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 Farmington Hills, MI
Dryer vent cleaning in Farmington Hills is a scheduled maintenance job, not an emergency call, and the homes here make it more urgent than most. The city’s dominant housing stock, large colonials and executive ranches built between 1965 and 1990, often has original duct systems whose long runs through finished basements collect lint, pet dander, and construction dust for decades without being opened. Add the five-to-six-month Michigan heating season and you get a predictable pattern: dryers cycling against restricted vents, furnaces pushing air through debris-laden trunk lines, and homeowners unaware until a camera shows them what’s inside. CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning handles the full scope, with a written price before any work starts and a photo record of every duct run before and after. Call (806) 606-6902 for a free estimate.
Why Farmington Hills Homes Are Different
Farmington Hills built out its residential core between roughly 1965 and 1990, which means most of the homes we see sit between 8 Mile and 14 Mile Roads and measure 2,500 to 4,500 square feet. That’s a lot of finished space, and the duct systems match it: long trunk lines, multiple takeoffs, and returns that often run through three-car garages. The garage-return configuration pulls vehicle exhaust and garage particulate straight into the HVAC system, which then circulates it through the house all winter.
The heating season runs November through April, and furnaces here cycle essentially continuously for five to six months. That repeated cycling presses the same dust, dander, and debris through aging duct passages thousands of times per season. Many systems from the 1970s and 1980s are lined with fiberglass duct board, and in Oakland County’s humid summers, condensation inside poorly insulated basement runs can push that liner to delaminate. What a technician finds in a Farmington Hills system often looks different from other metro Detroit cities: blackened, crumbling liner that’s been shedding fiberglass into supply registers for years, without the homeowner ever seeing it.
High-end kitchen and basement finishing renovations add another layer. The city’s resale values justify constant upgrades, and each renovation sends drywall dust and construction particulate directly into ducts that haven’t been professionally cleaned since the house was built. Once that dust works into a deteriorating fiberglass liner, it’s difficult to seal or clean without specialized equipment.
Our Main Farmington Hills Services
Two services account for most of the calls we take from Farmington Hills homeowners: full air duct cleaning and complete HVAC cleaning. Both address the same underlying local reality: 35-to-60-year-old forced-air systems that have never been opened up, and the dust, fiberglass shedding, and renovation debris that builds up inside them.
Air Duct Cleaning in Farmington Hills
A full Air Duct Cleaning in Farmington Hills covers every duct run from the plenum, which is the main distribution box, to each supply register in the finished spaces. In these older homes, the trunk-line sections are where under-equipped contractors routinely miss material, especially in long runs through finished basements. Our crews document the inside of every run with before-and-after photos, so you can see exactly what was removed and what condition the duct liner was in before we started.
HVAC Cleaning in Farmington Hills
HVAC Cleaning in Farmington Hills goes beyond the ductwork to include the blower motor, evaporator coil, and other mechanical components that sit inside the air handler. In a region where the furnace cycles continuously for half the year, a dirty blower wheel has to work harder to move the same volume of air. We clean the entire air pathway, from return to supply, and hand over a documented photo record of the components when the work is done.
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 Farmington Hills
Dryer vent cleaning in Farmington Hills is a job where the local housing stock works against you. Homes built between 1965 and 1990 have long vent runs, often from a first-floor laundry room through a finished basement or up through a wall to the roof, and nearly all of them were installed with the code minimums of their era. Lint builds up at every bend and seam, and because the vent is hidden behind drywall or above a finished ceiling, it goes unexamined for years. In a climate where the furnace runs constantly and indoor air stays recirculated, a restricted dryer vent forces the appliance to work harder and pushes excess moisture and airborne lint back into the living space. We inspect the full run with a camera, remove the buildup with professional-grade negative-pressure extraction, and document every inch before and after. For a complete overview of what this service covers, see our Dryer Vent Cleaning page.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Signs you need it
Your dryer takes longer than 45 minutes to dry a normal load, the exterior flapper doesn’t fully open, or you notice a burning smell while the dryer runs.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
Dryer vent inspection runs $89 to $160 in Farmington Hills, depending on run length and access.
