70+ years in business
Family-owned and operating continuously since 1956 from East Peoria, Illinois.
Family-Owned Since 1956 · 70+ Years in Business
About Bennett Furnace Cleaning
Three generations, an estimated 750,000+ jobs, and one standard: doing it right, every single time.
Meet The Owner
Hi, I'm Dave — 35 Years On These Trucks
I've spent 35 years cleaning furnaces, ductwork, and dryer vents in Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Springfield, and Decatur. I've opened up systems in 1890s farmhouses, 1960s ranches, and brand-new builds where the drywall dust never got cleaned out.
Everything I tell customers comes out of that: what actually gets dirty in a Central Illinois home, what a fair price looks like here, and — just as often — when you don't need us yet. We don't sell furnaces or repairs, so there's nothing for me to steer you toward.
If you want to test that, ask me anything through our FAQ, or call the shop and you'll get a straight answer over the phone before anyone comes out.
Why Homeowners Trust Bennett
Truck-mounted equipment
Truck-engine-powered vacuums with far more pulling power than the portable units most crews carry in.
Insured, and contracted by pros
More than 30 companies subcontract us for furnace, duct and/or dryer vent cleaning work, including major ones like ServPro, Blue Sky and Lanz.
Free written estimates
The quoted price is the price you pay, and we'll beat a comparable written competitor estimate by 10%.
Why Cleaning-Only Matters
Cleaning Isn't A Side Service Here — It's The Whole Trade
Bennett specializes in furnace, air duct, and dryer vent cleaning. We don't sell HVAC systems, we don't sell repairs, and we don't earn anything by telling you your equipment needs replacing. The only thing we do is clean, which is why we can tell you honestly when the work isn't needed and point you to an HVAC technician when it is.
That focus is also why other companies bring us in. More than 30 companies subcontract Bennett to perform furnace, air duct and/or dryer vent cleaning work — among the largest are ServPro, Blue Sky and Lanz. They call us because specialized cleaning is our trade: we run self-contained truck-mounted equipment and have decades of experience doing this specific work every day, before or after their own work on a property.
These are contracted service relationships — Bennett performs cleaning work for these companies. They are not endorsements, sponsorships, or ownership ties of any kind.
Our History
Seventy Years In One Market
1956
Bennett opens in Peoria County
The business starts cleaning furnaces for Central Illinois families the year the interstate system was signed into law — and never changes the standard.
1970s–80s
Truck-mounted equipment
Bennett moves off portable units to truck-mounted vacuums so debris leaves the house instead of being collected inside it.
1991
Dave starts on the trucks
Dave begins running jobs personally — 35 years and counting of hands-on furnace, duct, and dryer vent work in this market.
Today
An estimated 750,000+ jobs completed
Homes, restaurants, schools, and hospitals across a 100-mile radius of East Peoria, seven days a week, 7am–7pm.
Our Promise
What Every Bennett Job Includes
- We tell you when you don't need the work
- No commission, no upsells on the driveway
- Boot covers and clean runners in every home
- Before-and-after walkthrough on every job
- Evenings and weekends at no extra charge
Proof, not promises
What a real Bennett cleaning looks like in Central Illinois homes
Same ducts, same day — before and after our truck-mounted system ran through them. Drag the slider to see the difference.
BeforeAfter
Main Trunk Line Deep Clean — Central Illinois
Family-owned since 1956
70+ years cleaning Central Illinois ductwork — three generations, same name on the truck.
Truck-mounted power
Far more suction than the portable vacuums most competitors roll through the door.
Insured & contracted by pros
More than 30 companies subcontract us for furnace, duct and/or dryer vent cleaning work, including ServPro, Blue Sky and Lanz.
Owner on the job
Dave has 35+ years in these homes — you get the expert, not a rotating subcontractor.
Read more about our history, equipment, and insurance on the About Bennett page.
About Bennett FAQs
Questions About Who We Are
How long has Bennett Furnace Cleaning been in business?
Since 1956 — over 70 years, family run, based at 19801 Eisele Rd in East Peoria. Duct, furnace, and dryer vent cleaning is all we do.
Who actually does the work?
Our own trained crews — we do not subcontract. Dave, the owner, has personally been cleaning systems for 35 years and still runs jobs.
Do you sell HVAC repairs or replacement systems?
No. We are a cleaning company only. Because we have nothing to upsell you into, we can tell you honestly when you do not need the work — and refer you to an HVAC technician when you do.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry business liability insurance, and we take on cleaning work connected with insurance-paid restoration jobs. More than 30 companies subcontract Bennett for furnace, air duct and/or dryer vent cleaning work, including major companies such as ServPro, Blue Sky and Lanz.
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