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 The Acreage, FL
Dryer vent cleaning in The Acreage costs $129-$289 for a standard single-run system and should be done every 12-18 months on hobby-farm properties due to hay dust and animal dander loading. Crews working the 140th Ave N corridor regularly pull 4-6 pounds of compacted lint and organic debris from vents that have never been opened since the house was built. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written price before anyone touches your system.
Why The Acreage Homes Are Different
The Acreage sits on large, unincorporated lots in western Palm Beach County where 1-5 acre properties often include horses, chickens, or goats. That changes the air inside the home. Hay dust, dried manure particulates, and animal dander get pulled into return-air grilles, then settle into flex-duct runs that snake through attics where summer temperatures pass 140°F. The result is a contamination pattern you won’t find in Royal Palm Beach tract housing: compressed organic buildup at the first elbow of nearly every return run, plus accelerated liner degradation from heat cycling.
Most homes here were built between the late 1970s and early 2000s. No HOA means no architectural review board telling owners when to replace ductwork, and many systems have never had a full inspection. The sandy, low-canopy terrain offers little windbreak, so southeasterly winds carry pollen and mold spores from pastures and scrubland straight into return grilles. From June through October, wet-season humidity pushes moisture into unsealed duct joints, creating the conditions for mold inside return plenums. Any thorough cleaning in The Acreage has to account for all of it: heat, humidity, livestock, and decades of deferred maintenance.
Our Main The Acreage Services
Two services account for most of what we do in The Acreage: full air duct cleaning and HVAC cleaning. Both deal with the same local reality of hay dust, animal hair, and heat-stressed ductwork, but they address different parts of the system.
Air Duct Cleaning in The Acreage
Full air duct cleaning here means removing the compressed hay dust, dander, and construction debris that accumulates inside return and supply runs, then photographing every run before and after so you can see what was actually pulled out. On Acreage properties with livestock, we typically find 2-4 inches of packed organic material in the return plenum alone. Air Duct Cleaning in The Acreage covers the full scope, pricing, and what the crew documents on every job.
HVAC Cleaning in The Acreage
HVAC cleaning targets the blower, evaporator coil, drain pan, and the inside of the air handler. In The Acreage’s humid summer months, coil fins cake with a wet paste of pollen and dust that cuts airflow and forces the system to work harder. HVAC Cleaning in The Acreage explains what we open, what we clean, and the written price you get before the first panel comes off.
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 The Acreage
Dryer vent cleaning in The Acreage starts with a camera inspection of the full run from dryer to exterior termination, because homes built in the 1980s and 1990s here often have long, multi-elbow vents that were never sized for modern high-capacity dryers. Hay dust and animal hair make the problem worse: every load of horse-blanket laundry or barn clothes sends fine organic particulates into the vent, where they bond with lint and harden into blockages. We use a negative-pressure extraction system with a HEPA-filtered collection unit, then hand-brush the full run and photograph the before and after. The result is a written record showing exactly what was removed, not just a claim that the vent “looked fine.” If you want to see the full scope of what this service covers, our Dryer Vent Cleaning page details every step and the equipment we run.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Signs you need it
Clothes take two cycles to dry, the dryer exterior gets hot to the touch, or you smell a musty odor near the appliance.
What it costs in The Acreage
A camera inspection with a written report and photos runs $49-$129, credited toward the cleaning if you have us do the work.
How we do it
We disconnect the dryer, run a high-resolution camera from both ends of the vent, measure airflow with a manometer, and hand you a written report with photos and a flat price for any recommended work.
Vent Cleaning
Signs you need it
The exterior vent flap doesn’t open fully during the dry cycle, or lint is visible around the termination point.
What it costs in The Acreage
Standard single-run vent cleaning runs $129-$289, depending on run length and the number of elbows.
How we do it
We run a negative-pressure extraction unit at the dryer connection, feed a rotating brush through the full run, and finish with a camera verification pass you watch with the technician.
Lint Removal
Signs you need it
The dryer struggles to clear moisture, or you can see packed lint at the interior vent opening when you pull the dryer away from the wall.
What it costs in The Acreage
Targeted lint removal for a clogged vent runs $129-$229 when added to a standard cleaning; stand-alone jobs start at $149.
How we do it
We locate the blockage with the camera, break it apart with a stiff rotary brush, extract it with the HEPA negative-pressure system, and re-verify airflow at every register along the run.
Bird Guard Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or scratching near the exterior vent, or you find nesting material around the termination on the roof or eave.
