Good Business Ideas – Air-Duct Cleaning Business

What you need to know about this business

• The recommended frequency for having home air ducts cleaned is every five years, more frequent if the homeowner has a particular need for getting it done more often such as allergies.
• Some companies offer other service such as, deodorizing and mildew reduction by spraying chemical solutions through the home air-duct system.
• The estimated startup cost range between $250 and $1000.
• The estimated annual revenue can range between $50,000 and $80,000.
• You can charge $350 to $500 per home, depending on the number of heating and cooling system used and square footage of the home.
• Some states require a specific license in order to access the air conditioning system in a home or business, so check with your state’s licensing board.
• Most air-duct cleaning business schedule two house per day, allowing a half a day for each job
• Establish a merchant account so you can take credit card payment.

How to market this business

• Ads in local papers and yellow pages
• Fliers and brochures at carpet stores
• Community bulletin boards

Home business equipment

• A self-contained unit, that looks much like a vacuum cleaner, cost about $1000
• Desk, phone, chair
• Pc and printer for scheduling
• A merchant account for credit cards

Target market

• Owner of large, small and medium homes
• Business offices
• Health facilities