Project Gallery

Before/after frames highlight the real ducts, vents, and returns we restore across South Dakota. Explore a selection of residential and commercial cleanings where airflow returned, dust settled, and indoor air actually felt lighter.

Featured Projects

Each project includes scope, timeline, and measurable cleanliness outcomes. Ribbon tags indicate residential or commercial service.

Residential

Farmhouse

Historic Menno-area farmhouse with long trunk lines and heavy lint accumulation from a decades-old dryer run.

Before
After
Dryer vent and main return: impacted lint and duct-wall film removed; interior metal restored to a bright, clean finish.
  • Scope: Main return trunk, 8 supplies, dryer vent, blower compartment, and coil face inspection.
  • Timeline: Single day (6 hours), minimal disruption; furniture protected with clean drop cloths.
  • Cleanliness: 5 vacuum bags collected; cold-air returns sanitized; vents washed and reinstalled.
  • Outcome: +22% supply CFM, 78% dust reduction (post-clean wipe test), dryer cycle time reduced by 11 minutes.
Commercial

Retail

Main-street clothing boutique with visible register dust plumes and uneven air distribution across racks.

Before
After
Supply boots and returns treated; fiber and textile lint cleared from diffusers and elbows.
  • Scope: 2 rooftop units (RTUs), 14 ceiling supplies, 3 returns, diffuser soak and sanitize.
  • Timeline: After hours (8 PM–2 AM) to avoid sales interruptions; full cleanup before open.
  • Cleanliness: 3 canisters of debris; ceiling tiles protected; floor registers washed, dried, and bagged until install.
  • Outcome: +18% average airflow, dust film eliminated on front counter, improved comfort in dressing rooms.
Commercial

Clinic

Rural clinic wing with sensitive treatment rooms requiring careful containment and medical-grade sanitization.

Before
After
Fine particulate and construction residue removed from returns; plenums re-sealed at joints.
  • Scope: 10 supplies, 4 returns, MERV-13 filter upgrade support, coil face clear, and cabinet vacuum.
  • Timeline: Two evenings (4.5 hours each) with room-by-room isolation and HEPA capture.
  • Cleanliness: Negative air maintained; registers bagged post-sanitize; disposal compliant with clinic protocols.
  • Outcome: +24% return efficiency, visible dust absence at light lenses, balanced temp spread across wing.

Shop Case Study: Paint Booth Recovery

A small automotive shop reported haze lingering in a side booth and overspray dust collecting near the door seam. The booth’s exhaust duct showed layered paint particles that narrowed the effective diameter, starving the fan and back-feeding particulates into the workspace.

We isolated the booth, installed temporary pre-filters, and performed a thorough agitation and negative-pressure extraction from fan to atmosphere. Edges and seams were hand-scrubbed to break stubborn film before a final sanitize and re-seal of suspect joints.

  • Scope: Exhaust run to roof cap, inline fan housing, make-up air path, and adjacent returns.
  • Timeline: One evening plus a 60-minute next-day verification.
  • Results: Fan draw restored, visible haze eliminated, and booth cleared to spec in 2 minutes versus 7 prior.
Before
After
Exhaust duct interior: layered overspray removed; smooth metal resurfaced for efficient airflow.

Measured Improvements

We log readings before and after each project. Typical gains from recent jobs:

+29%

Average restored airflow (CFM) to starved rooms after trunk and branch cleaning.

−82%

Surface dust reduction on supply grille slats (48-hour post-clean wipe tests).

−11 min

Median reduction in dryer cycle time on lint-impacted runs.

+2.3°F

More even temperature spread between problem and baseline rooms.

Methods We Rely On

Agitation

Mechanical whip and brush agitation tailored to duct material to lift stubborn debris without damaging seams.

Capture

High-static vacuums with HEPA filtration hold negative pressure end-to-end for true source removal.

Seal

Post-clean re-seal of joints and access points reduces re-entrainment and keeps systems operating efficiently.

Ready for Cleaner Air?

Munkvold Ranch, LLC restores healthy airflow in homes and businesses across Menno and beyond. Share a photo of your vents or returns, and we’ll estimate scope and timeline.

Email: contact@munkvoldranch.com  |  Phone: (555) 123-4567
Address: 43779 290TH ST MENNO, SD 57045

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