Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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.
Trusted Air Duct Cleaning for Arlington Homeowners
If your Arlington home has that gray film on the ceiling fans, a musty smell when the AC kicks on, or allergy symptoms that never quite clear up, your ducts are the likeliest source. Arlington sits in the middle of North Texas, where summers run long and hot and the system runs hard for months, pulling dust, pollen and construction grit into the return and settling it along the trunk lines. Our technicians have up to 12 years of experience with Rotobrush rotary-brush systems and Nikro high-powered vacuum rigs, and we use them on every job. We can usually schedule same-day work in Arlington. Call (844) 787-8766 to book a visit.
Air Duct Cleaning Services
Air Duct Cleaning Services from Paragon Air Duct Cleaning are built around whole-system cleaning rather than a quick pass at the vents. You need this when the supply registers show dark streaks, when a renovation has left drywall dust in the returns, or when the system simply hasn’t been opened up in years. We clean from the return through the trunk and out to each branch, using negative pressure to keep debris from drifting back into living space. Typical whole-home work in Arlington runs $350 to $700 depending on the number of registers and the length of the runs. Every visit comes with before-and-after photos of your own ducts, and the price is set by the written estimate before anyone starts.
Source Removal and Negative Pressure
We seal the supply and return openings and put the system under negative pressure so loosened debris travels to the vacuum instead of into your rooms. A rotary brush then works each branch line and the trunk. It’s the difference between agitating dust and actually removing it.
Register and Grille Cleaning
Registers collect a surprising amount of lint and dust on the return side, and cleaning the ducts without cleaning the grilles just reintroduces the problem. We pull, wash and reinstall each one as part of the system price. No per-vent charge sneaks in at the end.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
HVAC Duct Cleaning
HVAC Duct Cleaning is the work of treating the duct system as part of the air-handling equipment, not as a separate thing bolted to the furnace. When you need it: airflow that feels weak in the far rooms, a system that runs longer than it used to, or visible dust blowing out of a register right after the blower starts. We look at the whole picture, including the air handler, the coil and the return plenum, because contamination usually starts where the filter sits and spreads from there. We service Honeywell and Aprilaire equipped systems regularly and understand how air cleaners and humidifiers interact with the duct run. Whole-system HVAC duct cleaning in Arlington typically costs $400 to $800 when the system includes a central return and multiple zones.
Air Handler and Plenum Access
Getting proper access at the plenum is where a lot of cleaning jobs fall short, because it takes cutting and resealing rather than a hose waved at an open register. We create clean access points and seal them properly afterward. That’s how the trunk line actually gets cleaned.
Coil and Cabinet Condition
A dirty evaporator coil restricts airflow and makes the blower work harder, and we check its condition as part of the visit. If we find a problem outside our scope, we tell you plainly rather than guessing at it. We clean ducts and repair them; we don’t take on HVAC installation.
Vent Cleaning
Vent Cleaning covers the shorter branch runs and the register boots that feed each room, which is where the dust you actually see tends to collect. It matters most in rooms that sit closed off much of the year, where stagnant air and settled dust build up, and in kitchen-adjacent runs that pick up cooking residue. We scrub each boot and branch line with a rotary brush matched to the duct material, flexible for flex duct and firmer for sheet metal. Vent cleaning in Arlington usually falls into the $250 to $450 range for a standard single-story layout and scales up with the number of openings. The estimate you approve is the price you pay, agreed per system, not per vent.
Matching the Brush to the Duct
Flex duct and rigid sheet metal need different brush heads and different pressure, and running the wrong one tears a liner or leaves the walls untouched. We check what the duct is made of before picking a tool. It protects the system and gets the debris out.
Filter and Return Openings
Return grilles sit closest to the filter and collect the heaviest load of dust, which is why they need more than a vacuum pass. We clean the return path first so we’re not pulling clean air through a dirty opening. It’s a small step that changes the result.
Ductwork Cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning addresses the full network, not only the visible vents, including the trunk line, the branches, the plenum and the connections between sections. You need it after a remodel or a major repair, when you’ve moved into a home that sat vacant with the system closed up, or when a previous cleaning skipped the trunk. Structural problems surface here too: gaps at joints, torn flex liner, sections that have sagged or come loose from their hangers. Because Paragon Air Duct Cleaning handles air duct cleaning and repair, we can seal or replace what we find instead of leaving you to call someone else. Full ductwork cleaning in Arlington typically runs $450 to $900 depending on system size and how much of the run needs access openings.
