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 Richardson, TX
HVAC cleaning in Richardson typically runs $380-$620 for a full system, with most jobs scheduled within a week. The city’s concentration of 1960s-1980s slab-on-grade homes means we encounter original fiberglass duct board and first-generation flex duct that has degraded under decades of 150°F+ attic heat. Call (940) 240-8552 for a written price before any work starts.
CleanRun crews serve Richardson from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, bringing Rotobrush and Nikro negative-pressure extraction systems to jobs across the city’s east-side neighborhoods and the Telecom Corridor corridor. Every visit includes a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, delivered as part of the standard job record.
Why Richardson Homes Are Different
Richardson’s residential neighborhoods were built largely in the 1960s-1980s to house the workforce drawn by the emerging Telecom Corridor along US-75, leaving a concentrated stock of slab-on-grade homes with original or first-generation duct systems now 40-50 years old. North Texas attic temperatures regularly exceed 150°F in summer, which has accelerated the degradation of the fiberglass duct board and early flex duct installed in these homes far beyond what the same materials would experience in a milder climate.
The Blackland Prairie clay beneath Richardson shifts dramatically between wet winters and parched summers, stressing attic duct connections and register boots in homes without basements. Canyon Creek and the Arapaho Road corridor are particularly affected; technicians regularly find 1970s fiberglass duct board that has delaminated and is shedding glass fibers into living spaces. The cooling season runs May through October, so HVAC systems operate nearly year-round, accumulating allergens, construction dust, and mold spores faster than in cities with shorter run times.
Our Main Richardson Services
Richardson homeowners call us most often for these three services, each with its own dedicated page and local pricing.
Air Duct Cleaning in Richardson
We clean the full duct network, from the plenum (the main distribution box) through each individual duct run to the register. In Richardson’s older ranch homes, we regularly find debris build-up at the first elbow and collapsed flex sections where attic heat has degraded the wire helix. Every job gets a written price before we start and a photo record of every run. Air Duct Cleaning in Richardson covers full pricing and what the work includes.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Richardson
Lint accumulation in dryer vents is a leading cause of house fires, and Richardson’s long vent runs through slab-on-grade attics are especially prone to blockage. We use Nikro rotary brushes and high-velocity air to clear the full line, with before-and-after photos of the vent interior. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Richardson has full details and pricing.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Richardson
When duct board has delaminated or flex duct has separated at collars, cleaning alone won’t fix the problem. We replace damaged sections with new flex or sheet metal, seal joints with mastic, and pressure-test the system. Duct Repair & Sealing in Richardson covers repair scope and costs.
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 Richardson
Full HVAC cleaning in Richardson addresses the components that move and condition air, not just the ducts that distribute it. In homes near Canyon Creek and Breckinridge, we regularly find evaporator coils clogged with a matrix of construction dust, pollen, and delaminated fiberglass particles that standard filter changes never reach. HVAC Cleaning covers our full equipment and process standards.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Signs you need it
Ice forming on the coil, weak airflow from registers, or cooling that can’t keep up during Richardson’s 100°F August afternoons.
What it costs in Richardson
Evaporator coil cleaning typically runs $180-$340.
How we do it
We remove the access panel, apply foaming cleaner to the coil fins, rinse with low-pressure water to avoid fin damage, and photograph the before and after condition for the job record.
Blower Cleaning
Signs you need it
Dust puffing from registers at startup, uneven temperatures between rooms, or a blower motor running louder than it used to.
What it costs in Richardson
Blower cleaning and wheel balancing typically runs $160-$280.
How we do it
We pull the blower assembly, clean the squirrel cage and housing with compressed air and solvent, check motor amp draw, and reinstall with a new gasket if the original has hardened from attic heat.
What HVAC Cleaning Costs in Richardson
| Item | Typical range in Richardson |
|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$340 |
| Blower cleaning | $160-$280 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning | $380-$620 |
How do I know my HVAC system needs cleaning, not just my ducts?
If your ducts are clean but rooms still heat unevenly, the coil or blower is likely clogged with debris that never reached the ductwork. We inspect both during every estimate and show you what the camera finds before quoting.
Can HVAC cleaning fix my high summer electric bills in Richardson?
