Air Duct Cleaning in Halifax

In Halifax, whole-system pricing depends on vent count and system count. Beware coupon offers far below market — the classic scam is a cheap teaser price followed by aggressive on-site upselling for 'mould remediation'. Get vent count and total price agreed in writing.

There's no fixed schedule — clean when there's visible mould, vermin, renovation dust, or significant debris buildup. In practice every 3-5 years is typical for forced-air homes, sooner after building work or if filters blacken quickly.

The pattern: a $50-100 'whole house special', then on-site claims of hidden mould with photos that may not be from your ducts, pressure-selling sanitizer fogging at hundreds extra. Legitimate firms quote by vent/system count, show you findings in your own ducts, and never pressure same-day decisions.

Evidence is mixed for routine cleaning of already-clean ducts. It clearly helps when ducts contain mould, construction dust, pest debris, or blockages. Pairing cleaning with better filtration and sealing duct leaks delivers more measurable benefit than cleaning alone.

Usually no — blanket chemical fogging is discouraged unless there's confirmed microbial growth and the product is approved for HVAC use. Mechanical cleaning plus fixing the moisture source addresses the cause; fogging is the most-upsold, least-needed add-on.

Only if you have ducted systems — MVHR in newer builds, ducted heat pumps, or long extractor runs. MVHR filters and ducts do need periodic cleaning to keep airflow and heat-recovery efficiency; radiator-heated homes have no ducts to clean.