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 The Colony, TX
HVAC cleaning in The Colony typically runs $350-$650 for a whole-system service, with most jobs completed in one scheduled visit. We’re CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, and crews from our Dallas-Fort Worth office serve The Colony with written prices delivered before any work starts and a documented photo record of every duct run. Call (940) 290-8552 for a free estimate.
The Colony’s housing stock is unusually uniform - most homes went up between the mid-1970s and mid-1990s as part of a master-planned community, meaning the ductwork in neighborhoods across the city is aging out simultaneously. Lake Lewisville’s shoreline position pushes humidity higher than inland DFW suburbs, and that moisture combines with 30-50-year-old fiberglass duct board and flex duct to create conditions we document on nearly every job: compressed joints, sagging attic runs, and debris accumulation that standard vacuuming won’t touch.
Why The Colony Homes Are Different
The Colony sits directly on Lake Lewisville’s southern shore, and that proximity creates measurable differences in how ductwork performs here. Relative humidity runs higher than in Frisco or Plano, driving condensation inside unconditioned attic duct runs through the long cooling season from May into October. During DFW’s 100°F stretches, HVAC systems cycle nearly around the clock, pulling that moist air through aging duct linings at high velocity.
The housing itself compounds the problem. Most homes are slab-on-grade tract builds from the 1980s and early 1990s with fiberglass duct board or first-generation flex duct that is now brittle and often compressed at joints. The Blackland Prairie clay beneath these slabs shifts seasonally with rainfall, torquing attic platforms and interior chases until flex duct pulls apart at elbows or gets pinched where it turns. We bring cameras on every job because what presents as a routine cleaning in The Colony often reveals separations that need repair before debris removal matters.
Our Main The Colony Services
Homeowners in The Colony call us most often for these three services. Each has its own dedicated page with deeper detail on local conditions and pricing.
Air Duct Cleaning in The Colony
We clean the full duct system - supply and return runs, registers, and the plenum (the central distribution box) - using negative-pressure extraction, which pulls debris out rather than pushing it deeper. In The Colony, we regularly find 2-4 inches of compacted dust at first elbows in 1980s-era duct board systems, plus moisture staining from Lake Lewisville humidity that indicates where mold risk is building. Every run is photographed before and after. Air Duct Cleaning in The Colony
Dryer Vent Cleaning in The Colony
Dryer vent blockages are a fire hazard and a efficiency killer. In The Colony’s older subdivisions, we see vents routed through long attic runs with multiple elbows that trap lint where standard brushes can’t reach. Our crews use flexible rotary tools and camera verification to clear the full length, then document the airflow improvement with before-and-after photos. Dryer Vent Cleaning in The Colony
Duct Repair & Sealing in The Colony
When The Colony’s clay soil shifts and attic platforms torque, flex duct separates at joints and duct board cracks at seams. We repair with mechanical fastening and mastic sealing, then pressure-test to verify integrity. This is often the necessary first step before cleaning delivers any lasting benefit in homes with 30-40-year-old original ductwork. Duct Repair & Sealing in The Colony
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 The Colony
HVAC cleaning in The Colony addresses what Lake Lewisville humidity and 1980s-era duct construction do to the mechanical components themselves. Evaporator coils in these systems often carry bacterial growth from months of condensation cycling, while blower wheels cake with fine dust that bypassed original filter racks. Our crews clean the full air-handling side of the system - not just the ducts - because in this climate, a clean duct run connected to a fouled coil recirculates the same problem within weeks. HVAC Cleaning covers our full methodology for homeowners researching the complete service.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Signs you need it
Ice buildup on refrigerant lines, weak airflow from registers, or musty odor when the AC first cycles on in The Colony’s humid months.
What it costs in The Colony
Evaporator coil cleaning typically ranges $180-$340 as a standalone service, or $120-$220 when bundled with full HVAC cleaning.
How we do it
We access the coil through the plenum, apply foaming cleaner formulated for aluminum fins, rinse with low-pressure water capture, and photograph the coil surface before and after.
Blower Cleaning
Signs you need it
Uneven heating or cooling across rooms, humming noise from the air handler, or dust streaking from supply registers in The Colony homes with original blower assemblies.
What it costs in The Colony
Blower wheel and housing cleaning runs $150-$280, with motor inspection and amp-draw testing included.
How we do it
We remove the blower assembly, clean the wheel vanes and housing with compressed air and solvent wipes, balance the wheel on reinstallation, and document motor specs in the job record.
What HVAC Cleaning Costs in The Colony
| Item | Typical range in The Colony |
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| Full HVAC system cleaning (coil, blower, housing) | $350-$650 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning (standalone) | $180-$340 |
| Blower cleaning (standalone) | $150-$280 |
How do I know my HVAC needs cleaning versus just the ducts?
