What are the different types of duct cleaning?
Ever seen those advertisements for a $49 Duct Cleaning is your local mailer? Ever wonder if it’s too good to be true? Is it a scam?
It might be… Let’s explore duct cleaning some more!
There are two major types of duct cleaning equipment.
Respectable duct cleaning companies mainly utilize two recognized systems for cleaning your ductwork. A Rotary Brush system or a Push/Pull Vacuum System. Both systems work at removing dirt and debris from your ducting, but they are both very different in what they accomplish.
Feature | Rotary Brush System | Push/Pull Method (This is what we do) |
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Negative Air Pressure Produced | Typical Vacuum Airflow is around 150-300cfm | Typical Vacuum Airflow is around 2000cfm |
Size of debris that can be removed | The size of the nozzle is the limiting factor here. Larger debris can block the vacuum | Larger toys, construction debris, dead rodents, and more can be dislodged and removed from the ductwork |
Integrated Coil Cleaning | Not typical and limited at best | Yes |
Recommended for systems with Dampers | Brush cannot pass through dampers | Air Hose is small enough to pass through Dampers |
Ability to handle sharp turns in smaller diameter ductwork | Vacuum hose is usually 3 inch diameter and is prone to getting stuck | Air Sweep and brush are less than 1 inch in diameter |