Gaps, Tears and Loose Joints
Every gap in the ductwork leaks conditioned air into a crawlspace or attic and pulls unconditioned air back in. A cleaning visit is the best time to find them, because the system is open. We can close those leaks as part of the job.
Post-Renovation Debris
Drywall dust, sawdust and insulation fibers settle into the returns fast during a remodel and then blow through the house for months afterward. Cleaning after the work is done clears the system properly. Cleaning only the grilles leaves the trunk loaded.
Air Duct Inspection
Air Duct Inspection is a look inside the system before anything is cleaned, so the cleaning is based on what’s actually there rather than a sales pitch. You need an inspection when you’ve had a moisture event, when the house smells musty in one area, when you’re buying a home, or when a contractor flagged the ducts during another job. We use camera access and physical examination of accessible runs to document the condition of each section, and we show you what we find. Inspections in Arlington generally run $150 to $350 and are credited toward the cleaning when you book it as part of the same visit. There’s no pressure to buy anything the ducts don’t need.
Camera Access and Documentation
A camera through the accessible runs shows whether the liner is intact, whether there’s moisture staining, and whether a section has collapsed. We keep the findings in plain language. You see the same images we do.
Repair Versus Clean
Some contamination is a cleaning problem and some is a repair problem, and the difference matters for your budget. If a liner is torn or a joint has opened, cleaning it alone won’t fix the air quality. We tell you which situation you’re in before quoting.
Residential Air Duct Cleaning
Residential Air Duct Cleaning is the whole-home version built around how families actually live in Arlington homes, with systems that run through long cooling seasons and pick up plenty of airborne dust. It’s the right call when allergy complaints follow one room in particular, when the house was built or renovated recently, or when it’s simply been a long stretch since the ducts were last opened. We work around the household, lay drop cloths, and keep the equipment contained. Most residential jobs in Arlington land between $350 and $700 depending on square footage, the number of register openings and system layout. Guardsman and Aprilaire equipment turns up often in this market, and we know how those components fit the air path.
Multi-Story and Zoned Layouts
Two-story Arlington homes often run separate zones with their own returns, and the upstairs trunk can be harder to reach. We plan access before we arrive so the job doesn’t stall midway. Each zone gets its own cleaning pass.
Allergy and Occupancy Concerns
If someone in the household reacts to dust or pollen, the timing and containment of the job matter as much as the cleaning. We set up negative pressure to keep the workspace sealed. Your rooms stay usable while we work.
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning addresses larger systems in offices, retail spaces, clinics and light industrial buildings, where duct runs are longer and contamination has more time to accumulate. You need it when staff report headaches or allergy symptoms that ease when they leave the building, when a tenant improvement or renovation just finished, or when the property is being prepared for an inspection or a new tenant. We work after hours or in phases to keep a business operating, and air duct cleaning for nearby commercial properties follows the same standard. Commercial work in the Arlington area typically starts around $900 and scales with square footage, the number of rooftop units and how many separate systems are involved.
Rooftop Unit and VAV Systems
Rooftop equipment and variable air volume boxes add access points and more complex routing than a house ever does. We map the system before we start so nothing gets missed. Larger equipment is where Abatement Technologies gear earns its place.
Phased Scheduling Around Business Hours
Most commercial clients can’t shut down for a full day, so we split the work into sections that let the space keep functioning. That takes more planning than a residential job. It’s worth it to avoid downtime.
Brands We Service
We service Rotobrush cleaning systems and know where they wear out, from the rotary brush head to the flexible shaft that takes the most abuse on long branch runs. We also work with Nikro vacuum equipment, and we understand the filtration stages that keep fine particulate from recirculating into a home during cleaning. Whether you have Abatement Technologies equipment in a commercial setting or Guardsman components in a residential air path, we can work with what’s installed.
We service Honeywell and Aprilaire air-quality equipment and know how those components interact with the duct system, because a humidifier or air cleaner that’s plumbed or wired wrong can cause more problems than it solves. Familiarity with the equipment matters more than any single brand name. Whether you have Honeywell or any other make, we can help.
See the difference
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Before
AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Visible dust streaking around registers. Dark outlines around the supply grilles mean debris is being pushed out with the air. It’s a reliable early sign that the trunk line is loaded.
- A musty or stale smell when the system starts. Odor on startup usually points to moisture or organic buildup inside the ducts. Left alone it tends to intensify through a long Arlington summer.
- Weak airflow in the rooms furthest from the air handler. Restricted or leaking ducts starve the far rooms first. That’s a symptom worth inspecting rather than guessing at.
