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 Lombard, IL
HVAC cleaning in Lombard typically runs $320-$580 for a complete system, and every job starts with a written price before we touch a single panel. We’re CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, and we’ve been dispatching crews from our Chicago office to Lombard homes since 2013 with the same protocol on every visit: documented photo record, upfront pricing, and technicians who explain what the camera found before recommending any work. Call (708) 683-3974 for a written estimate.
Why Lombard Homes Are Different
Lombard’s postwar housing stock sets it apart from every neighboring suburb. The residential core is dominated by ranch homes and split-levels built between 1950 and 1975, many still running their original galvanized sheet-metal trunk-and-branch duct systems. When 1980s and 1990s renovations added flexible duct branches onto those metal runs, they created debris-trapping transitions at the joints that require careful equipment configuration to clean without damage.
The “Lilac Village” nickname isn’t decorative. Thousands of flowering trees planted throughout parks and residential streets concentrate pollen loads that no neighboring community matches. The annual Lilac Time Festival in late April through mid-May coincides exactly with the first air conditioning runs of the season, pulling that concentrated pollen directly into ductwork in a single weekend. Technicians working near Lilac Park regularly find the worst buildup at return-air filter racks in homes where windows stayed open during festival weekend, then the AC fired up immediately after.
DuPage County’s hard water compounds the problem. Whole-house bypass humidifiers attached to Lombard furnaces accumulate mineral scale and support biological growth inside the plenum and adjacent ductwork, especially in original mid-century systems that may not have been opened in decades. Chicago-area winters keep homes sealed for five or more consecutive months, concentrating dust, pet dander, and combustion byproducts before spring cleaning season begins.
Our Main Lombard Services
Most Lombard homeowners who call us start with one of these three services. Each has its own dedicated page with full pricing and scope details.
Air Duct Cleaning in Lombard
We clean the complete duct network in Lombard’s older homes using negative-pressure extraction, pulling debris from every metal trunk and flexible branch without dislodging the fragile transitions common in 1970s-era renovations. The photo record shows you exactly what came out of each duct run. Air Duct Cleaning in Lombard covers full scope and pricing.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lombard
Dryer vents in Lombard’s ranch and split-level layouts often run longer horizontal paths through finished basements or crawl spaces, collecting lint in low-velocity sections that standard brushes miss. We photograph the full vent interior before and after. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lombard has complete details.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Lombard
Original sheet-metal seams in Lombard’s mid-century homes leak conditioned air into unfinished basements and wall cavities. We seal accessible joints with mastic and metal-backed tape, then pressure-test the system to verify results. Duct Repair & Sealing in Lombard explains our sealing protocol.
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 Lombard
HVAC cleaning in Lombard addresses the compounding effects of hard water, legacy duct materials, and the village’s unique pollen density. Most systems we open in Lombard’s 1950s-1970s homes show mineral scale on the evaporator coil, blower wheel caked with fine particulate, and biological staining in the plenum from years of humidifier runoff. We document every component before touching it, and we deliver a written scope with your price before work begins. Our HVAC Cleaning hub explains the full system approach.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Signs you need it
Ice buildup on refrigerant lines, weak airflow from registers, or musty odors when the AC first cycles on in spring.
What it costs in Lombard
Evaporator coil cleaning in Lombard typically runs $180-$320, depending on access panel configuration and scale thickness.
How we do it
We remove the coil assembly when accessible, apply foaming cleaner, rinse with low-pressure water, and photograph the fins before reassembly.
Blower Cleaning
Signs you need it
Vibration or noise from the air handler, uneven heating or cooling between rooms, or dust puffing from registers at startup.
What it costs in Lombard
Blower cleaning in Lombard typically runs $150-$280, with variable-speed motors at the higher end due to assembly complexity.
How we do it
We extract the blower assembly, clean the wheel and housing with compressed air and solvent, balance the rotation, and document RPM before reinstalling.
What HVAC Cleaning Costs in Lombard
| Item | Typical range in Lombard |
|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$320 |
| Blower cleaning | $150-$280 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning | $320-$580 |
How do I know my HVAC system needs cleaning, not just my ducts?
If your ducts were cleaned recently but you still get musty odors at startup, weak airflow, or temperature swings between rooms, the problem is likely in the coil, blower, or plenum, not the duct runs themselves. Call (708) 683-3974 and we’ll scope the components to show you where the debris actually sits.
Will cleaning my HVAC components help with Lilac Time pollen?
