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.
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterFast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Carrollton
Air duct cleaning in Carrollton typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system and is scheduled by appointment with our Dallas-Fort Worth dispatch office. We serve Carrollton homes and businesses from Addison to Coppell, and we know the local housing stock well enough to bring the right equipment the first time.
We’ve been working in Carrollton since 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family, and our crews regularly handle the mineral-heavy dust that this city’s hard water produces. From the ranch homes off Belt Line Road to the newer builds near Trinity Mills, we arrive inside our quoted window, price the job in writing before touching anything, and leave the site clean. That’s The Garrison Standard. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Carrollton’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
Our reputation in Carrollton was built on showing up when we said we would and doing what we quoted. We don’t chase the lowest teaser price; we compete on discipline. Every job gets a written price before work starts, and every repair is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and you’ll know who’s arriving before they knock. Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail loops. No callback queues.
We dispatch from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, so Carrollton appointments are coordinated locally, not routed through a distant call center. That matters when you’re trying to schedule around work or manage access for a multi-unit building.
Vent Cleaning in Carrollton
Vent cleaning in Carrollton addresses the supply and return vents that move conditioned air through your home, and it’s often the first place homeowners notice problems. In this city, vent covers collect more than ordinary dust. Carrollton’s historically high water hardness leaves mineral scale inside humidifier pads and evaporator coils, so what looks like ordinary household dust in a Carrollton duct is often a gritty mineral-dust mix that clings to galvanized duct walls and needs mechanical agitation, not just vacuuming, to remove. A typical vent cleaning as part of a full system service in Carrollton runs $350 – $650.
Supply vs. Return Vent Cleaning
Supply vents push conditioned air into your rooms; return vents pull air back to the air handler. In Carrollton’s older homes, we often find return vents caked with that mineral-laced dust because they’re located at floor level where foot traffic and pet dander accumulate. Supply vents near kitchens can carry cooking grease into the ductwork. We clean both, but the method differs. Returns need heavier agitation; supplies need careful attention to avoid pushing debris deeper into the system.
Dryer Vent Stack Cleaning
Many Carrollton condos and townhomes share a vertical dryer vent stack that runs through multiple units. Cleaning only the trap and the short run behind your dryer leaves lint packed in the shared shaft. That’s a fire hazard. We clean the full stack from the roof or exterior termination when building access allows, and we document what we reached and what we found.
Air Duct Repair in Carrollton
Air Duct Repair in Carrollton fixes the disconnected, crushed, or deteriorated ductwork that wastes energy and redistributes contaminants. Much of Carrollton was built between the 1960s and 1990s, and original galvanized or early flex ductwork in these homes can separate at seams, sag in attics, or harbor debris and mold. Repair costs in Carrollton typically range from $200 – $500 for minor sealing and reconnection, with larger replacement jobs running $800 – $1,500 depending on accessibility and materials.
Duct Sealing with Mastic
We seal leaks with mastic, a thick, durable compound that outlasts tape. In Carrollton’s hot summers, every leak in your attic ductwork is pushing cooled air into a 140-degree space. Mastic seals permanently, and we apply it only after cleaning so it bonds to the metal. We also use duct sealing products from Guardsman and Abatement Technologies where the job calls for specialized materials.
Insulation Replacement
In older Carrollton neighborhoods like Downtown Carrollton and Trinity Mills, we regularly find fiberglass insulation inside metal ducts that has deteriorated and sheds fibers into the airstream. This isn’t a cleaning issue; it’s a repair. We remove the degraded material, repair the underlying duct, and reinsulate with modern, code-compliant materials that don’t fragment.
Trusted Brands We Service in Carrollton
We carry parts and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman, and our cleaning equipment includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro negative-air machines. For Carrollton customers, this means we don’t need to order parts from out of state and wait a week. If your system uses an Aprilaire media filter or a Honeywell electronic air cleaner, we stock the replacements and can install them during the same visit. Our Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration units run during every job to protect your home’s air while we work. Same-day filter swaps and common repair parts are standard, not special requests.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Carrollton Homes
- Mineral-scale dust coating galvanized ducts. Carrollton’s hard water creates a dust that vacuuming alone won’t remove. We use rotary brush agitation plus negative-air extraction to break it loose and pull it out.
