You’ll notice the difference in how your home feels within days. Less dust settling on furniture. Fewer allergy flare-ups when the heat or AC kicks on. Your system runs quieter because it’s not fighting through buildup to push air.
The real payoff shows up on your utility bill. When your ductwork isn’t clogged and your blower motor isn’t coated in grime, your HVAC doesn’t have to run as long to hit the temperature you set. That means lower energy costs month after month.
If someone in your house has asthma or allergies, clean ducts make a measurable difference. You’re removing the mold spores, pet dander, and dust mites that get recycled through your air every time the system runs. Studies show people with respiratory conditions improve when they’re not breathing contaminated air all day.
We’ve been cleaning ductwork and crawl spaces in the Greensboro area since the early ’90s. That’s over 30 years of pulling debris out of systems that homeowners didn’t even know were making them sick.
Rick Watson and Noah Watson both hold ASCS certifications, and we’re a NADCA member. That means our work follows national standards, not shortcuts. You’re getting a crew that knows how to handle commercial duct cleaning and residential systems the right way.
Haw River homes deal with humidity, pollen, and the kind of seasonal shifts that push HVAC systems hard. We’ve seen what accumulates in ducts here—it’s not just dust. It’s mold, construction debris, rodent droppings, and years of neglect. We know what to look for and how to get it out.
We start with an inspection. That means looking at your return vents, supply vents, and the main trunk lines to see what’s actually in there. We’re checking for mold, blockages, disconnected ducts, and how much buildup you’re dealing with.
Once we know what we’re working with, we seal off your vents and connect industrial equipment to your duct system. We use negative air pressure to pull contaminants out while brushes and compressed air dislodge debris from the walls of your ductwork. Everything gets captured—nothing blows back into your house.
After the ducts are clean, we clean your blower motor, evaporator coil, and return plenum if needed. These components collect just as much grime as your ducts, and leaving them dirty defeats the purpose. We also check your filter and let you know if your system has any issues that need attention.
The whole process usually takes a few hours depending on the size of your home and how dirty the system is. You’ll see what we pulled out, and you’ll feel the difference as soon as your system runs again.
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Our service covers your entire HVAC air distribution system. That includes all supply and return ducts, registers, grilles, diffusers, heat exchangers, cooling coils, drip pans, fan motor, and air handling unit housing. If air moves through it, we clean it.
Haw River sits in an area where crawl spaces are common, and that’s where a lot of duct problems start. Moisture from the ground creates the perfect environment for mold to grow on your ductwork and insulation. If your ducts run through your crawl space, we’ll let you know if there’s an issue down there that’s affecting your indoor air quality.
We also handle commercial duct cleaning for offices, retail spaces, and industrial buildings. Commercial systems move more air and accumulate debris faster, especially in environments with heavy foot traffic or manufacturing processes. The cleaning process is similar, but the equipment and scope are bigger.
One thing we don’t do: residential dryer vents. That’s a different service with different equipment. If you need your dryer vent cleaned, we can point you toward someone who specializes in that, but it’s not part of our AC duct cleaning or HVAC duct cleaning services.
Most homes benefit from duct cleaning every three to five years. That timeline shifts depending on a few factors: if you have pets, if anyone smokes inside, if you’ve done recent renovations, or if someone in your house has allergies or asthma.
If you’re seeing dust accumulate on surfaces faster than normal, or if there’s visible mold around your vents, don’t wait. Those are signs your ducts need attention now. Same goes if your energy bills have crept up without explanation—that’s often your system working harder because of restricted airflow.
North Carolina’s humidity makes mold growth more likely, especially in crawl spaces where ducts are often located. If your home has had water damage, a roof leak, or flooding, get your ducts inspected. Mold spreads fast in damp ductwork, and your HVAC system will distribute those spores throughout your house every time it runs.
Yes, but the savings depend on how dirty your system is. When your ducts are clogged with dust and debris, and your blower motor is coated in grime, your HVAC has to run longer to reach the temperature on your thermostat. That extra runtime shows up on your utility bill.
Clean equipment operates more efficiently. Your system doesn’t have to work as hard to push air through clean ducts, and a clean blower motor uses less energy to move the same amount of air. You’re also reducing wear on your equipment, which means fewer repairs and a longer lifespan for your HVAC system.
The Department of Energy estimates that 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating and cooling a home is wasted due to contaminants in the system. Even a small improvement in efficiency adds up over time, especially during summer and winter when your system runs the most.
Absolutely. Your ductwork circulates air through your home 24/7, and if that air is picking up mold, dust mites, pet dander, and bacteria from dirty ducts, everyone in your house is breathing it. That leads to respiratory infections, aggravated allergies, asthma attacks, and chronic sinus issues.
Kids and elderly family members are especially vulnerable. If someone in your home is coughing more than usual, dealing with headaches, or experiencing allergy symptoms that don’t go away, your ducts could be the problem. Studies show that patients with pulmonary health conditions improve when they receive regular air duct cleaning.
Mold is the biggest concern. It grows in damp, dark environments—exactly what you find in ductwork that runs through crawl spaces or attics. Once mold takes hold, your HVAC system becomes a delivery mechanism for spores. You can’t fix that with air filters or by opening windows. You have to remove the source.
Look at your vents. If you see dust buildup around the edges, or if there’s visible mold or a musty smell when your system runs, your ducts need cleaning. Pull off a return vent cover and shine a flashlight inside—if you see debris, cobwebs, or discoloration, that’s what’s circulating through your air.
Another sign is inconsistent airflow. If some rooms heat or cool faster than others, or if you feel weak airflow from certain vents, there’s likely a blockage or buildup restricting air movement. That forces your system to work harder and costs you money.
Pay attention to how often you’re dusting. If you’re wiping down surfaces every few days and they’re still covered in a film, your ducts are probably the source. That dust doesn’t appear out of nowhere—it’s coming from your HVAC system recycling contaminated air through your house.
Cheap duct cleaning usually means someone shows up with a shop vac and brushes your vents. They’re not cleaning your actual ductwork—they’re cleaning what you can see from the register. That doesn’t address the problem. The debris is deeper in the system, coating your trunk lines, blower motor, and coils.
Professional duct cleaning uses negative air pressure equipment that creates suction throughout your entire duct system while agitation devices dislodge buildup from the walls of your ducts. Everything gets pulled into a containment unit. It’s a thorough process that takes hours, not minutes, and it requires specialized equipment and training.
NADCA-certified technicians follow a standard of care that includes inspecting your system before and after cleaning, sealing off vents to prevent cross-contamination, and cleaning all components of your HVAC system—not just the ducts. You’re paying for a complete job that actually solves the problem, not a surface-level cleaning that leaves the real contamination untouched.
We clean ductwork wherever it’s located—inside your home, in your attic, or in your crawl space. Crawl space ducts are actually more prone to contamination because of moisture, rodents, and insulation breakdown. If your ducts run through your crawl space, that’s likely where your air quality issues are starting.
Crawl spaces in Haw River deal with high humidity, especially during summer. That moisture condenses on your ducts and creates an environment where mold thrives. We’ll inspect your crawl space as part of the service and let you know if there are underlying issues like standing water, damaged vapor barriers, or compromised insulation.
If your crawl space has serious mold or moisture problems, duct cleaning alone won’t fix it. You’ll need crawl space encapsulation or remediation to address the root cause. We handle both services, so if we find something during the inspection, we can give you a complete solution instead of just cleaning ducts that will get contaminated again in six months.
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