Yes, significantly. The evaporator coil and blower wheel are the first surfaces that trap pollen pulled through the return, and once coated, they recirculate particles every cycle until physically cleaned. We schedule Lombard HVAC cleanings in late March before festival season peaks.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Lombard
Air quality problems in Lombard trace directly to the village’s hard water, legacy humidifiers, and concentrated pollen loads. The same bypass humidifiers that mineral-scale the plenum also create damp conditions where mold and bacteria colonize, especially in homes with original ductwork that hasn’t been opened in decades. Spring startup after a sealed winter often releases that accumulated bioburden into living spaces all at once. Our Air Quality & Sanitizing hub details the full treatment protocol.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Musty odors that persist after duct cleaning, visible staining on registers or inside the plenum, or respiratory symptoms that worsen when the system runs.
What it costs in Lombard
Mold treatment in Lombard typically runs $280-$450 for localized application, or $480-$720 for full-system fogging with post-treatment verification.
How we do it
We apply EPA-registered antimicrobial fog to affected duct runs and the plenum, then collect post-treatment swabs to verify reduction before closing the system.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring mold or bacterial growth despite cleaning, chronic musty odors, or household members with compromised immune systems.
What it costs in Lombard
UV light installation in Lombard typically runs $380-$620 for a single lamp at the coil, or $680-$950 for dual-lamp systems with remote monitoring.
How we do it
We mount a UV-C lamp upstream of the evaporator coil, wire to the blower circuit for automatic operation, and show you the installation point in your photo record.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Lombard
| Item | Typical range in Lombard |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment (localized) | $280-$450 |
| Mold treatment (full system) | $480-$720 |
| UV light installation (single) | $380-$620 |
Is mold in my ducts common in Lombard specifically?
More common than in neighboring suburbs due to the combination of hard-water humidifiers and original mid-century ductwork with standing seams that trap moisture. We find active growth in roughly one-third of Lombard homes built before 1975 that haven’t had the plenum opened in ten years or more. Call (708) 683-3974 for a scope inspection.
How long does UV light installation take?
Most single-lamp installations finish in two to three hours, including electrical connection and testing. We photograph the lamp position and include the manufacturer’s replacement schedule in your written job record.
Brands We Service in Lombard
We stock parts and service equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Rotobrush on our Lombard route trucks, with most common humidifier pads, UV lamps, and media filters available same visit. For full equipment coverage, see our brands.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Lombard, IL
| Service | Typical range in Lombard |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (whole system) | $280-$480 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120-$220 |
| Duct repair & sealing (per system) | $340-$620 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$320 |
| Blower cleaning | $150-$280 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning | $320-$580 |
| Mold treatment (localized) | $280-$450 |
| Mold treatment (full system) | $480-$720 |
| UV light installation (single) | $380-$620 |
Prices in Lombard run toward the higher end when homes have original mid-century ductwork with limited access panels, or when multiple flexible branch transitions require hand-cleaning. Every price is written and agreed before work starts, per Haven Standard Clause 1. No per-vent pricing, no add-ons after arrival.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lombard
Our Lombard crews cover the full village with scheduling coordinated from our Chicago office. Most appointments are available within three to five business days, with priority slots for documented mold or airflow emergencies.
- Lilac Park area
- Highland Hills
- Paradise Prairie
- Butterfield East
- Westmore-Meyers
Service Area - Cities Near Lombard
We serve homeowners throughout central DuPage County from our Chicago dispatch office, with regular routes to Glen Ellyn, IL, Elmhurst, IL, Glendale Heights, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. Each city has its own conditions, housing stock, and pricing context, and we adjust our equipment and scope accordingly.
Serving Lombard, IL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lombard 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 Lombard
No permit is required for standard residential duct or HVAC cleaning in Lombard. Duct repair or modification that alters the building’s mechanical plan may require inspection through DuPage County, and we’ll flag that in your written scope if it applies to your job.
Most Lombard appointments book within three to five business days. We maintain dedicated route days for DuPage County, and emergency mold or airflow restriction calls get next-available priority. Call (708) 683-3974 to check current openings.
Yes, with one condition: multi-unit buildings with shared mechanical systems require written approval from the property management or HOA before we can access common ductwork. We handle the documentation and deliver copies to both you and the building manager.
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 Lombard 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."The before and after photographs of each run are the reason I used them. You cannot argue with what came out of the return."
- Marguerite O."My allergies genuinely improved. They also told me the ducts did not need sealing, which I had been quoted for elsewhere."
- Petra K.