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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AfterAir Duct Cleaning Company in Chicago, IL
Air duct cleaning in Chicago runs $350 – $650 for a typical single-family home, with most jobs completed in one afternoon. What drives the price isn’t the square footage alone, it’s the age of the housing stock and how the ducts were originally run through walls of brick, plaster, and framing that hasn’t been opened in a century. We dispatch crews from our Chicago office and serve the full metro, from the lakefront high-rises to the bungalow belt. Call (361) 326-5060 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why Chicago Homes Are Different
Chicago’s continental climate hits ductwork harder than almost any major U.S. city. Summer humidity off Lake Michigan pushes 85% on the worst July days, condensing on cold metal ducts and creating the conditions for mold inside the system. Six months later, January air drops below zero and the furnace runs continuously, baking dust and debris that sat wet all summer into hard, flaky buildup. We’ve pulled ducts in Humboldt Park greystones where the interior was coated in a gray paste of lake-effect moisture and eighty years of settled particles.
The housing stock compounds this. Pre-war brick two-flats in Lincoln Park and Lakeview often have original galvanized steel ducts, sometimes with asbestos-lined insulation that requires special handling. Post-war bungalows on the Southwest Side carry their own legacy: compact attics and crawlspaces where ducts were squeezed in with minimal access for cleaning. In the Loop and Near North Side, vertical chases in high-rises collect debris from multiple units, and cleaning requires coordination with building management that suburban crews rarely navigate. Our technicians carry the equipment and the patience for all of it.
Our Main Chicago Services
Chicago homeowners call us for three jobs, each with its own challenges in this market.
Air Duct Cleaning in Chicago
We clean the full supply and return system with a Rotobrush rotary brush and negative-air extraction, running the full length of every accessible duct. In Chicago’s older homes, that often means working around original plaster lath, knob-and-tube wiring remnants, and ductwork that was retrofitted through masonry walls in the 1950s. We photograph the before condition and the after, so you see what came out. Air Duct Cleaning in Chicago
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Chicago
Dryer vent blockages are a leading cause of house fires nationwide, and Chicago’s long vent runs through brick walls make them especially prone to lint accumulation. We clear the full run from the back of the dryer to the exterior termination, using rotary tools and airflow meters to verify the result. In multi-unit buildings, we coordinate with building engineers when the vent serves several units. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Chicago
Duct Sealing in Chicago
Leaky ducts waste 20 – 30% of heated and cooled air in a typical Chicago home, and in winter that means the furnace runs longer while rooms stay cold. We seal accessible joints and seams with mastic and reinforced tape, then pressurize the system to verify the seal. In bungalows with unconditioned attics, this work pays for itself in a single heating season. Duct Sealing in Chicago
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 Chicago
We stock parts and filters from Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman, with Rotobrush cleaning heads sized for the narrow ductwork common in Chicago’s older homes. Most replacement items ship to our Chicago office within two business days, so we don’t leave you waiting on a second visit.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Chicago, IL
| Service | Typical range in Chicago |
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| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system, up to 2,000 sq ft) | $350 – $650 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (2,001 – 4,000 sq ft) | $550 – $950 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single-family, ground-floor laundry) | $120 – $220 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (multi-story or rooftop termination) | $180 – $320 |
| Duct sealing (aeroseal method, whole system) | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Duct sealing (manual mastic, accessible joints only) | $400 – $800 |
| Mold remediation add-on (UV treatment, antimicrobial) | $150 – $350 |
| HVAC blower motor cleaning | $75 – $150 |
| Return grille and register deep cleaning | $50 – $100 |
| Asbestos-containing insulation handling (per EPA protocol) | $300 – $600 additional |
Prices run higher in Chicago when ducts haven’t been cleaned in fifteen-plus years, when access requires cutting into plaster or working around asbestos insulation, or when we’re coordinating with a high-rise building engineer for rooftop equipment access. The price we write down before we start is the price you pay. No per-vent add-ons, no equipment charges that appear after we’re inside.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Chicago
We work across the city, from the lakefront to the bungalow belt. Most Chicago appointments are scheduled within a week of your call, with dispatch coordinated from our local office.
- Lincoln Park
- Lakeview
- Humboldt Park
- Logan Square
- South Shore
Service Area – Cities Near Chicago
Our Chicago crews serve the full metro area. We regularly schedule jobs in Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park, Cicero, and Berwyn, with routing that keeps fuel charges off your invoice. Call (361) 326-5060 to confirm coverage for your address.
Serving Chicago, IL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Chicago 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 Chicago
No permit is required for standard residential air duct cleaning in Chicago. If we encounter asbestos-containing insulation that must be disturbed, we follow EPA notification protocols and can coordinate certified abatement. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll assess your specific situation.
We coordinate with your building engineer or property manager before arriving, and we carry the liability documentation most Chicago condo associations require. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, which most high-rise boards mandate for any contractor with roof or mechanical room access.
Most Chicago homeowners get an appointment within five to seven business days. We don’t overbook, because arriving inside our quoted window is part of The Garrison Standard we work under. Call (361) 326-5060 to check current availability.
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 Chicago Customers Say
"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."Duct sealing along with the cleaning cut our summer bill. Straight talk and fair price."
- Gwen O.