Air Duct Cleaning
The Unseen Detail. The Distinctive Difference.
Premium air duct cleaning with attention to every detail.
Whole-Home Air Duct & Vent Sanitation
Serving Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Beaverton, McMinnville, Sherwood, Tigard, Banks, Lake Oswego & Surrounding Communities
Breathe Cleaner. Live Healthier.
The air your family breathes flows through your home's ductwork every single day — and over the years, that ductwork collects dust, pet dander, pollen, and debris that your HVAC system quietly recirculates from room to room. Our duct cleaning division, Breathe Right, is a dedicated air duct and dryer vent service — not a sideline — delivering the same white-glove standard Carpet MD has brought to homes across Washington and Yamhill County since January 2006.
Our comprehensive Whole-Home Air Duct & Vent Sanitation goes beyond a quick vent vacuum. We clean the entire system — supply vents, return lines, and trunk lines — using professional truck-mounted equipment and a purely mechanical, eco-friendly process. For clients who want an added layer of protection, an optional green sanitizing treatment is available (described in our process below). Your home is left exactly as we found it. Only the air is different.
Why Homeowners Trust Carpet MD with the Air They Breathe
Anyone can rent a vacuum and poke around at their vents. What most homeowners can't do is reach the entire system — the returns, the trunk lines, the deep runs where years of dust, dander, and pollen settle out of sight.
That's where we come in. Carpet MD cleans ductwork the thorough way, using the RAM AIR system in conjunction with professional truck-mounted suction — powerful enough to reach the full system, yet gentle enough for every type of ductwork in your home, including delicate flex ducting that some aggressive methods can actually damage.
And because your comfort is our craft, we'll never recommend a service you don't need. We inspect your system first, show you what we find, and recommend the right interval for your home — whether that's this year or a few years out. That's how a company earns the privilege of being invited back into your home for 20 years.
What Professional Duct Cleaning Does for Your Home
- Cleaner air for every room. Our comprehensive cleaning removes years of dust, dander, and pollen buildup from the entire system — so your system isn't recirculating what it collected. Especially valuable for family members with allergies, asthma, or respiratory sensitivities.
- A happier, longer-lived HVAC system. Restricted airflow forces your heating and cooling system to work harder than designed. Clearing it improves airflow, reduces wear, and extends working life.
- Lower energy bills. A system not fighting clogged ductwork uses less energy to hold your desired temperature — savings you'll notice month after month.
- Odors eliminated at the source. Musty smells that linger no matter how often you clean often originate inside the ductwork itself. Our cleaning removes the debris causing many odors; our optional sanitizing treatment neutralizes what remains. Your home smells genuinely fresh, not perfumed over.
- Protection against mold and microbial growth. Thorough cleaning removes the contamination mold feeds on — and the optional sanitizing treatment goes further.
Our Comprehensive Cleaning Process
- Detailed inspection. We inspect your duct system, assess its condition, and identify any specific concerns.
- Compressed air flushing. We use compressed air to dislodge the fine dust and particles vacuuming alone can't reach, carried out with the RAM AIR system — powerful enough for the whole system, gentle enough for every type of ductwork, including delicate flex ducting.
- Vent line deep extraction. Our truck-mounted vacuum line runs down each individual floor vent, pulling out the larger debris — toys, pet food, construction debris, anything that has settled into vent lines over the years. If it fits into ductwork, we have probably found it!
- Optional green sanitizing treatment. Using a green agent, this treatment eliminates most viruses, bacteria, fungus, mold, and odor-causing contaminants — and continues protecting your home's air for up to a full year.
- Final inspection. We verify floor vents are thoroughly cleaned, walk the results with you, and leave your home exactly as we found it. Only the air is different.
How Often Should Your Ducts Be Cleaned?
For most homes, we recommend professional duct cleaning every three to five years. Homes with shedding pets, family members with allergies or asthma, recent renovations, or wildfire smoke exposure often benefit from more frequent service — sometimes every two to three years.
I speak from experience: I live between two farms with several pets, and I clean the ducts in my own home every two years.
There's no guesswork involved: we inspect your system and tell you honestly what interval makes sense for your home. If your ducts don't need cleaning yet, we'll tell you that too — and put you on a reminder list so you never have to think about it.
Because your home's air isn't a one-time project. It's an ongoing standard of care.
Dryer Vent Cleaning: The Maintenance Your Laundry Room Is Asking For
Your dryer vent isn't part of your HVAC system — it's a dedicated line that carries hot, moist air and lint from your dryer to the outside of your home. And it's quietly one of the most overlooked fire risks in your home. Every load of laundry pushes lint toward that vent line; over time, the buildup restricts airflow, and your dryer runs longer, works harder, and heats up more than it should. According to fire safety experts, clogged dryer vents are a leading cause of dryer fires in the home. For most households, we recommend professional dryer vent cleaning once a year.
Warning signs your dryer vent needs cleaning:
- Clothes take longer than one cycle to dry
- A burning smell while the dryer is running
- The dryer or laundry room feels unusually hot
- Excess lint visible around the vent opening
- It's been over a year since your last cleaning
If you're noticing any of these, schedule service before the buildup becomes a safety issue.
