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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AfterFast, Reliable HVAC Cleaning Across Dunedin
HVAC cleaning in Dunedin costs between $340 and $690 for a full system clean in a typical 1,800-square-foot home, and most jobs are completed in four to six hours. If you’re near Douglas Avenue, the Historic District, or out toward the Hammock, we’ll have a crew to your door with a written price before a single panel comes off. CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning has documented the inside of Dunedin ductwork since 2013, and what we find here is different from what you’d see ten miles inland. Call (806) 606-6902 and we’ll schedule a time that works. You’ll know the number before we arrive.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Is Dunedin’s Preferred HVAC Cleaning Company
Dunedin homeowners have a specific problem: salt air and humidity that never quits. Our crews know the difference between normal dust accumulation and the salt-dust and rust-flake mix that coats the inside of 1960s galvanized trunk lines along the bayfront. That local knowledge changes the job. We don’t run a generic cleaning process and call it done. We run camera inspections first, document what we find, and photograph every duct run before and after extraction. You receive the full photo record as part of the standard job file, not as an upgrade.
Every team that serves Dunedin works under the H.A.V.E.N. Standard. Clause 1 means a written price before any work starts. Clause 3 means background-checked, uniformed technicians who identify themselves by name at your door. We publish our license number on the page, not buried in a footer. Tomas Reyes, our operations lead, has walked hundreds of Dunedin attics and mechanical closets, and he’s straightforward about what needs cleaning and what doesn’t. If the camera shows clear duct walls and a clean coil, we’ll tell you that too. The 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every job in writing.
Our HVAC Cleaning Services in Dunedin
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
In Dunedin’s humidity, the evaporator coil is the first place mold takes hold. Condensation sits on that coil whenever the AC runs, and with ambient moisture above 70% for most of the year, the coil never fully dries. We pull the access panel and clean the coil with professional equipment from Abatement Technologies and Rotobrush, then photograph the result. A clean coil moves more heat, and in July that means the difference between a system that keeps up and one that struggles. Evaporator coil cleaning in Dunedin typically runs $180 to $280 as part of a full service.
Air Handler Cleaning
The air handler in a Dunedin home is usually installed in a garage, attic, or a tight mechanical closet in older concrete-block construction. That cramped space holds moisture, and the blower wheel inside collects a fine gray paste of dust, salt, and biological matter. We clean the blower assembly, cabinet interior, and condensate pan, then treat accessible surfaces with a product from Guardsman that resists regrowth. On a 1960s block home near Douglas Avenue, our tech pulled the air handler cover and found a blower wheel so caked with debris the vanes were barely visible. That’s not rare here. Air handler cleaning runs $160 to $240.
Blower Cleaning
The blower wheel spins air through your entire system, and when it’s coated with debris, it moves less air and works harder. In Dunedin, that debris includes salt residue from the Gulf. A dirty blower forces longer run times, which means more condensation cycling, which feeds the humidity problem. We remove the blower assembly, clean each vane, and document it. Blower cleaning alone runs $120 to $180, but it’s typically included when you book a full HVAC clean.
Condenser Cleaning
The outdoor condenser fights a different battle in Dunedin: salt corrosion on the fins and coil. Salt-laden air from St. Joseph Sound eats at aluminum fins and reduces heat transfer. We flush the coil with low-pressure water and a proper fin-safe cleaner, never high pressure that folds the fins over. Condenser cleaning runs $110 to $150 and is part of the complete service.
What happens when you call
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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.
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Carrier, Trane, Rheem, Lennox, Goodman, and York units are common in Dunedin’s housing stock, and our equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro is matched to the job size. If you live in a 1970s concrete-block home off Pinehurst Road with original duct board, we’ll bring the negative-pressure extraction setup that actually pulls debris out rather than stirring it around. Dunedin customers get the full documentation package: written scope, itemized pricing, and before-and-after photos of every duct run and component cleaned.
Common HVAC Cleaning Problems We See in Dunedin Homes
- Salt-crusted galvanized trunk lines: Homes near the water, especially around the Old Dunedin core and Douglas Avenue, accumulate a mix of rust flake and salt dust inside supply trunks that standard brush cleaning won’t dislodge. Once removed, pinhole perforations are often revealed underneath.
