If you've started calling around for duct cleaning, you've probably noticed the prices are all over the place. One company advertises a whole-house special for under $100. Another quotes close to a thousand. It's fair to wonder what you're actually paying for.
What a typical job costs with us
For a typical home in Western Massachusetts or Northern Connecticut, a full duct cleaning with Affordable Duct Cleaning generally runs about $900 to $1,000. Your price depends on your home, and we'll give you a real number before any work starts.
What moves the price up or down
- Number of vents and returns. More rooms means more lines to clean.
- Size and layout of the home. A second floor, a finished basement, or a long run to a back addition all add time.
- How many systems you have. Many older New England homes have a separate system for each floor.
- Access. Ducts in a tight attic or crawl space take longer to reach than ducts in an open basement.
- Condition. Ducts that have never been cleaned, or that are full of renovation dust or signs of rodents, take more work.
- Add-ons. Dryer vent cleaning and mold remediation are separate services with their own pricing.
Why a $99 special usually isn't what it sounds like
A thorough cleaning of a whole house takes a crew several hours with specialized equipment. A very low advertised price often covers only a few vents, or a quick vacuum at the registers, with the rest added on once the crew is in your home. That's why two quotes can look so different. They often aren't describing the same job.
Questions that make quotes easier to compare
- Is the price for the whole system, or a set number of vents?
- Are both the supply lines and the return lines included?
- Will the main trunk lines be cleaned, not just the vents in each room?
- What could change the price once you're here?
Any company should be glad to answer those. We are.
Get a real number for your home
Call Affordable Duct Cleaning at (413) 359-6570. Tell us a little about your home and we'll give you a straight price, with no surprises once we're there.
