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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AfterHow Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Arlington?
Air Duct Cleaning services in Arlington, TX typically cost $350 to $700 for a standard home with one HVAC system, and $600 to $1,100 for larger homes with two systems or heavy buildup. Most single-story Arlington homes fall in the $400 to $550 range. That price should cover the full supply and return system, not just the visible vents, and it should be given to you in writing before anyone starts work.
We’re Linden Air Duct Cleaning, and we’ve been working on duct systems in Arlington since 2004 as part of the Threshold Group family. Our technicians arrive in marked uniforms, and you’ll get their name and photo before the visit, plus a photo ID badge shown at your door. This guide covers real Arlington pricing, what moves the number up or down, and how to tell whether a quote is honest.
Air Duct Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
| Service | Typical Arlington Price |
|---|---|
| Standard duct cleaning, single system (up to ~10 vents) | $350 – $550 |
| Two-story or two-system home | $600 – $1,100 |
| Extra vents beyond the base (per vent) | $15 – $30 |
| Return duct and plenum cleaning (per return) | $50 – $120 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (add-on) | $125 – $225 |
| Mild mold treatment inside ductwork | $300 – $700 |
| Sanitizing fog / antimicrobial application | $100 – $250 |
| Air duct repair (sealing, reconnecting, patching) | $150 – $600 per issue |
| Filter replacement during service | $20 – $60 (Honeywell, Aprilaire, Guardsman) |
These are market rates for the Arlington area, and they line up with what we quote most days. A few things push the number up. Homes with multiple HVAC systems get charged by system, not by house. Heavy pet dander, visible dust blowing from the registers, or a system that hasn’t been touched in a decade all add labor. So does crawlspace access or a return plenum buried in a tight attic, which is common in the older neighborhoods around downtown Arlington and the Interlochen area. What pushes the price down is simple access, a single system, and a home that’s been maintained on a regular schedule.
Be careful with any quote that comes in under $200 for a full-house job. That price only works if the crew cleans your visible vents and skips most of the trunk lines, the plenum, and the blower compartment. You end up paying for a partial job that looks finished. Call (980) 447-2498 for a real number on your home.
What Affects Air Duct Cleaning Pricing in Arlington
- Number of HVAC systems. A single-system home runs the base price. Two systems can nearly double it, since the crew cleans two separate networks of ductwork, two plenums, and two air handlers. Plenty of two-story Arlington homes built in the 1990s and 2000s have a unit upstairs and one downstairs.
- How many vents and returns. Most companies quote a base number that covers around ten vents. If your home has 18 supply registers plus three returns, expect the per-vent add-on to push the total up several hundred dollars. homeowners can count their own vents before calling, which makes the phone quote far more accurate.
- Duct condition. Ducts in older Arlington homes, especially those built in the 1970s and earlier, sometimes have loose joints, deteriorated flex duct, or disconnected runs in the attic. Cleaning a system with failing ductwork is a waste of money until the ducts are sealed. These repairs are covered by a written guarantee, with a free second visit if a covered repair doesn’t hold.
- Access. A clean, walkable attic makes the job straightforward. A hot July attic in Arlington with a low roofline, or a crawlspace with 18 inches of clearance, takes longer and costs more. If we quote a higher number for access, it’s because the job genuinely takes more hours, not because we pad the bill.
- Contamination level. Water intrusion, mold growth, or rodent activity inside the ductwork turns a cleaning job into a remediation job. Those require abatement protocols, sometimes fogging or antimicrobial treatment, and the price can jump significantly.
- Season and scheduling. Spring and fall are the busiest times around here, right before the first heavy AC run and before the furnace starts. Booking in the off-season or on a weekday morning usually costs the same, but it means faster scheduling.
Why Arlington Homes Get Dirty Ducts
Arlington sits in the middle of the DFW Metroplex, and the local climate puts real stress on duct systems. Summers run hot and long, so HVAC systems here run more hours per year than in most of the country. That extra runtime pulls more dust, pollen, and construction debris through the ductwork. The spring pollen season, which runs heavy around March and April, is one of the worst in the state for cedar and oak.
