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 Atlanta, GA
HVAC cleaning in Atlanta typically costs $350-$650 for a full system, with most homeowners in the metro scheduling annually due to the city’s extreme pollen loads and near-continuous cooling season. We’re CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, and our Atlanta office coordinates crews across the metro for HVAC Cleaning and Air Quality & Sanitizing - the two services we’ll detail below. Call (678) 904-9744 for a written estimate before any work begins.
Why Atlanta Homes Are Different
Atlanta’s urban tree canopy - the densest of any major U.S. city - produces pollen counts that routinely break national records each March and April. Pine, oak, and sweet gum release particulates that infiltrate attic ductwork through gaps and degraded seals, then circulate through living spaces for months. Our crews find yellow-green pollen cakes inside plenums (the main distribution box) well into June.
The 1980s-2000s buildout across Gwinnett, Cobb, Cherokee, and Clayton counties installed flexible duct systems through unconditioned attics that reach 140-160°F in summer. That heat degrades inner plastic liners, causing sagging and gaps that trap moisture and debris. Intown, Grant Park and Virginia-Highland bungalows from the 1920s-1940s received retrofitted ductwork decades after construction, with limited access points and inconsistent connections that complicate thorough cleaning. These aren’t edge cases - they’re the dominant housing conditions our technicians encounter daily.
Our Main Atlanta Services
Atlanta homeowners contact us most often for these three services, each with its own dedicated Atlanta page:
Air Duct Cleaning in Atlanta
We clean supply and return duct runs (the individual pathways from plenum to register) using negative-pressure extraction with Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, photographing every run before and after. In Atlanta’s pollen-heavy environment, we pay particular attention to elbow joints where debris accumulates. Every job concludes with a Documented Photo Record delivered to the customer. Air Duct Cleaning in Atlanta
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Atlanta
Lint accumulation in dryer vents creates fire risk and extends drying times. We remove blockages with professional augers and inspect vent terminations for proper clearance. Atlanta’s humidity compounds the problem - damp lint adheres to duct walls more stubbornly than in drier climates. Every vent is flow-tested after cleaning. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Atlanta
Duct Repair & Sealing in Atlanta
Sagging flex duct, disconnected joints, and deteriorated seals waste conditioned air and pull attic contaminants into living spaces. We re-support collapsed sections, seal gaps with mastic, and replace damaged duct where necessary. In Gwinnett County subdivisions, we bring re-support hardware on nearly every job - sag-induced cupping is that predictable. Duct Repair & Sealing in Atlanta
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.
BeforeAfterHVAC Cleaning in Atlanta
Atlanta’s seven-month cooling season forces HVAC systems to run almost continuously from May through September, pulling massive biological loads through coils and blowers while condensate activity creates ideal conditions for mold colonization. Simply running the system longer doesn’t solve this - it compounds it. HVAC Cleaning addresses the components where debris actually accumulates: the evaporator coil, blower assembly, and air handler.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Signs you need it
Ice formation on the coil, reduced airflow from registers, or musty odors when the AC cycles on indicate biological growth restricting heat transfer.
What it costs in Atlanta
Evaporator coil cleaning in Atlanta typically runs $180-$320, depending on accessibility and contamination level.
How we do it
We access the coil through the plenum, apply foaming cleaner from Abatement Technologies, rinse with low-pressure water, and photograph the fin surface before and after.
Blower Cleaning
Signs you need it
Vibration or noise from the air handler, uneven airflow between rooms, or dust streaking from supply registers points to an unbalanced, debris-laden blower wheel.
What it costs in Atlanta
Blower cleaning in Atlanta typically runs $150-$280, with tighter-access installations in older intown homes toward the higher end.
How we do it
We remove the blower assembly, clean the wheel and housing with compressed air and solvent, balance the assembly, and document RPM and amp draw before reinstallation.
What HVAC Cleaning Costs in Atlanta
| Item | Typical range in Atlanta |
|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$320 |
| Blower cleaning | $150-$280 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning (coil, blower, plenum) | $350-$650 |
How do I know my HVAC system needs cleaning, not just my ducts?
If rooms cool unevenly, the AC runs longer than it used to, or you smell must when the blower cycles on, the problem is likely in the coil or blower, not the duct runs alone. Call (678) 904-9744 and we’ll inspect both - the written estimate covers whichever components actually need attention.
Can HVAC cleaning reduce my summer electric bills in Atlanta?
