Air Duct Cleaning in Houston - One Flat Price, Before-and-After Photos

Trusted Air Duct Cleaning for Houston Homeowners

Air duct cleaning in Houston, TX typically costs between $450 and $850 for a whole-home system and takes about 3 to 5 hours from setup to final walkthrough. Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning has served Houston families since 2005 with a simple promise: a written price before any work starts, a clean that actually gets the ducts clean, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise that means we come back if something isn’t right. Paul Adeyemi leads our Houston team with the same calm, specific approach we’ve used for nearly two decades. If your vents are blowing dust onto the couch or your rooms smell musty when the AC kicks on, call (940) 314-5008 and we’ll walk you through exactly what we’d do and what it will cost.

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Air Duct Cleaning Services

Air Duct Cleaning Services from Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning remove the dust, pet dander, and debris that settle inside your ductwork over years of Houston summers and winters. Most Houston homes need this every 3 to 5 years, or sooner if you’ve had a renovation, a pet that sheds heavily, or anyone in the house with allergies. We clean the full duct path: supply and return ducts, registers, the blower compartment, and the coil when accessible, using Rotobrush and Nikro equipment that agitates and extracts rather than just blowing air around. A typical whole-home cleaning in Houston runs $450 to $850 depending on home size and system layout. The written quote you approve before we start is the exact price on your invoice, no add-ons announced from the driveway.

Whole-House Duct Cleaning

We clean every duct run in the home in one visit, including hard-to-reach runs in attics and crawl spaces. Our technicians map your system before starting so nothing gets skipped, and we protect floors and furniture with shoe covers and drop cloths from the first step inside.

Post-Renovation Duct Cleaning

Drywall dust and sawdust get pulled into return ducts during renovations and keep circulating for months after the crew leaves. We deep-clean the system after construction so you’re not breathing that fine dust, and we photograph the clean-up before we head out.

HVAC Duct Cleaning

HVAC Duct Cleaning targets the ductwork connected to your heating and cooling equipment, not just the visible vents. In Houston, where the AC runs hard from May through October, dust and humidity combine inside ducts to form a sediment that recirculates through the house daily. We clean the entire HVAC duct network: supply runs, return drops, the plenum, and the air handler interior using professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro as part of our Full System Cleaning. Pricing for HVAC duct cleaning in Houston mirrors whole-home duct cleaning at $450 to $850, and the exact number depends on how many returns your home has and how long the runs are. Our written quote covers the complete system, not a partial clean with an upsell waiting at the end.

Supply and Return Cleaning

We clean both sides of the system because a spotless supply side doesn’t help if returns are pulling dirty air into the unit. Every register and return grille comes off, gets cleaned, and goes back on straight and clean.

Air Handler and Coil Cleaning

The air handler and evaporator coil sit at the center of the system and collect what passes through. We clean these components as part of a full HVAC duct cleaning whenever the equipment layout allows access, using products chosen with pets and kids in the home in mind.

Vent Cleaning

Vent Cleaning focuses on the visible registers and grilles where air enters and exits your rooms, along with the immediate duct section behind them. In Houston homes with kids and pets, vents collect a film of dust, pet hair, and sometimes a stray crayon or two. We remove every register, clean it thoroughly, wipe down the visible duct opening, and reset the grille so airflow isn’t restricted. Vent cleaning as a standalone service typically runs $150 to $300 in Houston depending on how many vents you have. Most families bundle it with full duct cleaning, where the vent work is already included in the $450 to $850 whole-home price.

Register and Grille Restoration

Paint-splattered or rust-spotted registers make a clean home look unkept. We clean registers carefully by hand and can tell you honestly if a replacement would look better than a restoration, without pushing extras.

Airflow Verification

After vent cleaning, we check airflow at each register to confirm the system is moving air the way it should. A weak register often points to a deeper blockage in the duct run, which we’ll show you with photos from our inspection camera.

Air Duct Repair

Air Duct Repair addresses the tears, loose joints, and crushed sections in your ductwork that leak conditioned air into attics and walls. In Houston’s humidity, a small separation in a duct joint pulls hot, damp attic air into the system, and that means higher summer bills and rooms that never quite cool. We repair accessible duct runs with proper mastic sealing and metal or flex duct replacement where needed, and we don’t sell you a new system when a repair will do. Air duct repair in Houston typically ranges from $250 for a simple joint reseal to $1,200 or more for longer run replacements, and we always quote the exact scope before starting.

