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 Columbus runs into challenges you won’t find in newer or more uniform cities. The split between century-old galvanized ductwork in neighborhoods like Clintonville and flexible plastic systems in suburbs like Dublin and Westerville means every job starts with figuring out what kind of system we’re working with, not just running a brush through it. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, part of the Garrison Partners family, and our Columbus crews handle both ends of that spectrum daily. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Columbus Homes Are Different
Columbus sits on a humid continental climate line, which means HVAC systems work hard six to eight months a year. Summers pull pollen and mold spores through intake vents; winters run furnaces continuously, baking dust into duct walls. That seasonal swing creates buildup patterns we don’t see in milder zones.
The housing stock is where Columbus really diverges. Clintonville, the Short North, and Olde Towne East hold tens of thousands of pre-1950 homes with original galvanized or early rigid-metal ductwork, often routed through dirt-floor crawlspaces or unfinished basements. Many have never been properly cleaned. In summer, those old metal ducts sweat with AC use, rust flakes off internally, and homeowners get that musty, metallic odor our technicians recognize immediately.
Flip to the outer ring, Dublin, Westerville, Hilliard, and Pickerington, and you’re in post-1990 builds with flexible plastic ductwork. Kinks from sloppy installation, sagging runs over time, and dust accumulation at low points are the usual culprits. Two completely different failure modes, same metro area. Dispatch and scheduling for our Columbus work are coordinated from our Cleveland office, but the crews serving your home are local.
Our Main Columbus Services
Most Columbus homeowners call us for one of three jobs. Each has its own page with full details.
Air Duct Cleaning in Columbus
We clean the full supply and return network with a Rotobrush rotary brush system or Nikro negative-air machine, depending on duct material and access. In Clintonville’s old galvanized runs, we often pull out decades of compacted debris and rust scale; in newer suburban flex-duct, we watch for kinks that restrict airflow and trap dust. Every job gets a written price before we start and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Air Duct Cleaning in Columbus
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Columbus
Dryer vent blockages are a genuine fire hazard, especially in Columbus’s older homes where vents may run through multiple walls or terminate in crawlspaces. We clear the full run from dryer to exterior cap, check for proper airflow, and flag damaged or non-code terminations. No per-vent pricing games, one flat price for the system. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Columbus
Duct Sealing in Columbus
Leaky ducts waste 20 to 30 percent of heated or cooled air in many Columbus homes, more in older systems with separated joints or failed tape. We seal with mastic and mechanical fasteners, pressure-test afterward, and show you the before-and-after. Particularly valuable in homes with slab or attic duct layouts where access is limited and leaks are hidden. Duct Sealing in Columbus
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 Columbus
We stock parts and filters for Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies systems, plus most major HVAC brands. Our technicians carry common filtration replacements on the van, so most Columbus jobs don’t wait on parts. our brands
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Columbus, OH
| Service | Typical range in Columbus |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system) | $450 – $650 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (two systems) | $750 – $950 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (ground-floor exit) | $120 – $180 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (second-story or roof exit) | $180 – $250 |
| Duct sealing (single system, accessible) | $600 – $900 |
| Duct sealing (single system, limited access) | $900 – $1,400 |
| Air duct + dryer vent bundle | $550 – $780 |
| Return vent deep cleaning (add-on) | $80 – $120 |
| Sanitizing treatment (per system) | $150 – $250 |
| Main trunk line cleaning only | $300 – $450 |
Price pushes higher in Columbus when ductwork is original galvanized with heavy rust scaling, when crawlspace access is tight, or when multiple systems serve a home. We write the price down before any work starts, and it does not move at the door. One flat price per system, no per-vent add-ons, no surprises.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Columbus
We work across Franklin County and into the surrounding counties, from the historic core to the outer suburbs. Most Columbus addresses book within a few days, with scheduling coordinated to keep drive times reasonable and arrival windows tight.
- Clintonville
- Short North
- Olde Towne East
- Dublin
- Westerville
Service Area – Cities Near Columbus
Our Columbus crews regularly work in Westerville, OH, Hilliard, OH, and the broader metro. We also have active routes into Powell, TN and Dublin, PA from neighboring dispatch points. If you’re unsure whether your address falls in our Columbus service zone, call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll confirm.
Serving Columbus, OH - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Columbus 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 Columbus
No permit is required for standard residential air duct cleaning or dryer vent cleaning in Columbus. Duct sealing that involves modifying or extending ductwork may need a permit depending on your municipality; we check that during scheduling and handle any paperwork if needed. Call (361) 326-5060 with your address and we’ll verify.
Most Columbus-area appointments book within three to five business days. Spring and fall, when furnaces and AC units switch over, fill fastest. We answer phones live 24 hours a day, so you can reserve a slot evenings or weekends without waiting for a callback.
Yes. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and we carry proof of insurance documentation that most Columbus-area HOAs require. We arrive inside the quoted window, price in writing before starting, and leave the site clean, which satisfies the access and conduct rules we’ve seen in Dublin, Westerville, and other managed communities.
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 Columbus Customers Say
"Sealed some leaking duct joints in the crawl space with mastic. Rooms that were always cold now get air."
- Ronald W."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.