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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Air duct cleaning in Shelton, CT typically costs $350 – $650 for a whole-home system and is scheduled by appointment with a written price confirmed before any work begins. Shelton’s mix of older post-war capes and ranches in the valley neighborhoods plus newer construction up on the Huntingdon hills means duct systems here contend with heavy pollen from miles of wooded ridgelines AND damp basement duct runs in the Housatonic River floodplain, so Shelton duct cleaning is really two different jobs depending on which side of Route 8 you’re on. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, part of the Garrison Partners family, and we dispatch crews to Shelton from our Hartford office. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Shelton Homes Are Different
Shelton sits in the Housatonic River valley with cold, damp winters and hot, humid summers, so basement and crawlspace duct runs sweat and grow mold in summer while forced-air heating blows accumulated dust and mildew spores through the house all winter. The city is dominated by mid-century capes, ranches, and split-levels built from the 1940s through the 1970s, many with original sheet-metal trunk-and-branch duct systems and full basements; newer subdivisions on the east side hills use flex duct that sags and collects debris faster. Any tech working downtown Shelton near the Derby line learns fast that the older homes by the Housatonic floodplain have ductwork that condenses moisture all summer – the tell is rust streaks at the register boots above the basement, not just dust. We adjust our approach accordingly: rotary brush systems for the older metal trunk lines, gentler negative-air methods for the flex runs in newer builds.
Our Main Shelton Services
Shelton homeowners call us most often for these three jobs, each handled with The Garrison Standard: written price first, background-checked uniformed techs, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every visit.
Air Duct Cleaning in Shelton
We clean the full supply and return system with Rotobrush rotary brushes and Nikro negative-air machines, pulling debris from trunk lines, branch ducts, and register boots. In Shelton’s older valley homes, we pay special attention to rust and mold at the basement boots; in the hill subdivisions, we check for sagging flex duct that traps dust before it ever reaches the filter. Every job gets before-and-after photos of your own ducts, and the price is written down before we start. Air Duct Cleaning in Shelton is scheduled by appointment with live phone answering any time you call.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Shelton
Lint buildup in dryer vents is a leading cause of house fires, and Shelton’s mature trees mean outdoor vent caps clog with pollen, seed pods, and leaf debris faster than in open subdivisions. We run a rotary brush and high-velocity vacuum through the full vent line from dryer to exterior cap, then airflow-test to confirm unrestricted exhaust. The job takes 45 – 90 minutes depending on vent length, and we remove the lint, not just push it around. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Shelton is priced as a standalone visit or bundled with full duct cleaning.
Duct Sealing in Shelton
Leaky ducts in Shelton’s unconditioned basements and crawlspaces waste 20 – 30% of heated and cooled air into spaces you don’t live in. We apply duct sealing mastic and reinforced tape at joints, seams, and penetrations, then pressure-test to verify the seal. In floodplain homes with rust-weakened metal, we flag sections that need replacement rather than sealant. The work pays back fastest in homes with oil or propane heat common in older Shelton neighborhoods. Duct Sealing in Shelton includes written results from our pressure test.
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.
Brands We Service in Shelton
We stock filters and components from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies, and we service all major HVAC brands common in Fairfield County homes. Most replacement parts are on the van, so Shelton jobs rarely need a return trip. our brands
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Shelton, CT
| Service | Typical range in Shelton |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $650 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standalone) | $120 – $200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (bundled with duct cleaning) | $90 – $150 |
| Duct sealing (whole system) | $400 – $900 |
| Additional HVAC system (dual-zone homes) | $200 – $350 |
| Mold remediation at register boots (per boot) | $75 – $150 |
| Flex duct repair/replacement (per run) | $150 – $300 |
| Sanitizing treatment (upon request) | $100 – $175 |
Prices push higher in Shelton when we find heavy mold in floodplain basements, collapsed flex duct in hill subdivisions, or systems that haven’t been cleaned in 10+ years. We always give one flat price per system, agreed in writing before any work starts. No per-vent pricing, no add-ons at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Shelton
We work across Shelton from the Housatonic valley floor to the ridge lines east of Route 8. Most appointments are scheduled within a few days, with dispatch coordinated from our Hartford office.
- Huntingdon
- White Hills
- Booth Hill
- Pine Rock Park
- Downtown Shelton (Derby line area)
Service Area – Cities Near Shelton
Our crews regularly work the full lower Naugatuck and Housatonic corridor. We also serve Derby, CT, Ansonia, CT, Orange, OH, and West Haven, CT from the same dispatch base.
Serving Shelton, CT - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Shelton 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 Company in Shelton
No permit is required for routine duct cleaning or dryer vent cleaning in Shelton. Duct sealing that involves modifying or extending ductwork may need a building department review if it’s part of a larger HVAC replacement; we’ll flag that before we quote if it applies to your job. Call (361) 326-5060 and we can check your specific situation.
We typically schedule Shelton appointments within 2 – 5 business days, with dispatch from our Hartford office. We do not offer same-day service because duct cleaning is a scheduled, in-home job that requires proper equipment loading and route planning. Live phone answering means you can book any time, including evenings and weekends.
Yes, we serve all of Shelton including the valley neighborhoods west of Route 8 and the hill subdivisions to the east. The equipment and approach differ by area – older metal duct downtown versus flex runs in newer builds – but we quote and schedule both the same way. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate anywhere in Shelton.
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 Shelton Customers Say
"Dryer vent was packed with lint and took two hours to dry a load. Cleaned it out from the roof cap down. One cycle again."
- Paula Q."No sales pitch. Told me which parts of the system were fine and only cleaned what needed it."
- Ted L."They checked each section with a camera and showed me the dust before and after. Thorough and honest."
- Nicole H.