Older neighborhoods like Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego, and the streets around UTA see a lot of 1950s through 1970s housing stock with original or first-replacement ductwork. Those systems tend to have more leaks, more settled dust, and more attic contamination than newer builds in south Arlington near the Mansfield line. If you’ve been in your house for years and never had the ducts touched, that’s the most common reason we see for a system that blows visible dust from the registers.
We use negative-pressure extraction, which seals a section of duct and pulls debris out with a hose collection system rather than blowing it loose inside the house. The equipment comes from trade-trusted brands like Rotobrush and Nikro. If a company shows up with a shop vac and a wand, that’s not the same job.
Is $199 Duct Cleaning in Arlington Real?
No, not for a real whole-house cleaning. When a $99 or $199 ad shows up in Arlington, it almost always covers a partial service: a handful of vents, no trunk lines, no plenum, no blower. The tech who arrives often has a set quota for add-on sales, and by the time the visit ends, the actual total is close to what an honest company quoted up front. You aren’t saving money; you’re paying the same amount for less work.
Our approach is different, and it’s been the same since 2004. Every job gets a written price before any work begins. No surprise invoices at the end of the visit. Looking for air duct cleaning with a price you can see in writing? That’s the standard we hold ourselves to.
How to Save on Air Duct Cleaning
- Get the quote in writing before work starts. A written price protects you from upcharges and lets you compare apples to apples between companies. If a company won’t put the number on paper, that’s your answer.
- Ask what’s included. The right answer includes supply and return ducts, trunk lines, plenum, registers, and the air handler. Anything less is a partial job.
- Bundle dryer vent cleaning. If you’re having ducts cleaned anyway, adding the dryer vent usually costs less in the same visit than as a standalone job. Dryer vent lint is also a genuine fire risk, so it’s worth doing while a truck is already at your house.
- Skip the upsell fog if your ducts are clean. Sanitizing fog and antimicrobial treatment are worth it when there’s mold, rodent waste, or heavy odor. If your ducts are just dusty, you don’t need it.
- Stay on a schedule. Most Arlington homes do fine with a cleaning every three to five years. Homes with pets, smokers, allergies, or recent remodeling should be on the shorter end.
- Check the ductwork before cleaning. If a run is disconnected or a joint is loose, clean the duct after fixing it. Clean first, repair later, and you’ll pay twice.
Free estimates are standard here. Call (980) 447-2498 and a live person picks up, day or night. We’ll ask a few questions about your home, your systems, and your vent count, then give you a real number.
What the Price Should Include
A fair Arlington duct cleaning price covers the whole system, not a walkthrough. Here’s what a real job includes, and what you should demand in the quote:
- Every supply register and every return register cleared and cleaned
- Trunk lines and branch runs cleaned end to end
- The plenum (the box connecting the ductwork to the air handler) vacuumed out
- The blower compartment and evaporator coil area checked, not just wiped
- The interior of the air handler looked over for debris, mold, or pest damage
- Registers and grilles wiped down after extraction
- An HEPA-style vacuum or negative-pressure extraction setup, not a shop vac
- A written summary of what was cleaned and any issues found
If any of that is missing from the quote, ask about it before you book. It’s the difference between a real cleaning and a cosmetic one.
Repair vs. Replace: What Makes Sense in Arlington
We hear this question a lot, especially from homeowners in older Arlington neighborhoods where the ductwork is original to the house. The honest answer depends on what’s wrong.
If the ducts are dirty but structurally sound, clean them. That’s a $350 to $700 job. If a run is torn, a joint has come apart in the attic, or a section has collapsed, repair costs $150 to $600 per issue, and that’s still far cheaper than replacing the entire duct system. Full duct replacement in Arlington typically runs $2,500 to $6,000 or more, depending on the size and layout of the house, so it only makes sense when the system is failing across the board, undersized, or contaminated beyond cleaning.
Every air duct repair we do comes with a written guarantee. If a covered repair doesn’t hold within 365 days, we come back at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s in writing on every job.
Every job also gets technicians who pass a full background check and identity verification. Their name and photo arrive on your phone before the visit, and they show a photo ID badge at your door before stepping in. That matters to plenty of our customers, whether they’re home alone during the day or have young kids in the house.