What professional dryer vent cleaning does for you:
- A genuine fire hazard, removed. Lint is highly flammable, and a clogged vent line is where dryer fires start. Clearing it is one of the simplest, most affordable steps you can take to protect your home and family.
- Faster laundry days. Clothes dry in one cycle instead of two or three — time back in your week, every week.
- Lower energy use and a longer-lasting dryer. A dryer fighting a clogged vent runs hotter and longer, wearing itself out faster. A clean vent means shorter cycles, less energy, and a longer working life for a major appliance.
- The same white-glove care. Our technicians clean the full vent line — from the dryer connection to the exterior vent hood — using professional equipment and a purely mechanical process, and we verify proper airflow before we call the job done.
One Home. One Standard of Care.
Air duct cleaning addresses your HVAC system's ductwork; dryer vent cleaning clears the dedicated lint line. Both are essential to a healthy, efficient home — and many clients schedule both together, often alongside their carpet cleaning, in a single visit. If it's been a few years since either, we'll assess both during one appointment and build a maintenance rhythm that fits your home. From carpets to ductwork to tile and upholstery, one call cares for your entire home.
Carpet MD has earned its reputation one home at a time — most of our new clients find us the old-fashioned way: through neighbors, friends, and family who've already experienced our care. We're proud to say referral is our largest source of new work, and we consider every recommendation a promise to uphold.</li>
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How to Choose a Duct Cleaning Company Worth Hiring
Before you book anyone, ask:
Do they clean the entire system — or just the vents?
Return lines are often where the largest buildup actually lives. Ask exactly what's included in the quoted price.
What method do they use on flex duct?
Flex ducting can be damaged by aggressive rotary-brush methods or by vacuum-only approaches that rely on suction alone to do the cleaning. Ask how they dislodge debris and how they extract it — the two are different jobs. Our answer: positive- pressure flushing to dislodge, truck-mounted extraction to remove.
Is the price complete?
Some companies quote a low per-vent rate, then find "problems" at your door. At Carpet MD, one complete price is quoted before we begin.
Do they inspect before recommending?
A company that tells you your ducts can wait two more years is a company you can trust when they say it's time.
Do they guarantee the work?
Ask what happens if you're not satisfied. Ours: the Absolute Craftsmanship Guarantee, in writing.
"One trusted team, one complete home. Many of our clients pair carpet cleaning with Whole-Home Air Duct Cleaning and Tile & Grout Cleaning — ask us to build a whole-home care plan in a single visit."
Schedule Your Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning
Call Carpet MD today at (503) 357-8306 to schedule air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, or both in a single visit — or to combine them with your next carpet, tile, or upholstery cleaning. Every service is backed by our 3 Ironclad Guarantees and quoted at one complete price before we begin, and every visit runs on our Concierge Scheduling — a confirmed arrival window and a courtesy call on the way.
1,043 reviews. 5★. One Google listing — and a 5★ rating on our Breathe Right duct cleaning listing as well.
Call (503) 357-8306 today to schedule your consultation, or request your appointment online. Your carpets — and your family's air — will thank you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Ducts
How often should air ducts be professionally cleaned?
Most homes benefit from professional duct cleaning every three to five years, depending on pets, allergies, recent renovations, and wildfire smoke exposure. Homes with allergy sufferers or shedding pets often benefit from more frequent service. We'll assess your system and recommend the right interval for your home.
What are the signs my air ducts need cleaning?
Visible dust blowing from vents or the need for frequent dusting, musty odors when the heat or AC runs, uneven airflow between rooms, increased dust settling on furniture, and worsening allergy symptoms indoors are all common indicators. If it's been years since your ducts were last cleaned — or you've never had them done, an inspection will tell you quickly.
Will duct cleaning improve my indoor air quality?
Yes. Your HVAC system circulates the air your family breathes through ductwork that accumulates dust, pet dander, pollen, and other debris over the years. Our comprehensive cleaning removes that buildup from the entire system — vents and returns so your system isn't recirculating what it collected.
How long does duct cleaning take?
Most residential systems take a few hours to clean thoroughly. We protect your floors and furnishings and leave your home exactly as we found it — except for the air.
Can flex duct be safely cleaned?
Yes — when the method matches the duct. The risk to flex duct comes from aggressive rotary-brush methods and from vacuum-only approaches that rely on suction to do the cleaning. Our process is different: RAM AIR positive-pressure flushing dislodges the debris, and truck- mounted extraction removes it — gentle enough for every type of ductwork, including flex.
How often should my dryer vent be professionally cleaned?
For most households, once a year. Homes with large families, pets, or long duct runs may benefit from more frequent service. Lint buildup restricts airflow, extends drying times, and — most importantly — creates a genuine fire hazard. See the warning signs listed above.
Is dryer vent cleaning the same as air duct cleaning?
No — they serve two different purposes within your home's air system. Air duct cleaning addresses the ductwork of your HVAC system; dryer vent cleaning clears the dedicated vent line carrying hot, moist air and lint outside. Both are essential to a healthy, efficient home — and many clients schedule both together in a single visit.
Are any chemicals used in your duct cleaning process?
No. Our standard duct and vent cleaning is a purely mechanical, eco-friendly process — no chemicals, no residue. For clients who want additional protection, we offer an optional green sanitizing treatment that eliminates most viruses, bacteria, fungus, mold, and allergens, with protection that lasts up to a full year.