Whole-system duct and dryer vent check with before-and-after photos - you see exactly what came out of your vents
That "$99 whole-house special" is a bait ad - the real number appears once they are in your hallway, or the "clean" is a shop-vac at the register. We photograph the inside of your ducts before and after instead.
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Before
AfterAir Duct Cleaning in Austin, TX
HVAC cleaning in Austin runs $350-$650 for a whole-house system, with most jobs scheduled around the end of cedar season in February or March when pollen loads peak. We’re CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, and we dispatch crews from our Austin office to clean, repair, and seal ductwork across the metro - every job starts with a written price and ends with a documented photo record of every duct run. Call (737) 252-1285 for a free estimate.
Why Austin Homes Are Different
Austin sits at the edge of the Balcones Escarpment, the heart of Ashe juniper country, and every December through February the city records airborne pollen counts exceeding 30,000 grains per cubic meter - with the sky visibly yellowing on peak days. This ultra-fine pollen overwhelms standard HVAC filters and loads ductwork with one of North America’s most potent allergens, making post-cedar-season cleaning a genuinely Austin-specific need with no parallel in Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio.
The housing stock splits into two cohorts: 1950s-1970s central-city bungalows in Hyde Park and Travis Heights, many with original flex duct now degrading, and 1990s-2000s tract homes in Pflugerville, Cedar Park, and Round Rock whose attic-run ductwork is hitting the 20-30 year mark. Because Austin’s hard caliche and limestone geology makes basements nearly nonexistent, all ductwork routes through attics where summer temperatures exceed 140-150°F, accelerating mastic and tape failure that draws hot, dusty attic air directly into the system.
Our Main Austin Services
Homeowners in Austin call us most often for these three services:
Air Duct Cleaning in Austin
We clean supply and return duct runs, registers, and the plenum - the central distribution box - using negative-pressure extraction to pull debris out without releasing it into the home. In northwest Austin neighborhoods near the Hill Country, we regularly find a fine yellowish-tan cedar pollen sediment distinct from ordinary dust. Air Duct Cleaning in Austin includes our full photo record and written price before work starts.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Austin
Lint accumulation in dryer vents is a leading cause of house fires, and Austin’s long cooling season means many homeowners run dryers year-round without seasonal breaks that might otherwise prompt maintenance. We clean the full vent run from appliance to termination, measure airflow before and after, and document the work photographically. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Austin is quoted upfront with no per-foot add-ons.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Austin
Attic ductwork in Austin suffers thermal cycling that cracks mastic and loosens tape, creating gaps that pull 140°F attic air into conditioned spaces. We repair flex duct, seal connections with proper materials rated for Texas attic conditions, and pressure-test the system to verify results. Duct Repair & Sealing in Austin carries the same written price guarantee and 365-Day Done Right Promise.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
BeforeAfterHVAC Cleaning in Austin
Austin AC systems run April through October and often beyond, cycling air through ductwork more frequently than northern markets and accelerating particulate buildup on coils and blowers. Summer attic temperatures degrade connections and deposit cedar pollen that standard filters miss, making HVAC Cleaning a scheduled maintenance item rather than an occasional luxury. We use Rotobrush and Nikro equipment to clean components without disassembling the system unnecessarily.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Signs you need it
Ice formation on the coil, weak airflow from registers, or a musty smell when the AC first cycles on in spring.
What it costs in Austin
Evaporator coil cleaning in Austin typically runs $180-$320 as a standalone service.
How we do it
We access the coil through the plenum, apply foaming cleaner, rinse with low-pressure water capture, and photograph the before and after condition.
Blower Cleaning
Signs you need it
Vibration or noise from the air handler, uneven airflow between rooms, or dust puffing from registers at startup.
What it costs in Austin
Blower cleaning in Austin typically runs $150-$280 as a standalone service.
How we do it
We remove the blower assembly, clean the wheel and housing with compressed air and contact vacuum, balance the assembly, and reinstall with torque verification.
What HVAC Cleaning Costs in Austin
| Item | Typical range in Austin |
|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$320 |
| Blower cleaning | $150-$280 |
| Full HVAC cleaning (coil + blower + plenum) | $350-$650 |
How do I know my HVAC needs cleaning versus just my ducts?
If your ducts are clean but rooms still cool unevenly, the coil or blower is likely clogged with pollen debris that bypassed the filter. We inspect both during any duct cleaning quote and show you what the camera finds before recommending service. Call (737) 252-1285 for a free inspection.
Can HVAC cleaning reduce my summer electric bill in Austin?
