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 New Haven, CT
Dryer vent cleaning in New Haven usually runs $120-$190 and takes about an hour in most homes. What makes the job different here is the housing stock: pre-WWII triple-deckers and colonials with improvised retrofits mean vents follow paths no suburban builder would ever design. If you’re seeing slow dry cycles or a hot laundry room, call (806) 606-6902 and we’ll give you a written price before anyone touches a panel.
Why New Haven Homes Are Different
New Haven’s oldest neighborhoods weren’t built for forced air. East Rock, Westville, and Fair Haven are full of pre-WWII triple-deckers and colonials that originally ran on steam or hot-water radiators. When furnace systems were finally retrofitted in the 1960s through the 1980s, ductwork got shoehorned into wall cavities, narrow crawlspaces, and attic runs that were never meant to hold it. The result is irregular, poorly sealed systems that accumulate debris in ways flat suburban ductwork never does.
Layered on top of that is the coastal humidity. Sitting directly on Long Island Sound, New Haven sees summer humidity regularly climb above 80%, and that moisture works its way into leaky duct runs in older homes far more aggressively than it would inland. In practical terms, we pull mold-prone material out of New Haven ducts that people in Hartford or Waterbury rarely see. Add in shared duct chases between units in Fair Haven and The Hill two-families, and you have systems where one unit’s problem quietly becomes the whole building’s problem.
Our Main New Haven Services
Two services dominate the calls we take from New Haven homeowners: full duct cleaning and HVAC system cleaning. Here’s what each involves locally.
Air Duct Cleaning in New Haven
Older New Haven homes carry decades of accumulated material inside their duct runs: crumbled plaster from original wall cavities, rodent debris in shared chases, and dense dust packed into elbows that were never accessible. We document every run with before-and-after photos so you can see exactly what came out. Air Duct Cleaning in New Haven starts with a written price and ends with a photo record of every single run.
HVAC Cleaning in New Haven
In New Haven’s retrofit-heavy housing stock, the furnace and coil side of the system often fights the same debris as the ducts. Blower wheels cake with the same material we find in the elbows, and evaporator coils collect coastal moisture that binds dust into a film. Cleaning the full HVAC path improves airflow through systems that were undersized from the day they were installed. HVAC Cleaning in New Haven covers the unit side in detail.
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 New Haven
Dryer vent cleaning in New Haven is a different job than it is in newer construction. Vents in pre-WWII homes often run through original wall cavities or along improvised paths that were never designed for lint exhaust, and the coastal humidity makes lint stick to the vent walls instead of blowing through. That’s a fire hazard, plain and simple. We offer a full range of dryer vent work, including Dryer Vent Cleaning with the same documented photo record we provide on every other job.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Signs you need it
Clothes take two or three cycles to dry, or the outdoor vent flap barely moves when the dryer runs.
What it costs in New Haven
A dryer vent inspection in New Haven typically runs $90-$160, with the camera footage included in your photo record.
How we do it
We run a camera from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, measuring airflow and photographing every restriction we find.
Lint Removal
Signs you need it
You can see lint building up at the exterior vent hood, or the dryer shuts itself off mid-cycle on the high-limit sensor.
What it costs in New Haven
Standalone lint removal in New Haven falls between $110-$180, depending on the length and accessibility of the run.
How we do it
We use negative-pressure extraction from the dryer side, rotating brushes for compacted lint, and a final camera pass to confirm the run is clear.
What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in New Haven
| Item | Typical range in New Haven |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent inspection | $90-$160 |
| Standard lint removal | $110-$180 |
| Vent rerouting | $220-$410 |
How do I know my New Haven dryer vent actually got cleaned?
Every CleanRun job includes a documented photo record showing the inside of your vent before and after. You’ll see the same camera footage our technicians see, so the work is verifiable without taking our word for it.
Why does my dryer vent clog so fast in New Haven?
Coastal humidity makes lint sticky, and many older New Haven homes have vents with too many elbows or runs that sag in crawlspaces. Lint accumulates at every bend. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written price on a full cleaning.
Duct Repair & Sealing in New Haven
Duct repair in New Haven usually means fixing systems that were improvised from the start. Original radiator-era homes got forced-air retrofits in the 1960s and 1970s, and the ductwork was often built from whatever would fit, not what would perform. Coastal humidity then works on every seam and joint, degrading tape and accelerating leaks. Our Duct Repair & Sealing service restores these systems with materials that hold up under New Haven conditions.
Duct Sealing
Signs you need it
Some rooms stay warm or cool regardless of what the thermostat says, or your utility bills climb every summer while comfort drops.
What it costs in New Haven
Sealing existing ductwork in New Haven typically runs $300-$520, depending on how many runs and joints need attention.
How we do it
We locate leaks with a pressure test, then seal each joint with mastic and foil tape rated for the temperature swings New Haven attics deliver.
Flex Duct Repair
Signs you need it
Flex duct has collapsed, kinked, or come disconnected in a crawlspace or attic run where the original install was improvised.