If your ducts test clean but rooms still smell musty when the system cycles, or if cooling drops off in July humidity despite clear duct runs, the coil or blower is likely fouled. We inspect both with the camera before quoting any work in The Colony. Call (940) 290-8552 and we’ll put a written number next to the finding.
Can HVAC cleaning fix weak airflow in older The Colony homes?
It helps if the restriction is at the coil or blower, but many 1980s systems in The Colony also have undersized return plenums or flex duct that has compressed over time. We photograph and measure static pressure to identify which problem is which before any work starts.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in The Colony
Air quality work in The Colony targets what Lake Lewisville humidity does inside 30-50-year-old ductwork: mold colonization in fiberglass duct board, bacterial growth on evaporator coils, and persistent odors that survive standard cleaning. We treat these with EPA-registered products applied after mechanical cleaning, not instead of it, because surface debris must be removed first for any sanitizer to reach the lining. Air Quality & Sanitizing details our full protocol for homeowners comparing approaches.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Visible dark spotting on vent registers, earthy odor when HVAC cycles on, or moisture staining documented in the photo record from prior cleaning.
What it costs in The Colony
Whole-system mold treatment runs $400-$750 depending on ductwork size and contamination extent, applied after full mechanical cleaning.
How we do it
We apply an EPA-registered antimicrobial through the duct system using mechanical fogging equipment, with dwell time verified and post-treatment air sampling offered for documentation.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Repeated mold recurrence within 12 months of treatment, or chronic coil fouling in The Colony’s high-humidity cooling season.
What it costs in The Colony
UV-C lamp installation at the coil or air handler ranges $280-$520 including the lamp, housing, and electrical connection.
How we do it
We mount a UV-C lamp with sight-glass access in the supply plenum, wire to the blower circuit for automatic operation, and include replacement scheduling in the job record.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in The Colony
| Item | Typical range in The Colony |
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| Whole-system mold treatment | $400-$750 |
| UV-C lamp installation | $280-$520 |
| Bacteria sanitizing (add-on to cleaning) | $150-$280 |
Is mold treatment safe for fiberglass duct board?
Yes, when applied after mechanical cleaning and with products rated for porous HVAC surfaces; we avoid anything that degrades fiberglass binders, and we document the product label in your job record for verification. Call (940) 290-8552 for the written protocol.
How long does UV light take to show results?
Coil surface fouling typically drops within 2-3 cooling cycles; we return at 90 days to inspect lamp output and verify with the photo record, per Haven Standard Clause 1.
Brands We Service in The Colony
We stock parts and service equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies for The Colony homes, with most replacement components available same-day through our Dallas-Fort Worth supply chain. our brands
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in The Colony, TX
| Service | Typical range in The Colony |
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| Whole-system air duct cleaning | $300-$550 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120-$220 |
| Duct repair & sealing (per system) | $250-$600 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning | $350-$650 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$340 |
| Blower cleaning | $150-$280 |
| Mold treatment | $400-$750 |
| UV-C lamp installation | $280-$520 |
| Bacteria sanitizing add-on | $150-$280 |
| Air purifier installation (whole-house) | $400-$900 |
Prices in The Colony run toward the higher end when ductwork is original 1980s construction with multiple access challenges, or when Lake Lewisville moisture has driven mold deeper than surface treatment. Every price is written and agreed before work starts - Haven Standard Clause 1, no exceptions.
Neighborhoods We Serve in The Colony
We schedule The Colony jobs with route efficiency across the city’s compact footprint, and most appointments are available within 3-5 business days.
- Stone Creek Ranch
- The Tribute
- The Pointe
- Stewart Peninsula
- Castlegar
Service Area - Cities Near The Colony
Our crews work The Colony regularly and coordinate with neighboring communities through our Dallas-Fort Worth office. We also serve Little Elm, TX to the north, Lewisville, TX to the south, Carrollton, TX to the southeast, and Plano, TX to the east.
Serving The Colony, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the The Colony 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 The Colony
No permit is required for standard cleaning or sealing. If our inspection finds ductwork that needs replacement beyond repair, we handle any necessary permitting through the city’s building department and include that detail in the written scope before work begins.
Most The Colony appointments are available within 3-5 business days; we do not maintain artificial urgency or limited-slot messaging. Call (940) 290-8552 for next available openings.
Yes, for most The Colony homes built in the 1980s and 1990s, the main duct trunk and critical joints are in the attic. We bring drop cloths, wear shoe covers, and photograph any insulation disturbance for the job record. Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews means technicians are identified by name before arrival.
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 The Colony Customers Say
"The dryer vent was almost completely blocked with lint. They showed me the photograph and I understood immediately why the dryer had been running twice."
- Lucia M."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."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.