks. Regular testing helps maintain the efficiency of your HVAC system, reduce energy costs, and ensure a healthier indoor environment by preventing leaks from going undetected for extended periods.</p></div>

Q: Does the EPA recommend duct cleaning?

• <div><p>The EPA recommends duct cleaning only as needed&mdash;meaning routine cleaning is unnecessary. But if you suspect mold or other contaminants in your ductwork, consult a local professional to determine the best next steps. </p></div>

Q: How do you remove mold from flex ducts?

• <div><p>While you can attempt to remove mold from ductwork using a mixture of water, baking soda, and laundry detergent, flexible ducts are fragile and may tear when you scrub at the mold to remove it. If you suspect mold is growing in your flexible ductwork, it&rsquo;s best to contact a professional for help.</p></div>

Q: Will smoke smell go away on its own?

• <div><p>Smoke smell can linger for months or even years and will not go away on its own once it&rsquo;s penetrated into your walls, floors, ceilings, and furniture. The particles that give smoke its distinctive smell can permeate every corner of your home and can take a very long time to dissipate. Your best bet to combat smoke smell is a combination of thorough cleaning, air purifying, and replacing heavily damaged materials. </p></div>

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Last update on December 03, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
Great Arrrived on time. Did excellent job of fence removal and clean up afterwards. I would definitely use them again if needed
J&M Clean Sweep LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Great to work with, very good with communication & did an awesome job. Very thorough & cleaned up everything. Will definitely use them again.
Hunt's Tree & Debris, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
It was very good. They were very prompt, very quick service, and cleaned up well after themselves.
Eagle Hardscapes Llc
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Reviewed in January 2019
Their service was extremely professional they called 30min ahead of time so I could be ready and provided me with the options I had to treat my air ducts and showed me pictures of the condition of my system, I would definitely hire them again for future services.
Extreme Air Duct Cleaning and Restoration Services
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Reviewed in September 2017
Very prompt, professional, cleaned up.
Complete Basement Systems
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Reviewed in March 2016
Great. Andrew was easy to work with. He helped us pick out windows that were in our budget. He removed old windows and installed new ones. Very clean and the windows look and work great! rce
Green Level Construction
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Reviewed in May 2013
Stafford put in a new AC unit. Out of the 3 quotes I got, they were the cheapest (all were for same equipment) and least "sales pitchy". They got me scheduled quick and did everything on time.
Stafford Home Service
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Reviewed in December 2012
The inspector/salesman was very polite and knowledgeable. The installers were also very polite, professional and knowledgeable in performing the work. I will look to them for central air in the near future.
Davis Comfort Systems Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2012
Eddie was very nice and on time. When he was done with the job, he left the bathroom very clean.
Ed's Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2011
Very professional installation inside and out. They trimmed everything out well and left no mess for us to clean up. Most of the cost was for the AC unit itself that they purchased at the vendor of my choosing. I had asked for a new outlet for the ac unit, but the electrician that they had come...
GOODRICH CONSTRUCTION INC
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Second Nature (Formerly FilterEasy)

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Second Nature (Formerly FilterEasy)

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Second Nature, formerly FilterEasy, empowers its members to achieve long-lasting, sustainable home wellness with convenient subscription plans, including high-quality home air filters and refrigerator water filters. We exist to simplify home wellness, to make it so easy and convenient that it becomes second nature. Learn about our products and subscribe at www.SecondNature.com/home.

Global Plasma Solutions

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Global Plasma Solutions

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Global Plasma Solutions is a manufacturing company that sells air purification systems primarily into the commercial and residential markets. Home owners can benenfit from our systems as they are easily adapted to any HVAC system. Go to www.gpshvac.com to find a certified contractor near you to have one installed within your home.

Davis Comfort Systems Inc.

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Davis Comfort Systems Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Davis Comfort Systems provides complete residential & light commercial project design, sales, installation and service of HVAC. We always have some great financing offers available to qualified buyers. Davis Comfort Systems has experience with Green Technologies - GeoSystems and Heat Pumps since 1987. As a referral driven company we are always striving to provide our customers with 100% satisfaction. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Burea and Angie's List. We Love Angie's list!

"They were very neat, prompt, professional and it was not expensive."

Mary C on July 2019

"They were very neat, prompt, professional and it was not expensive."

Mary C on July 2019

Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

Air Duct Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Failing to follow an air duct cleaning schedule can allow dust, allergens, and contaminants to accumulate. This can lead to poor indoor air quality and potential respiratory problems or allergies for occupants. Mold and mildew can develop in the ducts, posing serious health risks and creating unpleasant odors. Debris buildup can also restrict airflow, causing the HVAC system to work harder and reduce its efficiency.

A DIY duct leakage test should be part of your annual home maintenance routine. Conducting this test annually allows you to identify and promptly address new leaks. Regular testing helps maintain the efficiency of your HVAC system, reduce energy costs, and ensure a healthier indoor environment by preventing leaks from going undetected for extended periods.

The EPA recommends duct cleaning only as needed—meaning routine cleaning is unnecessary. But if you suspect mold or other contaminants in your ductwork, consult a local professional to determine the best next steps.

While you can attempt to remove mold from ductwork using a mixture of water, baking soda, and laundry detergent, flexible ducts are fragile and may tear when you scrub at the mold to remove it. If you suspect mold is growing in your flexible ductwork, it’s best to contact a professional for help.

Smoke smell can linger for months or even years and will not go away on its own once it’s penetrated into your walls, floors, ceilings, and furniture. The particles that give smoke its distinctive smell can permeate every corner of your home and can take a very long time to dissipate. Your best bet to combat smoke smell is a combination of thorough cleaning, air purifying, and replacing heavily damaged materials.

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