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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HVAC cleaning in Houston means something different than in drier cities. Here, the question is rarely whether your ducts are dirty. It’s whether the heat and humidity have already started turning that dirt into something biological. CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning provides documented HVAC cleaning to Houston homeowners, with every run photographed before and after so you know exactly what was removed and what remains. We schedule across Houston neighborhoods from Sharpstown to Clear Lake, and you can reach us directly at (806) 606-6902.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Is Houston’s Preferred HVAC Cleaning Company
Houston homeowners have strong opinions about contractors, and for good reason. The standard experience in this market is a low coupon price that balloons into a much larger invoice once panels come off. We do not work that way. Every job we perform in Houston starts with a written price before work begins, per Haven Standard Clause 1, and ends with a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, included as a standard deliverable. No exceptions. That practice has held since our first job in 2013, and it’s backed in writing by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work is not right, we make it right.
What Houston customers tell us they value most is that we can show them the work. The camera goes inside the plenum, the air handler, and each duct run before and after. You see the debris build-up, the biological growth, and the condition of your flex duct at every elbow and joint. When we’re finished, the same photo record is delivered to you. That’s the difference between a company selling a visit and one delivering a documented result.
Our HVAC Cleaning crews are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival, under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. We work with professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Honeywell, and we publish our license number on every written estimate. Houston homeowners who research before they call tend to find us because they’re looking for evidence, not promises.
What Houston Homeowners Should Know Before Booking
In Houston, the most common mistake is treating HVAC cleaning as a fast, low-cost transaction. It’s not. A real cleaning of the air handler, evaporator coil, blower motor, and supply and return duct runs on a 2,500-square-foot Houston home takes hours, not minutes. The $79 special you see advertised won’t touch your air handler or blower, and often only treats a handful of registers. We’d rather tell you the honest range up front and provide a written scope of work you can review before deciding. You can call (806) 606-6902 and get a real number, not a teaser.
Our HVAC Cleaning Services in Houston
Houston’s climate shapes every cleaning we perform. With AC systems running nine or more months per year in one of the most humid major cities in the continental US, the accumulation of mold spores, dust mites, and allergens inside ductwork is a structural problem, not a periodic nuisance. The near-year-round condensation risk at poorly sealed duct joints means biological contamination keeps returning unless the underlying conditions are addressed. These are the four services most Houston homes need.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
In Houston’s climate, your evaporator coil sits in a dark, moist air handler cabinet that’s ideal for biofilm formation. When the coil is coated, the system runs longer to reach setpoint, which pulls more humid air across the coil and accelerates growth. We remove the coil’s buildup with professional-grade cleaning agents and document the result with photos. A typical evaporator coil cleaning in Houston runs $180 to $400, depending on access and condition. This is not a service you should skip just because the coil is out of sight.
Blower Cleaning
The blower wheel on a Houston HVAC system moves millions of cubic feet of air each year, much of it carrying fine particulates that settle on the fan blades and inside the housing. A fouled blower can lose 20 percent or more of its airflow, which means longer runtimes and higher humidity inside the home. Blower cleaning in Houston typically runs $150 to $300. It’s often the single highest-impact part of a full HVAC cleaning because it affects airflow at the source.
Air Handler Cleaning
After a Houston flood or a long stretch of high humidity, the inside of your air handler can hold standing moisture, biological growth, and trapped debris. Cleaning it properly means removing the access panels, using negative-pressure extraction with HEPA filtration to prevent cross-contamination, and documenting interior surfaces with photos before and after. A complete air handler cleaning in Houston runs $225 to $500, depending on the unit’s age and condition. If floodwater reached the air handler, we’ll also check moisture levels and advise honestly on whether cleaning is enough or replacement is required.
Condenser Cleaning
Your outdoor condenser in Houston faces intense heat, heavy pollen seasons, and occasional floodwater. Clogged coil fins force the compressor to work harder and shorten its life. A condenser cleaning clears the fins, washes the coil, and checks for corrosion and airflow restrictions. Expect $125 to $275 for a standard condenser cleaning in Houston. We document the fins before and after, so you can see exactly what was trapped.
What happens when you call
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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.
BeforeAfterTrusted Brands We Service in Houston
We clean and maintain systems from every major manufacturer and use professional-grade tools from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Honeywell on our jobs. Because Houston’s housing stock includes plenty of original equipment from the 1980s and 1990s, we keep local parts availability top of mind and advise Houston homeowners when a component is end-of-life and a replacement is more cost-effective than repeated cleaning. We service all brands and we’ll tell you, in writing, what your system needs.
