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 Tacoma, WA
Dryer vent cleaning in Tacoma runs $89-$239 for a standard single-story home, and the work usually takes 45-90 minutes. What makes Tacoma jobs different from most of the country is the combination of pre-WWII ductwork retrofits and a marine climate that keeps crawl spaces damp for most of the year. If your dryer has been taking longer than one cycle to finish a load, call (806) 606-6902 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Tacoma Homes Are Different
Tacoma’s housing stock creates duct problems you won’t find in newer metro areas. The North End and Stadium District are full of craftsman bungalows and foursquares built before 1940, many of which started with gravity-fed octopus furnaces. When forced-air systems were added in the 1950s and 1960s, contractors often grafted modern flex duct onto the original large round galvanized trunks. Those mismatched connections collect debris and rust from the inside out in Tacoma’s persistent humidity.
Add to that the marine climate: over 38 inches of annual rainfall and ductwork routed through vented, uninsulated crawl spaces. Condensation forms on the outside of metal ducts during the wet season, which pulls dust to the surface and creates conditions where mold can colonize flex duct and metal joints. Homes in South and East Tacoma, many built as mid-century tract housing, add another layer: galvanized steel ducts with unsealed joints that have often never been professionally cleaned since installation.
Tomas Reyes, who leads our crews, points out another factor specific to Tacoma. The ASARCO copper smelter in adjacent Ruston operated from 1890 to 1985 and deposited arsenic and lead particulates across residential neighborhoods for nearly a century. Homes occupied during those decades, particularly in the North End, West End, and areas near the Ruston Way waterfront, may have accumulated heavy-metal particulates inside original ductwork. Air duct cleaning in Tacoma carries a legitimate environmental health component that a routine maintenance upsell in other cities does not.
Our Main Tacoma Services
Most Tacoma homeowners call us for two jobs: full air duct cleaning and HVAC system cleaning. Both are detailed below, and we link to the dedicated pages for each.
Air Duct Cleaning in Tacoma
Full air duct cleaning in Tacoma means removing accumulated debris from every duct run, the plenum, and the registers. In homes where a 1950s forced-air conversion grafted flex duct onto an original gravity-furnace trunk, the first elbow is often where we find a 3-inch debris build-up on the camera. See Air Duct Cleaning in Tacoma for the full scope of this service, including what a documented photo record shows you before and after.
HVAC Cleaning in Tacoma
HVAC cleaning in Tacoma takes the work one step further to include the blower motor, evaporator coil, and drain pan. In homes with uninsulated crawl-space duct runs, the coil frequently carries a film of dust and moisture that reduces airflow and raises cooling costs during the summer. See HVAC Cleaning in Tacoma for what this service includes and why the coil and blower need cleaning alongside the ductwork itself.
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.
BeforeAfterDryer Vent Cleaning in Tacoma
Dryer vent cleaning in Tacoma typically costs $89-$239 and addresses the single most common cause of house fires that originates inside the home. Tacoma’s older housing stock often has dryer vents that run through crawl spaces or interior walls rather than directly outside, which means longer runs, more elbows, and more places for lint to accumulate. In a climate with persistent humidity, lint that would stay dry and loose in Arizona instead clumps and adheres to the vent walls. Dryer Vent Cleaning is the service we recommend most often in Tacoma, and every job includes a written price before we touch the vent and a documented photo record of the inside before and after.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Signs you need it
Your dryer takes more than one full cycle to dry a standard load, or the exterior vent flap doesn’t open when the dryer is running.
What it costs in Tacoma
A dryer vent inspection with camera documentation runs $49-$99, and the fee is waived if we proceed with cleaning on the same visit.
How we do it
We run a camera through the full vent run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, photograph every elbow and transition, and show you the images before recommending any work.
Vent Cleaning
Signs you need it
You notice a musty or burning smell when the dryer runs, or the laundry room feels noticeably humid during a cycle.