- Crumbling fiberglass duct board: Dunedin’s 1950s-70s housing stock frequently has original fiberglass duct board that’s absorbed decades of Gulf humidity. The material breaks down from the inside, shedding particles into the airstream and providing a surface for mold.
- Condensate pan sludge: With AC systems running continuously from April through October, condensate pans in Dunedin rarely dry. The result is a gray sludge that blocks drain lines and breeds microbial growth. A cleaning that ignores the pan doesn’t address the smell.
- Tight mechanical chases in manufactured home communities: Many Dunedin manufactured homes have duct runs so cramped that standard rotary brushes won’t fit. We use slim-line camera scopes and negative-pressure extraction designed for non-standard duct layouts.
Pricing for HVAC Cleaning in Dunedin, FL
Here’s what you’ll pay in Dunedin, in writing, before work begins.
| Service | Dunedin Price Range |
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| Full HVAC cleaning (coil, blower, air handler, ducts) | $340 - $690 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning only | $180 - $280 |
| Blower cleaning only | $120 - $180 |
| Air handler cleaning only | $160 - $240 |
| Condenser cleaning only | $110 - $150 |
Your exact number depends on home size, number of duct runs, and how long it’s been since the last clean. We give you one flat price per system, not per-vent pricing. No per-register add-ons, no bait-and-switch. That’s Haven Standard Clause 1, and it’s the reason every Dunedin job starts with a number you can hold us to. Bring us a competitor’s written estimate and we’ll put our number next to it in writing, free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Dunedin
Our HVAC Cleaning crews work across Pinellas Park, Largo, Clearwater, and Tampa. If you’re searching for HVAC Cleaning in Dunedin or anywhere else along the Pinellas coast, you’ll get the same written-price standard and the same photo documentation. The salt air shifts a bit inland, but the humidity and the ductwork problems follow right along the peninsula.
Serving Dunedin, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Dunedin 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 - HVAC Cleaning in Dunedin
Because the relative humidity near the water stays above 70% for most of the year, which means condensation inside duct runs and air handlers never fully dries out. Salt in the air compounds the problem by holding moisture against metal surfaces. The result is that biological growth appears within 12 to 18 months of a previous cleaning. Inland Largo or Clearwater homes dry out faster and show growth later. If you live near the Sound, cleaning every two years is the practical minimum. Call (806) 606-6902 and we’ll tell you what the camera shows.
Salt-laden air corrodes galvanized duct trunks from the inside out, leaving a coating of salt dust and rust flake that standard cleaning tools won’t remove. Once that debris is extracted, the metal underneath often reveals pinhole perforations that were hidden. Those leaks explain musty odors and uneven airflow that homeowners around Douglas Avenue and the Old Dunedin core report constantly. We’ve seen it on the camera in home after home.
No, fogging is not enough by itself. A fog product can’t penetrate the salt dust, rust flake, or accumulated biological debris sitting in Dunedin ducts, so whatever microbial growth is underneath stays protected and returns quickly. The correct sequence is source removal first: physical extraction of the debris with HEPA-filtered negative pressure and agitation tools, then a sanitizing treatment on the cleaned surface if it’s warranted. Anything else is a partial job. Call (806) 606-6902 for a free estimate and we’ll show you the before-and-after record.
Every 24 months at minimum, and 12 to 18 months if you’re close to St. Joseph Sound. Original fiberglass duct board from the 1960s sheds particles as the material degrades, and the humid air accelerates the breakdown. We recommend a camera inspection every other visit to check for crumbling sections that need repair or replacement. The inspection is included.
Because the duct runs under Dunedin manufactured homes are narrow, non-standard, and often too tight for conventional rotary brushes. We use slim-line camera scopes and negative-pressure extraction systems from Rotobrush and Nikro that fit tight chases and awkward transitions. Standard residential equipment either won’t fit or does partial work. Our crews know which communities off Belcher Road and Curlew Road need that approach, and we bring the right gear the first time.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Operations Lead at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning, serving Dunedin since 2013.