Alberta winters mean your furnace runs hard from October to April.

Every 3 to 5 years is the general recommendation, but Edmonton's long heating season means your system runs harder than average. If you have pets, recently finished a renovation, moved into a previously owned home, or have a household member with allergies or asthma, cleaning every 2 to 3 years makes sense. Post-construction cleaning is also worth doing if your home is under 5 years old — builders leave debris in ductwork.

A standard Edmonton home with 10 to 15 vents and a single furnace typically takes 40 minutes to 1 hour. Larger homes, homes with two furnaces, or homes that include HRV and dryer vent cleaning will take longer — closer to 2 to 3 hours for a full-home package. We give you a realistic time estimate when you book.

A few clear signs: visible dust blowing from vents when the furnace kicks on, a musty smell when the heat runs, allergy or asthma symptoms that are worse indoors, visible debris or pet hair inside vent covers, or more than 4 or 5 years since the last cleaning. If you've recently done any renovation work, ducts should be cleaned before you move back in or shortly after — drywall dust is extremely fine and coats the entire system.

It can, yes — but it's one part of the picture. Cleaning your ductwork removes accumulated pet dander, dust mite debris, and mould spores from the distribution system so your furnace isn't circulating them through your home all winter. Combined with a quality furnace filter and regular filter changes, most households notice an improvement in air quality. We also offer antimicrobial sanitization as an add-on for households with severe allergy concerns.