Overdue for Launch: What We Found in This Frat House’s Air Ducts Will Surprise You
When A Heavily Lived-In Home Meets Heavy-Duty Cleaning for 100% Air Quality Improvement
Project Details and Fast Facts
- Who: Fraternity house (large shared residential space)
- Where: Colorado Springs, CO
- When: 2023
- What: Full duct system cleaning (supply, return, blower, and furnace)
- How: Estimated 30–40 pounds of dust/debris removed, 100% cleaner air with instant improvement
- Watch: Planet Duct owner, Brandon Kirk, explains the job on-site
Understanding the Situation: Years of Dust, Debris, and Dorm Life
Fraternity houses are built for memories, but not always for maintenance. This high-traffic home in Colorado Springs had seen its fair share of parties, pizza, and people, but almost no attention to its ductwork.
When Planet Duct arrived, it was clear the HVAC system hadn’t been cleaned in over a decade. This could lead to serious indoor air quality problems that don’t make the grade for the students. The return vents were packed with dust, allergens, lint, and who knows what else, all circulated back into the living spaces daily. Furnaces were pulling in debris, blower motors were overworked, and the airflow throughout the house was suffering. This place wasn’t just dusty — it was a launchpad for poor air quality.
“The average six-room house collects 40 pounds of dust every year — more if you have pets, roommates, or poor ventilation.” — National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)
Rolling into Action: Bigger Gear, Bigger Air Duct Cleaning Mission
When it comes to neglected duct systems, Planet Duct doesn’t mess around. For this project, the crew rolled in with their NADCA-certified know-how and powerful commercial-grade equipment — the advanced setup you’d expect to see on a mission to deep-clean a space station.
The team started with a full assessment of the system, mapping out every return and supply run across the multiple floors of the house. Then, they got to work:
High-suction vacuum systems
were connected to the ductwork to pull out compacted dust, lint, and debris layers.
Rotary brush systems dislodged the buildup stuck to the duct walls (think years of grime stirred up and removed).
Blower fans and furnace cabinets
were carefully opened and cleaned to restore proper airflow.
Registers and vents were scrubbed and cleared of visible blockages.
Because of the home’s size and layout, the team had to work in sections — moving equipment, adjusting access points, and making sure every zone got the complete Planet Duct treatment. No section of the system was overlooked, from the basement furnace to the upper-level vents.
Mission Debrief: What This Job Reveals About Your Indoor Air
When you’re dealing with a high-traffic home like a fraternity house, a clean duct system isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential for healthy living. Here’s why this deep clean made a real difference for the cool students who call this place home, and what it might reveal about your own indoor air quality:
Healthier Living Starts in the Ducts
Fraternity houses (and many family homes) can accumulate high dust levels, allergens, and airborne pollutants. If your ductwork hasn’t been cleaned in years (or ever), you could be recirculating irritants affecting your daily breathing and sleep. Planet Duct’s work in this high-occupancy home shows just how much buildup can hide in your system, and how much better life feels when it’s gone.
Efficiency That Impacts Your Energy Bill
Proof You Can See (and Breathe)
Capturing the Outcome: Cleaner Air, Restored Systems, and a Healthier Home
An estimated 30–40 pounds of dust and debris removed, including deep buildup in return vents and blower motors.
Airflow significantly improved, with stronger, more consistent circulation across all floors.
Cleaner air in shared spaces, reducing allergens, dust, and airborne irritants.
Improved HVAC performance, lowering strain on equipment, and reducing future maintenance issues.
Though no formal air quality testing was conducted, the sheer volume of particulate removed, visible changes in vent cleanliness, and improved comfort reported by residents spoke volumes. The property owner also benefited — cleaner ducts mean more efficient heating and cooling. What’s even better? Lower utility bills and longer-lasting HVAC equipment. For a house full of college students, it was more than a cleaning — it was a breath of fresh air.
Ready to Launch Your Duct Cleaning Project? Call Us.
Whether you live in a packed household in Colorado Springs or a big business in Castle Pines, your ducts could be making your indoor air quality less healthy than you think it is. If Planet Duct can transform the air inside a decades-old fraternity house, imagine what we can do for your home or business.
Don’t wait until your HVAC system fails or residents complain. Our team brings certified expertise, commercial-grade equipment, and an out-of-this-world commitment to cleanliness. Planet Duct removes what others miss by restoring clean, breathable air and system performance in even the toughest environments.
We don’t just vacuum — we restore your air system with ground control to cleaner living. We are Planet Duct, and we are stronger than the vacuum of space.