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 Sterling Heights, MI
Dryer vent cleaning in Sterling Heights typically costs $95-$180 and is quoted as a flat per-system price before any work begins, never per vent. Homes here were built in a tight window between roughly 1965 and 1985, which means the original or once-replaced galvanized ductwork is now 40 to 60 years old and carries a very specific set of problems: separating fiberglass liner, corroded trunk lines, and layers of compacted debris that near-constant heating seasons push through the system every winter. If you’re looking for a crew that shows you the inside of every duct run before and after, call (806) 606-6902.
Why Sterling Heights Homes Are Different
Sterling Heights filled out almost entirely during the city’s incorporation-era boom, so the housing stock is unusually uniform: ranch, bi-level, and cape cod homes with full basements and forced-air furnaces connected to galvanized steel trunk lines and fiberglass-lined rectangular branch runs. When fiberglass duct liner hits the 40-year mark in a tightly sealed Michigan home, it separates from the sheet metal and starts shedding fibers into the airstream. We see this same condition in home after home across neighborhoods like Dodge Park, Heritage Village, and Maple Lane. The five to six month heating season, combined with Great Lakes humidity, further stresses boot seals and flex-duct connections, raising the risk of condensation-driven mold growth. This is not a generic duct cleaning market. Sterling Heights jobs have a predictable failure profile that technicians elsewhere in the metro rarely encounter with this consistency.
Our Main Sterling Heights Services
Sterling Heights homeowners most often call us for two of the four services we provide. Both involve the aging ductwork and forced-air systems that define the city’s housing stock, and each is detailed on its own Sterling Heights page.
Air Duct Cleaning in Sterling Heights
Full-system air duct cleaning in Sterling Heights means negative-pressure extraction through every duct run: trunk lines, branch runs, returns, and registers. Given the age of the homes here, the camera frequently shows a 3-inch debris build-up at the first elbow, along with fiberglass liner particles that have been cycling through the airstream. We photograph every run before and after as part of the standard job record. The full breakdown of what we find, what it costs, and how the work is done is on the Air Duct Cleaning in Sterling Heights page.
HVAC Cleaning in Sterling Heights
HVAC cleaning in Sterling Heights covers the furnace cabinet, blower assembly, evaporator coil, plenum, and accessible trunk lines. In a city where many residents work along Van Dyke and Mound, we regularly see fine metallic particulate packed into media filters and blower wheels, mixed with standard household dust. The blower wheel itself is often the single dirtiest component in the system. Complete scoping and pricing are on the HVAC Cleaning in Sterling Heights page.
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 Sterling Heights
Dryer vent cleaning in Sterling Heights is one of the most overlooked safety tasks in a city full of first-floor laundry rooms venting through exterior walls or up through the roof. The tight housing stock from the 1960s through 1980s means many vent runs are longer than code now prefers, with elbows tucked into finished basements and behind drywall. When a vent is restricted, the dryer runs hotter, takes longer to dry, and the exhaust carries fine particulate that settles inside the run and compacts with heat. We quote one flat price per vent system before work starts, and every job includes the camera record of what the run looked like before we started and what it looks like when we leave. If you want to understand the full scope of what this service covers, see our Dryer Vent Cleaning hub page.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Signs you need it
Clothes take two or more cycles to dry, the dryer cabinet feels hotter than normal to the touch, or you haven’t had the vent visually inspected in more than two years.
What it costs in Sterling Heights
We quote a flat $75 inspection fee for a camera-scoped dryer vent inspection, which includes a short video record of the run.
How we do it
We run a camera down the full vent run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, checking for lint build-up, crushed sections, disconnected joints, and improper materials.
Vent Cleaning
Signs you need it
The exterior vent hood doesn’t open fully during a dryer cycle, the laundry room smells musty when the dryer runs, or the run hasn’t been cleaned in over two years.
What it costs in Sterling Heights
A full dryer vent cleaning in Sterling Heights runs $95-$180 depending on run length, number of elbows, and roof versus wall termination.
How we do it
We use a rotary brush system attached to a professional-grade vacuum to dislodge compacted lint and pull it out of the run, then verify the entire path with a camera.
Lint Removal
Signs you need it
You can see matted lint packed around the exterior vent hood opening, or the dryer has tripped a high-limit safety sensor in the past year.
