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.
Fast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Granite Falls
Air duct cleaning in Granite Falls typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system and is scheduled within a few business days, with our dispatch team coordinating from the Seattle office to reach homes throughout the Stillaguamish River valley. We’re familiar with the older mill-town housing stock near the river, the tucked-away neighborhoods off Granite Avenue, and the newer developments closer to Highway 92 where ductwork conditions differ sharply from the original galvanized steel runs found in century-old homes.
Our crews make the drive up the Mountain Loop Highway regularly, and we know how the heavy winter rains here, often pushing past 50 inches annually, create problems inside ductwork that drier-climate cleaners simply don’t encounter. That persistent damp draws musty air into poorly sealed crawlspace ducts, especially in the older neighborhoods between the river and the foothills. When Granite Falls homeowners call us at (361) 326-5060, they’re usually not chasing a coupon. They’re trying to get rid of a smell that keeps coming back, or dust that never quite settles, or a system that’s working harder than it should.
We price every job in writing before touching equipment, and every Air Duct Cleaning visit carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something we clean or seal fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge. No negotiation, no runaround.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Granite Falls’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve been serving the Granite Falls area since 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family, and our reputation here was built on showing up inside the quoted window, pricing in writing, and leaving the site clean. Roy Castellanos, who leads Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, insists that every technician working in Granite Falls operates under The Garrison Code: accountable, uniformed, and background-checked before they ever knock on a door.
Granite Falls homeowners have told us repeatedly that the “wet basement” smell in older homes near the Stillaguamish River disappears after we seal leaking return ducts and clean out the microbial growth that thrives in our damp valley climate. Our crews carry Nikro negative-air machines and Rotobrush rotary systems, the same equipment used in commercial jobs, because the debris packed into original galvanized steel ducts from the 1940s and 1950s doesn’t budge with hardware-store tools.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you call (361) 326-5060, you won’t reach a voicemail loop or a callback queue that stretches until Monday morning. Our dispatch team coordinates scheduling from the Seattle office, and we route crews to Granite Falls with enough regularity that you’re not waiting weeks for an available slot.
Vent Cleaning in Granite Falls
Vent cleaning in Granite Falls means pulling built-up debris from the supply and return registers that move air through homes built during the logging boom, through mid-century ranch houses, and into newer construction with flex-duct retrofits. The job typically takes two to three hours for a standard single-family home and runs $180 – $320 when done as a standalone service. Most Granite Falls homeowners pair it with full system cleaning, but registers and grilles alone can be addressed separately when that’s what the situation calls for.
We see a distinct pattern in the older neighborhoods near the river: supply vents that haven’t been removed in decades, painted over multiple times, with layers of dust, pet hair, and pollen compacted behind them. The rotary brush system breaks that material loose, and the negative-air machine pulls it out of the house entirely rather than redistributing it through the living space.
Supply Vent Cleaning
Supply vents push conditioned air into your rooms, and in Granite Falls they often show dark staining from moisture cycling through the system during our wet winters. We remove each register, clean the boot and the first several feet of duct behind it, and inspect for mold or mildew that the valley humidity encourages.
Return Vent Cleaning
Return vents draw air back to the HVAC unit, and they act as collection points for whatever’s floating in your home. In houses with original steel ductwork, these returns can harbor decades of accumulated debris. Our technicians check the filter slot and the plenum while they’re at it, because a clean vent connected to a dirty return duct solves nothing.
Air Duct Repair in Granite Falls
Air Duct Repair in Granite Falls addresses the leaks, separations, and corrosion that develop in duct systems exposed to decades of moisture in the Stillaguamish River valley. Typical repairs range from $200 for sealing accessible joints with mastic and metal tape to $800 – $1,400 for replacing collapsed or rusted sections of original galvanized steel in older homes. We write the price before we cut or seal anything, and that number doesn’t move when the technician is standing in your crawlspace.
The most common call we get isn’t from sudden failure. It’s from homeowners who notice one room never heats evenly, or the energy bill climbed without explanation, or the musty smell intensifies after heavy rains. These symptoms usually trace back to ductwork drawing damp, unconditioned air from crawlspaces or attics through gaps that opened years ago.
Duct Sealing and Leak Repair
We apply duct sealing mastic to joints and connections, then reinforce with proper metal-backed tape. In Granite Falls, this matters more than in drier markets because every gap pulls in the humid valley air that promotes mold growth and forces your HVAC system to work harder. We also offer full Duct Sealing in Granite Falls for systems with widespread leakage.