Common HVAC Cleaning Problems We See in Houston Homes
Houston’s heat and humidity create a particular set of failures. These are the conditions we see repeatedly across the metro area, from Spring Branch to Energy Corridor to Clear Lake.
- Sagging flex duct in unconditioned attics. Houston’s slab-foundation suburban homes have no basements or conditioned crawlspaces, so virtually all flex ductwork runs through attics that routinely hit 140-160°F in summer. That heat, combined with Gulf Coast humidity, causes flex duct to sag, kink, and trap moisture-laden air at the joints, creating mold conditions inside ductwork faster than in drier Sunbelt metros like Dallas or Phoenix.
- Post-flood contamination that was cleaned but not verified. After Harvey and other flood events, many Meyerland and Kingwood homeowners paid for duct cleaning without camera verification that the water saturation had been resolved. Without moisture readings and NADCA-based assessment, mold regrows inside the ducts within weeks.
- Brittle 1980s flex duct tearing under agitation tools. Techs who skip camera inspection and use aggressive agitation tools on original flex duct can tear it, pulling 150°F attic air into the system. That raises cooling costs and wastes thousands of dollars per year in some larger Houston homes.
- Register-only cleaning that misses the air handler and blower. Some Houston homeowners pay for a cleaning that only addresses visible registers and duct ends. The air handler and blower motor remain coated in mold spores that recirculate within days in Houston’s near-year-round AC cycle.
Pricing for HVAC Cleaning in Houston, TX
Houston HVAC cleaning prices below reflect the whole-system work, not a teaser that gets a van to your driveway. A full HVAC cleaning on a typical 2,000-2,500 square foot Houston home runs $525 to $900 when it includes the air handler, evaporator coil, blower wheel, and all supply and return duct runs. Larger homes with two systems or longer duct runs fall between $900 and $1,400. Air handler cleaning alone runs $225 to $500. Evaporator coil cleaning runs $180 to $400. Before any work starts, you receive a written scope and price, per Haven Standard Clause 1. You can also bring a competitor’s written estimate and we’ll put our number next to it in writing. Call (806) 606-6902 and we’ll prepare yours.
We Also Serve Cities Near Houston
CleanRun’s crews work throughout the Houston metro, including regular routes to Pasadena, Spring, Pearland, and Alief. If you’re in one of these nearby cities, the same written pricing and documented photo record apply. For a full look at our service area, see our HVAC Cleaning in Houston coverage details.
Serving Houston, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Houston 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 Houston
If water saturation reached the flex duct, cleaning alone is rarely enough. Our camera inspection shows whether the inner liner has separated, whether insulation has absorbed water, and whether biological growth extends beyond surface debris. We follow NADCA standards and take moisture readings at multiple points along each duct run. If the duct is saturated, no amount of negative-pressure cleaning will restore it. We’ll replace it, and we’ll document the damage with photos and moisture logs that your insurer can review. Call (806) 606-6902 for an assessment, and don’t accept a cleaning recommendation without camera verification.
Yes. Floodwater carries mold spores, silt, and organic matter that can be distributed through supply and return ducts when the system runs or when air movement occurs during cleanup. Even if the air handler is replaced, contaminated ducts will redistribute spores through the home for months. We inspect the entire path, not just the handler, and document what must be cleaned versus what must be replaced. A post-flood assessment in Houston should always include camera footage and written documentation of what was found.
Energy Corridor homes sit in unconditioned attics where summer temperatures routinely reach 140-160°F. That heat softens the plastic vapor barrier on flex duct, which allows it to sag between supports. Over time, the duct separates at the joints where it meets the plenum or registers, leaking conditioned air into the attic and pulling hot, humid air into your system. We inspect every joint with a camera, seal what’s salvageable, and replace what’s failed. The fix is mechanical, not cosmetic.
Yes, and it shows up in both comfort and efficiency. A coated blower wheel and air handler reduce airflow by 20 percent or more, which forces longer runtimes and higher humidity levels inside your home. After cleaning, Houston customers routinely report that the home holds temperature more easily and that the system cycles normally again. We photograph the blower before and after so you can see the difference. Call (806) 606-6902 to schedule a blower and air handler cleaning.
Most insurers will approve duct replacement when the claim includes photo documentation showing water saturation, moisture readings at multiple points, and a written assessment that the flex duct cannot be restored to original condition. We provide all three: camera photos before and after, logged moisture readings, and a written report under NADCA guidelines. In the Sharpstown home we serviced after Harvey, the insurer accepted our report for full replacement of flood-soaked flex duct because we documented saturation and biological growth. We would rather give you a complete record than a partial invoice.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning, serving Houston since 2013.