What it costs in Sterling Heights
Heavy lint removal is $95-$180 as a flat per-vent price, with the written scope specifying everything included before we start.
How we do it
We detach the vent run where needed, mechanically break loose compacted lint with roto-brushes sized to the duct diameter, and collect all of it with negative-pressure extraction.
Bird Guard Installation
Signs you need it
You’ve noticed birds, nesting material, or wasp activity near the exterior dryer vent termination, or the existing flapper keeps sticking open.
What it costs in Sterling Heights
A bird guard install falls within the $95-$180 range, with the guard itself priced separately based on the specific termination type.
How we do it
We install a hooded bird guard with a secure flapper that lets exhaust escape while blocking nest entry, then verify the vent draws properly afterward.
What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in Sterling Heights
| Item | Typical range in Sterling Heights |
|---|---|
| Dryer Vent Inspection | $75 flat fee |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | $95-$180 per vent system |
| Lint Removal | $95-$180 per vent system |
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned in Sterling Heights?
Every one to two years, and more often if the vent run is over 15 feet or has multiple elbows. Call (806) 606-6902 to get a flat written price for your specific run.
Why does my dryer vent keep clogging so quickly in Sterling Heights?
Older duct runs with the tight elbows common in split-level and ranch construction collect lint faster than short straight runs. We can show you exactly where the restriction is on a camera scope.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Sterling Heights
Duct repair and sealing in Sterling Heights addresses the single most common equipment failure in a city where nearly every home has a forced-air furnace connected to steel trunk lines installed 40 or more years ago: leaking joints, corroding seams, and disconnected branch runs. When a duct system leaks in a Sterling Heights basement, the furnace works harder to heat the same rooms, and the leaky run pulls in whatever is in the joist cavity, insulation fibers, dust, and sometimes mold spores. We seal and repair duct systems in place, and every job includes a written scope and a documented photo record of what we found and fixed. The full range of what’s covered lives on our Duct Repair & Sealing hub page.
Duct Sealing
Signs you need it
Rooms at the end of a run are consistently colder in winter, the furnace runs more than expected, or you can see gaps where branch ducts meet the main trunk in an unfinished basement.
What it costs in Sterling Heights
Whole-system duct sealing in Sterling Heights typically runs $400-$900, depending on how many joints and seams need work and overall trunk length.
How we do it
We apply mastic sealant to every accessible joint and seam on the trunk and branch runs, then test the system to confirm the sealed areas hold pressure.
Flex Duct Repair
Signs you need it
You can see sagging or kinked flex runs in the basement or crawl access, or registers are blowing weak air even with a clean filter.
What it costs in Sterling Heights
Flex duct repair runs $150-$350 per section, including replacement flex material where a run is crushed or torn.
How we do it
We replace or re-hang compromised flex runs, secure the inner liner properly at both connections, and photograph the completed work before closing out the job.
What Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in Sterling Heights
| Item | Typical range in Sterling Heights |
|---|---|
| Duct Sealing | $400-$900 per system |
| Flex Duct Repair | $150-$350 per section |
| Metal Duct Repair | $250-$600 per section |
Can leaking ducts really cost me money in Sterling Heights?
Yes. A leaky duct system can lose a measurable portion of conditioned air into joist cavities and unfinished spaces, which means the furnace runs longer to hold temperature. Sealing pays for itself.
Do you seal ducts from the inside or outside in Sterling Heights?
We seal accessible seams and joints from the outside with mastic, which is the most durable method for the galvanized steel trunk lines common in Sterling Heights homes. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written quote.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Sterling Heights
Air quality and sanitizing in Sterling Heights is most often requested by homeowners who have discovered visible mold growth inside a supply or return register, or who can smell a persistent musty odor that gets stronger when the furnace cycles. The tight heating season here, combined with Great Lakes humidity, pushes condensation into flex-duct connections and boot seals, and once the furnace blower picks up mold spores, it distributes them through every room. We treat the duct system after the source of moisture is addressed, and every job ends with a photo record showing exactly what was treated. The broader scope of what this service includes is detailed on our Air Quality & Sanitizing hub page.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
You can see mold staining inside register boots or on the visible interior of supply runs, or there’s a confirmed mold odor that strengthens when air moves through the system.
What it costs in Sterling Heights
Mold treatment in Sterling Heights ductwork runs $350-$700 per system, with the written scope specifying the exact number of runs to be treated.
