Air Duct Cleaning for New Homes in Cary: What to Check

Ask the builder what happened before handover

Request the HVAC handover information and ask whether duct openings were protected during dusty work. Sawdust, drywall dust, offcuts, and other material can enter open ducts and register boots. EPA's Indoor AirPlus technical bulletins address protecting ductwork during construction.

Ask what was inspected, whether the final filter is installed, and whether cleaning appears in the project records. Contracts and construction practices vary. A missing record is a reason to investigate, not proof that the system is contaminated. Keep photographs, inspection notes, equipment model numbers, and the builder's response together before closing or a warranty discussion.

Check the source before blaming the ducts

Dust returning to furniture does not establish that the ductwork needs cleaning. Household activities, outdoor particles, furnishings, and filters all affect indoor dust. EPA recommends cleaning when conditions warrant it rather than on a universal schedule.

Explain where the problem occurs, when it happens, and whether it followed particular construction work. Photographs of visible debris at accessible openings can help. Do not reach into hidden ductwork or disturb unfamiliar material to get a picture. New-building odors and moisture concerns require their own assessment; cleaning does not replace ventilation, source control, or repairs.

Define the work before approving it

The proposal should identify the HVAC systems, supply and return pathways, available access, observed debris, and proposed cleaning method. Ask which areas can be inspected and cleaned and how inaccessible sections will be explained.

AirDuctVet uses HEPA negative-air collection for the approved cleaning scope. Extensive vent-by-vent work can require suitable brushes, compressed-air tools, and camera documentation of accessible sections. A camera shows the areas it can reach; it cannot certify every concealed surface. Tell us about visible wood, drywall, insulation, or other debris so the right work can be planned.

Pricing depends on the property and approved work. Additional work needs approval. Coil cleaning must be requested and included in a separately approved scope. Filter replacement, mechanical repairs, mold remediation, restoration work, and inaccessible ductwork are outside routine cleaning unless specifically agreed otherwise.

Prepare your Cary home for the appointment

Share the address, number of HVAC units, equipment locations, and access photographs. Mention whether the property is occupied and whether contractors still have dusty work scheduled. Where practical, coordinate any justified cleaning after that work ends.

Keep a route clear to the equipment and included openings. Explain parking restrictions, stairs, locked rooms, and other access limits. Dryer exhaust and bathroom exhaust are separate systems; list any requested work on those routes separately. After handover, follow the manufacturer's filter instructions and arrange normal HVAC maintenance.