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 Larch Way
Air duct cleaning in Larch Way typically runs $280 – $520 for a full residential system, and most jobs are scheduled within a week of your call. We’re the Air Duct Cleaning crew that knows this neighborhood’s quirks: the 1980s ramblers along 164th Street Southwest, the split-levels tucked behind Larch Way Elementary, and the particular way Puget Sound dampness turns dryer lint into a stubborn, tacky clog. Our scheduling desk sits in Seattle, but our vans roll into Larch Way regularly, and we don’t make you wait two weeks for a crew that understands what “slab-on-grade laundry closet” actually means here. Call (361) 326-5060 and you’ll reach a live person, not a voicemail maze.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Larch Way’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve been at this since 2004, and the Garrison Partners family doesn’t stay in business that long by treating Larch Way like every other zip code. Roy Castellanos built this operation on The Garrison Standard: written prices, written guarantees, and technicians who arrive inside the quoted window with their names and backgrounds already verified.
Larch Way homeowners aren’t shopping for the cheapest coupon in the mail. They’re shopping for the crew that won’t renegotiate the price once the van is in the driveway. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every job in writing. If the work fails within a year, we come back at no charge, including a free second visit. No haggling. No “that wasn’t in the original scope.” Just the fix, done again, on our dime.
Our phones get answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you’re staring at a dryer vent that’s backed up with fir needles after a heavy fall drop, you don’t want to leave a message and hope someone calls back Monday.
Every technician wears a uniform and carries equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro, the same rotary brush and negative-air systems commercial crews use. You know who’s walking into your home before they arrive, and you know what the price will be before they touch a tool.
HVAC Duct Cleaning in Larch Way
HVAC Duct Cleaning in Larch Way is a different conversation than it is in most cities. The housing stock here, built overwhelmingly between 1980 and 2000, runs on split-system heat pumps or baseboard electric, not the ducted forced-air furnaces common east of the Cascades. That means when a Larch Way homeowner calls us about “air ducts,” they’re usually talking about dryer vents, bathroom exhaust runs, or kitchen range hood ducting, not a conventional HVAC network. A full system cleaning for the rare home here with ducted heating or a central air retrofit typically costs $320 – $480, depending on access and whether we need to pull a rotary brush through multiple trunk lines.
When Ducted Systems Do Show Up
The exceptions are the 1960s and 1970s splits near Larch Way Park and the newer builds along 28th Avenue West that added central air retrofits. Those systems collect the usual dust load plus the fine pollen that drifts off the Douglas firs lining the neighborhood’s cul-de-sacs. We run a video inspection first, then choose between a rotary brush system for mechanical agitation or negative-air extraction for heavier buildup.
Split-System Limitations
If your home has wall-mounted mini-splits, there’s no ductwork to clean. We’ll tell you that straight, and we’ll pivot to what you actually need: Dryer Vent Cleaning in Larch Way or Duct Sealing in Larch Way if you’ve got even partial duct runs with leaks.
Vent Cleaning in Larch Way
Vent Cleaning in Larch Way is the service we actually perform most often, because this neighborhood’s builder ramblers put the laundry against an exterior wall with either a short straight run or a front-to-back flex duct under the slab. Those runs clog differently than the long vertical drops in Seattle high-rises or the attic spans in Spokane ranch homes. A typical dryer vent cleaning here costs $180 – $280, while bathroom exhaust and range hood vent cleaning runs $140 – $220 per unit. The price is written down before we start, and it doesn’t move at the door.
Dryer Vent Fire Risk
Larch Way’s damp Puget Sound climate means lint never fully dries out. It stays tacky, compacts against the ribbing of foil flex duct, and mixes with roofing grit and fir needles that wash down during fall storms. We pull the buildup with a Rotobrush rotary system or a Nikro negative-air machine, depending on whether the duct is rigid or flex, and we show you the before-and-after photos so you know the work happened.
Bathroom and Kitchen Exhaust
These vents are easy to ignore until the fan hums but nothing moves. In Larch Way’s older ramblers, the bathroom exhaust often terminates in the attic instead of through the roof, dumping moisture into insulation where mold takes hold. We trace the run, clear the blockage, and flag improper terminations so you can decide whether to reroute.
