Air Duct Cleaning in Austin - One Flat Price, Before-and-After Photos

Air Duct Cleaning in Austin, TX

Dryer vent cleaning in Austin runs $149 to $289 for a standard single-story home and should be done every 12 to 24 months. What makes Austin jobs different is simple: homes built between 1970 and 1990 in neighborhoods like Allandale, Crestview, and Brentwood often have original rigid metal vents or long flex runs that have never been touched, now packed with decades of lint and running through attics that hit 140°F for half the year. Call us at (806) 606-6902 and we’ll give you a written price before any panel comes off.

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Why Austin Homes Are Different

Austin’s housing stock has a split personality. The central core, Allandale, Crestview, Brentwood, Cherrywood, grew up in the 1970s and 1980s with ranch-style homes and duct systems routed through unconditioned attics. Those attics routinely exceed 140°F from May through October, and that heat does two things over time: it bakes flex duct liners until they crack and shed fiberglass into the airstream, and it bakes lint inside dryer vents until it becomes hard and carbonized. We see it on camera in nearly every older Austin home we open. The newer subdivisions on the edges of town have different problems, long vent runs with multiple elbows, builder-grade duct connections that were never sealed, and registers already carrying construction dust from the build itself. And then there’s mountain cedar. From December through February, cedar pollen counts in Austin exceed 20,000 grains per cubic meter, some of the highest recorded anywhere in North America. Homes stay sealed tight during the holidays, HVAC systems run for the occasional cool snap, and the ductwork becomes a pollen trap. By March, a lot of Austin homeowners open their system and find a thick yellow-green film that no filter caught. That post-cedar cleaning window is a genuinely Austin-specific demand. Dallas doesn’t have it. Houston doesn’t have it. It belongs to the Hill Country.

Our Main Austin Services

Most Austin homeowners call us first about two things: the dust and debris moving through their air ducts, and the HVAC system that pushes it. Here is what each job involves in Austin specifically.

Air Duct Cleaning in Austin

Full air duct cleaning in Austin means every supply run, return run, plenum, and register gets opened, camera-inspected, and extracted under negative pressure. In older central Austin homes we regularly find disintegrated ductboard liners and 3-inch debris shelves at the first elbow, conditions that change the scope from a simple cleaning to a repair conversation before the vacuum runs. Our Air Duct Cleaning in Austin page covers the full process, equipment, and Austin-specific pricing.

HVAC Cleaning in Austin

HVAC cleaning in Austin addresses the coil, blower wheel, condensate pan, and cabinet, the components that sit upstream of the ducts and generate most of the household dust load in a city where the AC runs nine months a year. A Austin blower wheel caked with gray felt and an evaporator coil matted with cedar pollen and construction dust is a standard Monday morning here. Read the specifics on our HVAC Cleaning in Austin page, including the written-price guarantee and what gets photographed.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning in Austin

Dryer vent cleaning in Austin typically costs $149 to $289 and takes 60 to 90 minutes on a standard single-story home. In Austin’s older ranch-style neighborhoods, we regularly find vents that have never been opened since the home was built: 30 to 40 feet of rigid metal packed with slow-caked lint, baked hard by attic heat, and reducing dryer airflow well below what the unit needs. The lint we remove in Austin is not the soft gray fuzz people expect. It’s often dark, brittle, and compacted, the result of years of 140°F attic temperatures carbonizing lint against the pipe wall. That’s the difference between a maintenance cleaning and a fire hazard, and it’s why our technicians photograph every vent run before and after, so you can see exactly what came out. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning service includes the written photo record on every visit.

Dryer Vent Inspection

Signs you need it

Clothes take more than one full cycle to dry, the dryer exterior feels hot to the touch, or you smell a mild burning odor while the unit runs.

What it costs in Austin

An inspection-only visit in Austin runs $89 to $129, and that amount is credited toward cleaning if you approve the work the same day.

How we do it

We run a camera through the full vent length, measure airflow at the exterior termination, document every elbow and obstruction, and give you a written report with still images.

Lint Removal

Signs you need it

The exterior vent flap barely opens during a cycle, or you can see a visible lint tail hanging from the termination outside.

