What should you look for in an air duct cleaning company here in the Fargo-Moorhead area? Although there are many companies to choose from, large and small, here are some tips that can help you make the right decision.

Tip #1: Ask how the company cleans your air and furnace ducts. Air duct cleaning is simply the removal of dust and debris from the ducts of your heating and cooling system, along with the furnace itself. Some companies use forced air and a vacuum to suck up the dust, other companies use a high-tech cord/brush system to “clean” the dust out of your system with powerful vacuums that suck up dust and debris.

Tip #2 – Ask WHO will do the work. This is important. If the company you choose is extremely large, they may send a new or newly trained employee/technician to your home to clean. This might be fine for some jobs, but sometimes these technicians don’t pay the attention to detail needed to keep your heating/cooling systems really clean. Other companies have the owner/operator and perhaps partners of the company doing the work, which usually results in much better end results.

Tip #3: Ask for a firm quote. Make sure you get a firm quote from the company before they do the work. Most companies in the Fargo-Moorhead area provide a free air duct cleaning consultation, but be sure to ask when you call. Beware of companies that advertise a very low price. Often these are “bait and switch” offers that can end up costing you more than you expect because they will try to “upsell” you on additional services that probably should already be included in the price. Some companies not only provide a free quote up front, but also provide you with a video camera inspection so you can see exactly what condition your air duct system is in.

Tip #4- Ask for references. This is good because any company that does good work should have satisfied customers that they can refer to. Beware of companies that don’t readily give out this information.

These four tips should provide you with the information and questions to ask when calling an air duct cleaning company in the Fargo-Moorhead area. This will help you find the right company and get the best service available.