Leak Sealing

Leaky ducts can waste 20 to 30 percent of the air your system moves, and that air is paid for. We locate leaks visually and with a simple pressure check, then seal them with mastic and metal tape rated for HVAC use, not the cloth tape that dries out and falls off.

Crushed or Disconnected Run Replacement

In Texas attics, ducts get stepped on by tradespeople, shifted by wind, or simply sag over time. We replace crushed flex duct and reconnect runs that have separated from the plenum, restoring airflow to rooms that have been hot for seasons.

Ductwork Cleaning

Ductwork Cleaning is the full-length cleaning of the duct runs themselves, not just the vents at each end. In Houston, ductwork in the attic collects heat-baked dust, and the moisture from our Gulf humidity lets it stick and build over time. We run Rotobrush agitation systems and Nikro high-velocity extraction through the full length of every accessible duct run, pulling debris back to a HEPA-filtered collection unit outside the living space. Ductwork cleaning for a standard 3 to 4 bedroom Houston home falls in that same $450 to $850 range, with the quote based on the actual number of runs and returns in your floor plan.

Full-Length Run Agitation

The brush and air combination reaches what a shop vac and a good intention can’t: the middle sections of duct runs 20 feet from any opening. This is the part of the job that actually changes what comes out of your vents.

Post-Clean Air Quality Check

After the ductwork is clean, we run the system and check output air at several registers. You’ll see the difference on the inspection camera photos we take before we pack up, and you can feel it in the air moving through your rooms.

Air Duct Inspection

Air Duct Inspection is a camera-based look inside your ductwork to measure buildup, locate leaks, and spot problems like mold, pest debris, or disconnected runs before they become expensive repairs. In Houston, we recommend an inspection when you move into a home, after a major renovation, or when one room stays noticeably warmer than the rest of the house. We use a push camera with a live screen so you can watch the inside of your ducts in real time and see exactly what we see. A stand-alone air duct inspection in Houston runs $99 to $199, and that cost is credited toward any cleaning or repair work you schedule from the findings.

Pre-Purchase Home Inspections

Buying a Houston home without looking inside the ducts means inheriting whatever the previous owner left there: construction debris, pet hair, sometimes a rodent nest from a vacant period. We inspect and document the condition so you can make the purchase decision with full information, not a surprise after closing.

Seasonal System Checkups

Before the AC season really starts in April or May, a quick duct inspection catches collapsed runs and clogged coils before they tax the system. It’s cheaper than a July emergency call and keeps your summer energy bill from spiking.

Residential Air Duct Cleaning

Residential Air Duct Cleaning from Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning is built around the way Houston families actually live: kids on the floor, dogs under the table, and a schedule that doesn’t pause for a service appointment. We clean single-family homes, townhomes, and condos with the same written-price-first approach, using equipment sized for residential systems and operated quietly enough to work around nap time. Every visit includes shoe covers, drop cloths in work areas, and a photo of the clean-up before we leave. Residential duct cleaning in Houston runs $450 to $850 for a full home, and the quote you approve is the price you pay, on the same line, with no surprise line items.

Homes with Kids and Pets

Pet dander and the fine dust kids stir up from the floor settle into ducts and cycle back out every time the system runs. We use pet-safe cleaning products where available, we work quietly, and we’re careful around toys, baby gates, and the rhythm of the household.

Allergy and Asthma Households

For families managing allergies in Houston, where pollen and mold counts run high for months, clean ducts reduce one indoor source of irritation. We remove what’s built up, and our HEPA-filtered equipment keeps the extracted debris out of the living space while we work.

Commercial Air Duct Cleaning

Commercial Air Duct Cleaning for Houston offices, retail spaces, medical suites, and small warehouses follows the same written-price, done-right standard as our residential work, scaled to the larger systems and after-hours schedules commercial buildings need. We clean rooftop unit ductwork, branch runs, and return plenums for spaces from a few thousand square feet to multi-tenant buildings. Commercial pricing depends on square footage, number of units, and access constraints, and every job starts with an on-site walkthrough and a written scope before any work begins. We coordinate with your building schedule, including early mornings and weekends, so business hours aren’t disrupted.