How we do it
We run a small camera through the entire vent from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, showing you the buildup and any joints that have separated or crushed.
Vent Cleaning
Signs you need it
There’s visible lint around the dryer opening, the vent hasn’t been cleaned in two or more years, or you’ve recently renovated and drywall dust has entered the exhaust path.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
Full vent cleaning costs $129 to $245 in Farmington Hills for a standard single-dryer run.
How we do it
We connect professional negative-pressure extraction equipment to the vent, brush and vacuum the entire interior, clean the exterior termination, and photograph the run before and after.
Lint Removal
Signs you need it
The dryer shuts off mid-cycle, the vent flap stays closed, or the laundry room is noticeably warmer than the rest of the house during a cycle.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
Heavy lint removal in Farmington Hills generally falls between $150 and $280 when the buildup is severe or the run is long.
How we do it
We use rotating brushes and vacuum extraction to pull packed lint out of every bend and seam, then remove the lint from the interior of the dryer cabinet and the transition duct.
Vent Rerouting
Signs you need it
Your current vent run is too long, uses too many bends, or terminates in a crawlspace or attic instead of outdoors, which violates current fire code.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
Rerouting a dryer vent costs $185 to $450 in Farmington Hills, driven by run length and whether the path passes through finished basement or wall cavities.
How we do it
We map the shortest compliant path to an exterior wall, replace flex sections with rigid metal duct where required, seal every joint with aluminum tape, and photograph the new run.
Bird Guard Installation
Signs you need it
You hear scratching or chirping near the exterior vent, see nesting material sticking out of the vent hood, or smell a damp, organic odor near the laundry area.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
Bird guard installation costs $55 to $140 in Farmington Hills, including the guard and mounting hardware.
How we do it
We clean out any nesting material, install a metal guard with a secure louver system over the exterior termination, and confirm the flapper still opens with proper airflow.
What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in Farmington Hills
| Item | Typical range in Farmington Hills |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent inspection | $89 - $160 |
| Vent cleaning (single dryer) | $129 - $245 |
| Vent rerouting | $185 - $450 |
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned in Farmington Hills?
Once a year, and more often if you run the dryer heavily or have a long vent run. Farmington Hills homes with roof terminations and runs longer than 15 feet collect lint faster than standard configurations.
Can you clean a dryer vent that runs up through the roof?
Yes. Many Farmington Hills colonials have roof terminations, which are harder to access and more prone to clogging. We clean them from the interior connection point and document the entire run. Call (806) 606-6902 to schedule an inspection.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Farmington Hills
Duct repair and sealing in Farmington Hills addresses a failure mode that’s unusually common in this city’s housing stock. The fiberglass duct board lining inside 1970s and 1980s systems has reached the end of its expected service life, and after decades of Michigan heating cycles and humid summers, it delaminates and starts shedding into the airstream. Homeowners almost never see this happening; it surfaces when a cleaning camera reveals blackened, crumbling liner at the first elbow or along the trunk line. That’s exactly what our technicians find in Farmington Hills on a regular basis. See our Duct Repair & Sealing page for the full scope of what this service covers.
Duct Sealing
Signs you need it
Rooms on the far side of the house are consistently colder in winter, your energy bills climb year over year, or you can feel air moving at the joints where the ducts connect.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
Duct sealing typically runs $350 to $850 in Farmington Hills, depending on how many joints and seams need treatment.
How we do it
We locate every leak with a pressure test or smoke pencil, then seal accessible joints with mastic sealant, which is a thick paste applied with a brush and rated for ductwork, and photograph each sealed seam.
Flex Duct Repair
Signs you need it
You see crushed, torn, or disconnected flex duct in the attic or crawlspace, or a room that used to receive good airflow now gets almost none.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
Flex duct repair costs $180 to $420 in Farmington Hills, depending on the number of damaged sections and how accessible they are.
How we do it
We cut out the damaged flex section, install a new piece of the same diameter with the proper supporting straps, seal both connections with mastic and aluminum tape, and photograph the result.
