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 Smyrna, GA
Dryer vent cleaning in Smyrna is different from almost anywhere else in Cobb County because of what the 1965-1990 housing stock does to vent runs. Ranch and split-level homes built during Smyrna’s I-285 expansion boom often route dryer exhaust through vented crawl spaces, where Cobb County’s summer humidity saturates the run from the outside while lint cakes to the inside. The result is a vent that looks fine at the wall hookup but is half-blocked 10 feet back. If your dryer has started taking two cycles to dry a normal load, call (806) 606-6902 for a camera inspection before you assume the machine is dying.
Why Smyrna Homes Are Different
Smyrna’s dominant housing stock came out of the 1960s through 1980s construction boom that followed the opening of I-285 and the suburban push along South Cobb Drive and King Springs Road. Those homes, especially in neighborhoods around Belmont Hills and King Springs, were built with ductboard or early fiberglass-lined metal ducts that predate modern sealed-system standards. Fifty years later, that ductboard absorbs moisture from Cobb County’s humid Piedmont climate, and what happens next is predictable: the lining delaminates, the run partially collapses, and mold takes hold where the camera light rarely reaches.
There is also a second Smyrna housing type that changes the work: 1980s and 1990s townhome and garden-style condo communities near Cumberland and the Galleria. These share trunk duct configurations across multiple units, so a cleaning in one townhome often means navigating registers that connect to a common plenum. Different tooling, different access points, same photo-documented result. Tomas Reyes and the CleanRun crew see both housing types in a single day, and the approach changes based on what the camera shows inside the run, not which neighborhood the house sits in.
Our Main Smyrna Services
Two services account for the majority of calls from Smyrna homeowners: full air duct cleaning and the deeper HVAC cleaning that includes the coil, blower, and plenum. Both start with a written price before any panel comes off.
Air Duct Cleaning in Smyrna
Whole-system air duct cleaning in Smyrna runs a Rotobrush or Guardsman negative-pressure extraction through every supply and return run in the house. The job includes register removal, camera verification of the interior before and after, and a documented photo record of every run we touch. In Smyrna’s older ranch homes, we typically find 1 to 4 inches of debris at the first elbow and ductboard that has begun to shed fibers into the airstream. Air Duct Cleaning in Smyrna covers the full scope, pricing, and what the photo record includes.
HVAC Cleaning in Smyrna
HVAC cleaning goes beyond the duct runs to the equipment itself: the evaporator coil, blower wheel, drain pan, and plenum. In Smyrna’s humid crawl-space housing stock, the coil is often coated with a gray paste of dust and bio-growth that reduces efficiency and pushes mold spores into the living space. This page covers the full HVAC cleaning scope for Smyrna homes, including how we handle ductboard and early fiberglass-lined systems. HVAC Cleaning in Smyrna details the equipment-level work and the written pricing structure.
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 Smyrna
Smyrna’s older homes route dryer vents through crawl spaces that hold moisture for much of the year, and lint builds up fast when humid air meets the vent’s interior walls. A vent that has never been cleaned in a fifteen-year-old King Springs ranch is often running at 30 to 40 percent airflow, which is why dryers in this housing stock fail early and cycle times creep upward. CleanRun’s Dryer Vent Cleaning service starts with a camera inspection, ends with a photo record, and includes the full written price before we unplug anything.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Signs you need it
Clothes are damp at the end of a normal cycle, the dryer door gets hotter than usual, or the vent hood outside barely moves air when the dryer runs.
What it costs in Smyrna
A camera inspection of a dryer vent in Smyrna typically runs $89-$149 as a standalone service, and that amount is credited toward the cleaning if we find enough buildup to require it.
How we do it
We run a Guardsman inspection camera the full length of the vent run from both the wall hookup and the exterior termination point, recording the footage as part of your documented photo record.
Vent Cleaning
Signs you need it
The dryer runs for two or more cycles to dry one load, the exterior vent hood stays closed while the dryer runs, or you find visible lint collecting at the exterior outlet.
What it costs in Smyrna
Full dryer vent cleaning in Smyrna runs $119-$219, depending on the length of the vent run and whether access requires crawl-space work.
How we do it
We attach a Rotobrush agitation brush to the vent interior and run negative-pressure extraction from the exterior, pulling lint back out through the run rather than pushing it into the crawl space.
