What's Included in a Whole-Home Duct Cleaning
Your ductwork is the lungs of your home. Every time your heat or air runs, air is pulled in through the return grilles, pushed through the air handler, and sent back out through the supply registers. Over the years, dust, pet hair, pollen, drywall dust, and everyday debris settle inside those ducts and get recirculated through every room.
Our residential air duct cleaning removes that buildup at the source. A standard whole-home cleaning includes:
- All supply ducts: every register in every room, including bonus rooms and basements
- All return ducts and the main return plenum, where the heaviest debris usually collects
- Supply trunk lines that feed the individual branch runs
- Register and grille cleaning: covers are removed and cleaned
- Filter check: we'll tell you the right size and replace it if you have a new one on hand
- Before & after photos so you can see what came out
How We Clean Your Air Ducts
We use the source-removal method recommended across the duct cleaning industry. It's the difference between a real cleaning and a quick pass with a shop vac.
- Inspect and quote. We look at your system, count vents and returns, and confirm the price before any work begins.
- Protect your home. Drop cloths and shoe covers go down, and we seal the registers so loosened debris can't escape into your rooms.
- Create negative pressure. A high-powered, HEPA-filtered vacuum is connected to the duct system, putting the whole system under suction.
- Agitate the debris. Rotary brushes and air whips are run through each duct to break buildup loose so the vacuum can pull it out.
- Clean registers and returns. Covers are removed, cleaned, and reinstalled.
- Walk through the results. We show you before & after photos and answer any questions.
Why Murfreesboro Homes Benefit From Duct Cleaning
Middle Tennessee gets long, humid summers and heavy spring and fall pollen seasons, so our HVAC systems run hard for most of the year. That means more air, and more of whatever's in the air, moving through your ducts. We especially recommend a cleaning if:
- You moved into a newly built home. Many of the new subdivisions around Murfreesboro, Blackman, and Rockvale were built with the HVAC running during construction, which pulls drywall and sawdust into the ducts.
- You just bought an older home near downtown or the MTSU area and don't know when the ducts were last cleaned.
- You have pets, allergies, or asthma in the household.
- You've recently remodeled. See post-construction duct cleaning.
- You notice dust blowing from vents or a musty smell when the system kicks on. See 8 signs your ducts need cleaning.
Upfront, Honest Pricing
You'll never get a "$49 whole-house special" from us that turns into $600 once the truck is in your driveway. Pricing is based on the number of vents and returns, the number of HVAC systems, and the condition of your ductwork, and we confirm it with you before we start. For typical price ranges in Rutherford County, read our air duct cleaning cost guide.
Residential Duct Cleaning FAQs
How long does it take to clean the air ducts in a house?
Most homes take 2 to 4 hours. Larger homes, homes with two HVAC systems, or ducts with heavy construction debris can take longer.
Do you clean ducts in crawl spaces and attics?
Yes. Many Murfreesboro homes have ductwork in a crawl space or attic, and we clean the runs in both. We'll let you know during the inspection if any duct is damaged, disconnected, or too fragile to clean safely.
Will air duct cleaning help with allergies?
Removing built-up dust, pollen, and pet dander from your ducts reduces how much of it gets recirculated through your home. Pair it with a quality filter changed on schedule for the best results.
Is flex duct cleaned differently from metal duct?
Yes. Flexible duct is more delicate, so we use softer agitation tools and lower brush speeds to avoid tearing the inner liner.