What it costs in The Acreage
A galvanized or stainless bird guard, installed, runs $75-$175 depending on access and the size of the existing termination.
How we do it
We remove any nesting material from the vent, inspect the run for damage, then install a code-approved guard that keeps birds out without restricting the dryer’s rated airflow.
What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in The Acreage
| Item | Typical range in The Acreage |
|---|---|
| Camera inspection with written report | $49-$129 |
| Standard single-run vent cleaning | $129-$289 |
| Bird guard installation | $75-$175 |
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned in The Acreage?
Every 12-18 months if you keep horses or livestock and do barn laundry regularly. Homes without animals can go 18-24 months. The hay dust and hair loading on Acreage properties compresses lint faster than typical suburban settings. Call (806) 606-6902 to schedule an inspection with a written price.
Why does my dryer vent clog faster in The Acreage than it did in my old house?
Hobby-farm dust, animal dander, and the area’s sandy soil all enter the laundry room and pass through the dryer’s lint trap. Fine particulates that escape the trap bond with moist lint inside the vent. The result is a compacted blockage that forms in months, not years.
Duct Repair & Sealing in The Acreage
Duct repair and sealing in The Acreage deals with what 40 years of attic heat and humidity do to flex-duct: cracked liners, separated joints, and return plenums that pull unconditioned air from the attic. Homes here routinely have duct runs passing through attic spaces that exceed 140°F in summer, which accelerates liner breakdown and causes fiber shedding into the airstream. The fix starts with a full camera inspection of every run, then sealing or replacement as the documented conditions demand, always with a written price before any work. Our Duct Repair & Sealing page walks through the full scope of materials and methods we use.
Duct Sealing
Signs you need it
Rooms on the far end of the house never reach the thermostat set point, or your electric bill spikes each summer despite no change in usage.
What it costs in The Acreage
Full duct sealing with mastic and metal tape runs $450-$1,100 per system, depending on the number of accessible joints and the size of the home.
How we do it
We pressurize the duct system, identify every leak with a smoke pencil or thermal imager, then seal each joint with UL-listed mastic and aluminum tape before re-testing airflow.
Flex Duct Repair
Signs you need it
You see shredded plastic or fiberglass at a register, or a run has collapsed under the weight of blown-in insulation.
What it costs in The Acreage
Replacing a single collapsed or torn flex-duct run runs $225-$600 per run, including removal, new insulated duct, and reconnection.
How we do it
We remove the failed run, size the replacement to the register and plenum connection, install new insulated flex, and seal both ends with mastic before verifying airflow.
Mastic Sealant
Signs you need it
Visible gaps at duct joints in the attic, or you can feel air blowing from connections when the system runs.
What it costs in The Acreage
Targeted mastic application at specific joints runs $150-$400, depending on access and the number of connections treated.
How we do it
We clean each joint, apply a UL-listed mastic sealant with a brush to fill every gap, and let it cure before the system is re-pressurized and re-tested.
What Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in The Acreage
| Item | Typical range in The Acreage |
|---|---|
| Full system duct sealing | $450-$1,100 |
| Single flex-duct replacement | $225-$600 |
| Targeted mastic sealing | $150-$400 |
Do I need a permit to repair ducts in The Acreage?
Most duct sealing and flex-duct replacement jobs do not require a permit in unincorporated Palm Beach County when no structural changes are involved. We handle the paperwork for any work that does require county review. Call (806) 606-6902 and we’ll confirm what applies to your property.
Why is my attic ductwork falling apart after only 20 years?
The Acreage’s attic temperatures exceed 140°F for weeks each summer, and the wet season drives humidity into unsealed spaces. Heat cycling cracks the plastic liner on flex-duct, and humidity degrades the adhesive at joints. Most 20-year-old systems here are at the end of their service life. Call (806) 606-6902 for a camera inspection with a written report.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in The Acreage
Air quality and sanitizing in The Acreage addresses what happens after years of hay dust, animal dander, and wet-season humidity move through the duct system: mold colonies in the return plenum, bacteria on the coil, and odors that return within days of a standard cleaning. Homes built in the 1980s with original ductwork are the most frequent candidates, especially where return grilles are oversized or poorly fitted and pull unfiltered air from unconditioned spaces. We use antimicrobial products registered with the EPA, applied only after the mechanical cleaning is complete, and never as a replacement for it. The full Air Quality & Sanitizing service page covers the products and application methods in detail.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
You smell a persistent musty odor from the registers, or visible mold is present on the inside of a return grille.
