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 and air quality work in Arlington typically runs $380 to $780 for a full system, with most jobs scheduled within a week and finished in a single day. We’re CleanRun, independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard, and we’ve documented every duct run we’ve touched since 2013 with before-and-after photos. Crews serving Arlington coordinate from our Washington, DC office. Call (571) 520-6317 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why Arlington Homes Are Different
Arlington’s post-WWII boom packed neighborhoods like Westover, Lyon Park, and Bluemont with Cape Cods and ramblers built for federal workers, most now carrying 60-to-80-year-old ductwork through unconditioned crawl spaces. No neighboring jurisdiction matches this density of mid-century housing stock aging out simultaneously. The original galvanized sheet-metal trunks, sealed with cloth-backed duct tape that dried and failed decades ago, pull damp crawl-space air directly into living spaces during Arlington’s muggy summers. Our crews regularly find open transverse seams in 1950s plenums in Bluemont and Penrose, meaning the system actively draws in whatever allergens, pests, or mold spores reside below the floorboards. The intense spring pollen load from Arlington’s thick oak and elm canopy compounds the problem, feeding microbial growth on dust-laden interior duct surfaces. In these homes, cleaning without re-sealing is temporary at best.
Our Main Arlington Services
Arlington homeowners call us most often for these three services, each with its own dedicated page.
Air Duct Cleaning in Arlington
We clean supply and return duct runs with negative-pressure extraction, photographing every run before and after. In Arlington’s older ramblers, we often find the original sheet-metal trunk has failed tape seals that must be addressed for the cleaning to hold value. Air Duct Cleaning in Arlington
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Arlington
Dryer vent blockages are common in Arlington’s multi-story townhomes and condo stacks, where long vertical runs trap lint. We clear the full line and photograph the discharge point. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Arlington
Duct Repair & Sealing in Arlington
Failed cloth-backed tape and open seams in postwar ductwork require mastic sealing before cleaning holds lasting value. We quote sealing as a separate scope with its own written price. Duct Repair & Sealing in Arlington
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 Arlington
Arlington’s humid subtropical climate and 60-year-old duct systems create a specific maintenance problem: heavy condensation inside crawl-space ductwork during cooling season breeds mold on dust-laden surfaces, while spring pollen loads the system with organic debris. HVAC Cleaning addresses the components that actually move and condition air, not just the ducts that distribute it. In neighborhoods like Westover and Lyon Park, we regularly find evaporator coils clogged with a decade of pollen and pet dander because the blower compartment was never opened.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Signs you need it
Ice buildup on refrigerant lines, weak airflow from registers, or musty odors when the AC cycles on in July.
What it costs in Arlington
Evaporator coil cleaning typically runs $180 to $340.
How we do it
We access the coil through the plenum, apply foaming cleaner, rinse with low-pressure water, and photograph the fin condition before and after.
Blower Cleaning
Signs you need it
Uneven heating or cooling across rooms, higher-than-expected electric bills, or a vibrating noise from the air handler.
What it costs in Arlington
Blower assembly cleaning typically runs $160 to $280.
How we do it
We remove the blower wheel and motor, clean each vane with compressed air and solvent, balance the assembly, and document RPM and amp draw.
What HVAC Cleaning Costs in Arlington
| Item | Typical range in Arlington |
|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180 - $340 |
| Blower assembly cleaning | $160 - $280 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning (coil, blower, housing) | $380 - $650 |
Can HVAC cleaning fix weak airflow in older Arlington homes?
It often can, especially when the blower wheel is caked with debris or the coil is clogged. But if the ductwork itself has open seams, cleaning alone won’t restore design airflow. We photograph everything and show you before quoting any sealing work.
How do I know the HVAC cleaning was actually done?
