Programs that provide labor and/or supplies for people who need to have the air ducts for their heating and cooling system cleaned to improve the quality of their indoor air. Duct cleaning generally involves the cleaning of various heating and cooling system components of forced air systems including the supply and return air ducts and registers, grilles and diffusers, heat exchangers, heating and cooling coils, condensate drain pans (drip pans), fan motor and fan housing, and the air handling unit housing. Cleaning is recommended if there is visible mold on surfaces within the system, an infestation of vermin (rodents or insects), or ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris.

Programs that provide a variety of minor home repair services for homeowners who qualify. Specific services vary by organization but include such things as fixing leaky pipes and faucets; clearing clogged drains; replacing broken switches, sockets and electrical fixtures; changing light bulbs; fixing or replacing door locks and handles; replacing broken screen doors or window panes; installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and changing batteries; making minor repairs on stair treads; replacing carpet threshold strips; and replacing furnace filters.