HRV Cleaning Vancouver BC
The Whole System, Cleared. Not Just The Filter.
HRV cleaning for homes, townhomes and strata buildings across Metro Vancouver: the heat-recovery core and the full supply and exhaust duct network cleared of dust and buildup, so the system exchanges fresh air the way it was designed to.
- Fully Insured & WorkSafeBC Covered
- Experienced, Trained Crews
- Locally Owned & Operated
- Fully Insured & WorkSafeBC Covered
- Experienced, Trained Crews
- Locally Owned & Operated
A Clogged Core Defeats The Point Of Having One
A heat-recovery ventilator runs continuously in a lot of newer, tightly sealed Metro Vancouver construction, pulling in fresh outdoor air and exhausting stale indoor air through a core that transfers heat between the two streams. That only works if air actually moves through it.
Dust, pollen and lint settle on the core and along the supply and exhaust ducting over time, the same way they do in any duct system. A clogged core loses heat-recovery efficiency and restricts airflow, and a system that can't move air properly stops doing the one job it was installed to do — which in a sealed building also means stale air, cooking odours and bathroom humidity have nowhere to go.
- 5+Years Serving Metro Vancouver
- 1,100+Jobs Completed
- $5MLiability Coverage
What's covered
What We Clear
The core and the duct network are cleaned as one job — clearing the core but leaving dust packed in the ducting either side of it barely moves the needle.
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Heat-Recovery Core
The core itself removed, cleared of accumulated dust and lint, and reinstalled so the heat exchange works the way it was designed to.
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Supply & Exhaust Ducting
The duct runs on both sides of the core cleared, not just the unit itself — the same buildup that clogs a dryer vent collects here too.
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Intake & Exhaust Terminations
Exterior hoods and screens cleared of debris, insects and nesting, and checked so fresh air can actually get in.
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Apartment & Condo Strata
In-suite HRV programs across a building or complex, scheduled by floor with resident notice built in and a completion record per suite.
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Townhomes & Rowhouses
Individual units cleared and checked, including longer runs through party walls and attics where the system is routed that way.
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Airflow Check
Airflow checked after the clean, and the filter inspected and flagged for replacement where it's due — the one part of the system a resident can usually swap themselves.
What's Included
Core Cleared
Removed, cleared of accumulated dust and buildup, and reinstalled rather than cleaned in place where it doesn't come apart properly.
Full Duct Network
Supply and exhaust runs on both sides of the core cleared, not just the unit itself.
Exterior Terminations Checked
Intake and exhaust hoods cleared of debris, insects and nesting, and confirmed clear.
Tidy Finish
Dust captured rather than spread through the suite, and the work area left as we found it.
What to expect
How It Works
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Get Your Quote
Tell us about the property and the work you need completed. We review the scope, access and site requirements, then provide a written scope and price before scheduling.
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We Complete The Service
We coordinate scheduling and access, arrive as planned and complete the agreed scope using the appropriate equipment and cleaning method for the property.
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Final Review & Documentation
We complete a final review, leave the work area tidy and provide completion photos or service documentation where applicable.
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Worth doing at the same time
Pairs Naturally With Dryer Vent Cleaning
Same equipment, same technician, same visit — if one exhaust duct system in the building is overdue, the other usually is too.
Before you book
Six Questions Worth Asking
Useful things to ask any contractor before the work is booked, with our answers.
Will you put the scope in writing before you start?
Most disputes in this trade come from a vague quote — what was included, what wasn't, and what counts as finished. A written scope costs nothing and removes the argument entirely.
Our answerAlways. You get the scope and a fixed price before we book a date.
Are you in good standing with WorkSafeBC?
If someone is injured on your property working for an uninsured contractor, that exposure can land on you. Ask for the clearance letter, not just a yes.
Our answerYes, and we'll send the clearance letter before we start.
How much liability coverage do you carry?
Ask for the certificate rather than a figure over the phone. It should name the amount and be current, and the contractor should be able to send it before the work is booked.
Our answer$5 million, certificate provided on request.
Is the quoted price fixed?
The most common complaint in this trade is a price that moves once the crew is on site and the work has started. Get it in writing before anyone turns up.
Our answerFixed. If the scope genuinely changes, you decide before we continue.
Will I get photographs of the finished work?
Most of this work happens where you cannot see it — roofs, gutters, upper elevations, duct runs. Without photos you are taking it on trust.
Our answerEvery job, as standard.
What happens if I'm not happy with it?
Every company says they guarantee their work. Ask what the guarantee actually commits them to, and whether it's written down anywhere.
Our answerWe come back. 100% satisfaction guarantee on workmanship within 7 days of completion, plus a moss-free guarantee on roof cleans.
HRV Cleaning FAQs
What is HRV cleaning and why does it matter?
An HRV (heat-recovery ventilator) continuously exchanges stale indoor air for fresh outdoor air through a core that recovers heat between the two streams — common in newer, tightly sealed construction. Dust and buildup in the core and ducting reduce airflow and heat-recovery efficiency, and in a sealed building that means stale air and humidity have nowhere to go.
What are the warning signs an HRV needs cleaning?
Reduced airflow from the vents, a musty smell when the system runs, more condensation on windows than usual, or a filter that looks dirty again soon after being changed.
How often should an HRV be cleaned?
The filter is typically checked every few months by the resident; the core and duct network benefit from a professional clean every one to two years, depending on the building and how much dust and pollen the intake draws in.
Do you service HRV systems in apartments, condos and strata buildings?
Yes. In-suite HRV programs are scheduled by floor or building, the same way our dryer vent programs are, with resident notice built in and a completion record per suite.
Is this the same equipment used for dryer vent cleaning?
The job is similar — clearing a duct network of buildup — but the core and the ducting are accessed differently than a dryer vent, and we carry the equipment for both as part of our standard kit.
How much does HRV cleaning cost in Metro Vancouver?
Pricing depends on the system, the length and route of the ducting, and for strata buildings the number of suites on the program. We provide a clear written quote before scheduling so the scope and price are established in advance.
Planning A HRV Cleaning Project?
Tell us about the property, the HRV system if you know the brand, and for strata buildings how many suites are on the program. We'll provide a written scope and price before scheduling.
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