Every job includes a Documented Photo Record of the coil and blower before and after, delivered as part of your standard job record under Haven Standard Clause 2. You’ll see the fin color change and the blower vane condition, not just a receipt.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Arlington
Arlington’s combination of aging crawl-space ductwork and humid summers creates conditions where mold colonizes interior duct surfaces and bacteria thrive on organic debris. In homes near the Potomac lowlands, we find higher ambient moisture drives faster microbial growth than in comparable Fairfax County properties farther inland. Air Quality & Sanitizing targets these biological contaminants with treatments that complement mechanical cleaning.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Visible black or green staining at register openings, a persistent earthy odor when the system runs, or recent water intrusion in the crawl space.
What it costs in Arlington
Whole-system mold treatment typically runs $450 to $780.
How we do it
We apply an EPA-registered antimicrobial through the duct system using a fogging manifold, treat the coil and plenum directly, and run post-treatment air samples if requested.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring mold after cleaning, family members with respiratory sensitivity, or a system located in a damp basement or crawl space.
What it costs in Arlington
UV-C lamp installation typically runs $320 to $580 per lamp.
How we do it
We mount a 254-nanometer UV-C lamp in the supply plenum upstream of the coil, wire it to the blower circuit, and verify irradiance with a meter.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Arlington
| Item | Typical range in Arlington |
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| Mold treatment (whole system) | $450 - $780 |
| UV-C lamp installation | $320 - $580 |
| Bacteria sanitizing (per system) | $280 - $450 |
Does UV light actually prevent mold in Arlington’s humid climate?
It helps significantly when installed correctly upstream of the coil, where it inhibits growth on the wettest surface. It’s not a substitute for cleaning failed duct seals, but it’s a documented layer of prevention.
Is mold treatment safe for kids and pets?
We use EPA-registered products with specific dwell times and ventilation protocols; occupants leave during application and return after the prescribed aeration period, which we verify with a residual test.
Brands We Service in Arlington
We stock parts and service equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman, with most common filters, UV lamps, and plenum access panels available without ordering delay. our brands
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Arlington, VA
| Service | Typical range in Arlington |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (whole system) | $380 - $680 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 - $220 |
| Duct repair & sealing (per system) | $450 - $950 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180 - $340 |
| Blower assembly cleaning | $160 - $280 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning | $380 - $650 |
| Mold treatment (whole system) | $450 - $780 |
| UV-C lamp installation | $320 - $580 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $280 - $450 |
| Odor removal treatment | $240 - $420 |
Prices increase when we find failed plenum seams requiring mastic sealing before cleaning, or when access is limited by finished basement ceilings. Every job starts with a written price under Haven Standard Clause 1, agreed before any panel comes off.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Arlington
Our crews work throughout Arlington’s residential neighborhoods, from the postwar ramblers of Westover and Bluemont to the townhome clusters near Shirlington. Scheduling is typically within five to seven days, with dispatch coordinated from our Washington, DC office.
- Westover
- Lyon Park
- Bluemont
- Penrose
- Shirlington
Service Area - Cities Near Arlington
We serve the full Northern Virginia corridor surrounding Arlington, including Falls Church, VA to the west, Alexandria, VA to the south, Springfield, VA to the southwest, and Fairfax, VA farther out along the I-66 corridor. Crews carry the full equipment roster to each location.
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
Standard residential duct cleaning and sealing do not require permits in Arlington County. If your project involves modifying the HVAC footprint or replacing the air handler, we flag permit needs in our written scope before any work begins.
Most Arlington homeowners book within five to seven days of calling. We do not maintain artificial urgency or limited-slot messaging; we answer calls with a live person and offer the next available appointment that fits your schedule.
Yes. For high-rise properties along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, we coordinate with building management for rooftop access, parking, and utility shutoff timing. We carry certificate of insurance documentation as standard under Haven Standard Clause 4.
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
"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."On time, professional, and explained what the readings meant without talking down to me."
- Warren E."My allergies genuinely improved. They also told me the ducts did not need sealing, which I had been quoted for elsewhere."
- Petra K.