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Air Duct Cleaning Equipment

Yes, we stock professional air duct cleaning equipment: portable negative-air collectors, HEPA duct vacuums, air whips, rods, nozzles, and fogging tools from Nikro. Build one matched kit for residential or commercial HVAC and restoration jobs.

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NIKRO 862245 Ul 181A Foil Tape
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NIKRO 862245 Ul 181A Foil Tape

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NIKRO 862245 Ul 181A Foil Tape Uses include general purpose seaming, patching and sealing of air ducts and duct connections.

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NIKRO 862117 Robotic Duct Inspection & Air-Wash System

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NIKRO 862117 Robotic Duct System — Inspect and Air-Wash From One VehicleThe NIKRO 862117 puts a motorized robotic vehicle inside large ductwork to ...

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NIKRO 862080 Airless Sprayer
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NIKRO 862080 Airless Sprayer – RX-Pro Gun, 517 Tip, 50' Hose

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NIKRO 862080 Airless Sprayer – RX-Pro Gun, 517 Tip, 50' Hose Versatility and higher output deliver performance unparalleled in class! Specification...

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NIKRO 862047 Deluxe Rotary Brush Package W/Button Lock Brushes
NIKRO 862047 Deluxe Rotary Brush Package W/Button Lock Brushes
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NIKRO 862047 Deluxe Rotary Brush Package W/Button Lock Brushes

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NIKRO 862047 Deluxe Rotary Brush Package W/Button Lock Brushes Can be run in forward or reverse without the possibility of spinning off a brush Spe...

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NIKRO 862041 66' Solid Core Rotary Brush System W/Button Lock Brushes
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NIKRO 862041 66' Solid Core Rotary Brush System W/Button Lock Brushes

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NIKRO 862041 66' Solid Core Rotary Brush System W/Button Lock Brushes Solid Core design for rigidity prevents the cable from curling back toward th...

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NIKRO 862039 33' Solid Core Rotary Brush System W/Button Lock Brushes
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NIKRO 862039 33' Solid Core Rotary Brush System W/Button Lock Brushes

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NIKRO 862039 33' Solid Core Rotary Brush System W/Button Lock Brushes Solid Core design for rigidity prevents the cable from curling back toward th...

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NIKRO 862037 20' Solid Core Rotary Brush System W/Button Lock Brushes
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NIKRO 862037 20' Solid Core Rotary Brush System W/Button Lock Brushes

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NIKRO 862037 20' Solid Core Rotary Brush System W/Button Lock Brushes Solid Core design for rigidity prevents the cable from curling back toward th...

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NIKRO 862035 7' Solid Core Rotary Brush System W/Button Lock Brushes
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NIKRO 862035 7' Solid Core Rotary Brush System W/Button Lock Brushes

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NIKRO 862035 7' Solid Core Rotary Brush System W/Button Lock Brushes Solid Core design for rigidity prevents the cable from curling back toward the...

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NIKRO 861842 Duct Mastic
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Duct Mastic – Repairs Access Cuts and Insulation Edges

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861842 Duct Mastic for Mechanical Insulation RepairDuct Mastic repairs access cuts and exposed edges on mechanical insulation. Duct-cleaning crews ...

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NIKRO 861708 Foster 40-25 Full Defense
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Foster 40-25 Full Defense – Breathable Coating, 5 Gallon

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861708 Foster 40-25 Full Defense Mold-Resistant CoatingFoster 40-25 Full Defense is an EPA-registered, high-coverage breathable coating supplied in...

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NIKRO 861630 8” Adjustable Wall And Ceiling Mounting Flange
NIKRO 861630 8” Adjustable Wall And Ceiling Mounting Flange
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NIKRO 861630 8” Adjustable Wall And Ceiling Mounting Flange

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NIKRO 861630 8” Adjustable Wall And Ceiling Mounting Flange 8" Adjustable Wall and Ceiling Mounting Flange Adjustable from 6' to 12' High. Allows y...

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NIKRO 861609 Corner Guards
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NIKRO 861609 Corner Guards – Home Protection, Sold Individually

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NIKRO 861609 Corner Guards Show your customers you care by protecting their home with these corner guards. Sold individually

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NIKRO 861608 Vent Magnet (24” X 60” Roll)
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NIKRO 861608 Vent Magnet (24” X 60” Roll)

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NIKRO 861608 Vent Magnet (24” X 60” Roll) for Restoration and Abatement CrewsEasily covers vents. Can be cut with scissors

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NIKRO 861605 Chipmaster 2
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NIKRO 861605 Chipmaster 2 Metal Chip Catcher for Hole Cutters

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NIKRO 861605 Chipmaster 2 Captures hot and messy metal chips when cutting holes with the 2" to 12" and 2" to 20" hole cutters. Tool not included.

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NIKRO 861604 Malco Turbo Shear
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NIKRO 861604 Malco Turbo Shear

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NIKRO 861604 Malco Turbo Shear Turbo Shear inserts directly into the chuck of a standard drill converting it to a powerful shear. Cuts up to 20 gau...

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NIKRO 861603 Malco 2” To 12” Hole Cutter
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NIKRO 861603 Malco 2” To 12” Hole Cutter

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NIKRO 861603 Malco 2” To 12” Hole Cutter for Restoration and Abatement CrewsLong lasting premium hole cutter. Use with your 3/8" drill. One bit inc...

