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 Troy, OH
Dryer vent cleaning in Troy, OH typically costs $120-$240 for a standard single-story run, while duct repair and sealing jobs land between $350 and $900 depending on access and branch count. What makes Troy different is the housing stock: thousands of 1965-1995 colonials and split-levels with original multi-zone forced-air systems that have never been professionally serviced. If you need a written price before any work starts, call us at (806) 606-6902.
Why Troy Homes Are Different
Troy’s residential boom between the 1970s and 1990s left a distinct pattern: large colonials and split-levels, most between 2,000 and 4,500 square feet, with full finished basements and long multi-branch duct runs serving two or three floors. Those original sheet-metal trunk lines often pair with flex-duct branch runs added during basement finishing years later, creating debris traps at every transition point. Standard cleaning equipment has to be configured specifically for those mixed-material layouts, or it simply won’t reach the far branches.
The climate compounds the problem. Furnaces here run nearly continuously from November through March, cycling household air – and whatever is sitting in those ducts – through the system at high frequency all winter. Then the spring pollen load from Troy’s dense canopy of mature oaks and maples hits in April and May, driving a predictable surge in calls from allergy-sensitive residents. In subdivisions along Wattles Road and Square Lake Road, whole-house bypass humidifiers installed on original 1980s furnaces are a recurring culprit: saddle valves and bypass ducts develop mineral scale and microbial growth that feeds directly into the main supply trunk. That pattern shows up in Troy at a rate we rarely see in cities with newer housing.
Our Main Troy Services
Most Troy homeowners reach out to us first for two services: full air duct cleaning to clear decades of accumulated debris from aging systems, and HVAC cleaning to address furnace and coil buildup that reduces efficiency on those long winter run cycles.
Air Duct Cleaning in Troy
Air duct cleaning in Troy means clearing 30-50 years of dust, dander, and construction debris from systems that were often installed when the house was built and never opened since. In finished basements with flex-duct branch runs, we configure negative-pressure extraction to reach every branch without pulling the duct apart. Every job ends with a Documented Photo Record of the inside of every run, before and after. See Air Duct Cleaning in Troy for full pricing and scope.
HVAC Cleaning in Troy
HVAC cleaning in Troy focuses on the evaporator coil, blower assembly, and plenum – the components that handle air before it ever reaches the ducts. In older Troy systems, coil buildup from continuous winter operation restricts airflow and forces the furnace to work harder. We remove the debris, photograph the components, and document the airflow readings before and after. Details are on HVAC Cleaning in Troy.
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 Troy
Dryer vent cleaning in Troy is a fire-safety and efficiency job first. Homes built between 1965 and 1995 often have long vertical or horizontal vent runs through finished basement ceilings or exterior walls, and in Troy’s climate those runs accumulate lint fast because dryers cycle more loads through the winter when families are indoors more. The lint traps heat, the heat ignites the lint, and a fire in a concealed wall or ceiling cavity is the result. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning service clears the full run and photographs every section so you can see what was actually removed.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Signs you need it
Clothes take longer than 45 minutes to dry, the dryer housing feels hot to the touch, or you notice a burning smell during a cycle.
What it costs in Troy
Inspection alone runs $80-$120 in Troy, and the price is credited toward cleaning if we find a blockage.
How we do it
We run a camera through the full vent run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, measuring airflow with an anemometer at both ends before recommending any work.
Lint Removal
Signs you need it
Visible lint at the exterior vent cap, reduced airflow at the termination point, or a dryer that shuts off mid-cycle on thermal overload.
What it costs in Troy
Full lint removal runs $120-$240 in Troy depending on run length and access; the higher end applies to multi-story runs through finished ceilings.
How we do it
We push rotating brushes and compressed air through the full run from both ends, then run a HEPA-filtered negative-pressure extractor to pull loosened debris out rather than pushing it into the wall cavity.
What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in Troy
| Item | Typical range in Troy |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent inspection | $80-$120 |
| Full lint removal (single-story run) | $120-$180 |
| Full lint removal (multi-story or long run) | $180-$240 |
Can you clean a dryer vent that runs through a finished basement ceiling?
Yes. We access the run from both the dryer connection and the exterior termination, and when the run passes through a finished ceiling we use camera-guided brushes to clear the full length without cutting drywall. You’ll see the before and after photos for every section we clean.
How do I know the lint was actually removed?
Every device gets a Documented Photo Record: camera shots of the interior of the vent run before we start and after we finish, plus airflow readings at both ends. If airflow hasn’t measurably improved, the job isn’t done. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written price.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Troy
Duct repair and sealing in Troy usually means one thing: original sheet-metal trunk lines from the 1970s or 1980s that have separated at the seams, paired with flex-duct branches that were added during basement finishing and never properly sealed. The result is heated air leaking into wall cavities and unfinished spaces, pushing energy costs up while rooms stay cold. Our Duct Repair & Sealing service finds every leak, seals it with mastic or foil tape rated for HVAC use, and documents the before and after airflow readings.
Duct Sealing
Signs you need it
Rooms at the end of long runs stay noticeably colder than the rest of the house, or you can feel air moving around the duct seams in an unfinished basement.
What it costs in Troy
Whole-system sealing runs $400-$900 in Troy depending on the number of accessible joints and whether we’re working in a finished or unfinished basement.
How we do it
We locate leaks with a pressure test or thermal imaging, then apply mastic sealant or foil tape to every accessible joint and re-test to confirm the improvement in airflow.
Flex Duct Repair
Signs you need it
Sagging or kinked flex runs visible in the basement, or a branch register that puts out almost no air despite the main trunk being fully open.