Lint Removal
Signs you need it
You smell a musty or burning odor when the dryer runs, or the lint trap is clean but the dryer still takes multiple cycles.
What it costs in Smyrna
Standalone lint removal in Smyrna falls between $79 and $179, which includes the extraction labor and disposal.
How we do it
We remove the caked lint using a Nikro rotary whip, then run the vent brush through twice and finish with a negative-pressure pass to clear residual dust.
Bird Guard Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or scratching from the vent run, or you see nesting material sticking out of the exterior vent hood.
What it costs in Smyrna
A bird guard installation in Smyrna typically adds $55-$95 to the service when done alongside a cleaning.
How we do it
We install a stainless-steel or aluminum cage over the exterior vent termination after removing any nesting material and confirming the run is clear end to end.
What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in Smyrna
| Item | Typical range in Smyrna |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent inspection (standalone) | $89-$149 |
| Full dryer vent cleaning | $119-$219 |
| Lint removal (standalone) | $79-$179 |
These figures reflect what CleanRun quotes in Smyrna. Longer vent runs, crawl-space access, and second-story roof terminations push toward the upper end. Every quote is written before work starts.
Is a clogged dryer vent actually dangerous?
Yes. Lint is highly flammable, and a restricted vent raises dryer operating temperature to the point where ignition becomes a real possibility. A clogged vent also forces carbon monoxide back into the living space in gas dryers. Call (806) 606-6902 for an inspection if you have any doubt.
How often should Smyrna homeowners clean their dryer vents?
Every 12 to 18 months in this climate. Smyrna’s humidity and older crawl-space vent routing mean lint accumulates faster than in newer, shorter vent runs. Homes with long runs or multiple bends should lean toward annual cleaning.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Smyrna
Most Smyrna duct systems are leaking right now, and homeowners do not know it because the leaks are hidden in crawl spaces and behind drywall. Ductboard runs from the 1965-1990 era crack at the seams, and early flex duct collapses at the elbows, pulling conditioned air into voids instead of into rooms. CleanRun’s Duct Repair & Sealing work addresses the failure at the source, not with tape patches.
Duct Sealing
Signs you need it
Rooms at the end of a run never reach the thermostat set point, or your cooling bill is high while the house stays warm.
What it costs in Smyrna
Full duct sealing in Smyrna typically runs $850-$1,600, with half-system work at $450-$900 depending on access difficulty.
How we do it
We identify every leak with pressure testing or camera inspection, then seal each seam with mastic sealant applied by hand, not tape.
Flex Duct Repair
Signs you need it
You find crushed, kinked, or collapsed flex duct runs in the attic or crawl space, often visible only with a camera.
What it costs in Smyrna
Replacing a single flex run in Smyrna runs $180-$380, and the price depends on the run length and the degree of existing damage to nearby connections.
How we do it
We cut out the failed flex section, install new flex duct at the correct length, and secure the connections with mastic and mechanical fasteners, not duct tape.
What Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in Smyrna
| Item | Typical range in Smyrna |
|---|---|
| Full system duct sealing | $850-$1,600 |
| Half-system duct sealing | $450-$900 |
| Single flex duct run replacement | $180-$380 |
Smyrna’s crawl-space runs and older ductboard systems push sealing toward the upper ranges because access is tighter and the existing connections are often degraded. The written quote you receive before work starts is the price you pay, no matter what the camera shows once panels come off.
Do I need my ducts sealed if I am not replacing my HVAC system?
Yes, often. Leaky ducts waste conditioned air regardless of equipment age, and sealing can cut energy loss by 20 percent or more. The work is independent of equipment replacement. Call (806) 606-6902 for a camera inspection and written quote.
Will duct sealing disturb my house?
We work from the attic or crawl space in most Smyrna homes, so living areas stay clean. The work takes half a day to a full day depending on system size, and we clean up access points before leaving.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Smyrna
Smyrna’s humid crawl spaces and aging ductboard create a mold environment that newer homes in Kennesaw simply do not replicate at the same scale. Moisture wicks up through uninsulated Cobb County crawl spaces, saturates the duct exterior, and mold colonizes the interior lining where it stays hidden until a camera goes in. CleanRun’s Air Quality & Sanitizing service treats the source inside the duct, not just the room air.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
You smell a musty odor only when the HVAC fan runs, or camera inspection shows black or green growth inside the ductboard or flex runs.