Metal Duct Repair
Signs you need it
Sheet-metal trunk lines are rusting at the seams, have pulled apart at a s-cleat or connector, or show signs of condensation damage in the basement.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
Metal duct repair runs $250 to $700 in Farmington Hills, with the final figure driven by the linear footage involved and whether access requires drywall work.
How we do it
We cut out the corroded section, fabricate a replacement piece to match the existing dimensions, install it with proper hangers and corner supports, and seal every connection before documenting the repair.
Duct Insulation
Signs you need it
Duct runs through unconditioned spaces like the attic or crawlspace are bare metal, or you see condensation beading on the outside of the ducts during humid summer days.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
Insulating exposed ductwork in Farmington Hills costs $275 to $650, depending on the total linear footage and the R-value specified.
How we do it
We wrap the exposed duct in fiberglass insulation of the correct R-value for Michigan’s climate, secure it with mechanical fasteners, seal all seams and joints, and photograph the finished installation.
Mastic Sealant
Signs you need it
Previous sealing work used duct tape, which has dried and peeled away, leaving the joint open and leaking conditioned air into the basement or wall cavity.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
Mastic sealing applications run $200 to $550 in Farmington Hills, depending on how many joints and seams require treatment.
How we do it
We remove the failed tape, clean the joint, apply a brush-on mastic sealant in a continuous band, and photograph every joint before and after the application.
What Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in Farmington Hills
| Item | Typical range in Farmington Hills |
|---|---|
| Duct sealing | $350 - $850 |
| Flex duct repair | $180 - $420 |
| Metal duct repair | $250 - $700 |
How do I know if my ducts need repair or just cleaning?
A camera inspection answers that. If the duct board liner is intact and the joints are sealed, cleaning alone is enough. If the liner is delaminated, torn, or the metal is rusted through, repair or replacement is required.
Can you repair ducts without opening up the walls?
Usually yes. Most repairs in Farmington Hills homes involve the accessible sections in basements, attics, and crawlspaces. Sealing from the interior with aerosol-based products is available for runs inside finished walls. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written assessment.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Farmington Hills
Air quality and sanitizing in Farmington Hills deals with what’s left behind after the dust and debris are gone: mold spores, bacteria, and odors that have soaked into the duct surfaces and the insulation lining. In this city’s aging housing stock, condensation inside basement duct runs during humid summers creates the damp conditions where mold can establish itself inside the fiberglass liner. Once it’s there, the furnace recirculates it through the house every heating season. Sanitizing is not a substitute for cleaning; it’s the finishing treatment that addresses the biological layer on the surfaces themselves. Our Air Quality & Sanitizing page explains the full protocol and what to expect.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
You see dark staining at the supply registers, smell a musty odor that intensifies when the furnace runs, or a recent inspection revealed mold inside the duct liner.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
Mold treatment in Farmington Hills costs $250 to $575 per system, depending on the square footage of duct surface area and the severity of the growth.
How we do it
We apply a professional-grade antimicrobial to the interior of the ductwork using a fogging process that coats all surfaces, then photograph every treated section and provide a written record of the application.
Bacteria Sanitizing
Signs you need it
Residents have recurring respiratory irritation, the ducts haven’t been sanitized in years, or a previous cleaning left the surfaces clear but not biologically treated.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
Bacteria sanitizing runs $200 to $450 in Farmington Hills for a standard whole-home system.
How we do it
We fog the complete duct system with an EPA-registered sanitizing agent, including the plenum, the trunk lines, and all supply and return runs, then document the treatment with photos.
Odor Removal
Signs you need it
There’s a persistent smell from cooking, smoke, pets, or previous occupants that returns every time the furnace fan cycles on.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
Odor removal costs $175 to $400 in Farmington Hills, depending on whether the source is in the ducts themselves or requires treatment of the air handler and coil.
How we do it
We identify the odor source with a camera inspection, clean the affected surfaces, and apply an odor-neutralizing treatment that eliminates the compounds rather than masking them.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
You’ve had recurring mold growth on the evaporator coil, or the coil sits in a damp basement location where biological growth keeps returning after cleaning.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
UV light installation runs $750 to $1,300 in Farmington Hills, including the fixture, bulb, and hardwired installation at the coil location.
