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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AfterTrusted Air Duct Cleaning for Austin Homeowners
Air duct cleaning in Austin typically costs $350-$750 for a complete residential system, and every CleanRun job starts with a written price before any work begins. We’ve served 52,000+ homes since 2013, each with a documented photo record of every duct run, before and after. Call (737) 243-9544 for a free estimate with no obligation.
Austin’s combination of cedar pollen, limestone dust, and extended cooling seasons creates a specific problem inside ductwork: debris compacts in the plenum (the central distribution box) and at the first elbow of each duct run, reducing airflow and forcing your HVAC system to run longer. In neighborhoods like Wells Branch and Pflugerville, where construction from 2015-2025 kicked up fine particulate, we’ve photographed 2-4 inch build-ups in systems less than five years old. The camera doesn’t exaggerate. It shows what a shop-vac and a $79 coupon cannot reach.
CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Austin operates under the H.A.V.E.N. Standard, established in 2013. Every technician is background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival. Every job carries a written price under Haven Standard Clause 1 and concludes with a Documented Photo Record included as standard. The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if the work isn’t right, we make it right, backed in writing, not subject to manager approval.
What Our Air Duct Cleaning Service Includes
Residential Duct Cleaning
Residential Duct Cleaning covers the complete network of supply and return ducts, registers, and the plenum in single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. In Austin’s market, this service matters most for homes built between 2015 and 2025, where we’ve found construction debris and compacted pollen layers that standard filtration missed. CleanRun uses negative-pressure extraction (a sealed vacuum system that pulls debris out rather than pushing it deeper) with Rotobrush agitation tools to dislodge material from duct walls, and every run is photographed before and after.
Commercial Duct Cleaning
Commercial Duct Cleaning addresses larger-scale HVAC systems in office buildings, retail spaces, medical clinics, and multi-tenant properties throughout Austin and Round Rock. These systems accumulate debris faster due to higher air volumes and often lack the filtration upgrades of residential units. CleanRun scales equipment accordingly, using Nikro and Abatement Technologies industrial-grade negative-pressure systems, and provides a Documented Photo Record for facility managers and compliance documentation.
Supply Duct Cleaning
Supply ducts carry conditioned air from your HVAC unit to each room, and when partially blocked, they create uneven temperatures and force the system to overwork. In Austin’s summer peaks, a 20% airflow reduction can mean your compressor runs 30% longer. CleanRun cleans each supply run individually, seals the register during agitation to prevent debris release into the room, and photographs the interior at the trunk connection and the terminal end.
Return Duct Cleaning
Return Duct Cleaning targets the ducts that pull air back to the HVAC unit for reconditioning, and because they operate under suction, they collect the heaviest debris loads, including pet hair, pollen, and fine dust. In homes near Lakeway and Manor with active households, we’ve measured return ducts operating at 40% reduced capacity. CleanRun’s process includes the return grille, the duct run itself, and the return plenum, with photo documentation at each stage.
Full System Cleaning
Full System Cleaning is the complete treatment: supply ducts, return ducts, plenum, registers, grilles, and the accessible surfaces of the air handler cabinet. This is what most Austin homeowners need when they haven’t had service in 3-5 years or are addressing specific symptoms like persistent dust or uneven cooling. CleanRun’s full system service includes a written scope before work starts, the complete Documented Photo Record, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Video Inspection
Video inspection uses a borescope camera threaded through the ductwork to identify blockages, damage, or contamination without disassembly. We recommend this for Austin homes with suspected mold, post-renovation verification, or before purchasing a home in areas like Cedar Park or Leander. CleanRun provides the video file as part of the job record, and if cleaning is needed, the inspection fee is credited toward the service.
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.
Brands We Service for Air Duct Cleaning
CleanRun works with systems that include Honeywell whole-home media filters and electronic air cleaners, which require specific handling during duct cleaning to avoid damage to the filtration components. We’ve serviced hundreds of Honeywell-integrated systems in Austin homes and verify filter housing integrity before restoring power. For Aprilaire humidifiers and air purifiers installed in ductwork, we clean the associated components and document their condition in the photo record, noting any maintenance needs separately from the ductwork scope.
We also encounter Guardsman UV air treatment systems and Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration add-ons, particularly in homes where occupants have respiratory sensitivities. Our technicians are trained to deactivate and protect these components during the cleaning process, then verify operation before departure. Whether your system includes Honeywell, Aprilaire, Guardsman, Abatement Technologies, or any other make, we can clean it properly and document what we found.
BeforeAfterSigns You Need Air Duct Cleaning Right Now
- Visible dust blowing from registers when the system starts. This indicates debris has accumulated past the point where the filter can contain it, and material is being pushed into your living space. In Austin’s dry seasons, this dust includes limestone particulate that abrades finishes and aggravates allergies.
- Uneven temperatures between rooms on the same system. When one bedroom stays warm while another over-cools, the likely cause is a partial blockage in the supply duct serving the warm room. We’ve traced this to collapsed flex duct in attics and compacted debris at elbows in homes from Hutto to Buda.
- Your HVAC filter clogs faster than 60 days. A filter that needs monthly replacement in a standard home signals excessive debris circulating through the system. The filter is doing its job, but the ductwork is feeding it more material than designed.
- Persistent musty or stale odors when the system runs. Odors indicate organic material in the ductwork, pollen decomposition, or in some cases moisture intrusion leading to microbial growth. Austin’s humidity spikes in spring and fall create brief conditions where this develops.
