How often should air ducts be cleaned?
Most Melbourne homes should consider duct inspection or cleaning every 2–3 years. Homes with pets, renovations, visible dust, musty odours, allergy-sensitive occupants or older ducted systems may need cleaning sooner.
What is included in FreshDuct’s air duct cleaning service?
Depending on the system and access, service can include supply vents, return air ducts, duct lines, grilles, vent covers, accessible internal areas, dust extraction and optional sanitising or deodorising.
Do you clean ducted heating and ducted cooling systems?
Yes. FreshDuct services ducted heating, ducted cooling, ceiling duct systems, floor duct systems and related HVAC components where accessible.
Do you clean floor ducts and ceiling ducts?
Yes. Floor ducts and ceiling ducts have different access requirements and contamination patterns. We assess the system type before confirming the best cleaning method.
Can duct cleaning help with musty smells?
Duct cleaning can help remove dust, debris and odour sources inside ductwork. If the smell is caused by mould, moisture, pests or damaged ducts, additional sanitising, repair or replacement may be recommended.
Can air duct cleaning help reduce dust in the home?
Cleaning dirty ducts can reduce built-up dust and debris inside the duct system. It will not stop all household dust, but it can help improve the cleanliness of air moving through the ducted system.
How long does air duct cleaning take?
Most standard residential duct cleaning jobs take a few hours. Larger homes, difficult access, heavy contamination, floor ducts or extra sanitising can take longer.
How much does air duct cleaning cost in Melbourne?
Air duct cleaning starts from $299 for one standard residential ceiling ducted system. Floor duct cleaning starts from $35 per duct. Final pricing depends on access, system type, number of vents, contamination level and any additional services.
Do you provide before-and-after photos?
Where possible, FreshDuct provides before-and-after evidence so customers can see what was found inside the ducts and the result after cleaning.
When should ducts be replaced instead of cleaned?
Duct replacement may be better when ducts are torn, collapsed, badly deteriorated, contaminated with damaged insulation, affected by pests, or too degraded for cleaning to restore them properly.