Yes - a contaminated coil can raise energy consumption 15-30% by forcing longer run times to reach set temperature. After cleaning, most Atlanta customers see measurable improvement in cycle length within the first billing period.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Atlanta
Atlanta’s combination of extreme seasonal pollen, high relative humidity, and continuous AC operation creates near-ideal conditions for microbial growth inside ductwork - a problem that mechanical cleaning alone doesn’t address. Air Quality & Sanitizing targets mold, bacteria, and odor sources that persist after debris removal, particularly in the moisture traps formed by sagging flex duct common across the metro’s 1990s subdivisions.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Visible black or green growth inside registers, persistent musty odors after duct cleaning, or family members with unexplained respiratory irritation suggest active mold colonization.
What it costs in Atlanta
Whole-system mold treatment in Atlanta typically runs $400-$750, depending on extent and whether physical removal of contaminated duct liner is required.
How we do it
We apply EPA-registered antimicrobial through the full duct system using fogging equipment, treat the evaporator coil and plenum, and verify with post-treatment moisture readings.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring mold after professional cleaning, or a system located in a damp crawlspace or basement with chronic humidity, indicates the environment will support regrowth without continuous suppression.
What it costs in Atlanta
UV-C lamp installation in Atlanta typically runs $300-$550 per lamp, including mounting and electrical connection to the air handler.
How we do it
We mount a Guardsman UV-C lamp upstream of the coil with a sight-glass port, wire to the blower circuit for automatic operation, and verify irradiance levels with a meter.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Atlanta
| Item | Typical range in Atlanta |
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| Mold treatment (whole system) | $400-$750 |
| UV-C lamp installation | $300-$550 |
| Bacteria sanitizing (per system) | $250-$450 |
Does UV light actually prevent mold in Atlanta’s humid climate?
UV-C lamps suppress mold and bacterial growth on the coil and in the plenum when properly positioned and maintained - they don’t sterilize the entire duct system, but they eliminate the primary colonization points where Atlanta’s humidity causes problems.
Is antimicrobial treatment safe for pets and kids?
We use EPA-registered products approved for HVAC application at concentrations that leave no airborne residue after the recommended dwell time; occupants can re-enter once the system has run through two complete cycles.
Brands We Service in Atlanta
We clean and maintain systems using Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman components, with replacement parts stocked for common Atlanta installations. Most filter and media replacements ship same-day from our Atlanta office. our brands
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Atlanta, GA
| Service | Typical range in Atlanta |
|---|---|
| Standard air duct cleaning (whole home) | $300-$550 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$320 |
| Blower cleaning | $150-$280 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning | $350-$650 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120-$220 |
| Duct repair & sealing (per system) | $400-$900 |
| Mold treatment (whole system) | $400-$750 |
| UV-C lamp installation | $300-$550 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $250-$450 |
| Odor removal treatment | $200-$400 |
In Atlanta, prices increase with system accessibility - tight crawlspaces in Virginia-Highland basements or collapsed flex runs in Gwinnett attics add labor time. Every price is written and agreed before work starts, per Haven Standard Clause 1. No per-vent pricing, no post-arrival upsells.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Atlanta
Our Atlanta crews serve intown neighborhoods and the full metro ring, with scheduling coordinated from our Atlanta office. Most appointments are available within 3-5 business days.
- Grant Park
- Virginia-Highland
- Candler Park
- Midtown
- Buckhead
Service Area - Cities Near Atlanta
We serve the full Atlanta metro, including Smyrna, GA to the northwest, Marietta, GA up I-75, Decatur, GA to the east, and Roswell, GA north along GA-400. Crews dispatch from our Atlanta office for all locations.
Serving Atlanta, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Atlanta 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 Atlanta
Standard duct cleaning and sanitizing don’t require permits in Atlanta. Duct replacement or modifications that alter airflow capacity may need a permit through the City of Atlanta Office of Buildings - we’ll flag this during the estimate if your scope requires it.
Most Atlanta appointments are available within 3-5 business days. We don’t maintain a waiting list or urgency-based pricing - the date you need is the date we quote.
Yes - Atlanta’s spring pollen loads are among the highest nationally, and they infiltrate ductwork through attic gaps and degraded seals. Homes with visible pollen accumulation on outdoor surfaces typically benefit from annual HVAC cleaning, with duct inspection every 18-24 months.
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 Atlanta Customers Say
"They found a disconnected duct in the crawl space that had been dumping conditioned air under the house for years. Photographed it, quoted the repair, fixed it."
- Devon A."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."The before and after photographs of each run are the reason I used them. You cannot argue with what came out of the return."
- Marguerite O.