What it costs in Austin

Standalone lint removal in Austin runs $129 to $229 depending on vent length and the number of elbows, and it’s included in a full cleaning.

How we do it

We use a rotating brush and high-volume negative-pressure vacuum to break up and extract the lint column, then re-camera the line to confirm the pipe wall is visible end to end.

Vent Rerouting

Signs you need it

Your current vent run exceeds 35 feet, makes more than three elbows, or terminates somewhere other than an exterior wall.

What it costs in Austin

Vent rerouting in Austin runs $350 to $700 depending on the new path, the pipe material, and whether we’re cutting through drywall or attic space.

How we do it

We map the shortest compliant path to an exterior wall, replace the run with rigid metal pipe, seal every joint, and verify the new termination with an airflow test.

Bird Guard Installation

Signs you need it

You see nesting material sticking out of the exterior vent hood, or you hear scratching and chirping coming from the termination on the outside wall.

What it costs in Austin

A bird guard in Austin runs $75 to $150 installed, including removal of any existing nesting material inside the hood.

How we do it

We remove the existing hood, clear out any nest or debris at the termination, install a screened guard, and secure it so the flap still opens freely under airflow.

What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in Austin

How often should dryer vents be cleaned in Austin?

Every 12 months for households that run the dryer more than 4 loads a week. Attic-mounted and long runs in Austin’s older homes can need it every 6 to 9 months. Call (806) 606-6902 and we’ll give you a written recommendation after one inspection.

Why does my dryer vent clog faster in Austin than in other cities?

Two reasons: attic temperatures over 140°F bake lint against the pipe wall until it hardens, and Austin’s near-constant AC runtime means homes stay sealed, recirculating more fine particulate. Both add years of compaction that a once-a-decade cleaning can’t reverse. Call (806) 606-6902 for an exact written quote.

Duct Repair & Sealing in Austin

Duct repair and sealing in Austin usually runs $180 to $340 per duct run, with whole-system sealing jobs landing between $850 and $2,900 depending on the house. The Austin-specific problem is attic heat: 140°F summers degrade flex duct liners and wire coils until runs sag, separate, or collapse completely, and we find that in more than half of the older central Austin homes we open. Our Duct Repair & Sealing team photographs every damaged run before touching it, so you see the split liner or detached collar that’s bleeding conditioned air into your attic.

Flex Duct Repair

Signs you need it

Rooms furthest from the air handler stay warm in summer, or you can see gray fiberglass fibers collecting on registers and return grilles.

What it costs in Austin

Flex duct repair in Austin runs $180 to $340 per run, depending on access, run length, and whether the collar needs replacement.

How we do it

We cut out the damaged section, install new R-6 or R-8 flex with a correctly sized collar, seal both ends with mastic, and pressure-test the run.

Duct Sealing

Signs you need it

Your energy bill is climbing even though the AC is maintained, or rooms register noticeably different temperatures in summer.

What it costs in Austin

Whole-system duct sealing in Austin runs $850 to $1,900 for a typical single-story home, and $1,500 to $2,900 for two-story homes with attic and chase runs.

How we do it

We seal every accessible joint, collar, and plenum connection with water-based mastic, not tape, then run a duct-blaster test to measure actual leakage before and after.

Metal Duct Repair

Signs you need it

You hear a banging or popping sound when the system cycles on, or you can see a visible gap or crushed section in exposed sheet metal ductwork.

What it costs in Austin

Metal duct repair in Austin runs $220 to $400 per section, depending on gauge, access, and whether the entire segment needs replacement.

How we do it

We cut out the crushed or separated section, fit new sheet metal to size, seal the connections with mastic and metal tape, and verify airflow at the nearest register.

Duct Insulation

Signs you need it

Ducts in an unconditioned attic feel warm to the touch, or you’re seeing condensation on the outside of exposed metal runs during Austin’s humid spring months.

What it costs in Austin

Duct insulation replacement in Austin runs $250 to $600 per run, depending on run length and whether the old insulation needs removal first.

How we do it

We strip the degraded insulation, wrap the duct in new R-8 fiberglass or foam, seal every seam, and document the finished install with photos.

What Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in Austin

Can duct sealing actually reduce my energy bill in Austin?

