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 services cover every component air passes through before it reaches your living space: the supply and return duct runs, the main trunk lines, the plenum (the central chamber that distributes air from your air handler), and the registers at each room opening. A standard cleaning visit that only vacuums the visible registers is not full system cleaning. In Spring, TX, where summer heat keeps HVAC systems running for seven or eight months straight, that distinction matters more than in most cities. For an exact written price before anything starts, call us at (346) 423-3631.
CleanRun has documented what is inside Spring-area ductwork since 2013 – more than 52,000 homes served, every one with a written price before work began and a photo record when the crew left. Full system cleaning is the version of Air Duct Cleaning in Spring that accounts for the whole airway, not just the parts a customer can see from the hallway. If you want to understand everything that goes into duct cleaning as a service category, our home page has the full picture of what CleanRun does and how the H.A.V.E.N. Standard structures every job.
When You Need Full System Cleaning
Not every home needs a full system clean on the same schedule. These are the situations where a partial clean or a filter swap is not going to solve the problem:
- Visible debris at the register face – and beyond. If you pull a register grille and see a matted layer of dust on the duct wall itself, debris has migrated past the opening. That material does not come out with a shop vac held at the register; it requires negative-pressure extraction from inside the duct run.
- The home is 5 or more years past its last documented cleaning. In Spring’s climate, where the system runs almost continuously from April through October, that timeline compresses. We regularly photograph debris build-up of 2 to 4 inches at first elbows in homes that have never had a full system cleaning since construction.
- Recent renovation, remodel, or new construction dust event. Drywall particulate, sawdust, and joint compound powder settle into duct runs fast and bond to interior surfaces. The Spring and Klein areas saw heavy new construction activity through 2023 and 2024, and we still find renovation debris in systems that were “cleaned” with a single-pass vacuum immediately after the build.
- Allergy symptoms or persistent musty odor with no other cause found. When an HVAC technician has cleared the coil and the filter is clean but the smell or symptoms persist, the duct interior is the logical next place to look. A camera inspection tells us what is there before we quote anything.
- Uneven room temperatures that your HVAC contractor cannot trace to mechanical causes. Partial blockages in supply runs – usually at elbows in older flex-duct systems common in Spring-area homes built before 2005 – restrict airflow without triggering any sensor. Full system cleaning identifies and clears those restrictions.
- You are buying or selling a home. Buyers in the Gleannloch Farms, Windrose, and Harmony communities increasingly request a documented duct inspection as part of due diligence. A full system cleaning with photo record is a concrete deliverable, not a claim.
Our Full System Cleaning Process
Every full system cleaning CleanRun performs follows the same documented sequence. Nothing is skipped to save time, and the written scope is handed to you before the first panel comes off. Here is what happens, in order:
- Written price, delivered first. Before the job starts, you receive a written price that itemizes the scope: number of supply runs, number of return runs, trunk line, plenum, and any add-ons like sanitizing or dryer vent cleaning. This is Haven Standard Clause 1. There is no “we will let you know when we are done” pricing at CleanRun.
- Pre-work camera documentation of every duct run. A Nikro inspection camera goes into each run before we touch anything. What the camera shows – debris depth at elbows, liner condition in flex ducts, any visible mold or moisture staining – is photographed and logged. You see what we saw. This is how we establish the baseline for the before-and-after record every customer receives.
- Negative-pressure extraction setup. We connect professional-grade collection equipment to the main trunk, pulling the system into negative pressure. This means the airflow inside the ductwork is directed toward our collection unit rather than back into the living space. Debris agitated during cleaning goes into the collection system, not onto your furniture. The equipment we use – Nikro and Abatement Technologies units – is rated for the duct volumes common in Spring’s single-family housing stock, which typically runs between 2,000 and 4,500 square feet.
- Mechanical agitation of each duct run. Compressed-air whip tools and rotary brushes work through each supply and return run from the register end toward the trunk. Static debris that has bonded to duct liner or sheet metal walls does not release from suction alone; mechanical contact is required. We work each run until the camera confirms clear passage.
- Plenum and air handler compartment cleaning. The plenum – the box that connects your air handler to the main supply and return trunks – collects debris that bypasses the filter and distributes it to every run in the system. We clean the plenum interior, the air handler cabinet, and the blower compartment where accessible. Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration components are re-seated or flagged for replacement if they show damage.
- Post-work camera documentation and written job record. After every run is cleared, the camera goes back in. Every run gets an after photo. The complete before-and-after photo record is delivered to you as a standard job deliverable, not an upsell. If something was not done right, the 365-Day Done Right Promise is in writing on your job record – not a verbal assurance, not a policy subject to manager approval.
BeforeAfterFull System Cleaning Pricing in Spring
Full system cleaning in Spring, TX runs between $299 and $649 for most single-family homes. That range reflects real variables, not padding. Here is what moves the number:
- Number of duct runs: Homes in Spring’s mid-2000s-era subdivisions like Gleannloch Farms or Augusta Pines typically have 18 to 28 individual supply and return runs. Larger homes in Harmony or newer builds near the Grand Parkway corridor may have 32 or more. Each run is documented and priced in the written scope.
- Duct material condition: Flex duct with collapsed or deteriorated liner takes longer to clean safely and photograph clearly. Sheet metal trunk systems in older Spring homes built before 1995 are generally faster but may have more bonded debris at seams.
