Duct inspection in Palm Springs
Before anyone cleans your ducts, it helps to see what is inside them. A small camera on a flexible cable lets us look along the ductwork and show you what is there, so the decision rests on what we see and not on a guess.
- Video inspection
- See before you decide
- Homes and businesses
Looking inside before deciding
Most of a duct system is out of sight in the attic, the ceiling or under the floor. From the register you see only a few inches of it. A video inspection shows how the inside looks along the run.
The EPA does not recommend routine duct cleaning, which makes an inspection a fair first step. It can show visible mold, vermin or heavy dust and debris, the cases where cleaning can be warranted, or it can show clean ducts and save you the work.
- A camera on a flexible cable, passed through an access point or a register
- Footage you can look at together
- A plain answer on whether cleaning is worth doing
What you get with Duct inspection
You see what we see
The picture from the camera is the evidence, so you are not asked to take our word for what is in your ducts.
A clear answer either way
If the ducts are clean, we say so. If they are not, you see why and can decide on cleaning with the picture in front of you.
Useful at the right moment
An inspection can be a sensible step when you move into a new home, or after drywall and paint dust from a renovation.
What an inspection looks at
What we can see depends on how the ducts are laid out and where the camera can get in. We tell you what we could reach and what we could not.
- Dust and debris on the duct walls
- Signs of moisture or mold, if there are any
- Signs of vermin, if there are any
- Loose, crushed or disconnected sections that the camera can reach
- The registers and where the ducts meet the system
What happens next
After the inspection we explain what we found. If cleaning looks worthwhile, we talk through it and you decide. If it does not, you have your answer, and the filter or another part of the system may be what needs attention.
Duct inspection questions
Do I need an inspection before cleaning?
It is a good idea, and we usually start with a look. Seeing the ducts first tells you whether cleaning is warranted, and it gives both of us the same picture of what needs to be done.
Can the camera see all of the ducts?
Not always. Bends, flexible duct and tight spaces can limit how far a camera travels. We tell you what we could see and what we could not, so you do not have to assume anything about the rest.
Is an inspection only for homes?
No. We inspect ductwork in homes and in businesses. Tell us the type of building and roughly how many vents it has when you call, and we will explain how the visit would go.
Other services we provide
Air duct cleaning
Supply and return ducts, registers and vents cleaned when a look inside shows they need it.
HVAC blower and coil cleaning
Dust and debris cleaned from the blower and the coil inside your HVAC system.
Indoor air quality care
Duct sanitizing and deodorizing, and filter upgrades, for a home whose air smells stale.
Ready to see inside your ducts?
Tell us what needs cleaning, leave your number, and we call you back during office hours to set a time.