What it costs in Troy
Replacing or re-supporting a damaged flex run costs $200-$500 in Troy depending on length and whether the run passes through a finished ceiling.
How we do it
We remove the damaged flex, install new R-6 or R-8 rated duct sized to the branch, support it at proper intervals, and seal both ends with mastic before re-testing airflow at the register.
What Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in Troy
| Item | Typical range in Troy |
|---|---|
| Single duct joint sealing | $150-$300 |
| Flex duct replacement (one branch) | $200-$500 |
| Whole-system sealing | $400-$900 |
Why are some duct sealing quotes so much cheaper?
Cheaper quotes usually mean sealing only the visible joints in an unfinished basement and skipping pressure testing entirely. A real seal job measures airflow before and after, covers every accessible joint, and documents the work with photos. If a quote doesn’t include testing, it’s not the same job.
Will sealing my ducts actually lower my energy bill in Troy?
Leaky ducts can lose 20-30% of conditioned air into wall cavities and unfinished spaces. Sealing those leaks means more of the air your furnace produces reaches the rooms you’re heating. Call (806) 606-6902 and we’ll put a written price in front of you.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Troy
Air quality and sanitizing in Troy addresses what’s growing inside those 30-50 year old duct systems: mold spores, bacteria, and the microbial film that forms on humidifier bypass ducts along Wattles Road and Square Lake Road. When the furnace runs all winter, it circulates whatever is in the ducts through every room, every cycle. Our Air Quality & Sanitizing service treats the source inside the ductwork and installs equipment that keeps working after we leave.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Musty odor that gets stronger when the furnace runs, visible mold growth around supply registers, or confirmed mold spores in an air quality test.
What it costs in Troy
Mold treatment inside the duct system runs $400-$800 in Troy depending on the linear footage of affected duct and whether the evaporator coil is involved.
How we do it
We apply an EPA-registered antimicrobial to the interior surfaces of the ductwork using fogging equipment, let it dwell, then run negative-pressure extraction to remove dead spores before photographing the result.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring mold or bacteria growth on the evaporator coil, allergy symptoms that spike during heating season, or a coil that’s been cleaned but keeps fouling.
What it costs in Troy
UV light installation runs $500-$900 in Troy including the lamp, mounting, and electrical connection to the existing furnace circuit.
How we do it
We mount a Honeywell or Aprilaire UV lamp in the plenum aimed directly at the evaporator coil, wire it to the furnace so it cycles with the blower, and verify the wattage against the manufacturer’s specification.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Troy
| Item | Typical range in Troy |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment (duct interior) | $400-$800 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $300-$600 |
| UV light installation | $500-$900 |
Is the sanitizing treatment safe for my family and pets?
The antimicrobials we use are EPA-registered specifically for HVAC interior application, and we run negative-pressure extraction after the dwell period to remove residue. The system is safe to run immediately after the treatment is complete and the ducts are photographed.
Will a UV light actually reduce mold in my Troy ductwork?
A properly installed UV lamp aimed at the evaporator coil kills mold and bacteria on the coil surface, which is where most growth starts in Troy systems. It doesn’t replace cleaning, but it prevents regrowth between cleanings. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written price.
Brands We Service in Troy
We stock parts and consumables for Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies equipment, with Guardsman antimicrobials kept on the truck for same-day air quality jobs in Troy. Most common replacement parts are available without a second visit. See our brands for the full equipment roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Troy, OH
| Service | Typical range in Troy |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent inspection | $80-$120 |
| Full dryer vent lint removal (single-story) | $120-$180 |
| Full dryer vent lint removal (multi-story) | $180-$240 |
| Single duct joint sealing | $150-$300 |
| Flex duct replacement (one branch) | $200-$500 |
| Whole-system duct sealing | $400-$900 |
| Mold treatment (duct interior) | $400-$800 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $300-$600 |
| UV light installation | $500-$900 |
Prices in Troy push toward the higher end of these ranges when we’re working in finished basements with limited access, when flex-duct branches have to be opened and re-sealed, or when a humidifier bypass duct has been feeding contamination into the main trunk for years. Every job gets a written price before work starts, under Haven Standard Clause 1, so you’ll never see a number change once the van is in your driveway.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Troy
Our crews cover the full Troy residential area, from the Wattles Road and Square Lake Road corridors on the north end down through the established subdivisions around Big Beaver Road. Most jobs are scheduled within the same week, and we coordinate dispatch from our Cleveland office while crews work locally in Troy.
- Wattles Road corridor
- Square Lake Road subdivisions
- Big Beaver Road residential areas
- Long Lake Road neighborhoods
- Beach Road subdivisions
Service Area - Cities Near Troy
CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning serves Troy and the surrounding communities throughout the northern Detroit metro. If you’re in Fairborn, OH, Dayton, OH, Springfield, OH, or Xenia, OH, our crews cover those areas with the same written-price policy and documented photo record on every job.
Serving Troy, OH - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Troy 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 Troy
Most Troy jobs are scheduled within three to five business days of your call. We coordinate dispatch from our Cleveland office and local crews work Troy daily. You’ll get a specific arrival window and the technician’s name before we show up, under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. Call (806) 606-6902 to schedule.
No permit is required for air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, duct sealing, or air quality treatments in Troy. The work is interior and non-structural. If you live in a subdivision with an HOA, exterior vent cap cleaning is the only item that might draw a question, and it’s already included in our standard scope.
Without before and after photos of the inside of every duct run, you’re taking someone’s word that the work was done. Our Documented Photo Record shows you exactly what was inside your Troy ducts, what we removed, and what the runs look like after we finished. It’s a standard deliverable on every job, not an upsell.
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 Troy Customers Say
"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."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.