Duct Interior Debris Cleanup
Before closing a duct run, check for cookies, screws, tape backing, wire, insulation scraps, and tools left inside.
What This Helps With
Before closing a duct run, check for cookies, screws, tape backing, wire, insulation scraps, and tools left inside.
Apprentice words: debris in duct, cookie in duct, duct cleanout before close, rattling duct
Common problem: Debris rattles, blocks airflow, damages dampers, or shows up during inspection/startup.
Check First
What Not To Do
Do not let the cookie drop and disappear. Do not close the run if you know debris is inside.
What can go wrong: Debris rattles, blocks airflow, damages dampers, or shows up during inspection/startup.
Better Foreman Question
Before I close this section, can I verify there are no cookies/screws/scraps left in the duct?
Verify With
Source to verify: Field QA checklist, foreman direction
Safe wording: Some projects have formal duct cleanliness levels.