What it costs in Smyrna
Duct mold treatment in Smyrna runs $300-$600 for targeted treatment and $1,500-$4,000 for severe system-wide contamination.
How we do it
We apply a registered antimicrobial to the affected runs using negative-pressure fogging, then run a HEPA-filtered pass to capture dead spores.
Odor Removal
Signs you need it
Pet, cooking, or smoke odors linger long after the source is gone, or the air smells stale when the system runs.
What it costs in Smyrna
Odor removal in Smyrna typically runs $350-$800 depending on whether the treatment covers the ductwork only or includes the coil and plenum.
How we do it
We fog the system with Abatement Technologies equipment and replace or clean the filter media, then verify the result with a follow-up camera pass.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Smyrna
| Item | Typical range in Smyrna |
|---|---|
| Targeted mold treatment | $300-$600 |
| Severe system-wide mold treatment | $1,500-$4,000 |
| Odor removal (ductwork only) | $350-$800 |
Severe mold cases in Smyrna’s older ductboard systems typically run higher because the contamination is embedded in the duct lining itself, not just surface growth. The written quote before work starts locks the price.
Will sanitizing my ducts remove all the mold permanently?
Treatment kills the existing mold and leaves an antimicrobial barrier, but Smyrna’s humidity means re-growth is possible if the underlying moisture source is not addressed. The camera record before and after gives you verifiable proof of what was treated.
Is the sanitizing solution safe for my family and pets?
We use registered products applied with negative-pressure containment, so the treatment stays inside the ducts and does not coat living-space surfaces. Ask about the specific product on your quote. Call (806) 606-6902 for specifics.
Brands We Service in Smyrna
We stock Guardsman and Rotobrush heads, Nikro agitation tools, and Honeywell filtration media for most Smyrna homes. Our brands page lists the full equipment roster. Parts are stocked locally in the Atlanta metro, so most repairs start the same visit.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Smyrna, GA
| Service | Typical range in Smyrna |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (whole system) | $450-$900 |
| HVAC cleaning (coil, blower, plenum) | $250-$500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $119-$219 |
| Dryer vent inspection | $89-$149 |
| Duct sealing (full system) | $850-$1,600 |
| Duct sealing (half system) | $450-$900 |
| Flex duct repair (single run) | $180-$380 |
| Targeted mold treatment | $300-$600 |
| System-wide mold treatment | $1,500-$4,000 |
| Odor removal | $350-$800 |
| Bird guard installation | $55-$95 |
Two things push pricing upward in Smyrna specifically: crawl-space access and the condition of aging ductboard, both of which add labor time. Whatever the number, it goes in writing before the first panel comes off, and the price does not change after the camera goes in.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Smyrna
We work throughout Smyrna, including older subdivisions and newer townhome clusters where the duct system determines the approach.
- Belmont Hills
- King Springs
- Rose Garden Hills
- Cumberland/Galleria area
- Taylor-Brawner
Crews are typically in the Smyrna area two to three days each week, but we schedule specific windows, not vague arrival times.
Service Area - Cities Near Smyrna
CleanRun serves Smyrna and the surrounding Cobb County metro. We also provide documented duct cleaning in Atlanta, GA, Marietta, GA, Mableton, GA, and Kennesaw, GA. Each city has different housing stock, and the photo record adapts accordingly.
Serving Smyrna, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Smyrna 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 Smyrna
Most Smyrna appointments are scheduled within three to five business days, depending on whether the job is standalone or bundled with other services. We book specific windows rather than promising a dispatcher will call when a truck is nearby.
Most single-family Smyrna neighborhoods do not require HOA approval for indoor duct work, though some townhome and condo communities near Cumberland have rules about roof and exterior vent access. We check the specific community’s requirements before scheduling a job.
Yes, and they make up a large share of Smyrna work. Ductboard from the 1965-1990 era requires lower agitation settings because aggressive brushing can delaminate the lining. The camera inspection first tells us what the system can tolerate. Call (806) 606-6902 to schedule a written estimate for your Smyrna home.
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 Smyrna Customers Say
"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."The dryer vent was almost completely blocked with lint. They showed me the photograph and I understood immediately why the dryer had been running twice."
- Lucia M."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.