New Peer-Reviewed Study Finds Negative-Air Duct Cleaning Damages Flexible HVAC Duct Systems

Independent laboratory testing identifies structural failures in flexible ductwork exposed to negative-air cleaning forces, prompting calls for updated industry standards. Bend, Oregon — A newly published, peer-reviewed study in the Spring 2026 issue of The Journal of Cleaning Science found that negative-air duct cleaning may cause structural damage to flexible HVAC duct systems. Authored by […]