Yes. Austin homes routinely lose 20 to 30 percent of conditioned air through leaky duct runs, which means the AC works harder during six months of 100°F days. Sealing closes that leakage, and the savings show on the next bill. Call (806) 606-6902 for an exact quote in writing.

Why do Austin attic ducts fail faster than the home’s age would suggest?

Attic temperatures exceed 140°F for a full six-month cooling season, and that heat destroys the flex duct wire coil and jacket years before the rest of the system ages out. A 30-year-old Austin duct can look 50. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written diagnosis.

Air Quality & Sanitizing in Austin

Air quality and sanitizing in Austin usually runs $250 to $600 for whole-home sanitizing and $350 to $900 for UV light installation, but the real driver is cedar. From December through February, mountain cedar pollen in Austin exceeds 20,000 grains per cubic meter, some of the highest counts in North America, and sealed homes push that pollen into the ductwork, the coil, and ultimately the air you breathe. Our Air Quality & Sanitizing service treats the full system with documented before-and-after photos, so you can see the difference the treatment actually made inside your ducts.

Mold Treatment

Signs you need it

You smell a persistent musty odor near the registers, or you see dark staining on the inside of a supply vent or on the coil cabinet.

What it costs in Austin

Mold treatment in Austin runs $300 to $800 depending on the affected area, the treatment method used, and whether the coil or plenum needs separate treatment.

How we do it

We identify the moisture source first, then apply an EPA-registered antimicrobial to the affected surfaces, photograph the before and after, and re-test the air after treatment.

UV Light Installation

Signs you need it

Your HVAC coil keeps growing a biofilm layer despite regular cleaning, or someone in the home has year-round respiratory symptoms that improve when you travel.

What it costs in Austin

A UV light installation in Austin runs $350 to $900, depending on the unit’s placement location and whether it covers the coil only or the full plenum.

How we do it

We mount the UV lamp adjacent to the coil, wire it to run continuously, seal the penetration, and show you the lamp operating before we leave.

Odor Removal

Signs you need it

Persistent kitchen, pet, or musty odor comes out of the registers whenever the air handler runs, even weeks after the source is gone.

What it costs in Austin

Standalone odor removal in Austin runs $200 to $450, with whole-home treatment, including ductwork and plenum, at $300 to $600.

How we do it

We fog the duct system and plenum with a non-toxic deodorizing agent, run the blower to distribute it through every run, and verify the result with post-treatment photos.

Bacteria Sanitizing

Signs you need it

Someone in the house has been sick recently and you want the air system treated before the next cold or flu season, or the coil shows a visible biofilm layer.

What it costs in Austin

Whole-home bacteria sanitizing in Austin runs $250 to $500, and that includes all supply runs, return runs, the plenum, and the coil cabinet.

How we do it

We apply an EPA-registered sanitizing agent through the full duct system, run the blower to distribute it evenly, and include a written record of what was applied and where.

What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Austin

Is air duct sanitizing worth it during cedar season in Austin?

Yes, especially in December through February when cedar counts are extreme. The system pulls that pollen into the coil and ducts, and sanitizing after the peak season removes the buildup. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written quote.

How do I know the sanitizing treatment actually worked?

We photograph the inside of the runs and coil before and after every treatment, so you see the difference in your own system. That photo record is included on every visit. Call (806) 606-6902 to schedule.

Brands We Service in Austin

We service and install equipment from Guardsman, Rotobrush, Nikro, and Honeywell, and we stock common replacement parts locally so repairs don’t wait on a shipment. Turnaround on most brand-specific parts in Austin is same-week. See our brands page for the full list and what each system covers.

Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Austin, TX

Neighborhoods We Serve in Austin

Our Austin crews work throughout the metro, including the older central neighborhoods where attic-condition duct problems are most common and the newer developments on the edges of town.

• Allandale
• Crestview
• Brentwood
• Cherrywood
• Mueller

Most Austin jobs are scheduled within 3 to 5 business days. We do not run emergency-pricing games; the price we quote is the price you pay.

Service Area - Cities Near Austin

Beyond Austin itself, our crews cover the surrounding metro. We work regularly in Pflugerville, TX, Cedar Park, TX, Round Rock, TX, and Hutto, TX, with the same written-price guarantee and documented photo record on every job, no matter the ZIP code.

FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning in Austin