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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AfterFast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Arlington
Air duct cleaning in Arlington typically runs $350 – $650 for a whole-home system, and most jobs are scheduled within a few business days. Our crews work out of the Dallas-Fort Worth office and serve Arlington neighborhoods directly, from Woodbrook off Arkansas Lane to newer subdivisions near the Viridian.
We know Arlington’s housing stock. The 1960s ranch homes around Randol Mill Road, the 1980s builds near Pantego, the infill near Downtown Arlington – we’ve cleaned ducts in all of them. That matters because a 1972 ranch with original flex duct in a 140°F attic needs a different approach than a 2015 build with rigid metal trunk lines. Our technicians carry both Rotobrush rotary systems and Nikro negative-air machines so we match the method to the house, not force every job into the same template. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate and a written price before any work starts.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Arlington’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004, and our Arlington work is built on The Garrison Standard: arrive inside the quoted window, price in writing, complete the job by the book, leave the site clean. No exceptions.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. You know who’s walking into your home before they arrive. The price we write down before any work starts is the price you pay – no ballooning at the door, no per-vent add-ons once the van is in your driveway. Every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if the work fails within a year, we return 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 to schedule. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, with crews serving Arlington locally.
Air Duct Cleaning Services in Arlington
Air Duct Cleaning Services in Arlington start with understanding what you’re actually breathing. In this market, that means more than running a brush through a trunk line. Arlington’s humid subtropical climate, heavy spring pollen loads from oak and ragweed, and decades of accumulation in older ranch homes create a specific set of problems that require source removal – not just surface cleaning.
A typical residential air duct cleaning in Arlington runs $350 – $550 for a standard system, with larger homes or systems with multiple zones reaching $650. Commercial systems start around $800 and scale with square footage and access difficulty.
Residential Duct Cleaning
We clean the full supply and return network, from the air handler to every register. In Arlington’s older homes, we often find the real problem isn’t dirt – it’s crushed or disconnected flex duct dumping conditioned air into the attic. Our techs inspect with a camera first, then quote repair and sealing separately so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Commercial Duct Cleaning
Arlington’s retail spaces, medical offices, and multi-tenant buildings need scheduled cleaning that doesn’t disrupt operations. We work after hours and weekends, using Nikro negative-air machines to contain debris during the process. Written scope, written price, minimal downtime.
What happens when you call
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
HVAC Duct Cleaning in Arlington
HVAC Duct Cleaning in Arlington addresses the full mechanical system – not just the visible vents, but the plenums, coils, and air handler components where moisture and debris collect. Arlington’s combination of high humidity and extreme attic heat makes this especially important; mold and allergen accumulation in the evaporator coil and return plenum recirculates through the entire house every time the system cycles.
Standard HVAC duct cleaning in Arlington ranges from $400 – $600 when it includes coil and plenum access. Systems with difficult attic access or extensive contamination may run higher, but the price is always written and agreed before we start.
Full System Cleaning with Video Inspection
We run a camera through the ductwork before and after cleaning. You see what we see: crushed runs, disconnected fittings, rodent damage, or decades of accumulated debris. The “after” video confirms the work, and we leave it with you. No guesswork, no trust-me assertions.
Supply and Return Duct Cleaning
Supply ducts push conditioned air to your rooms; returns pull air back to the handler. Both sides need attention, but the returns often need more in Arlington homes. They’re the intake point for dust, pollen, and pet dander, and in older homes they’re frequently undersized or leaky, pulling attic air instead of return air. We clean both and seal what we find.
Trusted Brands We Service in Arlington
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems for mechanical agitation, Nikro negative-air machines for source containment and removal, and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies. We stock common replacement components locally for Arlington customers, so when we find a disconnected run or failed mastic joint during a cleaning, we can often repair it same visit rather than rescheduling. Fast turnaround matters when your bedroom isn’t cooling or your utility bills are climbing because half your conditioned air is dumping into the attic.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Arlington Homes
- Heat-destroyed flex duct liners. Arlington attics routinely exceed 140°F in summer, and sustained heat breaks down the inner liner of flex duct so it sheds fibers into the supply air. Cleaning alone won’t fix this – the damaged runs must be replaced and properly supported.