What it costs in New Haven
Flex duct repair in New Haven runs $180-$320 per section, with the price written before work starts.
How we do it
We replace damaged runs with properly sized flex duct, support it so it can’t sag, and photograph the new pathway before closing up.
What Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in New Haven
| Item | Typical range in New Haven |
|---|---|
| Duct sealing | $300-$520 |
| Flex duct repair | $180-$320 per section |
| Duct insulation | $240-$460 |
Can you seal ducts in a New Haven triple-decker without opening walls?
Most retrofitted runs in triple-deckers are accessible from the basement or crawlspace, and we seal what’s reachable. Where a chase runs through a wall cavity, we document what we can access and recommend any invasive work before touching it.
Why are my heating bills so high in winter when the house is small?
Leaky ducts in older New Haven homes send conditioned air into wall cavities and attics instead of living spaces. Sealing runs can stop the loss at its source. Call (806) 606-6902 and we’ll put a written price on the table.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in New Haven
Air quality work in New Haven is shaped by humidity and old building material. The same coastal moisture that makes lint sticky inside dryer vents also feeds mold growth inside duct runs, and a 1970s retrofit that used an original plaster wall cavity as a duct chase means the air you breathe has been passing through century-old debris. Our Air Quality & Sanitizing service treats the source, not just the smell.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Musty air kicks in only when the heat or AC runs, or you see dark staining around register openings.
What it costs in New Haven
Mold treatment for ductwork in New Haven runs $280-$500, depending on the affected area and whether a second pass is needed.
How we do it
We apply an EPA-registered antimicrobial to the affected surfaces with a fogger, then photograph the treated areas as part of your record.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Mold or bacteria keeps returning in a coastal New Haven home where humidity levels stay high inside the ductwork.
What it costs in New Haven
A UV light system in New Haven typically runs $400-$720 installed, using Honeywell or Aprilaire units.
How we do it
We mount the lamp at the evaporator coil, the point where coastal humidity makes microbial growth most active, and wire it to run only when the fan runs.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in New Haven
| Item | Typical range in New Haven |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment | $280-$500 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $240-$420 |
| Odor removal | $180-$340 |
Can sanitizing fix a shared-duct smell problem in a New Haven two-family?
When Duct chases cross unit boundaries in Fair Haven and The Hill, one unit’s moisture or pest problem affects the whole building. We treat the shared runs and document the work so every unit owner sees what was done.
Will UV lights actually do anything in a coastal climate like New Haven?
Yes. UV lamps placed at the coil disrupt mold spore reproduction on the one surface where humidity accumulates most in a New Haven system. It’s a targeted installation, not a whole-house air purifier replacement. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written price.
Brands We Service in New Haven
We work with equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies in New Haven homes, and our crews stock common replacement parts locally so most installs finish in a single visit. For details on our full equipment list, visit our brands page.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in New Haven, CT
| Service | Typical range in New Haven |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent inspection | $90-$160 |
| Standard lint removal | $110-$180 |
| Vent rerouting | $220-$410 |
| Duct sealing | $300-$520 |
| Flex duct repair | $180-$320 per section |
| Duct insulation | $240-$460 |
| Mold treatment | $280-$500 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $240-$420 |
| Odor removal | $180-$340 |
What pushes a New Haven job toward the upper end of these ranges is almost always accessibility: attic runs with no standing room, crawlspace entries tucked behind additions, or shared chases that force us to coordinate with more than one unit. Whatever the number is, it’s written down before work starts under Haven Standard Clause 1, so there are no surprises after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in New Haven
We run jobs across New Haven every week, from the triple-deckers of Fair Haven to the colonials of Westville and the converted two-families in East Rock. Response time across the city is usually one to two business days for scheduled work.
- East Rock
- Westville
- Fair Haven
- The Hill
- Wooster Square
Service Area - Cities Near New Haven
We serve the shoreline and inner suburbs around New Haven, including East Haven, CT, West Haven, CT, Hamden, CT, and Cheshire, CT. Scheduling is coordinated from our Hartford office, but crews work New Haven jobs locally with the same written-price standard.
Serving New Haven, CT - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the New Haven 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 New Haven
Most New Haven jobs are scheduled within one to two business days. We don’t promise same-day dispatch for duct cleaning because every job is scoped and priced in writing before a crew arrives, and that takes a short phone conversation.
Routine duct cleaning, dryer vent work, and sanitizing don’t require a New Haven building permit. Duct repair that involves structural changes to a wall or chase may, and we’ll flag that on the written scope before any work starts.
Yes. Shared duct chases in two-family and triple-decker homes are common in Fair Haven and The Hill, and we document every run so each unit owner sees the condition of their own system. Written pricing applies per building scope, not per unit guessing.
If you’re ready to see what’s actually inside your ducts, call (806) 606-6902. We’ll answer, take the details, and hand you a written price before a single panel comes off.
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 New Haven Customers Say
"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."Flat price agreed up front, no per-vent add-ons at the end. That was the whole reason I did not call the coupon company."
- Suzanne B.