Where duct cleaners buy
Duct cleaners buy machines and brushes from duct cleaning equipment makers and pick up filters and HVAC parts at an HVAC supply counter.
| Supplier | Type | What their own site says | Pro program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotobrush | Manufacturer | Air duct cleaning machines and inspection cameras, made since its founding in 1994 in Grapevine, Texas, plus insulation machines. | Ask at the counter |
| Abatement Technologies | Manufacturer | Clean air equipment maker founded in 1985, with air scrubbers and negative air machines for indoor air quality work. | Ask at the counter |
| Johnstone Supply | Distributor | Wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts and supplies, stocked at local branches. | Ask at the counter |
From each supplier's own site on the date in the sources; call your branch before you plan around it.
Your counter list
The items duct cleaners buy every week, from the van stock on our tools list. Ask each supplier for a price on these first; they decide which account saves you the most.
| Item | Why it is on the list |
|---|---|
| Access door covers and foil tape | Closing the holes you cut |
| Dryer vent hose and clamps | Replacing crushed transition hose |
| Bird guards and vent caps | Common add-on sales |
| Furnace filters in common sizes | Swapping the filter on the same visit |
| Spare brush heads and whips | They wear out fastest |
| Shoe covers and floor runners | Clean entries in occupied homes |
For the first order, price the starter kit too: portable negative air machine or a truck-mounted vacuum; rotary brush and whip kit; dryer vent brush kit for a drill; inspection camera; cordless drill; register covers and plastic; ladder for registers and roof vents; respirator, gloves and drop cloths; nonconductive voltage tester. Bigger purchases to price at a dealer or rental house: larger negative air machine; air compressor and air whips; fogging sprayer; truck or van setup with hose storage; dryer vent airflow meter.
Opening a trade account
Bring your business name, tax ID and license number, and a credit application if you want terms. The big-box programs are compared row by row on Home Depot Pro vs Lowe's Pro. For the tools themselves, the duct and dryer vent cleaning tools list has prices read on the makers' own sites (Little Giant, Fluke).
When supplier prices change
Update your duct and dryer vent cleaning price list the same week a supplier raises prices. In Koira, that price list is what your estimates are built from.
Sources
- Rotobrush: About us, checked October 9, 2026
- Abatement Technologies: About us, checked October 9, 2026
- Johnstone Supply: About us, checked October 9, 2026
Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.