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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Before
AfterAir Duct Cleaning in Arlington, VA
Complete HVAC cleaning in Arlington typically runs $380-$620 for a single system in a standard single-family home, with documented photo records of every duct run included as standard. We’re CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, and our crews work Arlington’s mix of WWII-era Cape Cods and high-rise towers from our Washington, DC office. Call (240) 255-4519 for a written price before any work starts.
Why Arlington Homes Are Different
Arlington’s residential core - Cherrydale, Dominion Hills, Ashton Heights, and Bluemont - is dominated by WWII-era and 1950s Cape Cods and colonials built to house the wartime federal workforce surge, and many still run on original sheet-metal ductwork that has never been professionally cleaned. DC metro’s humid summers push relative humidity above 70% from June through August, giving mold and microbial buildup decades to colonize those aging systems.
Many 1940s homes in Cherrydale and Dominion Hills were originally heated by oil-fired gravity warm-air “octopus” furnaces later retrofitted for forced air in the 1960s and 70s. The oversized, irregular trunk lines from those conversions create hard-to-reach cavities that standard rotary brush equipment cannot fully address, requiring flexible shaft tools and extra dwell time. The Rosslyn-Ballston corridor and Crystal City present the opposite challenge: centralized air handlers in high-rise towers with long horizontal duct runs where crews must coordinate with property management around shared-system constraints.
Our Main Arlington Services
Homeowners in Arlington call us most often for these three services, each with its own dedicated Arlington page.
Air Duct Cleaning in Arlington
We clean every duct run in Arlington homes with negative-pressure extraction and rotary brush agitation, photographing the inside of each line before and after. In older neighborhoods like Dominion Hills, we often find 3-inch debris build-ups at the first elbow where 1950s sheet-metal transitions meet retrofitted trunk lines. Air Duct Cleaning in Arlington covers full-system cleaning with our documented photo record included on every visit.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Arlington
Dryer vent blockages in Arlington’s older homes frequently occur where original vent routing passes through multiple floor cavities with 90-degree turns that lint accumulation eventually plugs. We clear the full run from appliance to termination, test airflow with a manometer, and document the before-and-after condition photographically. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Arlington includes our written price delivered before any work begins.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Arlington
Arlington’s pronounced seasonal swings between humid summers and cold, dry winters cause repeated thermal expansion and contraction in aging duct connections, progressively loosening seams and pulling attic and crawl space particulates into the airstream. We seal leaks with mastic and mechanical fasteners, then pressure-test the system. Duct Repair & Sealing in Arlington addresses the ductwork damage humidity and age create in local housing stock.
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.
Before
AfterHVAC Cleaning in Arlington
Arlington’s 1940s-1960s housing stock and humid subtropical climate create a specific HVAC maintenance problem: decades of microbial growth on evaporator coils and blower assemblies in systems that rarely received more than a filter change. Our HVAC Cleaning service addresses the components air duct cleaning alone cannot reach, with every job photographed and priced in writing before we touch a single panel.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Signs you need it
Ice formation on the coil, weak airflow from registers, or musty odors when the AC cycles on in July humidity.
What it costs in Arlington
Evaporator coil cleaning typically runs $180-$320 for accessible attic or basement installations; crawl space or closet locations with limited access add $60-$120.
How we do it
We remove the coil assembly when possible, apply foaming cleaner, rinse with low-pressure water, and photograph the fin condition before reassembly.
Blower Cleaning
Signs you need it
Vibration or noise from the air handler, uneven heating or cooling across rooms, or dust puffing from registers at startup.
What it costs in Arlington
Blower motor and wheel cleaning ranges $150-$280; seized or damaged bearings requiring motor replacement run $340-$580 installed.
How we do it
We remove the blower assembly, clean the wheel blades and housing with compressed air and solvent, balance the wheel, and document amp draw before reinstalling.
What HVAC Cleaning Costs in Arlington
| Item | Typical range in Arlington |
|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$320 |
| Blower cleaning | $150-$280 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning (coil + blower + housing) | $380-$620 |
How do I know my HVAC needs cleaning, not just my ducts?
If your ducts are clean but rooms still heat unevenly, the AC smells musty, or your energy bills spike in July, the problem is likely in the coil or blower, not the duct runs. We photograph both the ducts and the mechanical components so you can see where the restriction actually is. Call (240) 255-4519 for a free inspection with written findings.
Can HVAC cleaning fix humidity problems in my Arlington home?
