About Reno Air Duct Cleaning
We connect Reno-area homeowners with independent local duct cleaning and HVAC companies for free, no-obligation quotes. We don't do the work ourselves.
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What this site is
Reno Air Duct Cleaning is a free quote service for homeowners in Reno, Sparks and the Truckee Meadows. You describe your home and what you need through a short form, and we pass your request to independent local companies that handle that kind of work in your area. A company then contacts you, looks at your system and gives you its own quote. Using the service costs you nothing, and you never have to hire anyone.
Requests cover whole-home air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, wildfire smoke HVAC cleanup, furnace, coil and blower cleaning, duct sealing and repair and evaporative (swamp) cooler service.
Reno Air Duct Cleaning is a referral service, not a contractor, and is not licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board.
What this site is not
- We are not a contractor. We don't clean, inspect, seal, repair or service anything, and no one from this site will come to your home.
- We don't set the price, write the contract or supervise the job. The company you choose does that, and your agreement is with that company.
- We don't rate, rank or endorse companies, and we make no claims about any company's licenses, insurance or certifications. Please check those yourself before you hire (steps below).
- We don't give medical or legal advice. For health concerns, talk to your doctor.
We also try to keep the guides on this site honest. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says duct cleaning "has never been shown to actually prevent health problems" and recommends cleaning ducts only as needed. EPA also says it "neither establishes duct cleaning standards nor certifies, endorses, or approves duct cleaning companies," so any company that claims to be EPA-certified is telling you something that isn't true. Our guide to whether duct cleaning is worth it walks through EPA's checklist.
Licensing in Nevada: what the rules say
Based on our reading of Nevada's contractor laws (NRS 624 and NAC 624):
- Nevada has no separate license class for air duct cleaning.
- HVAC service work generally falls under the C-21 classification. The C-21b (air-conditioning) subclass covers the "installation, repair, service and maintenance" of heating and cooling equipment "and related ductwork," including systems that use evaporation, which takes in swamp coolers.
- Whether pure duct cleaning, with no repairs or parts, needs a contractor's license is not settled. We found no Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) ruling on it, so ask the company directly and check NSCB.
- The $1,000 handyman exemption (NRS 624.031) does not cover work "of a type performed by a plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, heating or air-conditioning contractor," whatever the job costs.
Nevada requires contractors to show their license number in their ads; check any company on the NSCB license search before you hire. The NSCB also warns: "If you hire an unlicensed contractor, your contract is null and void by law."
This is general information, not legal advice.
How to check a company on the NSCB search
It takes about two minutes and is free.
Get the exact company name and license number
Ask for both before anyone starts work. A licensed Nevada contractor's ads should already show the license number.
Open the NSCB license search
Go to the NSCB Contractor License Search and search by license number or business name.
Check status, classification and limit
Confirm the license is active, the name matches the company you are dealing with, and the classification fits the job. For HVAC and duct work that is usually C-21, often C-21b. Note the monetary limit too.
Call NSCB if anything is unclear
The board's Northern Nevada licensing line is (775) 688-1141, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Get the scope and price in writing
EPA suggests talking to at least three providers, getting written estimates, and asking each one to show you the contamination that justifies the work.
Our step-by-step post on checking a Nevada contractor's license covers the NSCB results page in more detail, and the $99 duct cleaning scam guide lists the red flags NADCA warns about.
Where our numbers come from
Prices on this site are typical ranges from EPA, the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) and published cost guides, labeled as estimates. They are not quotes, and the company that looks at your system sets the real price. See the Reno air duct cleaning cost guide for the full table and sources. Local facts come from public sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, NOAA and Northern Nevada Public Health. Photos on this site are illustrations, not pictures of any specific job.
Have a question first? The FAQ and the duct cleaning process page answer the common ones. When you're ready, request free quotes from local companies. We usually reply the same day.
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