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 Chicago, IL
HVAC cleaning in Chicago typically runs $380-$620 for a whole-system job, with air quality and sanitizing work adding $220-$480 depending on whether mold treatment or UV light installation is needed. We’re CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, and our Chicago office dispatches crews across the city to homes where Lake Michigan humidity and century-old housing stock create duct conditions you won’t find in newer markets. Call (708) 683-3974 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why Chicago Homes Are Different
Chicago’s roughly 80,000 bungalows - concentrated from Bridgeport to Portage Park to Gage Park - were built with radiator heat and retrofitted with forced-air systems in the postwar decades. The ductwork was crammed into spaces never engineered for it: closet chases, low attic kneewalls, basement drop ceilings. In Archer Heights and Marquette Park, we regularly pull 50-plus years of compacted debris from flues untouched since the original conversion.
Lake Michigan drives punishing humidity swings. The heating season runs October through April, and deep-cold stretches keep buildings sealed tight, concentrating particulates. Summer pushes moisture through the same ducts, cycling conditions favorable to mold growth. Pre-1980 retrofits also carry real risk of asbestos-containing duct wrap, so our technicians assess for hazardous materials before any cleaning begins.
Our Main Chicago Services
Chicago homeowners call us most often for these three services, each with its own dedicated Chicago page.
Air Duct Cleaning in Chicago
Whole-system negative-pressure extraction for Chicago’s non-standard duct configurations, with documented photo records of every run. We encounter everything from original 1950s sheet metal in bungalow belt neighborhoods to flex duct crammed through greystone basements. Every job gets a written price before work starts and a 365-Day Done Right Promise backed in writing. Air Duct Cleaning in Chicago
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Chicago
Lint accumulation in Chicago’s older two-flats and three-flats often involves vent runs routed through multiple floors with substandard slope, creating blockage points that standard tools miss. We photograph the full vent path and deliver a written scope with the photo record. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Chicago
Duct Repair & Sealing in Chicago
Retrofit ductwork in Chicago’s pre-1940 housing stock separates at seams, leaks at register boots, and loses conditioned air into uninsulated chases. We seal with mastic and mechanical fasteners, then verify with pressure testing. Duct Repair & Sealing in Chicago
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 Chicago
Chicago’s long heating season and Lake Michigan humidity push HVAC components harder than milder climates, coating evaporator coils with debris and loading blowers with fine particulate from tight winter envelopes. Our crews clean the full air-handling system using Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, with every component photographed before and after. HVAC Cleaning covers the complete service nationwide.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Signs you need it
Ice buildup on the coil, weak airflow from registers, or cooling bills that spike in July humidity without thermostat changes.
What it costs in Chicago
Evaporator coil cleaning in Chicago typically runs $180-$320.
How we do it
We access the coil through the plenum (the main air distribution box), apply foaming cleaner, rinse with low-pressure water, and photograph the fins before and after.
Blower Cleaning
Signs you need it
Vibration or noise from the air handler, uneven airflow room-to-room, or dust puffing from registers when the system cycles on.
What it costs in Chicago
Blower cleaning in Chicago typically runs $160-$280.
How we do it
We remove the blower assembly, clean the squirrel cage and motor housing with compressed air and solvent, balance the assembly, and document with photos.
What HVAC Cleaning Costs in Chicago
| Item | Typical range in Chicago |
|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$320 |
| Blower cleaning | $160-$280 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning | $380-$620 |
How do I know my HVAC system was actually cleaned?
Every component is photographed before and after, and the photo record is delivered with your job documentation. If the coil or blower looks the same in both photos, Haven Standard Clause 1 requires we make it right.
Can HVAC cleaning reduce my summer cooling bills in Chicago?
Yes - a debris-coated coil or loaded blower forces the system to run longer to move the same air, and Chicago’s July humidity makes that inefficiency expensive. Call (708) 683-3974 for a written estimate.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Chicago
Chicago’s tight winter envelopes and Lake Michigan moisture create conditions where mold colonizes duct interiors and bacteria proliferate on wet coils, particularly in bungalow-belt homes with uninsulated chases. We treat these problems with documented application protocols using trade-recognized equipment, and every treatment scope is priced in writing before application. Air Quality & Sanitizing covers our full methodology.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Musty odor when the system runs, visible growth at registers, or recent water intrusion in basement duct runs.
What it costs in Chicago
Mold treatment in Chicago typically runs $280-$520 depending on affected duct length and accessibility.
How we do it
We apply EPA-registered antimicrobial through the duct system using fogging equipment, treat the source moisture condition, and photograph all affected areas before and after treatment.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring mold despite cleaning, chronic allergy symptoms that worsen when the system runs, or a coil that requires annual antimicrobial treatment.
What it costs in Chicago
UV light installation in Chicago typically runs $320-$580 including the lamp and electrical connection.
How we do it
We mount a Honeywell or Aprilaire UV-C lamp in the supply plenum, wire to the air handler’s 24-volt circuit, and verify irradiance with a meter.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Chicago
| Item | Typical range in Chicago |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment | $280-$520 |
| UV light installation | $320-$580 |
| Bacteria sanitizing (whole system) | $220-$380 |
Is mold treatment safe for kids and pets?
We use EPA-registered products applied with the system off and dwelling unoccupied during treatment, with a documented re-entry time provided in writing before we start.
How long does UV light installation take?
Most installations finish in two to three hours, with the lamp wired to cycle with the blower so it runs only when needed. Call (708) 683-3974 for a written price.
Brands We Service in Chicago
We stock parts and service equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and other major manufacturers, with most common filters, UV lamps, and media available from our Chicago office for same-day turnaround on standard jobs. See our brands for the full roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Chicago, IL
| Service | Typical range in Chicago |
|---|---|
| Whole-system air duct cleaning | $320-$580 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $140-$240 |
| Duct repair & sealing (per system) | $280-$520 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$320 |
| Blower cleaning | $160-$280 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning | $380-$620 |
| Mold treatment | $280-$520 |
| UV light installation | $320-$580 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $220-$380 |
| Odor removal treatment | $180-$340 |
Chicago’s non-standard duct configurations - cramped bungalow chases, multi-floor three-flat runs - add labor time that newer markets don’t face. Every price is written before work starts, with no per-vent add-ons or post-arrival changes.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Chicago
Our Chicago office dispatches crews across the city, with scheduling coordinated for same-week availability in most areas.
- Bridgeport
- Archer Heights
- Marquette Park
- Portage Park
- Gage Park
Service Area - Cities Near Chicago
We serve homeowners throughout the Chicago metro, with regular routes to Oak Lawn, IL, Skokie, IL, Evanston, IL, and Hinsdale, IL. Scheduling is coordinated from our Chicago office for all service area locations.
Serving Chicago, IL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Chicago 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 Chicago
No permit is required for standard residential duct cleaning in Chicago. If we encounter asbestos-containing duct wrap during assessment, we follow EPA notification protocols and adjust the scope in writing before proceeding.
We work year-round, including during deep-cold stretches. Our crews carry protective equipment for extreme conditions, and indoor work is unaffected by outdoor temperature.
Yes, with written building management approval for common-area access. We coordinate with your association’s preferred entry protocol and provide a certificate of insurance on request under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews.
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 Chicago Customers Say
"On time, professional, and explained what the readings meant without talking down to me."
- Warren E."Thorough job on the ducts and the dryer vent. Left the house clean and the paperwork was clear."
- Rafael I."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.