Yes - a dirty coil can raise energy consumption 15-30% because the system runs longer to reach setpoint. After cleaning, airflow improves and cycle times drop, which matters in Austin where AC runs six to eight months annually. Call (737) 252-1285 for a free estimate.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Austin
Cedar pollen that penetrates Austin ductwork creates a substrate for microbial growth in the humid months that follow, and the 1990s-2000s tract homes in outlying areas often show mold in attic plenums where condensation collects on pollen-laden surfaces. Air Quality & Sanitizing addresses what cleaning alone cannot remove - live mold, bacteria, and persistent odors - using EPA-registered treatments applied with controlled dwell times and documented with before and after photography.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Visible growth on register fins, a wet-cardboard smell from ducts in summer, or allergy symptoms that worsen when the AC cycles on.
What it costs in Austin
Mold treatment in Austin typically runs $400-$750 depending on affected duct run count and plenum involvement.
How we do it
We apply an EPA-registered fungistatic treatment with controlled dwell time, fog into all affected runs, and verify with post-treatment moisture readings and photography.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring mold despite prior cleaning, or a home in a shaded northwest Austin neighborhood where ducts stay cool and damp.
What it costs in Austin
UV light installation in Austin typically runs $350-$600 including the lamp, mounting, and electrical connection.
How we do it
We mount a Honeywell or Aprilaire UV-C lamp upstream of the coil, wire to the blower circuit for automatic operation, and verify intensity with a meter at installation.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Austin
| Item | Typical range in Austin |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment | $400-$750 |
| UV light installation | $350-$600 |
| Combined sanitizing package (mold + bacteria + odor) | $500-$900 |
Is mold in Austin ducts actually dangerous, or just unpleasant?
For most healthy adults it’s a significant allergen trigger rather than a toxic threat, but cedar pollen plus mold spores creates a compounded load that overwhelms sensitive individuals. We document what we find photographically and explain the treatment scope in writing before starting. Call (737) 252-1285 for a free inspection.
Will UV lights actually prevent mold in my humid Austin attic?
UV-C lamps inhibit mold growth on the coil and immediate plenum surfaces they illuminate, but they do not sterilize the entire duct system; we position them for maximum coil protection where condensation and pollen combine. Call (737) 252-1285 for a free assessment of your specific layout.
Brands We Service in Austin
We clean and service systems with components from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and other major manufacturers, and we stock common replacement parts for faster turnaround on repair calls. See our brands for the full list of equipment we work with.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Austin, TX
| Service | Typical range in Austin |
|---|---|
| Whole-house air duct cleaning | $300-$550 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120-$200 |
| Duct repair & sealing (per system) | $250-$500 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$320 |
| Blower cleaning | $150-$280 |
| Full HVAC cleaning | $350-$650 |
| Mold treatment | $400-$750 |
| UV light installation | $350-$600 |
Price in Austin is pushed up by attic accessibility - tight truss spaces in newer homes and degraded flex in older central-city bungalows both add labor - and by cedar pollen load severity, which can require extended cleaning cycles. Every price is written and agreed before work starts, per Haven Standard Clause 1; there is no per-vent pricing and no post-arrival upsell.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Austin
We schedule Austin jobs with route density in mind, typically booking same-week appointments in core neighborhoods and within two weeks in outlying Hill Country areas. Our crews are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival, per Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews.
- Hyde Park
- Travis Heights
- Spicewood / Four Points
- Round Rock
- Cedar Park
Service Area - Cities Near Austin
Our Austin office dispatches crews throughout the metro, including Pflugerville, TX, Cedar Park, TX, Round Rock, TX, and Hutto, TX. Scheduling is coordinated locally, and all calls are answered by a live person.
Serving Austin, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Austin area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning in Austin
No permit is required for routine cleaning or sealing in Austin; only structural modifications or complete duct replacement trigger permitting. We handle any required documentation if repair work crosses into replacement scope, and we explain this in writing before starting. Call (737) 252-1285 for specifics on your job.
We typically schedule within one week for Austin proper and within two weeks for outlying Hill Country addresses, depending on route density and cedar season volume. We do not promise same-day dispatch - duct cleaning is a scheduled service, and we reserve adequate time per job to complete the full photo record. Call (737) 252-1285 for current availability.
After - February through April is ideal, once peak pollen has passed but before summer AC loads begin. Cleaning during peak season deposits fresh pollen within days; we advise Hyde Park and Travis Heights homeowners with original ductwork to book by mid-March. Call (737) 252-1285 to reserve a slot.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local air duct cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Austin Customers Say
"My allergies genuinely improved. They also told me the ducts did not need sealing, which I had been quoted for elsewhere."
- Petra K."The dryer vent was almost completely blocked with lint. They showed me the photograph and I understood immediately why the dryer had been running twice."
- Lucia M."They found a disconnected duct in the crawl space that had been dumping conditioned air under the house for years. Photographed it, quoted the repair, fixed it."
- Devon A.