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 University Park
HVAC cleaning in University Park runs $380 to $890 for a full system on a typical single-family home, and the job usually takes three to five hours. We coordinate dispatch from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, but the crews who show up at your door live in and know this area. Call (806) 606-6902 and we’ll give you a written price before anyone touches a panel.
University Park’s housing stock is different from anything you’ll find ten minutes away. These are CBS homes from the 1960s through the 1980s, most still running original or early-replacement flex duct through attics that bake at 140 to 150 degrees for months at a time. That heat, combined with Miami-Dade’s relentless humidity, breaks down duct liner and traps moisture. We’ve been documenting exactly what that looks like since Tomas Reyes started CleanRun in 2013.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Is University Park’s Preferred HVAC Cleaning Company
Our reputation in University Park comes down to one thing: the photo record. Every job ends with before-and-after photographs of the inside of every duct run. You see what we saw. Not a summary from a tech who was in a hurry. Not a description over the phone. The camera doesn’t flatter anyone.
We’ve worked extensively in the neighborhoods around the FIU perimeter: the rental homes off SW 8th Street, the owner-occupied blocks north of Tamiami Trail, the mid-century streets between 107th and 117th Avenues. Tomas Reyes has walked enough of these attics to know what University Park’s specific construction leaves behind: crushed flex runs, disconnected branch lines, decades of tenant debris pressed against return grilles. The cleaning matters, but the diagnosis matters more.
Our teams arrive in University Park with the full equipment loadout: Rotobrush and Nikro for source removal and negative-pressure extraction, Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration when the job calls for it. No van stuffed with a shop vac and a coupon book. And every single job, from a two-bedroom rental to a five-bedroom estate, receives the same treatment: a written scope, a fixed price, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Our HVAC Cleaning Services in University Park
Here’s what we actually do when a University Park homeowner hires us for HVAC Cleaning. We don’t fog the house with chemicals and call it done. We open the system, inspect it with a camera, and remove what’s there.
Air Handler Cleaning
In University Park homes, the air handler is usually in a closet, a garage alcove, or an unconditioned utility space. That means it pulls air through whatever surrounds it: dust from car traffic, dryer lint, humidity from the garage. We pull the blower housing, clean the wheel and motor, wipe down the cabinet interior, and photograph the result. On a CBS home with the original handler, this is routinely where we find the worst buildup, because the filter slot gets ignored through long tenant stretches.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Miami-Dade humidity means a University Park evaporator coil is almost always wet. Wet dust becomes sludge. Sludge restricts airflow, raises static pressure, and drives down the system’s ability to pull moisture from the air. We clean the coil in place when it’s accessible, using a pH-balanced cleaner that removes the organic layer without eating the aluminum fins. In about a third of University Park homes, the coil is old enough that the fin surface has started to degrade, and we’ll document that with photos and a written note in your job record.
Blower Cleaning
A clogged blower wheel on a system running continuously in University Park can move 20 to 30 percent less air than the same wheel clean. The wheel tabs collect a felt-like layer of dust and humidity-cured grime that throws the whole assembly out of balance. We remove the wheel, clean each blade, inspect the motor bearings, and put it back with the set screw torqued to spec. It’s tedious work. It’s also the difference between a system that feels weak in August and one that holds temperature.
Condenser Cleaning
Outdoor condensers in University Park sit atop concrete pads in tight side yards, close to fences and landscaping. The coils take on grass clippings, pollen, and dust from nearby construction. We clean the coil with a low-pressure wash, straighten bent fins, and check the disconnect and capacitor for signs of heat fatigue. South Florida power quality is rough on capacitors, and it’s easier to replace a $30 part now than a $2,000 compressor later.
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.
BeforeAfterTrusted Brands We Service in University Park
We clean and maintain systems from every major manufacturer, including carriers, Trane, Rheem, Goodman, Lennox, and American Standard. Because so many University Park homes run original equipment from the 1970s and 1980s, we also stock common replacement parts for older units: contactors, capacitors, blower wheels, thermostats. When your cleaning uncovers a part that’s failing, we can usually get the replacement the same visit. Our equipment includes Rotobrush and Nikro for source removal and negative-pressure extraction, plus Honeywell filters when a media upgrade is part of the fix.
Common HVAC Cleaning Problems We See in University Park Homes
- Tenant-era debris in the return plenum. Landlord-owned rentals near FIU change tenants every year or two. A single return plenum regularly contains takeout menus, party flyers, and multiple layers of pet dander from different animals. A basic blow-and-go cleaning won’t touch the compacted layer against the grille.