- Disconnected runs from poor original installation. In 1960s-70s ranch homes around Woodbrook and similar neighborhoods, we regularly find flex duct that has separated at wye fittings or plenum connections, lying flat in the attic and dumping cooled air into unconditioned space.
- Rodent-crushed duct sections. Older Arlington homes with crawlspace or attic access often show evidence of rodent activity – flattened flex runs, chewed insulation, contaminated liners. We remove the damaged material, clean the remaining system, and seal entry points where accessible.
- Failing mastic and tape at joints. Original duct sealing in Arlington’s mid-century homes has often hardened, cracked, or failed entirely. Without resealing these leaks, cleaning actually increases the suction pulling dust-laden attic air into the supply side.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Arlington, TX
Here’s what air duct cleaning costs in Arlington’s market:
| Service | Typical Range |
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| Standard residential air duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $550 |
| Large home or multi-zone system | $550 – $650 |
| HVAC duct cleaning with coil and plenum | $400 – $600 |
| Commercial system cleaning | $800+ |
| Duct repair/replacement (per run, when found during cleaning) | $150 – $400 |
What moves the price: system size, number of registers, attic access difficulty, and whether we find damage requiring repair. We do not quote per-vent pricing – one flat price per system, agreed in writing before any work starts. No teaser coupon that balloons once the technician is inside. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Arlington
Our crews regularly work in Arlington and the surrounding communities: Mansfield, Kennedale, Burleson, and Cedar Hill. Same standards, same written pricing, same 365-Day Done Right Promise. If you’re in these areas and need Air Duct Cleaning, we cover them from the same dispatch point.
Serving Arlington, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arlington 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 Arlington
Because the real problem in many Arlington homes isn’t dirty ducts – it’s damaged ducts. The combination of 140°F+ attic heat and original 1960s-70s flex duct means we routinely find inner liners that have deteriorated and are shedding fibers, or runs that have disconnected entirely and are dumping conditioned air into the attic. We inspect with a camera first, show you what we find, and quote repair separately. You’re free to decline, but cleaning a disconnected run doesn’t move air into your bedroom. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule an inspection.
Arlington’s spring pollen counts from oak, grass, and ragweed are among the highest in North Texas, and that allergen load accumulates in ductwork over years. We find thick, pollen-laden debris in return ducts and on evaporator coils, which then recirculates through the house every time the HVAC cycles. Source removal with negative-air containment and rotary brush agitation is the only method that actually extracts this material rather than redistributing it. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
It means source removal of all debris from the entire HVAC system – supply ducts, return ducts, registers, grilles, diffusers, heat exchangers, cooling coils, drain pans, fan motor and housing, and the air handling unit – using mechanical agitation and containment under negative pressure. For Arlington’s older homes, we add video inspection before and after, and we document any structural damage we find. The standard exists because “duct cleaning” without these elements is just a brush-and-vacuum show that leaves most of the problem in place. Call (361) 326-5060 to discuss what your system needs.
It’s worth it precisely because the ducts are original. A 1975 Arlington ranch likely has flex duct that’s reached or exceeded its service life, with failing liners and degraded sealing. Cleaning reveals the actual condition so you can make an informed decision: clean and seal what’s salvageable, replace what’s not. We give you the camera footage and a written quote for each option. Spending $400 to learn your ducts are failing is better than spending $0 and breathing degraded liner fibers for another five years. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
Yes, we find mold in Arlington ductwork, particularly in return plenums and on evaporator coils where humidity condenses in summer. Arlington’s humid subtropical climate makes this more common than in drier Texas markets. We treat accessible non-porous surfaces with EPA-registered antimicrobial during the cleaning process, but we do not treat mold on porous materials like flex duct liner – those sections must be removed and replaced. We document what we find with photos and explain your options before doing anything that affects the price. Call (361) 326-5060 for an inspection.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Arlington since 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family.