What it costs in Tacoma
Standard dryer vent cleaning in Tacoma runs $89-$239 depending on the vent’s length, number of elbows, and whether the termination is on a roof or an upper-story exterior wall.
How we do it
We use negative-pressure extraction with a HEPA-filtered vacuum at the vent termination, then run a rotating brush through the full duct run to dislodge compacted lint and pull it out rather than pushing it into the wall cavity.
What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in Tacoma
| Item | Typical range in Tacoma |
|---|---|
| Vent inspection with camera | $49-$99 (waived with cleaning) |
| Standard vent cleaning | $89-$239 |
| Bird guard installation | $75-$150 |
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned in Tacoma?
Every 12 months for most Tacoma homes. Older homes with long vent runs through crawl spaces or interior walls may need cleaning every 6-9 months, particularly if the dryer is used daily by a large household. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written price on your specific vent configuration.
Why does my dryer vent clog faster in Tacoma than it did in my previous home?
Humidity plays a major role. Tacoma’s marine climate keeps moisture in vent air, which causes lint to clump and adhere to vent walls instead of blowing through. Long runs with multiple elbows compound the problem. A written quote before any work starts will tell you exactly what you’re paying for your home’s vent layout.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Tacoma
Duct repair and sealing in Tacoma addresses the leaks, rust, and disconnections that undermine even a freshly cleaned system. The mismatch between original gravity-furnace trunks and retrofitted flex duct is a signature issue in North End and Stadium District homes, where undersized connections and rusted fittings allow conditioned air to escape into crawl spaces and wall cavities. Duct Repair & Sealing is the difference between cleaning ducts and making them work efficiently after the cleaning is done.
Flex Duct Repair
Signs you need it
You feel warm air in the crawl space or notice that some rooms never reach the temperature set on the thermostat.
What it costs in Tacoma
Flex duct repair in Tacoma runs $180-$420 per run, depending on the run’s length and the extent of the disconnection or damage.
How we do it
We locate the damaged section with a camera or pressure test, replace the compromised flex duct with properly sized and supported material, and document the repair with before and after photos.
Metal Duct Repair
Signs you need it
You see rust stains on exposed ductwork or hear rattling from loose sheet-metal sections when the system cycles on.
What it costs in Tacoma
Metal duct repair in Tacoma ranges from $240-$650 depending on the section length and whether we’re patching, replacing, or reinforcing existing galvanized steel.
How we do it
We cut out the rusted or damaged section, fabricate a matching replacement from galvanized sheet metal, and seal the connections with mastic and sheet-metal screws rather than tape that dries out and fails in crawl-space humidity.
What Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in Tacoma
| Item | Typical range in Tacoma |
|---|---|
| Flex duct repair (per run) | $180-$420 |
| Metal duct repair | $240-$650 |
| Duct sealing with mastic | $150-$400 per section |
Why are my heating bills so high in a Tacoma house that was just insulated?
Leaky ductwork is the most common cause. Air escaping into a vented crawl space means your furnace works harder to heat the rooms you actually occupy. Written pricing before work starts means you’ll know the repair cost before we begin. Call (806) 606-6902 for an exact figure.
Can you seal ducts without replacing them?
Yes, mastic sealant applied to accessible joints and seams stops air loss without full replacement. In Tacoma’s humidity, mastic outperforms tape, which dries out and peels away within a few seasons. We’ll show you photos of the sealed joints before we leave.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Tacoma
Air quality and sanitizing in Tacoma tackles the mold, bacteria, and odor issues that a humid marine climate creates inside ductwork, especially in homes with crawl-space runs. The ASARCO smelter legacy adds another layer: homes that stood in the North End, West End, or near Ruston Way during the smelter’s operating years may have heavy-metal particulates mixed into the debris that sits inside original ductwork. Air Quality & Sanitizing includes mold treatment, odor removal, and UV light installation to keep the air moving through your home clean after the ducts themselves are clean.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
You smell a musty odor when the furnace or AC kicks on, or you see dark staining on registers or inside accessible ductwork.