Section Replacement
When original galvanized steel has rusted through or flexible ductwork has collapsed, we cut out the damaged section and install new duct with proper supports and sealed connections. Our trucks carry the fittings and materials needed to complete most repairs in a single visit, coordinated through our Seattle dispatch office.
Trusted Brands We Service in Granite Falls
Our equipment roster includes Nikro negative-air machines and Rotobrush rotary brush systems for the mechanical cleaning, plus filtration products from Honeywell and Aprilaire that we install when homeowners want to maintain cleaner air between service visits. We don’t show up with shop-vacs and extension poles. The negative-air method creates suction throughout the entire duct system while the rotary brush agitates debris loose, which is the only reliable way to clean the original steel ductwork common in Granite Falls’s older homes. For homeowners concerned about what they’re breathing, we can recommend and install Honeywell or Aprilaire media filters sized to the specific airflow of your system, not generic inserts that restrict airflow and strain the blower motor.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Granite Falls Homes
- Mold and mildew in original galvanized steel ducts. The combination of 50+ inches of annual rainfall and uninsulated crawlspaces creates condensation on metal ductwork that hasn’t been cleaned in decades. We regularly find black or white microbial growth on the interior walls of supply lines in homes built before 1960.
- Collapsed flexible ductwork retrofits. Many Granite Falls homeowners had flex-duct added to extend heating into additions or basements, but these runs sag in damp crawlspaces, trap debris, and eventually collapse entirely. The restricted airflow makes the system run longer and heat less effectively.
- Return ducts pulling musty crawlspace air. After heavy rains, poorly sealed return plenums and trunk lines draw in the damp, earthy air from beneath the house. That’s the “wet basement” smell that lingers even when the floors above are dry, and it’s especially common in the neighborhoods between the river and the hillside.
- Debris accumulation from decades without service. Homes that have passed through multiple owners without duct cleaning can contain surprising buildup: construction dust from 1950s renovations, pet hair from ten years of golden retrievers, pollen that filters in through gaps around windows. The rotary brush system breaks this loose so the negative-air machine can extract it completely.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Granite Falls, WA
A typical full residential air duct cleaning in Granite Falls runs $350 – $650 for a standard single-family home up to about 2,500 square feet. Vent cleaning alone, without the full system, typically falls in the $180 – $320 range. Commercial duct cleaning for small businesses along Highway 92 or in the downtown corridor starts around $800 and scales with system complexity. Duct repair work ranges from $200 for targeted sealing to $800 – $1,400 for section replacement in older homes with corroded galvanized steel.
What moves the price: the number of supply and return vents, whether the home has original steel ductwork or retrofitted flex-duct, accessibility of the main trunk lines, and whether we find conditions that require repair before cleaning can be effective. We inspect first, write the price, and get your approval before any work begins. No per-vent add-ons, no equipment fees that appear after we’re inside. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate, and we’ll give you a firm number you can compare without pressure.
We Also Serve Cities Near Granite Falls
Our crews regularly travel the corridor between the Cascade foothills and Puget Sound, serving Air Duct Cleaning in Granite Falls plus homeowners and businesses in Lake Stevens, Marysville, Arlington, and Everett. Scheduling is coordinated from our Seattle office to keep routes efficient and arrival windows reliable. We also handle Dryer Vent Cleaning in Granite Falls for customers who want both services handled in one visit.
Serving Granite Falls, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls
We typically schedule Granite Falls appointments within three to five business days, with dispatch coordinated from our Seattle office to route crews efficiently up the Mountain Loop Highway. Call (361) 326-5060 to check current availability, and we’ll hold a slot inside a two-hour arrival window.
Yes, we service the full Granite Falls area including the older mill-town homes near the Stillaguamish River, the neighborhoods off Granite Avenue, and newer developments toward Highway 92. The housing stock varies significantly by area, and our technicians adjust their approach accordingly.
We do not advertise emergency or same-day duct cleaning because this is scheduled maintenance work that requires proper equipment setup and time to complete correctly. For urgent air quality concerns after water intrusion or suspected mold, call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll prioritize your appointment and advise on immediate steps.
Our base rates are consistent across the service area, though Granite Falls homes with original galvanized steel ductwork or difficult crawlspace access may fall toward the higher end of our $350 – $650 residential range. We inspect and quote specifically for your home before any work starts.
Every job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If any cleaning or repair we perform fails within a full year, Hollis returns and makes it right at no charge, including a free second visit. This applies to all Granite Falls customers with no exceptions or claim limits.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Granite Falls since 2004.




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