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NIKRO 861601 25’ Skipper Line W/Reverse Spinning Nozzle
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NIKRO 861601 25’ Skipper Line W/Reverse Spinning Nozzle

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NIKRO 861601 25’ Skipper Line W/Reverse Spinning Nozzle An excellent dryer vent tool with its reverse spinning head navigates around elbows while p...

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NIKRO 861599 Duct Guide Ball
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NIKRO 861599 Duct Guide Ball for Rectangular Ducts

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NIKRO 861599 Duct Guide Ball Helps to guide and elevate air nozzles over seams and ribs. Rolls from side to side for cleaning rectangular ducts

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NIKRO 861598 Forward Spinning Ball
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NIKRO 861598 Forward Spinning Ball

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NIKRO 861598 Forward Spinning Ball for Restoration and Abatement CrewsUsed to get around elbows with its flexible line and spinning action

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NIKRO 861597 Reverse Spinning Ball
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NIKRO 861597 Reverse Spinning Ball

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NIKRO 861597 Reverse Spinning Ball for Restoration and Abatement CrewsUsed to propel and pull line around elbows with spinning action

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NIKRO 861596 8” Reverse Air Blast Brush
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NIKRO 861596 8” Reverse Air Blast Brush

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NIKRO 861596 8” Reverse Air Blast Brush These brushes allow the operator to air wash and brush at the same time. Brush does not spin. These brushes...

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NIKRO 861595 4” Reverse Air Blast Brush
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NIKRO 861595 4” Reverse Air Blast Brush

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NIKRO 861595 4” Reverse Air Blast Brush These brushes allow the operator to air wash and brush at the same time. Brush does not spin. These brushes...

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NIKRO 861594 861594 - 4” Forward Air Blast Brush
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NIKRO 861594 861594 - 4” Forward Air Blast Brush

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NIKRO 861594 861594 - 4” Forward Air Blast Brush These brushes allow the operator to air wash and brush at the same time. Brush does not spin. Thes...

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NIKRO 861497 Six Whip Nozzle
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NIKRO 861497 Six Whip Nozzle for Air Duct Cleaning

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NIKRO 861497 Six Whip Nozzle The nozzle concentrates airflow for spot cleaning and detail work in tight spots. Fits NIKRO air duct cleaning systems.

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Air Duct Cleaning Equipment for HVAC and Restoration Pros

Air duct cleaning equipment removes embedded dust, mold, and debris from HVAC systems with two working parts: a negative-air vacuum that captures particulate, and agitation tools such as whips, brushes, and skipper balls that knock buildup off the duct walls. US Cleaning Tools carries the full Nikro lineup, from portable dual-motor collectors to air whips, rods, nozzles, and fogging attachments.

What Equipment Do You Need to Clean Air Ducts?

A complete setup runs on three groups of gear. You need a negative-air machine or portable duct vacuum to hold the system under suction, so loosened debris travels to a HEPA filter instead of into the room. You need agitation devices, air whips driven by a compressor, rotary brushes, or skipper balls, to break dust free. And you need access tools like cutting bits, gauges, and vent covers. Nikro sells the collectors along with the whips, rods, and reducers that feed them, so a contractor can assemble one matched kit instead of mixing brands.

Portable or Truck-Mounted Duct Cleaning?

Portable negative-air collectors move room to room and suit residential and light-commercial work. Truck-mounted rigs pull much higher CFM for large commercial runs, but they cost several times more and stay in the vehicle. Most restoration and HVAC crews start with a portable dual-motor system: it clears typical residential CFM loads, plugs into standard 110V or 220V, and travels between jobs without a dedicated truck. The NADCA ACR Standard sets the airflow and containment your rig has to meet.

Related: Air Duct Cleaning Vacuums · Negative Air Machines · Air Scrubbers · HEPA Vacuums · Insulation Removal Vacuums

How Do You Contain Dust During Duct Cleaning?

Containment keeps the system's contents from spreading through the building. Hold the ductwork under constant negative pressure with a HEPA-filtered collector so any dislodged particulate flows to the filter, seal the registers you are not working, and cut power to the air handler while whips run. EPA duct-cleaning guidance and OSHA mold standards both call for HEPA capture and respiratory protection when disturbing settled contaminants. Match filter stage and CFM to duct size so dust does not slip past the collector.

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment is required for professional air duct cleaning?
A negative-air machine or portable duct vacuum for containment, agitation tools such as air whips, rotary brushes, or skipper balls to loosen debris, and access tools like cutting bits and gauges. Most pros run a matched Nikro kit so the collector and tools work together.
How much does air duct cleaning equipment cost?
Portable dual-motor negative-air systems typically run about $2,000 to $7,000. Individual tools like whips, rods, and nozzles range from under $50 to a few hundred dollars. Truck-mounted rigs cost significantly more.
What size negative-air machine do I need for duct cleaning?
Match the free-air CFM to the duct system. Residential and light-commercial jobs are usually covered by a portable dual-motor collector in the 2,000 to 5,000 CFM range; larger commercial runs need higher-CFM or truck-mounted equipment per the NADCA ACR Standard.
Is portable duct cleaning equipment powerful enough for commercial jobs?
Portable dual-motor systems handle most residential and light-commercial work. For large facilities with long duct runs, step up to a higher-CFM collector or a truck-mounted rig.
Do you need HEPA filtration for air duct cleaning?
Yes. EPA and OSHA guidance calls for HEPA capture when disturbing settled dust and mold, so particulate is contained rather than released into occupied space.

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Mosquito America 06-1060-ST Carbon-Lite Backpack Vacuum
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