How we do it
We apply an EPA-registered antimicrobial treatment to the accessible interior surfaces of the duct system, then photograph the treated runs and advise on addressing the moisture source.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
You’ve had recurring mold or bacterial growth inside the HVAC system despite cleaning, or a household member has a respiratory condition that makes airborne biologicals a concern.
What it costs in Sterling Heights
UV light installation in Sterling Heights runs $650-$1,100 per unit, depending on the lamp length and whether the unit mounts inside the supply plenum or above the coil.
How we do it
We mount the UV unit inside the supply plenum or above the evaporator coil, wire it to run with the blower, and verify it draws the correct current after installation.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Sterling Heights
| Item | Typical range in Sterling Heights |
|---|---|
| Mold Treatment | $350-$700 per system |
| Bacteria Sanitizing | $250-$500 per system |
| UV Light Installation | $650-$1,100 per unit |
Can you actually remove mold from ductwork in Sterling Heights?
We apply an EPA-registered antimicrobial product to the treated interior surfaces, which kills and prevents the mold present on those surfaces. We then recommend fixing the moisture source so it doesn’t return.
Does sanitizing my ducts in Sterling Heights eliminate household odors?
It can, especially when the odor source is inside the duct system. If the smell comes from carpet, furniture, or a structural moisture problem, that needs to be addressed separately. Call (806) 606-6902 for a flat quote.
Brands We Service in Sterling Heights
We stock and install equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman on Sterling Heights jobs, and our techs work with Abatement Technologies equipment on mitigation work. Having these parts on the truck means we usually complete sanitizing, air purification, and accessory installs in one visit. See the complete list on our brands page.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Sterling Heights, MI
| Service | Typical range in Sterling Heights |
|---|---|
| Air Duct Cleaning (full system) | $300-$600 |
| HVAC Cleaning | $250-$500 |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | $95-$180 |
| Dryer Vent Inspection | $75 flat fee |
| Lint Removal | $95-$180 |
| Duct Sealing | $400-$900 |
| Flex Duct Repair | $150-$350 per section |
| Metal Duct Repair | $250-$600 per section |
| Mold Treatment | $350-$700 per system |
| Bacteria Sanitizing | $250-$500 per system |
| UV Light Installation | $650-$1,100 per unit |
What pushes price up in Sterling Heights is almost always the age of the ductwork. Old trunk lines with multiple elbows, corroding seams, and fiberglass liner that has started separating take longer to clean properly and often need repair work along the way. We quote one written price before any panel comes off, and that price is what you pay, no per-vent arithmetic and no bait-and-switch add-ons.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Sterling Heights
We work across all of Sterling Heights, including the ranch-filled blocks north of Metropolitan Parkway and the capes and bi-levels concentrated in the original incorporation-era neighborhoods. Our crews arrive with everything needed for a same-visit job in most cases.
- Dodge Park
- Heritage Village
- Maple Lane
- Sterling Knolls
- Utica Junction
Service Area - Cities Near Sterling Heights
CleanRun also serves the surrounding Macomb and Oakland county communities, including Madison Heights, MI, Warren, MI, Royal Oak, MI, and Clinton Township, MI. If you’re anywhere in the corridor along Mound, Van Dyke, or M-59, we can usually schedule within a few days.
Serving Sterling Heights, MI - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights
We schedule most Sterling Heights jobs within three to five business days. When you call (806) 606-6902, we give you a written price over the phone and a firm arrival window in writing before the crew is ever dispatched.
No permit is required for duct cleaning, sealing, or dryer vent work on an existing single-family home in Sterling Heights. Duct cleaning and sealing are considered maintenance work under Michigan building code, not new construction.
When CleanRun does a Sterling Heights duct cleaning, the negative-pressure extraction runs through the full duct system: the trunk lines, every branch run, the plenum, and each register. You’ll see the camera footage from before and after before we leave.
Need a flat, written price for air duct cleaning, dryer vent work, duct sealing, or air quality treatment in Sterling Heights? Call (806) 606-6902. One of our team members answers the phone directly, no call center, no voice tree, and gives you a written quote before anything is scheduled. Every job ends with a documented photo record of your ducts, inside and out. That’s how we work in Sterling Heights.
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 Sterling Heights Customers Say
"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."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.