Air Duct & Post-Construction Cleaning FAQ

We recommend air duct cleaning every three to five years. According to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), it is recommended to have your HVAC system inspected annually. Refer to the Air Duct Cleaning and Inspection Schedule.

For safety, the technician should be shown where the fire extinguisher and first aid kit are located. Also, it is best to provide them with any emergency contact information. Duct cleaning can be noisy. It is best to do it during non-work hours.

• You should also clear work areas:
• Ask your technician how much space is needed around each air vent register and how much space they will need around the furnace and air conditioner. It is best to have these areas cleared beforehand.
• Make sure all personnel are aware that the ducts are going to be cleaned and that all offices and rooms that are serviced remain open and un-locked.
• Prior to cleaning, perform a walkthrough of the facility to go over where protective coverings such as drop and corner guards will be placed. Also, it is necessary to go over the HVAC, how the ducts will be cleaned, and accessibility.
• Coordinate with Building Engineer or Superintendent to go over specifics of building layout and safety.

• Air duct cleaning helps:
• Reduce energy costs in your business
• Reduce the potential for mold growth
• Increase your commercial system performance
• Increase air circulation and flow
• Extend HVAC equipment life
• Improve indoor air quality

In a commercial facility, a filter maintenance schedule should be established based on the manufacturer’s recommendations, the environmental conditions of the facility and the type of facility and industry. Regular vacuuming will also help reduce airborne dirt and debris. Consider getting your carpets and hard-surface floors professionally cleaned. Call your local ServiceMaster Clean for more information about our cleaning programs for commercial facilities.

Construction clean-up is a service provided to brand new buildings or buildings that are being remodeled.

We provide the light cleaning that is needed after the construction work is completed and all construction debris has been removed. This is the final step prior to turning the building over to the owner.

NOTE: Construction clean-up is divided into two categories: rough clean-up and final clean. ServiceMaster Clean focuses on the final clean. Rough clean-up is the removal of construction debris and is often done by the contractor. ServiceMaster Clean does not do rough clean.