How much does air duct cleaning cost in Montreal?

If you are looking for a team specialized in ventilation duct cleaning and you are wondering “how much does ventilation duct cleaning cost?”, you are in the right place.

The cost of ventilation duct cleaning may vary depending on several factors, which is why it is important to understand the factors that will influence the price of duct cleaning.

Here are the factors that change the price, and how our Montreal team assesses them when preparing your quote.

The cost of duct cleaning may vary depending on different factors such as:

• The size of the ventilation ducts
• The duct surface area
• The workload
• The type of ducts to be cleaned
• The distance travelled
• Cleaning products

The types of ventilation ducts will influence the price

First, it is important to understand that the type of ducts to be cleaned will affect the price of duct cleaning, since cleaning teams use different products and techniques for different ducts. For example, cleaning commercial ducts will be more expensive than cleaning residential ducts.

What is the price for cleaning commercial ducts?

Indeed, the cost of cleaning commercial ventilation ducts may be higher because, generally, ventilation ducts in a residential building, a business, a condo or a commercial office are larger and require more work.

What is the price for cleaning residential ventilation ducts?

The cost of cleaning residential ducts, on the other hand, may be lower than that of commercial cleaning, because ventilation ducts are often more accessible and easier to clean. For a house, the price depends in particular on the surface area of the air ducts, the cleaning process used and several other factors. To find out the price for your situation, call us at 514 505-2500 or request a free quote.

Which parts of the system will be cleaned?

Another factor to consider when getting a price for ventilation duct cleaning is understanding which air ducts will be cleaned. Will the cleaning company perform a simple cleaning of the exterior air vents, or a full duct cleaning including:

• Ventilation and air-conditioning ducts
• Heating ducts and equipment
• Air exchangers
• Dryer exhaust ducts
• Ventilation filter
• Exterior air vents
• Bathroom fan

The ventilation duct cleaning process and the price

The method used also changes the price. A quick pass with a brush or a nozzle at the registers takes less time, but it leaves most of the dust inside the ducts. A complete cleaning puts the whole system under negative pressure with a high-power collector, then loosens deposits with compressed air and mechanical brushing — the step the NADCA standard requires. It takes longer, which is reflected in the price, and it is the method we use on every job in Greater Montreal.

Here are the different duct cleaning processes:

• Suction cleaning
• Cleaning with rotary brushes
• Blow cleaning
• Compressed-air cleaning
• Steam cleaning
• Water cleaning

Which ventilation ducts need to be cleaned?

To determine the price of cleaning a ventilation system, you need to know which parts of your ventilation system must be cleaned. You can decide which ducts to clean yourself, or you can speak with one of our experts so they can guide you in choosing the cleaning service that suits your needs and your budget.

How to check your ventilation ducts

To check whether your ventilation ducts need to be cleaned, you can unscrew the grille of an air return and run your hand inside. If there is dirt, it indicates your system needs to be cleaned. On the other hand, if there is no dirt, it means your system is clean. It is recommended to check two air returns, as these are the ducts that most need to be cleaned.

What factors influence how often cleaning is needed?

Cleaning frequency is not the same from one property to another and varies depending on the following factors:

• The size of the residence
• The number of residents
• The presence or absence of a pet
• The presence or absence of a smoker
• The property’s location

Exhaust fans only, or an HRV / ERV: what changes the cost

Homes with exhaust fans only

Many older homes in Greater Montreal have no air exchanger: stale air leaves through the bathroom and kitchen fans and the dryer vent. Cleaning then covers the forced-air ducts, the fan grilles and the dryer vent. The price depends mainly on the number of vents, the size of the home and the condition of the ducts.

Homes with an air exchanger (HRV or ERV)

An air exchanger — a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) or an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) — adds a core, filters, a condensate drain and its own set of ducts to clean. That adds time to the visit, so it changes the cost. Cleaning the exchanger during the same visit as the ducts avoids a second trip.

To find out the price for your home, with or without an air exchanger, request a free quote.

How often should you have your ventilation ducts cleaned?

To promote a healthy indoor environment by minimizing your exposure to common pollutants from various sources such as your home, your kitchen, your pets or renovation work, we recommend cleaning your ventilation ducts every 3 to 5 years — more often with pets, allergies, smoking or recent renovations. However, certain exceptional situations require immediate duct cleaning:

• Moving into a home you have just bought
• When you do renovations
• When you do interior painting work
• When replacing your heating unit
• Fire

Why should I call professionals like Nettoyage Service Plus to clean my ducts?

A household vacuum only reaches the first few centimetres of a duct. Our NADCA- and IICRC-certified technicians bring a high-power collector, compressed air and brushes that reach the whole system, and they visually inspect the furnace plenum and filter during the visit.

The work and the methods used justify the price of cleaning your ventilation ducts

Professional ventilation duct cleaning includes a thorough cleaning of all elements of your ventilation system, including the ducts, vents and filters. At Nettoyage Service Plus, a 4,000 CFM dust collector is connected to the main duct, then compressed air and mechanical brushing remove the dirt and debris inside the ducts. It takes about 2 to 3 hours for a single-family home; larger or more complex systems take longer, which is reflected in the price.

Request a free quote to get a detailed price for your situation!

Cleaning your ventilation ducts: is it really important?

Yes, without a doubt. The cost of professional ventilation duct cleaning can be considered a significant expense, but it is an investment that is worth it and that can help protect your health and your family’s. Regular cleaning of your ventilation system by a professional Quebec company contributes to fresher, cleaner air as well as better system performance. To maintain good air quality in your home or office, it is recommended to hire a professional company to clean your ventilation ducts.

Why clean your ventilation ducts?

Ventilation duct cleaning should be a priority, regardless of the price. Why clean your ducts? Because the buildup of dust in the bathroom fan, in air exchangers, heating ducts, dryer ducts and air ducts will impact the air quality you breathe.

Dust that builds up in the ducts and in the air exchanger is blown back into every room. People with allergies or asthma are often the first to notice it.

Whether for professional cleaning in a commercial or industrial building, or for whole-home air system cleaning in a condo, an apartment or a house, a cleaning specialist can perform a complete cleaning of your air exchanger using our specialized equipment. Cleaning the ducts and the air exchanger is essential to breathe quality air and keep your ducts clean.

Call our ventilation duct cleaning team!

Our ventilation duct cleaning team makes sure to provide you with quality work. Contact us at 514 505-2500 to obtain complete, regular cleaning of your ventilation ducts and enjoy better indoor air quality.

Our NADCA- and IICRC-certified team also offers:

• Carpet cleaning
• Wall-mounted air conditioner cleaning (mini-split cleaning)
• Air exchanger cleaning
• Dryer vent cleaning
• Upholstery and mattress cleaning
• Wall-mounted heat pump cleaning