A dirty coil or blower can raise energy use 15-25% by forcing the system to run longer; cleaning restores designed airflow and can reduce run time, though it won’t fix undersized equipment or leaking ductwork.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Richardson
Air quality work in Richardson addresses what cleaning leaves behind: living contaminants that thrive in the city’s long cooling season and humid shoulder months. Homes with degraded fiberglass duct board are especially susceptible, as the exposed fibers create a porous matrix that holds mold spores and bacteria. Air Quality & Sanitizing details our full treatment protocols.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Musty odor when the system starts, visible growth on registers, or family members with worsening allergies during Richardson’s humid May and September.
What it costs in Richardson
Whole-system mold treatment typically runs $450-$780.
How we do it
We apply an EPA-registered botanical fungistat to all interior duct surfaces using a cold-fogger, with dwell time verified before the system is returned to service.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring mold after treatment, or a system located in a damp attic space with poor ventilation.
What it costs in Richardson
UV-C light installation typically runs $320-$550 per unit.
How we do it
We mount a Honeywell or Guardsman UV-C lamp downstream of the coil, wire it to the blower circuit, and show you the bulb replacement schedule.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Richardson
| Item | Typical range in Richardson |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment (whole system) | $450-$780 |
| UV-C light installation | $320-$550 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $280-$420 |
Is mold treatment safe for my family and pets?
We use botanical-based fungistats, not bleach or quaternary ammonium compounds; the product is EPA-registered for HVAC use and leaves no residual airborne chemical after the recommended dwell period.
How long does UV light take to work?
Surface mold begins declining within 48-72 hours of installation, though the light prevents regrowth rather than treating existing deep contamination, which is why we clean first and install UV as a maintenance layer.
Brands We Service in Richardson
We stock parts and service equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, Guardsman, Rotobrush, and Nikro. Most common components are available same-day from our Dallas-Fort Worth warehouse, so Richardson jobs aren’t delayed waiting for shipments. our brands
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Richardson, TX
| Service | Typical range in Richardson |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (whole system) | $320-$580 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $140-$220 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$340 |
| Blower cleaning | $160-$280 |
| Condenser cleaning | $120-$200 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning | $380-$620 |
| Mold treatment (whole system) | $450-$780 |
| UV-C light installation | $320-$550 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $280-$420 |
| Duct repair & sealing (per run) | $180-$340 |
Price in Richardson is pushed up by the condition of original ductwork in 1970s homes, which often requires extra time for careful handling of brittle materials. Every quote is written and agreed before work starts, under Haven Standard Clause 1; no per-vent add-ons, no surprises.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Richardson
We schedule Richardson jobs to minimize drive time between appointments, with most customers offered a morning or afternoon window within five business days.
- Canyon Creek
- Breckinridge
- Arapaho Road corridor
- Telecom Corridor area
- Heights Park
Service Area - Cities Near Richardson
CleanRun crews work across the northern Dallas-Fort Worth metro, with Richardson as a core dispatch point. We regularly schedule same-day clusters in Plano, TX and Allen, TX to the north, Carrollton, TX to the west, and Dallas, TX to the south. All scheduling is coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office.
Serving Richardson, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Richardson 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 Richardson
Standard residential duct cleaning does not require a permit in Richardson; permits apply only to duct replacement or HVAC equipment changeouts that alter the original system design. We handle permit research as part of any repair or replacement quote if your job crosses that line.
Most Richardson customers are scheduled within three to five business days; we do not maintain a same-day or emergency dispatch for duct cleaning, as proper negative-pressure extraction requires setup time that rushed visits compromise.
Most Richardson HOAs regulate exterior noise and parking, not the work itself; we arrive in unmarked vans and schedule interior work during standard hours to avoid conflicts. If your HOA has specific contractor requirements, we can provide our license and insurance documentation in advance.
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 Richardson Customers Say
"Flat price agreed up front, no per-vent add-ons at the end. That was the whole reason I did not call the coupon company."
- Suzanne B."My allergies genuinely improved. They also told me the ducts did not need sealing, which I had been quoted for elsewhere."
- Petra K."The before and after photographs of each run are the reason I used them. You cannot argue with what came out of the return."
- Marguerite O.