What it costs in Tacoma
Mold treatment for ductwork in Tacoma runs $350-$900 depending on the number of affected runs and whether the plenum requires treatment as well.
How we do it
We fog the interior of the duct runs with an EPA-registered antimicrobial, wait the required dwell time, then run negative-pressure extraction to remove dead spores and debris from the system.
Odor Removal
Signs you need it
Persistent cooking, pet, or tobacco odors linger in the house even after cleaning, or the air from the registers smells stale when the fan runs.
What it costs in Tacoma
Odor removal in Tacoma ranges from $200-$500 depending on the square footage served and the number of duct runs requiring treatment.
How we do it
We identify the odor source inside the ductwork, clean the affected surfaces, and apply an odor-neutralizing treatment that eliminates the source rather than masking it with fragrance.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Tacoma
| Item | Typical range in Tacoma |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment | $350-$900 |
| Odor removal | $200-$500 |
| UV light installation | $600-$1,300 |
Does air duct cleaning remove mold in Tacoma homes?
Cleaning removes the debris mold feeds on, but killing the spores requires a separate antimicrobial treatment. In Tacoma’s humid crawl-space conditions, we recommend treating any system where the camera shows visible mold growth. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written price on mold treatment combined with duct cleaning.
Will a UV light help with Tacoma’s humidity-related air quality issues?
A UV light installed in the plenum or near the coil can suppress mold and bacteria growth on the surfaces it irradiates. It won’t replace source removal, but it’s effective as an ongoing control measure in Tacoma’s damp conditions. We’ll show you photos of the installation when we’re done.
Brands We Service in Tacoma
We service and install equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman. These are professional-grade brands you can verify independently, and we keep common parts and replacement filters stocked for Tacoma jobs. See our brands for the full equipment roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Tacoma, WA
| Service | Typical range in Tacoma |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (whole home) | $350-$700 |
| HVAC cleaning (coil, blower, drain pan) | $200-$500 |
| Dryer vent inspection | $49-$99 (waived with cleaning) |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $89-$239 |
| Bird guard installation | $75-$150 |
| Flex duct repair (per run) | $180-$420 |
| Metal duct repair | $240-$650 |
| Duct sealing with mastic | $150-$400 per section |
| Mold treatment | $350-$900 |
| Odor removal | $200-$500 |
| UV light installation | $600-$1,300 |
Older Tacoma homes with non-standard duct layouts and crawl-space access push prices toward the higher end of these ranges. Every job is quoted with a written price before work starts, under Haven Standard Clause 1, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Tacoma
We work throughout Tacoma, with crews scheduled locally so response times are measured in days, not weeks. The neighborhoods below are a representative sample, not an exhaustive list.
- North End
- Stadium District
- West End
- South Tacoma
- East Tacoma
Service Area - Cities Near Tacoma
Our service area includes Tacoma and nearby cities, including Federal Way, WA, Auburn, WA, Kent, OH, and Renton, WA. If you’re in one of these areas, call (806) 606-6902 and we’ll schedule a crew for your home.
Serving Tacoma, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tacoma 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 Tacoma
Most Tacoma appointments are scheduled within 3-5 business days. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Seattle office, but crews serve Tacoma locally and do not commute from outside the metro for each job. Call (806) 606-6902 to check current availability.
No permit is required for duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, or duct repair and sealing when the work is limited to the existing system. If we recommend a full system replacement that requires new openings or structural changes, your contractor of record will handle permitting. We’ll tell you honestly if your job crosses that line.
You receive a documented photo record of every duct run, inside before and after, delivered as part of the standard job record. You also receive a written scope of work and a written warranty under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Nothing is left to a vague verbal assurance.
Call (806) 606-6902 for a free estimate on any of our services in Tacoma. Written price first, documented results after, every time.
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 Tacoma Customers Say
"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."On time, professional, and explained what the readings meant without talking down to me."
- Warren E.