How To Clean the Ducts in a Home With Asbestos

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 4, 2024

Old homes and old HVAC systems bring the potential for asbestos — and a whole slew of potential liabilities for HVAC contractors and duct cleaning companies who handle it. Matt Mountain of Mountain Duct Cleaning explains what steps should be taken to protect both the homeowner and the duct cleaner or HVAC technician working on the system, as well as a couple workarounds — like cutting a branch of asbestos ductwork off from the furnace and installing a mini split instead.

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Maria Taylor is Senior Managing Editor for The ACHR NEWS. Maria holds a bachelor’s in English from Alma College and has worked in journalism since 2013. Contact her at 248-786-1741 or mariataylor@achrnews.com.

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