A dirty evaporator coil cannot properly dehumidify; cleaning restores the coil’s ability to condense moisture from the air stream, though it won’t fix oversized equipment or duct leaks. In Arlington’s 70%+ summer humidity, a clean coil is necessary but not sufficient for moisture control. Call (240) 255-4519 and we’ll assess whether the issue is the coil, the charge, or the ductwork.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Arlington
Arlington’s aging ductwork and humid summers create sustained conditions for mold and bacterial colonization, particularly in homes with original galvanized or early sheet-metal systems that have never been sealed. Our Air Quality & Sanitizing service treats the biological contamination that mechanical cleaning alone cannot eliminate, with every treatment photographed and priced in writing under Haven Standard Clause 1.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Visible black or green growth on register surfaces, persistent musty odors after duct cleaning, or allergy symptoms that worsen when the system runs.
What it costs in Arlington
Whole-system mold treatment runs $280-$480 for standard single-family homes; severe colonization requiring multiple applications or accessible remediation reaches $520-$780.
How we do it
We apply an EPA-registered botanical fungistat to all interior duct surfaces using mechanical fogging equipment, with 30-minute dwell time and post-treatment photo verification.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring mold despite cleaning, high humidity with no duct leakage, or occupants with mold-sensitive respiratory conditions.
What it costs in Arlington
UV-C lamp installation at the coil or air handler runs $340-$560 including the lamp, housing, and electrical connection; annual lamp replacement is $80-$140.
How we do it
We mount a Honeywell or Aprilaire UV-C lamp upstream of the coil, wire to the blower circuit for automatic operation, and photograph the installation for the job record.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Arlington
| Item | Typical range in Arlington |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment (whole system) | $280-$480 |
| UV light installation | $340-$560 |
| Combined mold treatment + UV installation | $520-$920 |
Does mold treatment damage my ductwork?
No - we use botanical-based fungistats formulated for porous and metal duct surfaces, applied as a fine mist that coats without pooling or corroding. The treatment is EPA-registered for HVAC use and leaves no residue that would affect airflow. Call (240) 255-4519 for the product specification sheet and a written price.
How long does UV light take to work?
UV-C lamps begin reducing microbial growth on the coil surface immediately, but visible improvement in air quality or odor typically takes 2-4 weeks of continuous operation as the existing bioburden clears. We install upstream of the coil for maximum exposure time. Call (240) 255-4519 to discuss whether UV is appropriate for your system configuration.
Brands We Service in Arlington
We stock filters, coils, and UV lamps for Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies systems, with Nikro agitation equipment on every truck. Most common parts are available same-day for Arlington appointments. See our brands for the full equipment roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Arlington, VA
| Service | Typical range in Arlington |
|---|---|
| Standard air duct cleaning (single system, up to 12 vents) | $320-$480 |
| Air duct cleaning with additional returns | $380-$560 |
| HVAC cleaning - evaporator coil | $180-$320 |
| HVAC cleaning - blower assembly | $150-$280 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning | $380-$620 |
| Mold treatment (whole system) | $280-$480 |
| UV light installation | $340-$560 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120-$220 |
| Duct repair & sealing (per system) | $280-$520 |
Prices in Arlington run toward the higher end when homes have the original irregular trunk lines common in Cherrydale and Dominion Hills, requiring flexible shaft tools and additional labor. Every price is written and agreed before work starts, with no per-vent add-ons or post-arrival adjustments - Haven Standard Clause 1.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Arlington
Our crews work throughout Arlington’s residential core and corridor developments, with scheduling coordinated from our Washington, DC office. Most Arlington appointments are available within 3-5 business days.
- Cherrydale
- Dominion Hills
- Ashton Heights
- Bluemont
- Rosslyn-Ballston corridor
Service Area - Cities Near Arlington
We serve the full DC metro corridor, with regular appointments in Alexandria, VA, Fairfax, VA, Reston, VA, and Herndon, VA. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Washington, DC office; crews serve each city locally with the same written-price and documented-photo standard.
Serving Arlington, VA - 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
No - residential air duct cleaning does not require a permit in Arlington County. Condominium and high-rise buildings in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor or Crystal City may require property management notification or scheduling coordination through the building engineer, which we handle directly.
Most Arlington homeowners receive an appointment within 3-5 business days; we do not maintain a waiting list or urgency-based scheduling. Every call is answered by a live person who can confirm available dates and deliver a written price range before booking.
Yes - we clean individual unit ductwork and terminal boxes in Arlington’s high-rise towers, though we coordinate with property management for access to centralized air handlers and riser shutoffs. The building engineer’s involvement is standard, and we document all work for the HOA’s mechanical records.
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 Arlington Customers Say
"Flat price agreed up front, no per-vent add-ons at the end. That was the whole reason I did not call the coupon company."
- Suzanne B."Thorough job on the ducts and the dryer vent. Left the house clean and the paperwork was clear."
- Rafael I."On time, professional, and explained what the readings meant without talking down to me."
- Warren E.