- Increased energy bills without rate changes or usage shifts. When ducts are partially blocked, the blower motor and compressor work harder to deliver the same conditioned air. A 15% airflow reduction can increase cooling costs significantly across an Austin summer.
Our Air Duct Cleaning Process - Step by Step
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Written estimate on arrival. The technician inspects your accessible ductwork, identifies the number of supply and return runs, and provides a written price before any panel is removed. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires this. No exceptions.
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Protect your home. We lay protective covering at the work path, seal registers to prevent debris release, and identify the location of your HVAC components. The technician confirms their name and scope with you before starting.
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Negative-pressure extraction with agitation. Each duct run is individually connected to a sealed vacuum system. Rotobrush tools dislodge debris from duct walls while the vacuum pulls it into a contained collection system. Nothing blows into your rooms.
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Photo documentation of every run. Before and after images are captured inside each duct run, at the plenum connections, and at any problem areas found. These become your Documented Photo Record, delivered as part of the standard job record.
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System restoration and verification. All panels are reinstalled, filters checked or replaced if you’ve provided your own, and the system is run through a complete cycle to verify normal operation. The technician reviews the photo record with you and leaves a written copy of the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Austin?
A typical residential full system cleaning in Austin runs $350-$750 depending on the number of duct runs, accessibility of the HVAC components, and the condition found during the initial inspection. A smaller condo or townhouse with 8-10 supply runs and accessible basement or closet equipment typically falls at the lower end. A larger home in Lakeway or Lost Creek with 15+ runs, attic-mounted equipment, and significant debris accumulation runs higher.
Supply-only or return-only cleaning ranges $180-$340 when performed as standalone services. Commercial systems are scoped individually based on square footage and system configuration; we provide written estimates on-site for these properties.
What affects the price: the count of supply and return runs (each requires individual connection and agitation time), whether the plenum needs internal access (some are sealed from the factory), and the presence of add-on components like humidifiers or UV systems that require protection during cleaning. Attic or crawlspace access adds time but is common in Austin’s market.
How to avoid overpaying: reject any quote that cannot be put in writing before work starts, and reject per-vent pricing, which incentivizes cutting corners on individual runs. CleanRun’s price is per system, agreed in writing, with every run documented. What’s included in your free estimate: a count of your duct runs, a condition assessment of accessible components, and a written price valid for 30 days. Call (737) 243-9544 to schedule.
Air Duct Cleaning Near Austin - Our Service Area
CleanRun serves the full Austin metro including Air Duct Cleaning in Lost Creek, Air Duct Cleaning in Jollyville, and surrounding communities: Wells Branch, Pflugerville, Lakeway, Manor, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Buda, Leander, and Hutto. Most scheduled appointments are set within a week based on your preference, not ours. For properties in the Hill Country fringe or during Austin’s peak spring pollen season, we recommend booking ahead, but we do not manufacture urgency.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Air Duct Cleaning in Austin
Air duct cleaning is the mechanical removal of accumulated dust, pollen, debris, and in some cases microbial growth from the interior surfaces of your HVAC duct network. The process uses negative-pressure extraction and agitation tools to dislodge and collect material without releasing it into your home. CleanRun’s service removes what has bypassed or overwhelmed your filtration system, documented in before-and-after photos of every duct run.
A typical residential full system cleaning takes 3-5 hours for a home with 10-14 duct runs, depending on accessibility and condition. Smaller systems or supply-only service may take 2-3 hours. Commercial properties vary by system size. CleanRun schedules adequate time and does not rush the documentation phase. Call (737) 243-9544 for an exact time estimate based on your home’s specifics.
Residential full system cleaning in Austin typically costs $350-$750, with smaller homes or condos at the lower end and larger homes with attic equipment at the higher end. Standalone supply or return cleaning runs $180-$340. CleanRun provides a written price before any work begins under Haven Standard Clause 1, with no per-vent add-ons. Call (737) 243-9544 for a free estimate.
Yes. CleanRun regularly services systems with Honeywell, Aprilaire, Guardsman, and Abatement Technologies components, and our technicians are trained to protect these add-ons during the cleaning process. We verify operation before departure and note any maintenance needs in your job record. Whether your system includes these brands or any other make, we can clean it properly.
CleanRun does not advertise same-day or emergency duct cleaning because duct cleaning is a scheduled maintenance service, not an emergency repair. For urgent HVAC failures, we recommend contacting an HVAC repair specialist. For scheduled duct cleaning, we typically offer appointments within a week, and all calls are answered by a live person at (737) 243-9544.
Every CleanRun job is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work is not right, we make it right, backed in writing on every job. This is not a policy subject to manager approval. Haven Standard Clause 1 guarantees a written price before work starts, and the Documented Photo Record provides verifiable proof of what was done. If you have concerns within 365 days, we return to address them.
Clear a path to your HVAC equipment and the registers in each room; the technician needs workspace but does not require furniture removal. Ensure pets are secured, as the equipment noise can disturb them. Have your current filter available or note the size for replacement if desired. CleanRun handles all protective covering, register sealing, and cleanup. Call (737) 243-9544 to schedule and receive specific preparation guidance for your home.
Schedule Your Air Duct Cleaning Service in Austin Today
Call (737) 243-9544 to speak with a live person and schedule your free estimate. You’ll receive a written price before any work begins, a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. No per-vent pricing. No bait-and-switch. Just documented work at an agreed price. CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Austin serves homeowners throughout the metro area, from home to your door.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Austin since 2013.