You’ve probably heard about air duct cleaning scams. And that means you’re probably wondering of all air duct cleaning companies are just trying to scam people. Unfortunately, there are several shady air duct cleaning companies out there that are basically trying to steal people’s money.
Sometimes, those companies give air duct cleaning a bad name. But this is a valuable service and it’s on you should get for your home or business. The key is staying away from the bad companies that are trying to scam you. So here are some tips to avoid air duct cleaning scams.
The most obvious sign of a scam is the $49, or $99, coupon. Any company that offers air duct cleaning service for less than $100 is obviously a scam. That won’t be the final price they will try to charge you.
Another way to identify a scam is to examine the equipment. You cannot clean your air ducts with a regular vacuum hose. It requires specialized equipment. If the company shows up with the wrong equipment they are trying to rip you off.
If just one person shows up to do the job then that is another sign of a scam. Cleaning air ducts requires at least two people and several hours of work to get the job done right.
Air duct cleaning is a valuable service. So a trusted and experienced professional air duct cleaning company should do it. Please contact Better Air Northwest today for your next air duct cleaning company. Call us at 360-852-6212 in Vancouver, or at 503-208-8351 in Portland, or click here to connect with us online.