What it costs in The Acreage
Antimicrobial treatment of the return plenum and accessible duct surfaces runs $300-$650, applied after the mechanical cleaning removes the growth substrate.
How we do it
We remove the mechanical contamination first, then fog or wipe the affected surfaces with an EPA-registered antimicrobial, let it dwell, and re-inspect with the camera before writing the report.
Odor Removal
Signs you need it
A pet, smoke, or livestock odor returns within days of cleaning, or you notice a stale smell when the system first starts.
What it costs in The Acreage
Whole-system odor treatment runs $250-$550, including the return plenum, all accessible supply runs, and the air handler cabinet.
How we do it
We identify the odor source with a camera and moisture meter, clean the affected component, then apply an odor-neutralizing agent that degrades the volatile compounds rather than masking them.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Repeated mold regrowth on the coil despite regular cleanings, or a household member with a diagnosed respiratory sensitivity.
What it costs in The Acreage
A UV-C light installed at the evaporator coil runs $600-$1,200 per unit, mounted to treat the coil surface and drain pan continuously.
How we do it
We mount the UV-C lamp upstream of the coil, wire it to the air handler, and verify the light coverage pattern so the entire coil face and drain pan stay illuminated when the system runs.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in The Acreage
| Item | Typical range in The Acreage |
|---|---|
| Antimicrobial mold treatment | $300-$650 |
| Whole-system odor removal | $250-$550 |
| UV-C light installation | $600-$1,200 |
Will sanitizing alone fix my The Acreage mold problem?
No. Sanitizing kills surface organisms, but without mechanical removal of the debris they feed on, regrowth returns within months. We clean first, treat second, and document both with photos. That’s the only sequence that holds up in The Acreage’s wet season. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written scope.
Is the antimicrobial treatment safe for my horses and chickens?
The products we use are EPA-registered for occupied spaces and require no vacating the home during application. We can provide the product label and safety data sheet before work begins. Animals are not at risk when the system is run normally after the treatment dries.
Brands We Service in The Acreage
We service and install equipment from our brands page, including Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, and Aprilaire components. Common replacement parts for Acreage homes are stocked on the truck, so most jobs finish same-day.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in The Acreage, FL
| Service | Typical range in The Acreage |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent camera inspection | $49-$129 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129-$289 |
| Bird guard installation | $75-$175 |
| Full duct sealing | $450-$1,100 |
| Flex-duct replacement (per run) | $225-$600 |
| Targeted mastic sealing | $150-$400 |
| Antimicrobial mold treatment | $300-$650 |
| Whole-system odor removal | $250-$550 |
| UV-C light installation | $600-$1,200 |
Prices push toward the upper end on Acreage homes with long flex-duct runs, multiple elbows, or heavy livestock contamination that requires extra extraction passes. Every job gets a written price before a panel comes off, per Haven Standard Clause 1. The number we write is the number you pay, with no per-vent pricing and no add-ons discovered mid-job.
Neighborhoods We Serve in The Acreage
We cover the full The Acreage grid, from the equestrian properties around 140th Ave N to the smaller lots near Northlake Blvd and the scattered ranches west toward the Corbett Wildlife Management Area. Response time is typically same-week for scheduled work, with inspection appointments available within days.
- 140th Ave N corridor
- Northlake Blvd ranch area
- West The Acreage near the Corbett boundary
- Hobby-farm lots east of Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd
- Custom-home acreages south of Orange Blvd
Service Area - Cities Near The Acreage
CleanRun crews serve The Acreage and surrounding Palm Beach County communities. For work outside the immediate area, we also operate in Jacksonville, FL, Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, and Orlando, FL. Scheduling is coordinated from our Miami office, and crews dispatch locally.
Serving The Acreage, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the The Acreage 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 The Acreage
A standard single-story ranch with 10-14 runs takes 3-5 hours from setup to final camera verification. Homes with heavy animal contamination or long flex-duct runs may push toward a full day. The written price always includes the full scope, so the time is planned before anyone arrives.
No. The Acreage is unincorporated and largely HOA-free, so there’s no architectural board to approve duct repairs or vent terminations. Palm Beach County code still applies to any work affecting the building envelope, and we handle all applicable county requirements. Call (806) 606-6902 to confirm what applies to your property.
Yes. Our technicians routinely work on hobby-farm properties and understand how to keep equipment, hoses, and doorways clear of animals. We’ll ask about any specific access concerns when scheduling, and the crew will confirm the work area with you before setting up.
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 The Acreage Customers Say
"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."On time, professional, and explained what the readings meant without talking down to me."
- Warren E.