How To Start An Air Duct Cleaning Business

If you have been dreaming of being your own boss and owning your own business, and have decided that you want to start an air duct cleaning business, but now want to know how to start an air duct cleaning business. This article will give you valuable information on what you need to do to get your business up and running.

Do Your Research

The first thing you need to do when starting an air duct cleaning business is to do some research. You need to know how many Air Duct Cleaning businesses are in the area where you plan to set up your business and if the area has enough business for another company to make a profit. In other words, find out if duct cleaning is a good business for you to start.

Also, you need to know if your state or area requires you to have a license to clean air ducts and if so what kind of training you need to test for your license.

Get The Education and Training You Need

The requirements you need to complete to be able to become an air duct cleaning technician vary from state to state. Some states require that you get a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning technicians license while others do not. Even in states that don’t require you to have a license, you will need to have some training to be able to start an air duct cleaning business. As requirements change, please 1st check with NADCA.

If you aren’t confident on starting on your own duct cleaning business right away, it may be a good idea to get an apprenticeship or take a job with a company that does air duct cleaning.

Although some may feel comfortable getting an apprenticeship or job, we don’t think it is necessary. Instead, just start with residential jobs and in the spare time working on your business. Making a business plan securing financing and getting your Marketing plan in place.

Your business plan should answer the following questions:

  • What area should you target? https://www.census.gov/ is a great place to start.
  • Is an air duct cleaning business profitable in your area?
  • What is the current and future demand for air duct cleaning?
  • What are the start-up costs needed to get your business off the ground?
  • How long will it take to break even? To turn a profit?

Air Duct Cleaning Is Profitable

Experienced air duct cleaners typically make around $65,000 a year as employees or small one-man show. It is not unusual to run across owners that make millions of dollars a year. Air duct cleaning provides great income for most people.

What is The Current and Future Demand for Air Duct Cleaning?

According to some sources, the demand for air duct cleaning is expected to continue to grow through the year 2026 so now is a good time to start your air duct cleaning business so you will be well established by the time the demand for air duct cleaning levels out.

What Will My Start-Up Costs Be?

Starting an air duct cleaning business doesn’t have to be overly expensive since you start with a small one-man business and then grow slowly. It is possible to buy your equipment for around $10,000 to $20,000 and then added to that will be your operating costs which include:

  • Fuel for your truck
  • Maintenance of your truck and equipment
  • Marketing costs
  • Wages if you hire employees

How Long Will It Take to Break Even or Turn a Profit?

This is the hardest question in your business plan to answer since the answer will depend on how hard you work, the number of jobs you can get and several other factors.

Going Out on Your Own

Once you have finished t he above, you ready to start your own air duct cleaning business. Get your equipment purchased and still have money on hand for your initial expenses. The next thing you have to do is advertise your business. You can reduce some of your advertising costs, by offering to clean some of your neighbor’s air ducts in exchange for them recommending you to others if they are satisfied with your work. You can also use social media to get the word out that you are starting your own air duct cleaning business.

How Much to Charge For Your Services

The air duct cleaning business is extremely profitable. The margins are better because you need equipment to get into the business. So, you should be profitable right off the bat. You can start small cleaning home air duct systems and those of smaller commercial businesses you can begin to build a good reputation as long as you charge reasonable rates for your services. You’ll want to check with what other air duct cleaning companies in your general area are charging, but currently, most companies charge about $35.00 per vent with a total earnings of around $400 to $500 for most residences and more for businesses.

If you set your prices too high, people won’t hire your services, and if you set your prices too low you won’t be able to make any profit after meeting all your operating costs and expenses.

Start Small and Build Slowly

While it is only natural that you will want to start earning as much as possible as fast as possible once you start your own air duct business you’ll have more success if you start small and keep your operating expenses down until you start making a good profit.

Once you are making a profit, then you can slowly begin adding more equipment and hiring other air duct cleaning technicians and increase your business and your profits.

Starting your own air duct cleaning business may sound relatively simple, but will take dedication, determination and a lot of hard work to build your business into a success.

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Libby Austin

Libby Austin, the creative force behind alltheragefaces.com, is a dynamic and versatile writer known for her engaging and informative articles across various genres. With a flair for captivating storytelling, Libby's work resonates with a diverse audience, blending expertise with a relatable voice.
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