- Recent renovation or a home purchase. Drywall dust and construction debris work into the returns fast. A pre-move-in cleaning gives you a known starting point.
- Allergy symptoms that ease when you leave the house. If the pattern follows the building rather than the season, the duct system deserves a closer look.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Walk-through and system mapping. We look at the air handler, the return, the trunk and the branch layout so we know what we’re working with before any tool comes out. The estimate is written from this, not from a phone guess.
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Containment and negative pressure. We seal the openings and put the system under negative pressure with a Nikro vacuum rig. Debris travels to the vacuum, not into your rooms.
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Rotary brush cleaning of every accessible run. A Rotobrush system works each branch and the trunk with a brush matched to the duct material. Access panels are cut and resealed where needed so the trunk actually gets cleaned.
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Inspection and repair findings. With the system open, we check for tears, gaps and collapsed sections and show you what we find. Because we handle air duct cleaning and repair in the same visit, those problems get addressed rather than deferred.
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Before-and-after documentation and final walk-through. You get photos of your own ducts and a look at what changed. We don’t leave until you’ve seen the result.
How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Arlington?
A typical residential air duct cleaning in Arlington runs $350 to $700, depending on square footage, the number of register openings and how the system is laid out. A single-story home with one return and a straightforward trunk sits at the low end. Two-story homes with zoned systems and multiple returns push toward the upper end. Commercial work starts around $900 and scales with the number of rooftop units and separate systems involved.
What moves the price: the number of openings, whether access panels have to be cut, whether the ductwork is flex or rigid metal, and whether an inspection has to happen first. Condition matters too. A system that’s been neglected for years takes longer than one cleaned on a reasonable schedule.
How to avoid overpaying: ask what’s actually included before you book. A quoted figure that turns into a larger invoice once the technician is on site is the oldest problem in this trade. We set one flat price per system, agreed before work starts, with no per-vent pricing and no add-on at the end.
What’s included in a free estimate: a walk-through, a written scope covering the returns, trunk, branches and registers, and a fixed price for that scope. Call (844) 787-8766 for an exact quote.
Our Service Area Near Arlington
We work across Arlington and the surrounding Mid-Cities, including Pantego, Edgecliff Village, Kennedale, Forest Hill, Richland Hills, Hurst, Mansfield and Westworth Village. Response times depend on the day and the route, and we’ll give you a clear window when you book rather than a vague promise. If you’re in The Homesteads or just off the interstate corridor, we cover that too. One call gets you scheduled.
Serving Arlington, TX – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Arlington and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Duct Cleaning in Arlington
Air duct cleaning is the mechanical removal of dust, debris and settled contamination from the supply and return ductwork, the registers and the plenum. It’s done with negative pressure and rotary brushes, not a shop vacuum at the grilles. The goal is source removal, meaning the material is taken out of the system rather than stirred around inside your home. We photograph the ducts before and after so you can see the difference.
A typical single-family home in Arlington takes two to four hours, depending on the number of openings and how much access is needed. Larger homes with multiple zones run longer. Commercial work is scheduled in phases to keep a business operating. We’ll give you a realistic time range when we book.
Residential work typically runs $350 to $700 for a whole-home system, and commercial jobs generally start around $900. The number of registers, system size and duct condition are the main variables. We set one flat price per system in writing before work starts. Call (844) 787-8766 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Yes. We service Honeywell and Aprilaire air-quality equipment and understand how those components sit in the air path. We can also work with Guardsman, Abatement Technologies, Rotobrush and Nikro equipment. Whether you have Honeywell or any other make, we can help.
We can usually schedule same-day work in Arlington. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. We’re closed Saturday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening.
Our work is backed by a written scope and before-and-after documentation of your own ducts, so there’s a clear record of what was done. If something we cleaned or repaired isn’t right, we come back and address it. Ask for the specifics in writing with your estimate.
Clear access to the air handler and the registers, and move anything fragile away from the work areas. We lay drop cloths and set up containment, so most rooms stay usable. Let us know about pets and anyone with respiratory sensitivity so we can plan around it. Then you’re ready.
Schedule Your Air Duct Cleaning Service in Arlington Today
Clean ducts start with the right tools, and we bring Rotobrush and Nikro equipment to every Arlington job. Rotobrush, for instance, is a name homeowners hear from specialists, not from coupon flyers. You get one flat price per system agreed in writing, before-and-after photos of your own ducts, and a repair capability most cleaners don’t offer. Call (844) 787-8766 for a free, no-obligation estimate. We answer 24/7, and a call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Written by the team at Paragon Air Duct Cleaning.