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 Columbus
Air duct cleaning in Columbus typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system, with most jobs completed in a single visit. We serve Columbus homeowners from our Cleveland dispatch office, with crews covering the metro area including Clintonville, the Short North, Dublin, and Westerville. If your vents are pushing dust, your system runs louder than it used to, or that musty smell hits every time the AC kicks on, call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
We’ve been in this trade since 2004, and Columbus presents a challenge you don’t see in most Ohio markets: the sheer age range of the housing stock. One morning we’re in a 1920s Clintonville bungalow with original galvanized ducts rusting from the inside out; that afternoon we’re in a 2005 Dublin subdivision tracing kinks in flexible plastic runs that the builder never secured properly. Both need cleaning. Both need different approaches. Our Air Duct Cleaning team shows up with the right tools for whichever Columbus home we’re walking into.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Columbus’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’re part of the Garrison Partners family, and every Hollis location operates under The Garrison Standard: arrive inside the quoted window, price the job in writing before touching anything, complete the work by the book, and leave the site clean. That standard matters in Columbus because too many homeowners have watched a low teaser quote double once the truck is in the driveway.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. You know who’s arriving before they knock. Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no “we’ll call you back Monday.”
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. That’s not a verbal assurance. It’s on the paperwork you sign.
We coordinate dispatch from our Cleveland office and serve Columbus with local crews who know the difference between a German Village limestone basement duct run and a Powell slab-on-grade system. That local knowledge saves time and prevents the guesswork that leads to callbacks.
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning in Columbus
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning in Columbus covers office buildings, retail spaces, restaurants, and multi-unit properties where code compliance, occupancy health standards, and system efficiency directly affect the bottom line. We use Nikro negative-air machines and HEPA filtration to contain debris during the cleaning process, minimizing disruption to your operation. A typical commercial duct cleaning in Columbus runs $800 – $2,500 depending on system size, access difficulty, and whether kitchen exhaust or grease ductwork is included.
Restaurant and Kitchen Exhaust Systems
Grease accumulation in commercial kitchen ducts is a fire code issue, not just an airflow problem. We clean hood-to-roof exhaust runs using rotary agitation and source removal, then document the work for your fire marshal inspection. Most Columbus restaurant clients schedule this quarterly.
Multi-Unit and Property Management
Property managers in Columbus’s rental-heavy neighborhoods like the Short North and Campus area need scheduled turnover cleaning between tenants. We price by the unit or by the building, in writing, with before-and-after photo documentation for your records.
Air Duct Cleaning Services in Columbus
Air Duct Cleaning Services in Columbus address the full range of residential system conditions, from routine maintenance to problem-solving calls where airflow has dropped or odors persist. A standard residential cleaning covers supply ducts, return ducts, and the main trunk lines, using a combination of rotary brush agitation and negative-air source removal. Most Columbus homeowners pay $350 – $650 for a complete residential system cleaning, with larger homes or those requiring duct sealing running toward the higher end.
Video Inspection and Problem Diagnosis
We run a camera before we quote on any Columbus home built before 1970. Original galvanized ducts hide rust scale, disconnected branches, and crushed runs that a standard cleaning won’t fix. The camera shows you what we see, and we explain what needs cleaning versus what needs repair.
Duct Sealing and Repair
Cleaning doesn’t help if the air is leaking into your crawlspace or attic before it reaches the vent. We seal disconnected runs with mastic and mechanical fasteners, then test airflow balance room by room. In Columbus’s older neighborhoods, this sealing work is often the real fix.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Columbus
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems for agitation cleaning, Nikro negative-air machines for source removal, and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies. We don’t use hardware-store vacuums with a duct attachment. The negative-air method we deploy on Columbus jobs creates a contained vacuum throughout your duct system so loosened debris exits through our filtration unit, not back into your living space. For homeowners with Honeywell or Aprilaire whole-house air cleaners already installed, we inspect and service those units during the same visit, checking filter condition and seal integrity.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Columbus Homes
- Internal rust and musty odors in historic neighborhoods. In Clintonville and Olde Towne East, original galvanized ducts develop condensation during Columbus’s humid summer months. The moisture rusts the interior surface, and the rust flakes off into your airflow, carrying a distinct musty smell that returns every time the AC cycles on.