Trusted Brands We Service in Larch Way
Our vans carry professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies, plus filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. We don’t roll up with hardware-store shop vacs and hope for the best. The rotary brush systems we use are the same ones commercial crews run in hospitals and schools; the negative-air machines create controlled suction that keeps dust from blowing back into your living space. For Larch Way customers, that means we can handle whatever your home throws at us, whether it’s a crushed flex duct under a slab or a bathroom exhaust clogged with a decade of moisture-compacted lint. Parts and replacement fittings are stocked for common configurations, so most jobs finish in one visit without waiting on a supply run to Seattle.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Larch Way Homes
- Slab-on-grade laundry closets with sagging flex duct. The 1980s and 1990s ramblers near Larch Way Elementary were built with foil or vinyl flex that droops in the crawlspace, creating low points where lint and moisture form a dense, almost concrete-like blockage. We see this on at least half our calls in the neighborhood.
- Fir needle and roofing grit intrusion. After a heavy fall leaf drop, the short exterior vent hoods on Larch Way homes suck in Douglas fir needles that tangle with lint and compress against the duct ribs. The vent looks clear from outside, but airflow is choked to a trickle inside.
- Moisture-compacted lint in winter. Larch Way’s cool, humid winters mean dryer exhaust cools fast and lint stays damp. Damp lint clumps instead of blowing through, and by February we’re pulling out masses that have the texture of wet papier-mache.
- Improper bathroom exhaust terminations. Many Larch Way splits and older ramblers vent bathroom fans into the attic or soffit, not through the roof. The moisture loads the insulation, and when we open the duct, we often find mold staining that the homeowner never suspected.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Larch Way, WA
We don’t do teaser coupons or per-vent pricing that balloons once the technician is inside. Here’s what Air Duct Cleaning in Larch Way actually costs:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent cleaning (single family) | $180 – $280 |
| Bathroom exhaust vent cleaning | $140 – $220 per unit |
| Kitchen range hood vent cleaning | $140 – $220 per unit |
| Full HVAC duct cleaning (rare in Larch Way) | $320 – $480 |
| Video inspection | $85 – $125 (waived with scheduled service) |
What moves the needle: accessibility (crawlspace vs. accessible utility room), whether the duct is rigid or damaged flex that needs replacement, and how many vents we’re cleaning. We inspect first, write the price down, and get your approval before touching a tool. Estimates are free. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote on your specific setup.
We Also Serve Cities Near Larch Way
Our crews work throughout the Puget Sound and Inland Northwest, including Larch Way and the surrounding metro areas. We regularly schedule jobs in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and Vancouver, with dispatch coordinated from our Seattle office. Whether you’re in a Larch Way rambler or a Tacoma split-level, the same Garrison Standard applies: arrive inside the window, price in writing, finish clean.
Serving Larch Way, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Larch Way 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 Larch Way
Most Larch Way appointments are scheduled within 3 – 5 business days, and we route our vans to minimize drive time from the Seattle office. Call (361) 326-5060 for current availability, and we’ll hold a window that works for your schedule.
Yes, we service the full Larch Way area, from the ramblers near Larch Way Elementary and the 164th Street corridor to the splits tucked behind the park and the newer infill along 28th Avenue West. If your home sits in Larch Way’s 98036 zip or the surrounding blocks, we’re your crew.
We don’t advertise emergency dispatch for duct cleaning, but our phones are answered by a live person 24/7. If your dryer vent is completely blocked and you’re without laundry capability, we’ll prioritize you in the next available slot and talk you through any immediate safety steps while you wait.
Larch Way pricing sits in the same band as Seattle metro rates, slightly below Tacoma for comparable jobs because the shorter travel time from our dispatch point keeps fuel and labor transit costs down. The bigger price driver is your home’s specific duct configuration, not your city.
Every job in Larch Way is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the work fails within a year, Hollis returns and makes it right at no charge, including a free second visit. No expiration games, no prorated nonsense. The guarantee is printed on your invoice, and we honor it.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Larch Way since 2004.




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