Frequently Asked Questions - Air D Duct Cleaning in Irving, TX
We've cleaned ductwork across Irving, Euless, and Grapevine for over a decade. Here is what homeowners actually ask before they book.
Pricing & Cost FAQs
Whole-system duct cleaning in Irving typically runs $350 to $650 for a standard single-family home up to about 2,500 square feet. Larger homes in Southlake or Flower Mound with multiple HVAC zones can reach $800 to $1,200. Every job is quoted as one flat price per system, agreed in writing before we start. We do not price per vent. Call (682) 297-4068 for a free written estimate on your home.
The low quotes are usually bait-and-switch operations. A $79 coupon covers a shop vac at one register and a few minutes of noise, not a full system cleaning. The real invoice often quadruples once the truck is in your driveway. We quote the actual scope, photograph every run before and after, and never add charges at the door. That is Haven Standard Clause 1: have it in writing.
Dryer vent cleaning is quoted separately because not every homeowner needs it, and bundling it would force others to pay for work they do not want. In Irving's older neighborhoods like Las Colinas, where dryer runs can exceed 25 feet through interior walls, standalone dryer vent cleaning typically adds $120 to $180. We will inspect it while we are at your system and quote both if you want them done together.
No. Haven Standard Clause 5 is "no surprises." The price we write down is the price you pay. We do not sell UV lights, ozone treatments, or "mold encapsulation" at the door. If we find something genuinely wrong, like a disconnected trunk line or a collapsed flex duct, we photograph it, explain it, and quote it separately before touching it.
Call (682) 297-4068 or text us your square footage, number of HVAC systems, and whether you have a basement or crawlspace. For homes in Irving and Grand Prairie, we can often quote accurately from that information. For complex layouts in Keller or North Richland Hills, we will schedule a free in-person assessment. Either way, you get a written scope and price before we schedule the work.
Service & Process FAQs
We connect a high-powered negative air machine to your trunk line, seal all registers, and agitate debris from every run with compressed air tools and rotary brushes. In Irving's clay-heavy soil zones, we regularly find construction dust from 2000s-era builds packed in the returns. The entire process takes three to five hours for a typical home, and we photograph the interior of every run before and after.
Most single-system homes in Irving, Euless, and Carrollton take three to four hours. Two-system homes in Southlake or larger Grapevine properties run four to six hours. We do not rush. The agitation and negative air extraction need time to work, and we verify every run with a borescope before we seal the access panels back up.
Every three to five years for most homes. In Irving specifically, the combination of caliche dust, pollen-heavy springs, and older HVAC infrastructure in neighborhoods like Valley Ranch pushes some homes toward the three-year mark. Homes with pets, recent renovations, or occupants with allergies should consider every two to three years. We will show you what we find and let you decide.
It can reduce the reservoir of dust, pollen, and dander circulating through your system, but it is not a medical treatment. What we see in Irving homes: after cleaning, the particulate load in the ductwork drops dramatically, which means your filter can do its job instead of being overwhelmed. We measure and photograph the difference so you have evidence, not promises.
No. The negative air machine vents outside, and we work room by room. Some homeowners in Lewisville and Arlington prefer to run errands during the louder agitation phase, but it is not required. We will text when the technician is on the way and again when the job is complete, with photos attached.
Brands & Parts FAQs
We run Nikro negative air machines and Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration on every job. These are industry-standard systems that move enough CFM to create genuine negative pressure throughout the duct network, not just at the access point. The agitation tools vary by duct type: rotary brushes for rigid metal, soft whips for flex duct, and pneumatic skipper balls for long trunk lines.
We can install Aprilaire and Honeywell whole-home media air cleaners and steam humidifiers, but only when they are appropriate for your system. We do not sell them door-to-door. If your Irving home has a single-stage furnace with a standard blower, we will explain what fits, what it costs, and what it actually does before we quote it. Haven Standard Clause 1 applies to accessories too.
A run is the trade term for a single duct line from the plenum, the central distribution box, to a register. Your home might have twelve supply runs and six return runs. "CleanRun" is named for the condition we leave each one in: a clean run, literally. We document every run individually so you know nothing was skipped.
Yes, but it requires different tools and lower pressure. The flex duct common in 1990s and 2000s Irving construction, especially in the MacArthur Boulevard corridor, can separate at the inner liner if over-agitated. We use soft-cable whips and reduced CFM to clean flex without damaging it. If we find collapsed or torn flex, we photograph it and quote replacement before proceeding.
Licensing & Insurance FAQs
Every pro working under our name is required to hold the license and insurance Texas requires for HVAC and duct cleaning work. We carry general liability and workers compensation coverage, and we will provide certificate of insurance on request. Haven Standard Clause 3 is "verified crews," meaning background-checked, license number on file, and documented training on the equipment we use.
Texas does not require a specific duct cleaning license, but HVAC work that involves opening the plenum or modifying ductwork falls under TDLR contractor regulation. Our technicians hold the appropriate classifications for the work they perform. We do not send unlicensed laborers into your mechanical system.
Ask for proof of insurance, a written scope of work, and whether they photograph every run. Ask if the price is flat or per-vent. In Irving's competitive market, the legitimate operators will answer directly. The ones who hedge or pressure you to book immediately are the ones who plan to upsell once they arrive.
Emergency & Response FAQs
Duct cleaning is a scheduled maintenance service, not an emergency trade. If you have a true HVAC emergency, like no heat in January or no cooling in August, you need an HVAC repair company first. Once your system is running, call (682) 297-4068 to schedule cleaning. Our phone is answered 24/7, and we will book you into the next available slot that fits your schedule.
We typically schedule within one to two weeks in Irving, Euless, and Grapevine. Peak seasons, May through September and January, can stretch to three weeks. We do not manufacture urgency or claim limited slots. When you call, we tell you honestly when the next opening is and hold it with a confirmation text.
Text or call us. We do not charge rescheduling fees. We know that Irving traffic on Highway 183 or a sick kid changes plans. We ask for 24 hours' notice when possible so we can fill the slot, but we do not penalize you for being human.
Warranty & Guarantees FAQs
Every duct cleaning carries a written warranty against workmanship defects. If a register is left loose, an access panel leaks, or debris is visible in a run we documented as clean, we return and correct it at no charge. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires the warranty in writing, and Clause 4 requires the evidence that proves the work was done. You get both.
We photograph the interior of every run before and after. You receive these photos, usually via text or email, with the final invoice. In thirteen years and over 52,000 homes, this has been our answer to the industry's credibility problem. A photo of a clean metal duct surface is proof. A verbal assurance is not.
Call us. We will review the photos with you, return to re-inspect if needed, and make it right. Haven Standard Clause 5, "no surprises," applies to the experience as well as the price. We do not hide behind fine print. Tomas Reyes, who leads this branch, reviews every complaint personally.
Properly performed duct cleaning does not void equipment warranties. We use NADCA-recommended methods and do not cut into sealed cabinets or modify factory components. If your Irving home has a newer system still under manufacturer warranty, we document our process so you have records if a future claim arises.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning, serving Irving since 2013.
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