FAQs About Cleaning Services for Air Ducts & Dryer Vents

The time needed to clean your air ducts depends on several factors:

- The size of your home or commercial building
- Number of duct systems in the building
- How long it's been since the last cleaning
- How dirty the duct system is
- Ease of access to your ductwork and system complexity

For an average single-family home, you can expect the process to take 2-4 hours. Larger homes or commercial properties may take 5 hours or longer. These factors all play into the cost of the cleaning service, as well.

When you schedule a professional cleaning with ProElite Air Service, we'll give you a time estimate and price quote after assessing your system.

For most property owners, you should clean your air ducts every 3-5 years. However, you might need more frequent cleanings if the following apply:

- You have pets in the home
- There are smokers in the household
- You live in an area with high pollution or humidity
- You notice visible dust coming from the vents
- Household members have allergies or respiratory issues, such as asthma
- You smell musty odors coming from the vents

Watch for these signs that your ducts need attention:

- Increased dust on furniture and electronics
- Higher energy bills
- Uneven heating or cooling
- More allergy symptoms or breathing problems
- Visible dirt around vent covers
- Mold or mildew visible around the vents

If you recently moved into a new home or had remodeling done, you might want to schedule a duct cleaning service. This is because dust and debris from construction can build up in your ductwork. Additionally, water damage to the home or HVAC system can trigger mold growth, so it's important to schedule a service after flooding or other damage.

Make your duct cleaning service quicker and more effective by following these preparation steps:

Clear Access Points
- Move furniture away from all vents
- Clear a path to your HVAC units
- Ensure technicians can reach ceiling vents

Secure Your Space
- Move fragile items away from the vents
- Cover sensitive electronics
- Keep pets in a separate room
- Close doors to areas not being serviced

List Your Questions
- Note any problem areas
- Mark vents with weak airflow
- Document any unusual sounds or odors
- List your maintenance concerns

Dryer vent cleaning costs vary based on several factors:

- Length and complexity of the ductwork, such as number of bends in the system
- Location of your dryer
- Ease of access to the vent
- Amount of buildup in the system
- Type of building

Contact us for a service quote today! We promise to provide:
- Fair, competitive pricing
- Detailed cost breakdowns
- No hidden fees
- Multiple service options

For most homes, you should have your dryer vent cleaned once a year. However, you might need more frequent cleaning if:

- You do many loads of laundry each week
- Your dryer runs multiple times per day
- The vent system is longer than average
- Your ductwork has multiple turns or bends
- You notice longer drying times
- Your laundry room feels unusually warm when you run the dryer

Additionally, commercial properties or multi-unit buildings often require cleanings every 6 months due to higher usage.

We stand out from other Chicago-area duct cleaning companies because:
- We're veteran-owned and operated
- We treat every property with respect
- We provide detailed service explanations
- We use advanced cleaning equipment
- We offer flexible scheduling
- We prioritize customer satisfaction— The job isn't done until you're happy with the results!