Offices and Retail Spaces

Dust-cycling ducts in a commercial space mean dusty shelves, stale air, and employees who notice. We clean after hours with quick turnaround so the space opens fresh, and we leave the same clean-up documentation we provide in homes.

Medical and Care Facilities

These spaces have higher air quality expectations and often tighter scheduling windows. We follow the facility’s protocols for access and hours, and our cleaning process removes dust and debris while keeping all work areas contained and clean throughout the job.

Brands We Service

We work on duct systems connected to every major HVAC brand found in Houston homes. Our technicians have deep familiarity with Honeywell filtration and zoning components, and we inspect those elements during a full duct cleaning to confirm they’re functioning with a clean system. We also service Aprilaire whole-home filtration and humidifier units, cleaning or checking the duct-connected components as part of the broader job so your clean ducts aren’t immediately re-soiled by a clogged filter housing.

Whether you have Honeywell, Aprilaire, or any other HVAC brand in your Houston home, we can help. Our focus is the ductwork and airflow path regardless of manufacturer, and the written quote covers whatever brand sits in your attic or utility closet.

Signs You Need a Pro Right Now

• Dust settling on surfaces within a day or two of cleaning. That dust doesn’t appear from nowhere. It’s cycling through your ductwork and landing on your tables, shelves, and floors every time the system runs. A pro inspection will show whether the buildup is in the ducts or the blower.
• Rooms that never cool or heat to match the thermostat. In a Houston August, a room that stays 6 degrees warmer than the rest of the house often points to a crushed or disconnected duct run, not a weak AC unit. A camera inspection finds it in minutes.
• A musty or stale smell when the fan kicks on. Houston humidity means any dust that picks up moisture in the attic can develop an odor. The smell usually comes from the ducts themselves or the coil, and cleaning the ducts and coil resolves it without masking sprays.
• Visible dust or debris at the register openings. If you wipe a vent and it’s gray again a week later, the interior of the duct is coated. The clean answer is cleaning the full run, not just the face of the register.
• Noisy airflow, whistling, or rattling at the vents. Restricted airflow from buildup or a loose duct joint makes the system work harder and louder. The noise is often the first clue that a duct repair or cleaning is overdue.

Our Process, Step by Step

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   Inspection and written quote. We walk the home, note the system layout, and run a camera into key duct sections to see what we’re working with. Then we write a quote with the full price, before any work starts, and you approve it knowing exactly what’s covered.
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   Home protection setup. Shoe covers go on at the door, drop cloths go down in work areas, and we note any pet areas or fragile items to work around. We protect floors and furniture from the first minute of the visit to the last.
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   Full-system cleaning. Using Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, we agitate and extract from every accessible duct run, both supply and return, plus the plenum and air handler. The extraction unit stays outside or garage-side where possible, keeping the pulled debris out of the living space.
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   Component check and repair. During the clean, we note any leaks, crushed runs, or dirty coils we find, and show you photos of what we’re seeing. If a repair is needed and authorized, we handle it during the same visit with a clear price for that scope.
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   Final walkthrough and clean-up photo. Before we leave, we photograph the clean-up so you have proof the home was left clean. Then we walk the job with you, answer any questions, and leave you with the written record of what was done and our 365-Day Done Right Promise behind it.

How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Houston?

Our Service Area Near Houston

Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning serves Houston and the surrounding communities including The Woodlands to the north, Sugar Land to the southwest, and neighborhoods across Richmond, Tomball, Pasadena, Jersey Village, Santa Fe, Manvel, Pecan Grove, South Houston, and Channelview. We schedule by neighborhood, not by zip code roulette, so you’ll know when we’re coming and who’s walking through the door. If you’re in the greater Houston area and wondering if we serve your street, call (940) 314-5008 and a live person will answer.

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Schedule Your Air Duct Cleaning Service in Houston Today

Clean ducts mean cleaner air, better system efficiency, and a Houston home that smells the way it should. Call Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning at (940) 314-5008 for a no-obligation estimate with the written price agreed before any work starts. Paul Adeyemi and our Houston team are ready to walk you through the plan, the price, and the promise: done right, or we make it right.

Written by Paul Adeyemi, Owner at Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, serving Houston since 2005.