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 Medford, MA typically costs $450 – $850 for a whole-home system and is scheduled by appointment with a written price confirmed before any work begins. Medford’s early-20th-century housing stock, heavy winter heating loads, and tight duct configurations make this work materially different from newer suburban markets. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, part of the Garrison Partners family, and our crews serve Medford from our Boston office using rotary brush and negative-air equipment built for old galvanized ductwork. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Medford Homes Are Different
Medford’s housing market is dominated by 1890 – 1930 triple-deckers and two-family homes, many still running original galvanized-steel ductwork that is undersized by modern standards and often wrapped in aging insulation. In the Wellington and Glenwood neighborhoods, we’ve found duct runs buried behind finished basement ceilings and knob-and-tube wiring that haven’t been professionally cleaned in decades. That changes how we work.
Our cold, snowy winters, averaging 42 inches of snow annually, mean heating systems run six to seven months straight, pulling in road salt, sand, and mold spores from damp basements. When spring melt hits, water-damaged duct insulation becomes a mold reservoir the moment AC switches on. The Tufts University area brings its own pattern: student rentals with decades of accumulated debris, and landlords who need August cleanings between tenants to clear odors and meet code before fall semester. These conditions demand flexible rotary brushes and Nikro negative-air machines that navigate irregular 4-inch ducts, not the truck-mounted vacuum rigs that work fine in new construction.
Our Main Medford Services
Medford homeowners call us most often for these three services, each with its own local conditions and approach.
Air Duct Cleaning in Medford
We clean supply and return ducts, registers, and the main trunk lines using Rotobrush rotary brush systems and negative-air methods that pull loosened debris out of the airstream. In Medford, this often means working through small access cuts in finished basement ceilings to reach galvanized ductwork that hasn’t been opened since the Coolidge administration. We photograph the before condition, clean by the book, and leave the site clean. Air Duct Cleaning in Medford covers full pricing and what’s included.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Medford
Dryer vent cleaning removes lint buildup from the appliance through the exterior termination, reducing fire risk and improving drying times. In Medford’s older two- and three-family buildings, vents often run through multiple stories with intermediate bends that trap lint; we use rotary whip tools and camera inspection to verify the line is clear end to end. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Medford has full details.
Duct Sealing in Medford
Duct sealing closes leaks in the duct envelope using mastic and specialized tape, stopping conditioned air from escaping into basements and wall cavities. Medford’s balloon-frame construction and aging galvanized seams make this especially valuable: we’ve measured systems losing 25 – 35% of airflow before it reaches the rooms. Duct Sealing in Medford explains how we test and seal.
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 Medford
We stock parts and filters for Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies systems commonly found in Medford’s older housing stock, plus filtration upgrades from Guardsman. Most filter replacements and component swaps ship to our Boston office within 24 – 48 hours. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Medford, MA
| Service | Typical range in Medford |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single-family) | $450 – $650 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (two-family) | $650 – $850 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (three-family) | $850 – $1,100 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (ground-floor termination) | $120 – $180 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (second-story or roof termination) | $180 – $250 |
| Duct sealing (aeroseal or manual mastic, per system) | $1,200 – $2,400 |
| Register and grille deep cleaning (add-on) | $75 – $125 |
| UV light installation (per unit) | $350 – $550 |
| HEPA filtration upgrade (whole-system) | $400 – $800 |
| Mold remediation in ductwork (per affected zone) | $500 – $950 |
Prices in Medford run toward the higher end of these ranges when we need to cut access panels in finished ceilings, navigate knob-and-tube wiring, or handle asbestos-wrapped ducts with proper containment. The price we write down before work starts is the price you pay. No per-vent add-ons, no equipment surcharges at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Medford
We schedule Medford appointments with arrival windows that respect your time, not all-day waits. Crews are dispatched from our Boston office and typically arrive within the confirmed window anywhere in these areas:
- Wellington
- Glenwood
- West Medford
- South Medford
- Tufts University area
Service Area – Cities Near Medford
Our crews regularly work across the immediate metro area. We schedule Malden, MA jobs on the same routes as Medford north-side appointments. Somerville, MA is typically the next stop on days we’re in the Wellington area. We also serve Everett, MA for both duct cleaning and dryer vent work. For our Virginia service area, see Arlington, VA.
Serving Medford, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Medford 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 Medford
No permit is required for standard residential duct cleaning in Medford. If we discover asbestos wrap or damaged duct insulation that needs removal, we’ll flag it and advise on proper abatement before proceeding. Call (361) 326-5060 if you suspect asbestos in your system.
We typically book Medford appointments within 3 – 5 business days, with faster availability in August for Tufts-area rental turnovers. Our phones are answered by a live person 24/7, so you can schedule anytime without voicemail loops. Call (361) 326-5060 to check current openings.
We cover every Medford neighborhood, from West Medford to the Tufts area, plus the full range of housing types: single-families, triple-deckers, condos, and student rentals. Dispatch is coordinated from our Boston office, and crews carry the equipment to handle both finished-basement access jobs and standard trunk-line cleanings.
Ready to get a written price before any work starts? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for your free Medford estimate. We’ll confirm what’s in your system, quote the full job flat, and back it with our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
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 Medford Customers Say
"Duct sealing along with the cleaning cut our summer bill. Straight talk and fair price."
- Gwen O."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.