Frequently Asked Questions – Air Duct Cleaning Cost
How much does air duct cleaning cost in Arlington, TX?
Air duct cleaning in Arlington runs $350 to $550 for a typical single-system home and $600 to $1,100 for a two-story or two-system house. Add-ons like dryer vent cleaning ($125 to $225) or mold treatment ($300 to $700) raise the total. For a written number before any work starts, call (980) 447-2498 and we’ll give you a free estimate.
Is $99 duct cleaning in Arlington a real price?
No. A $99 or $199 duct cleaning typically covers a few vents only, skipping trunk lines, the plenum, and the air handler, and the on-site tech usually upsells the difference back up to $500 or more. An honest quote on a full-house cleaning in Arlington starts around $350, and it’s given in writing before work begins.
How often should ducts be cleaned in Arlington homes?
Most Arlington homes need duct cleaning every three to five years. Homes with pets, smokers, active allergies, or recent remodeling should be on the three-year end. Homes in older neighborhoods with original ductwork from the 1960s or 1970s often need it more frequently because leaks let dust and attic debris into the system.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace air ducts in Arlington?
Repair is almost always cheaper. Sealing, reconnecting, or patching a duct run costs $150 to $600 per issue, while full duct replacement in the Arlington market typically ranges from $2,500 to $6,000. Replace only when the system is failing broadly, undersized, or contaminated beyond what cleaning can fix. Every repair we do is covered by a written guarantee with a free second visit if it fails. Call (980) 447-2498 for a free estimate.
Does duct cleaning help with allergies in Arlington?
Yes, for many homeowners. Cleaning ductwork removes accumulated dust, pollen, and dander that would otherwise circulate every time the system runs. Arlington’s heavy spring pollen season (cedar and oak, mostly March and April) makes this a common reason homeowners book. A standard cleaning runs $350 to $550, and adding sanitizing fog for $100 to $250 can help further in homes with mold or odor issues. Call (980) 447-2498 to schedule a free estimate.
Can you clean ducts the same day in Arlington?
Often, yes. We answer the phone live 24/7, so you can call (980) 447-2498 any time and get a real person. Same-day appointments depend on the day and crew availability, but we schedule quickly and give you a written price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
What Sets Our Arlington Pricing Apart
Plenty of companies in the Metroplex will match our price on paper. Fewer will match what we put in writing. That’s the difference we’ve built on since 2004 as an independently owned location within the Threshold Group family.
- Written price before any work starts. No surprise invoices, every job.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work isn’t right, we come back and make it right, in writing on every job.
- Written guarantee on every repair, with a free second visit if a covered repair fails.
- The Threshold Standard. Background-checked, identity-verified, photo-badged technicians introduced to you by name and photo before arrival.
- Live person on the phone, 24/7. No voicemail loops, no callback queues.
- Professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro, plus air-quality products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman.
If you want a price you can count on and a technician you already know before they knock, we’re set up for that. If you just want the lowest number with no accountability attached, we’re probably not the right call, and that’s fine too.
Ready for a Written Price on Your Arlington Home?
Duct cleaning costs in Arlington don’t have to be a guess, and they shouldn’t be a surprise. Call (980) 447-2498 for a free estimate. A live person answers any hour of the day. We’ll walk through your home’s size, systems, and duct condition, then give you a written price before any work begins, backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise and The Threshold Standard. Whether you’re in Pantego, Dalworthington Gardens, south Arlington, or right near campus, we can get you a real number and a name and photo of the tech who’s coming.
Pricing reflects the Arlington market as of 2026. Linden Air Duct Cleaning offers free estimates – call (980) 447-2498.
Written by Marcus Veale, Owner at Linden Air Duct Cleaning, serving Arlington since 2004.
What Our Customers Say
"I liked that I knew who was coming in. Name and photo texted ahead, badge at the door. He was quiet, careful with the furniture, and thorough."
- Cheryl A."Thorough job on all eleven vents and the main trunk. Took longer than the three hours they quoted, but he told me early and kept working. Air feels fresher."
- Meredith L."Tech arrived with a badge and a printed sheet of what he'd be doing. Ran a camera through the main trunk before and after so I could see the dust difference. Vents smell cleaner already."
- Gina R.