- Deteriorated insulation in 1970s ranch homes. In neighborhoods like Downtown Carrollton, original fiberglass lining sheds fibers into the airstream. We identify this during inspection and recommend repair, not just cleaning.
- Condensation and mold in flex ductwork. Carrollton’s humid summers cool attic ducts below the dew point. Moisture collects, mold follows. We clean with antimicrobial treatment where appropriate and recommend insulation upgrades to prevent recurrence.
- Shared dryer vent stacks in multi-unit buildings. Apartment and condo complexes near Addison and Richardson often have vertical stacks that trap lint between units. Trap-level cleaning misses the hazard entirely.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Carrollton, TX
A typical residential air duct cleaning in Carrollton runs $350 – $650 for a full system, including supply and return ducts, vents, and the air handler cabinet. Commercial systems start around $800 and scale with square footage and access complexity. Dryer vent cleaning as a standalone service is typically $150 – $250; as an add-on to duct cleaning, it’s often discounted.
What moves the price: the number of HVAC zones, accessibility of the air handler (attic vs. closet), whether we need to bring portable equipment for tight apartment lots, and the condition we find. We inspect first, quote in writing, and start work only after you approve the price. No per-vent add-ons. No equipment fees at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Carrollton
Our crews work throughout the northern Dallas-Fort Worth area. We regularly schedule Air Duct Cleaning in Carrollton alongside appointments in Air Duct Cleaning for Addison, Coppell, Richardson, and Lewisville. If you manage properties across multiple cities, we can coordinate a single schedule and consistent pricing.
Serving Carrollton, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Carrollton 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 Carrollton
Yes. Carrollton’s hard water leaves mineral scale on humidifier pads and evaporator coils, and that scale mixes with household dust to form a gritty deposit that clings to galvanized duct walls. Standard vacuuming won’t remove it. We use mechanical agitation with our Rotobrush system plus negative-air extraction to break it loose and pull it out. Call (361) 326-5060 if you’re noticing heavy dust buildup or reduced airflow.
Yes, when building access allows. We clean from the roof termination or exterior exhaust point down through the shared shaft, not just the trap behind your dryer. This requires coordination with your HOA or building management for roof access. We document what we reached and provide a report you can share with the building. Call (361) 326-5060 to discuss access for your specific building.
We bring portable Nikro negative-air machines and Rotobrush units that fit through standard doorways and elevators, rather than truck-mounted equipment that requires hose runs across parking lots. We protect your unit with HEPA filtration during cleaning, contain our workspace, and leave no debris behind. The Garrison Code requires us to arrive inside our window, price in writing, and complete the job without rushing because of parking constraints. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
Carrollton’s housing stock ranges from 1960s ranch homes with original galvanized ductwork to 2010s energy-efficient builds with tight flex systems. Older homes often need repair, not just cleaning, and may have deteriorated insulation that sheds fibers. Newer homes need gentler agitation to avoid damaging sealed duct systems. The age tells us what equipment to bring and what problems to expect. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll ask the right questions.
Yes, and it’s often when homeowners notice symptoms most. Carrollton’s spring pollen counts are among the highest in Texas, and if your ducts are already contaminated, the HVAC system redistributes that load. We seal vents during cleaning, run HEPA filtration continuously, and recommend checking your Aprilaire or Honeywell media filter afterward. Scheduling during high-pollen periods is common. Call (361) 326-5060 for availability.
In Downtown Carrollton, we opened an original 1970s galvanized supply and return ducts in a ranch home off Belt Line Road and found fiberglass insulation shedding into the airstream, with the air handler’s blower motor caked in mineral-laced dust. We set up negative pressure with HEPA filtration, ran agitation tools through the supply and return runs, and cleaned the coil and blower compartment using our Rotobrush and Nikro equipment. The homeowner noticed the musty smell gone and the registers pulling noticeably stronger airflow within the week.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Carrollton since 2004.