- Disconnected or crushed branch ducts in crawlspaces. Many pre-1950 Columbus homes have dirt-floor crawlspaces with exposed duct runs. We’ve found branches completely separated from the main trunk, blowing heated or cooled air under the house for years while the bedroom above gets nothing.
- Kinked flexible ductwork in newer suburbs. Dublin, Westerville, and Hilliard subdivisions built from the 1990s onward used flexible plastic duct runs that sag between joists or get crushed during other trades’ work. The kink restricts airflow and creates a dust trap that standard cleaning won’t reach without addressing the physical obstruction.
- Debris accumulation from heavy seasonal HVAC use. Columbus’s cold winters and humid summers mean furnaces and air conditioners run hard for months at a stretch. That constant airflow pulls in pollen, mold spores, and dust that settles in duct low points, especially in homes with basement return plenums.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Columbus, OH
We give one flat price per system, agreed in writing before any work starts. No per-vent pricing, no add-ons at the door.
| Service | Typical Range in Columbus |
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| Standard residential duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $650 |
| Large home or multi-zone system | $600 – $950 |
| Video inspection with written report | $150 – $250 |
| Duct sealing and repair (per run) | $200 – $400 |
| Commercial system cleaning | $800 – $2,500 |
What moves a Columbus job toward the higher end: homes with original galvanized ductwork requiring extra agitation time, crawlspace access requiring protective setup, multiple disconnected runs needing repair, or whole-house air cleaner integration. We photograph the interior condition before and after so you see what was removed. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote on your system. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Columbus
Our crews cover the full Columbus metro including Westerville, Powell, Dublin, and Hilliard. Each community has its own ductwork patterns: Powell’s newer estates with attic duct runs, Westerville’s mix of historic and suburban construction, Dublin’s heavy concentration of 1990s – 2000s flexible ductwork. We adjust our approach to what your specific system requires.
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 in Columbus
The musty smell comes from internal rust inside original galvanized ductwork. During Columbus’s humid summers, condensation forms on the metal surface, causing rust flakes that carry a distinct odor into your living space when the AC runs. We identify this with camera inspection, then use rotary agitation and negative-air source removal to extract the rust scale and debris. Call (361) 326-5060 if you’re smelling this in your Clintonville or Olde Towne East home.
Newer suburbs use flexible plastic duct runs that kink, sag, and trap dust at joist bays, while older city neighborhoods have rigid galvanized metal ducts that accumulate rust scale and decades of debris. The cleaning method differs: flexible ducts need gentle agitation and physical straightening of kinks, while galvanized systems require more aggressive rotary brushing to dislodge baked-on accumulation. We assess which type you have before we start.
Yes. Every residential and commercial duct cleaning we perform in Columbus uses contained negative pressure with HEPA filtration. This means your duct system is placed under vacuum during cleaning so loosened debris exits through our machine, not back into your home. It’s the standard for source removal and we don’t skip it.
Most Columbus homes benefit from duct cleaning every 3 to 5 years. Homes with original galvanized ductwork in humid basements or crawlspaces, heavy pet dander, or recent renovation dust may need it every 2 to 3 years. We inspect your system and give an honest recommendation based on what the camera shows, not a calendar schedule.
Cleaning alone won’t fix a disconnected or crushed run, but we find and repair these problems during the same visit. In Columbus’s older neighborhoods with crawlspace ductwork, disconnected branches are common and are often the real cause of weak airflow in specific rooms. We reconnect and seal the run with mastic, then verify balanced airflow before we leave. Call (361) 326-5060 for an inspection if you have cold spots or weak vents.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Columbus and the surrounding communities since 2004.