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 Medina
Air duct cleaning in Medina, OH typically costs $350 – $650 for a full residential system and is scheduled by appointment with a written price locked in before any work begins. Our crews cover all of Medina, from the historic homes near the square to the ranches off Granger Road and the newer subdivisions north of Route 18. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Cleveland office, but the technicians who arrive at your door live and work in this area. They know Medina’s housing stock, its climate, and the specific problems that show up in local ductwork. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Medina’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004, and our Air Duct Cleaning team has built a reputation in Medina by doing exactly what we say we’ll do. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, they arrive inside the quoted window, and they leave the site clean. Every job gets a written price before any equipment is touched, and every job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues, no waiting until Monday for someone to pick up. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s how we operate in Medina and everywhere we serve.
Air Duct Repair in Medina
Air Duct Repair in Medina often starts with a homeowner noticing rooms that won’t heat evenly, weak airflow at registers, or a sudden spike in energy bills. In our experience, the real culprits are usually hidden: crushed return runs behind finished basement walls, disconnected trunk lines from decades of vibration, or original galvanized ducts that have rusted through at the seams. A typical air duct repair in Medina runs $200 – $550 depending on accessibility and whether we need to open a wall or ceiling.
Crushed and Disconnected Runs
We find these constantly in Medina’s older homes, especially where basements were finished in the 1980s or 90s and the contractor buried the ductwork behind drywall without proper support. A camera inspection lets us locate the damage without unnecessary demolition.
Rusted-Through Galvanized Ducts
The original riveted-seam ducts in century homes near Medina’s square weren’t built to last 120 years. Humidity from summer cooling cycles accelerates corrosion from the inside out. We cut out the failed section and fabricate a replacement that matches the original dimensions.
Ductwork Cleaning in Medina
Ductwork Cleaning in Medina is not a one-size-fits-all job because the ductwork itself varies so dramatically across the city. A Victorian on Liberty Street needs a completely different approach than a 1972 ranch on Wedgewood Drive. Our standard residential ductwork cleaning in Medina runs $350 – $650 for a full system, with commercial systems quoted individually based on square footage and access. We use Rotobrush rotary brush systems for light to moderate buildup, and Nikro negative-air machines with HEPA filtration for heavy debris or any situation involving asbestos-wrapped ducts.
Negative-Air Method for Heavy Buildup
This is what we deploy in Medina’s historic district. The machine creates suction at one end of the system while agitation tools knock debris loose at the other. Containment matters here. Coal dust and rust scale from century-old galvanized ducts require serious vacuum power, not a shop vac with a brush attachment.
Rotary Brush Cleaning for Standard Systems
For newer Medina homes with flex duct or standard metal trunk-and-branch systems, the rotary brush method scrubs the interior surfaces while a vacuum collects the dislodged material. We inspect with a camera before and after so you see what came out.
Trusted Brands We Service in Medina
We clean and service ductwork connected to all major HVAC brands, and we stock filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman for Medina customers who want to upgrade while we’re already in the system. If your furnace uses an Aprilaire media filter or you’re considering a Honeywell whole-house air cleaner, we can source and install it during the same visit. Our equipment roster includes Nikro negative-air machines and Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration units, the same tools commercial crews use in hospitals and schools. That means faster turnaround and no waiting for parts to ship from out of state.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Medina Homes
- Coal-dust residue in century-home galvanized ducts. In Medina’s historic district near the square, we regularly open ducts stamped by defunct local sheet metal shops and find a black, greasy layer from coal heating days. Standard vacuuming won’t touch it. We use negative pressure with aggressive agitation to pull it out.
- Crushed or disconnected returns behind finished basements. Medina homeowners call us about uneven heating, and camera inspection reveals a return duct flattened by a careless basement renovation decades ago. The fix is surgical: locate, expose, repair, restore.
- Asbestos-wrapped ducts in 1960s-70s ranches. Neighborhoods like Wedgewood and the streets off Granger Road have ranches with asbestos paper on the duct exterior. Disturbing it without HEPA containment and negative pressure risks fiber release. We identify it before we touch it.
- Undersized ducts struggling with modern HVAC loads. Original galvanized trunk lines in Medina’s older homes were designed for gravity furnaces, not forced air. Cleaning helps, but we also flag when the real problem is duct capacity, not debris.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Medina, OH
Here’s what honest pricing looks like for Air Duct Cleaning in Medina. A full residential system cleaning typically runs $350 – $650. Air duct repair runs $200 – $550. Dryer vent cleaning, often booked together, adds $120 – $180. Commercial duct cleaning is quoted per system based on square footage and access difficulty.
What moves the needle on cost: number of supply and return vents, whether we need to set up containment for asbestos-wrapped ducts, if camera inspection reveals damage requiring repair, and accessibility (crawl spaces and attics take longer). We do not price per vent. We price per system, in writing, before any work starts. One flat price. No add-ons at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Medina
Our crews work throughout Medina County and into the surrounding communities. We regularly schedule jobs in Brunswick, Wadsworth, Strongsville, and Rittman. Same standards, same written pricing, same 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Medina, OH - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Medina 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 Medina
Yes, if the ducts are partially blocked by debris, but cleaning alone won’t fix undersized ducts. In Medina’s century homes, we often find coal-dust residue and rust scale reducing effective diameter by 20% or more. Removing that material restores designed airflow. If the trunk line was sized for a gravity furnace, we’ll tell you that directly and discuss repair options. Call (361) 326-5060 for a camera inspection.
Yes. We identify asbestos wrapping before beginning any work and deploy Nikro negative-air machines with Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration to contain any fibers. Disturbing asbestos paper without proper containment violates EPA guidelines and puts your household at risk. We handle the containment, the cleaning, and the disposal documentation. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule an assessment.
It’s real residue from when homes near Medina’s square were heated by coal furnaces, often decades before natural gas arrived. The layer is black, greasy, and packed into the low spots of galvanized trunk lines. Standard vacuuming won’t remove it. We use rotary agitation combined with negative-air suction to break it loose and extract it. Camera inspection before and after proves the difference. Call (361) 326-5060 to see what’s in your system.
Every 3 to 5 years for most Medina homes, sooner if you have pets, allergies, or visible dust at registers. Medina’s year-round HVAC use, summer humidity that promotes condensation in ducts, and winter dryness that keeps dust airborne create a cycle of accelerated buildup. Homes near the square with original galvanized ducts may need more frequent attention due to internal corrosion. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll assess your specific system.
We can access the full system in a typical Medina ranch, including trunk lines in the basement or crawl space and branch ducts to each room. Camera inspection lets us verify we’ve reached every section. Some 1960s ranches have asbestos wrapping that limits where we can place tools, but we work around that with specialized equipment. Call (361) 326-5060 to discuss access for your specific layout.
Ready to see what’s inside your ducts? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, show you before-and-after photos of your own system, and back every job with our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Medina and the surrounding communities under The Garrison Standard.