- Crushed or disconnected flex runs in the attic. Original 1970s and 1980s flex duct collapses under its own weight in 150-degree attic heat. We find it constantly. The fix isn’t cleaning; it’s resealing and rerouting the branch. Skip it and the system underperforms no matter how clean the ducts are.
- Blanket insulation covering the duct work. In CBS homes, attic insulation blows across and settles on top of the duct runs. Fine when the ducts are intact. When the outer jacket fails, the insulation becomes a reservoir for moisture and a food source for mold. We remove and replace it as part of the sealing process.
- High static pressure from restrictive construction. University Park homes were built with plan and blueprint layouts that often sacrificed return air for square footage. Add old flex duct and dirty coils, and static pressure climbs. We measure it on every job and report the numbers.
Pricing for HVAC Cleaning in University Park, TX
A full HVAC cleaning for a typical 2,000 to 2,800 square foot University Park home costs between $380 and $890. Here’s the breakdown:
- Air handler cleaning: $150-$300
- Evaporator coil cleaning: $120-$240
- Blower wheel cleaning: $80-$160
- Condenser coil cleaning: $70-$140
- Full system with source removal and HEPA filtration: $380-$890
What moves the price? Access. An attic air handler in a tight CBS home with no walkway costs more in labor than a closet unit on the first floor. The age of the ductwork matters too. Original 1970s flex duct that’s already degrading may require sealing and repair beyond the cleaning scope, and we’ll quote that separately in writing. You get the full scope and the full price before we begin. No per-vent pricing. No upsell on the truck. Haven Standard Clause 1.
Call (806) 606-6902 for a written estimate. It’s free, and if you have a competitor’s written quote, we’ll put our number next to it.
We Also Serve Cities Near University Park
While this page covers University Park specifically, our crews regularly work throughout the metro. We handle University Park jobs daily and serve neighboring communities including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. If you’re on the edge of University Park near a neighboring city line, call (806) 606-6902 and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving University Park, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the University Park 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 University Park
University Park’s rental turnover means a single duct system often contains debris from five to ten years of different tenants, which we don’t see at the same density in owner-occupied neighborhoods. A rented home near FIU might cycle through a new tenant every 12 to 24 months. Each tenant brings new dust, new pets, new habits. We frequently pull out takeout menus, party flyers, and multiple pet dander layers from a single return plenum. Call (806) 606-6902 and we’ll show you the photos from your own property, not a stock image.
Because the original flex duct in these homes sits in unconditioned attics that reach 140 to 150 degrees for roughly five months of the year, and the outer vapor barrier breaks down under that sustained heat. Once the jacket splits, the fiberglass liner wicks moisture from Miami-Dade’s humid air, accelerates mold growth, and collapses. Newer construction runs ducts through insulated spaces or uses higher-tensile materials. We inspect the condition of the jacket during every cleaning and photograph any splitting we find.
We stop the cleaning, show you the camera footage, and quote a sealing and repair scope in writing as a separate line item. A crushed 12-inch flex run cannot be cleaned. It has to be replaced or rerouted. We seal the replacement branch with mastic, strap it properly, and measure static pressure before and after. In a 1970s CBS rental off SW 8th Street near the FIU entrance, this exact scenario improved airflow at the registers by over 40 percent on the first cycle.
It’s quoted as a separate line item on the written scope, but it’s almost always included in what we recommend because University Park humidity makes the coil the single highest-value area to clean. A standard duct cleaning addresses the air distribution path. The coil sits inside the air handler and acts as the humidity trap. On most University Park homes, we find the coil is the dirtiest component in the system. We’ll show you a photo. You decide.
Every three to four years, but with a camera inspection at every tenant turnover to verify condition before the new lease starts. The cleaning interval matters less than the inspection interval. A tenant can introduce a pet, a dampness problem, or a mechanical issue that invites dust into the system within six months. A documented photo record at every turnover protects you from disputes and protects the next tenant from a system that hasn’t been maintained. We’ll write the inspection report in plain language and attach the photos.
Ready for a Written Price on HVAC Cleaning in University Park?
We don’t do phone estimates based on square footage guesses. We come out, look at your system, and put the price in writing before any work begins. The estimate is free. The photo record comes with the job. And if the work isn’t right within 365 days, the 365-Day Done Right Promise means we come back and fix it. Call (806) 606-6902 and ask for a University Park estimate.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning, serving University Park since 2013.
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