What is the difference between a truck mount and portable equipment? Which is better?
First, bear in mind, equipment does not clean your ductwork … people do. The technique and procedure used for the cleaning is far more important than the type of equipment used. Most types of equipment are capable of effectively cleaning your ductwork as long as proper procedures are followed. That being said, here is a basic explanation of the different types of equipment commonly used for air duct cleaning: • Truck Mount: A truck mounted vacuum is run from a large truck. A hose is run from the truck into the house so material is drawn outside. • Gas Portable: Portable gas vacuums generally use a large bag to collect and contain the debris during the cleaning. They can be maneuvered close to the home for easy access while still exhausting outdoors. • Electric Portable: Portable electric vacuums are special HEPA filtered collection devices that can be used indoors. The vacuum can be set up near the furnace or other connection point so very little suction is lost. These vacuums are also