- System accessibility: Two-story homes with attic runs, or slab-on-grade construction with ductwork routed through interior walls, add time. We note this in the written scope before work starts.
- Add-on services: Antimicrobial sanitizing, dryer vent cleaning, and UV lamp installation are quoted as separate line items. You choose what to include; nothing is bundled in without your written sign-off.
| Home Size / Scenario | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 sq ft (standard duct count) | $299 – $379 |
| 2,000 – 3,200 sq ft (typical Spring single-family) | $379 – $499 |
| 3,200 – 4,500 sq ft or high duct count | $499 – $649 |
| Antimicrobial sanitizing (add-on) | $89 – $149 |
These are the ranges we actually quote in Spring. If you have a written estimate from another company, bring it. CleanRun will put its own number next to it in writing, at no charge – that is our Free Second Opinion policy. Call (346) 423-3631 and a live person will answer. Your written price is ready before a truck rolls.
What the $79 Coupon Does Not Cover
This is worth a direct explanation, because Spring homeowners ask about it regularly. A $79 special typically covers a single-pass vacuum at each register using a portable shop-vac class unit. It does not include negative-pressure trunk extraction, mechanical agitation of duct liner surfaces, plenum cleaning, air handler compartment access, or camera documentation before or after. It is a register face cleaning, not a full system cleaning, and it is priced accordingly.
CleanRun does not offer that service. We offer full system cleaning with a written price, a documented photo record, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the written price we give you is higher than a competitor’s coupon, we will show you in writing what is included in each and let you decide. Haven Standard Clause 1 means you have the full picture before you agree to anything.
FAQs – Full System Cleaning in Spring, TX
How long does a full system cleaning take in a typical Spring home?
For a 2,000 to 3,200 square foot home with 20 to 26 duct runs – which covers most of the single-family housing stock in Spring’s major subdivisions – the job takes between 3 and 5 hours from equipment setup to final camera documentation. Larger homes with high duct counts or attic-routed flex duct systems may run 5 to 7 hours. We do not quote a completion time without seeing the written scope first, because homes with collapsed flex liner or unusual routing configurations take longer and that time should not come as a surprise on your invoice. Call (346) 423-3631 for a written estimate that includes a realistic time range for your specific home.
Is full system cleaning the same as “HVAC cleaning”?
Full system cleaning and HVAC cleaning overlap but are not identical. Full system cleaning focuses on the duct network: every supply run, every return run, the trunk lines, and the plenum. HVAC cleaning in the broader sense can also include the evaporator coil, drain pan, blower wheel, and air handler cabinet. CleanRun’s full system cleaning includes the plenum and accessible air handler compartment; evaporator coil cleaning is quoted as a separate line item when the coil requires access behind refrigerant components. Your written scope will specify exactly which components are included before work starts.
How do I know the cleaning was actually done, not just invoiced?
You receive a before-and-after photo record of every duct run as a standard deliverable – not an email attachment you have to request, a physical or digital file that is part of every CleanRun job record. The pre-work camera photos document what was found; the post-work photos document what the run looks like after extraction and agitation. If a run you paid to have cleaned does not have a clean after photo in that record, the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers it in writing. CleanRun has documented every job this way since 2013. That is not a marketing statement; it is a practice that produces a paper trail.
How often should a Spring home get a full system cleaning?
In Spring, TX specifically, we recommend a full system cleaning every 3 to 5 years for most homes, shorter intervals for households with pets, smokers, occupants with respiratory conditions, or homes near active construction. The reason for the Spring-specific caveat: the local climate means HVAC systems in this area run for more hours annually than systems in most U.S. cities. More run-time means more air volume cycling through the duct system, which accelerates particulate build-up at elbows and in flex-duct corrugations. A camera inspection every 2 to 3 years costs less than a full clean and tells you whether the timeline needs to be adjusted for your specific system. Call (346) 423-3631 to schedule an inspection with a written price.
Credentials and Documentation You Can Verify
CleanRun operates under the H.A.V.E.N. Standard on every job in Spring. That standard covers five specific commitments: Honest pricing in writing before work starts (Haven Standard Clause 1), Accountable crews identified by name before arrival (Haven Standard Clause 3), Verified photo documentation on every duct run, Evidence-based scope – we quote what the camera shows, not a package tier – and No-obligation second opinions on any written estimate.
Technicians are background-checked and arrive in uniform. Tomas Reyes leads every crew operation at CleanRun and has been doing so since the company’s first job in 2013. The equipment on the truck – including Nikro extraction units and Abatement Technologies air filtration – can be looked up by name. We name brands because customers should be able to verify what is being used before agreeing to a price, not after.
If you have had a duct cleaning quoted by another Spring-area company and want a second number in writing, call us. The Free Second Opinion is not a scheduling gimmick; it is a written comparison delivered before you make any decision.
Schedule Full System Cleaning in Spring
Call (346) 423-3631 to reach a live person, get your written price, and put a date on the calendar. CleanRun serves Spring and the surrounding communities including Klein, Tomball, The Woodlands, and Cypress. Every job starts with a written price and ends with a photo record. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is in writing on every job record – if it is not done right, we make it right.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Spring, serving Spring since 2013.