How we do it
We install a Honeywell or similar UV-C fixture inside the supply plenum aimed directly at the evaporator coil, hardwire it to a dedicated circuit, and verify the bulb output with a light meter before photographing the finished work.
Air Purifier Install
Signs you need it
Someone in the home has persistent allergies or asthma, the home sits near a busy roadway, or you want active air treatment beyond what a standard filter can deliver.
What it costs in Farmington Hills
Whole-home air purifier installation costs $600 to $1,250 in Farmington Hills, including the unit and integration into the existing ductwork.
How we do it
We install an Aprilaire or similar whole-home purifier into the return-air side of the HVAC system, wire it to cycle with the blower, and photograph the installation before and after.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Farmington Hills
| Item | Typical range in Farmington Hills |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment | $250 - $575 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $200 - $450 |
| UV light installation | $750 - $1,300 |
Is sanitizing necessary if I’ve already had the ducts cleaned?
Cleaning removes the debris; sanitizing treats the biological layer on the surfaces. In Farmington Hills homes with condensation-prone basement runs, the two are typically done together because the damp conditions invite mold regrowth after a cleaning alone.
Does UV light actually work inside the duct system?
UV-C light, the same class of light used in hospitals, destroys the DNA of mold and bacteria on the evaporator coil when the bulb is positioned correctly and replaced according to schedule. We install fixtures from Honeywell and document the bulb output. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written quote.
Brands We Service in Farmington Hills
We work on systems from all major manufacturers and use professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Honeywell on our own jobs. Common replacement parts for Farmington Hills systems, including Guardsman filters and Aprilaire components, are usually available same-week from our Detroit office. See our brands for the full list of what we service and install.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Farmington Hills, MI
| Service | Typical range in Farmington Hills |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent inspection | $89 - $160 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 - $245 |
| Vent rerouting | $185 - $450 |
| Bird guard installation | $55 - $140 |
| Duct sealing | $350 - $850 |
| Flex duct repair | $180 - $420 |
| Metal duct repair | $250 - $700 |
| Duct insulation | $275 - $650 |
| Mastic sealant | $200 - $550 |
| Mold treatment | $250 - $575 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $200 - $450 |
| UV light installation | $750 - $1,300 |
What pushes a Farmington Hills price toward the top of any range is usually access: long runs through finished basements, roof terminations that require ladder work, or duct board that has delaminated so severely that sealing becomes structural rather than routine. Renovation dust, especially after a basement or kitchen finish, can also add an extra pass because the particulate has been driven deep into the liner. Every price is written before any work starts, under Haven Standard Clause 1, and you’ll never get a price that changes after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Farmington Hills
We work throughout Farmington Hills, from the subdivisions along 8 Mile up through the 14 Mile corridor. Most jobs are scheduled within the same week, and response times across the city are consistent because our crews dispatch from the Detroit office and stage locally.
- Farmington Meadows
- Woodcreek
- Briarwood
- Linden Square
- Green Hill Estates
Service Area - Cities Near Farmington Hills
Beyond Farmington Hills, we serve the surrounding Oakland County and Metro Detroit communities including Detroit, MI, Warren, MI, Sterling Heights, MI, and Clinton Township, MI. Scheduling works the same everywhere: a written price before any work starts and a documented photo record when the crew leaves.
Serving Farmington Hills, MI - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills
We schedule most Farmington Hills jobs within a week, and often sooner. Dispatch is coordinated from our Detroit office, with crews staged in the area. You’ll know the exact window when you book, and the technician’s name before arrival, under Haven Standard Clause 3.
No permit is required for duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, or sanitizing. Duct repair and rerouting may require a mechanical permit depending on the scope, and we confirm that before work begins. If your subdivision has an HOA, exterior vent changes like rerouting or a new termination usually need approval.
Yes. We cover all of Farmington Hills, including homes between 8 Mile and 14 Mile Roads and in every subdivision within the city limits. Our service area extends into the neighboring communities listed above, all with the same written-price and photo-record standard. Call (806) 606-6902 for a free estimate.
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 Farmington Hills Customers Say
"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."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.