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Step 1
Learn about potential problems if you don't have hire a cleaning company to clean your central air ducts. The environmental protection agency has published two booklets, "Indoor Air Quality: An Introduction for Health Professionals" and "The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality," which can help you learn about potential dangers of dirty air ducts. Visit the EPA's website for more information.
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Step 2
Locate an air duct cleaning company through the National Air Duct Cleaners Association. You can always check phone books to see if there are local companies as well. Carpet cleaning companies and other discount companies offer coupon rates to clean air duct systems.
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Step 3
Contact a professional cleaning company. Find out what services they provide. Get at least three written estimates before deciding to hire a carpet cleaning company to clean your air ducts.
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Step 4
Ask the companies to provide references. Check with other customers to see if the company provided a good service.
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Step 5
Interview the potential companies. Ask how long they've been cleaning air ducts, whether they have special equipment to deal with mold or mildew, whether they're insured and what kind of air duct cleaning equipment they use. Also find out if they comply with the national air duct association's policies and verify that they hold any necessary state licenses.
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Step 1
Provide access to all air duct areas. You should refrain from certain personal activities such as showering to avoid an embarrassing situation.
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Step 2
Prepare for utility shut down. You may have to go without power and water while the cleaning crew is cleaning your air duct system.
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Step 3
Expect loud noise and tampering with personal items. This won't be a good time to meditate or take a nap.
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Step 4
Find out if you need to move heavy furniture before the cleaning crew arrives. Often heavy furniture is blocking the air vents. You may consider hiring a moving crew to save yourself some backaches.
