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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AfterAir Duct Cleaning Company in Shoreline, WA
Air duct cleaning in Shoreline costs between $390 and $775 for a whole-home system, and most jobs are finished in a single day. What makes Shoreline work different comes down to the housing stock: the city incorporated in 1995, but its homes were largely built between the 1950s and 1970s under county oversight that never required the HVAC inspections a city would have. That means we’re often the first company to open ductwork that has been moving air for half a century. Call (980) 447-2498 for a written, flat-price quote before any work is scheduled.
Why Shoreline Homes Are Different
Shoreline’s dominant housing type is the postwar ranch and split-level, built fast during Seattle’s northward expansion. Those homes were constructed when galvanized sheet-metal ductwork was standard and flex duct was just arriving, and many systems are still original. In the neighborhoods east of Aurora Avenue, around Briarcrest and Echo Lake, we regularly open 1960s trunk lines that have never been cleaned. Decades of cooking residue and wildfire-smoke particulate from the I-5 corridor have baked into the duct walls, and the metal itself often shows surface rust from persistent moisture.
The marine climate is the second factor. Shoreline rarely gets the dry heat or deep cold that would naturally desiccate a duct interior. Instead, the air stays damp for much of the year, and homes west of Aurora near Richmond Beach get an additional dose of salt-laden air off Puget Sound. In that environment, mold colonization inside ductwork is not an occasional find. It is a recurring condition that returns unless the underlying moisture source is addressed. Low attic clearances and crawlspace duct runs also make Shoreline jobs more physically demanding than the same work in a newer development with a conditioned basement.
Our Main Shoreline Services
Shoreline homeowners call us most often for two things: cleaning ductwork that has gone untouched for decades, and clearing dryer vents that have become a fire and efficiency problem. Here is what each job looks like in Shoreline.
Air Duct Cleaning in Shoreline
We run negative-pressure extraction through every supply and return line in the home, using professional-grade equipment from Nikro and Rotobrush. In Shoreline’s older ranches, that usually means working through crawlspace access points and low attic runs where the original galvanized lines sit tight against floor joists. We inspect each run with a camera before and after so you can see the actual condition, not a description of it. The written price covers the whole system, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise applies. The full breakdown and Shoreline-specific pricing is on the Air Duct Cleaning in Shoreline page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Shoreline
Shoreline’s split-level layouts often route dryer vents through crawlspaces or out through roof caps, which makes them longer and more bend-heavy than the short wall vents you see in newer construction. That length collects lint faster and holds moisture longer. We clear the full run from the dryer’s lint trap bypass to the exterior termination, then verify airflow with a manometer so you get a number, not a guess. Pricing for the job and what affects it is on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Shoreline page.
Air Duct Repair in Shoreline
When we find a disconnected joint, a crushed flex run, or a torn return in a Shoreline crawlspace, the repair gets a written guarantee covering it for 365 days. If a covered repair doesn’t hold, we return at no charge. Older Shoreline homes are particularly prone to duct separation at the trunk-to-branch connections, where decades of settling and vibration work the sheet-metal screws loose. The repair process and Shoreline-specific costs are on the Air Duct Repair in Shoreline page.
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.
Brands We Service in Shoreline
We work on all major duct and ventilation brands found in Shoreline homes, with parts stocked locally for fast turnaround. Air-quality products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies are available when a cleaning reveals the need for filtration or moisture control. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Shoreline, WA
| Service | Typical range in Shoreline |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (up to 10 vents) | $390 – $775 |
| Each additional vent over 10 | $25 – $45 |
| Air duct sanitizing / antimicrobial treatment | $150 – $350 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run, up to 10 ft) | $95 – $165 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (extended run, 10 – 25 ft) | $125 – $225 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (roof termination requiring roof access) | $175 – $300 |
| Air duct repair (sealing a disconnected or leaking joint) | $185 – $450 |
| Air duct repair (replacing a crushed or torn flex-duct section, per section) | $150 – $325 |
| Air duct repair (full duct replacement, single trunk run) | $850 – $2,500 |
What pushes Shoreline prices toward the top of these ranges is access: crawlspace work, roof terminations, and low attic clearances all add labor time. Whatever the number, it is put in writing before any work begins, so the price you approve is the price you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Shoreline
We cover the full Shoreline area, from the salt-air side of Richmond Beach and Innis Arden to the Aurora corridor neighborhoods and east to the Lake Forest Park line. Crews are scheduled out of our Seattle office and typically reach most Shoreline addresses the same day a job is booked.
- Richmond Beach
- Briarcrest
- Echo Lake
- Highland Terrace
- Ballinger
Service Area – Cities Near Shoreline
In addition to Shoreline, we serve homeowners across the greater Seattle metro. If you’re in Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Spokane, WA, or Vancouver, WA, the same written-price guarantee and verified-technician standard applies.
Serving Shoreline, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Shoreline 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 Company in Shoreline
Scheduling is coordinated from our Seattle office, and most Shoreline addresses can be reached the same day a job is booked. We will give you a specific arrival window when you call, and the technician’s name and photo are sent to you before the visit.
No. Air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and duct repair are considered maintenance work and do not require a city permit in Shoreline. If a repair involves changes to the HVAC system itself, we will tell you before any work starts.
Yes. We camera-inspect every run before and after cleaning, and we encourage you to look at the before-and-after photos of your own ductwork. There is no reason to take anyone’s word for what was found or removed. Call (980) 447-2498 with any questions about how the inspection works.
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 Shoreline Customers Say
"Priced by the system, not by the vent, and he told me up front. No pressure to add the sanitizer and I said no without any fuss."
- Faith N."We had construction dust packed into every register after a remodel. They sealed off the returns, used negative pressure, and left the floors cleaner than they found them."
- Paul E."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.