Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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.
Air Duct Cleaning Company in Alachua, FL
Air duct repair in Alachua usually starts with a symptom: a musty smell that shows up the first week the AC runs hard, condensation dripping from a ceiling boot, or a room that never cools the way it used to. In a town where 1980s and 1990s flex-duct systems sit a few streets from newer slab-on-grade builds, the fix depends entirely on what’s actually in the attic. We bring commercial-grade equipment and give you a flat price per system before work starts. Call (855) 408-4151.
Why Alachua Homes Are Different
Alachua splits in two, and the ductwork splits with it. Near downtown and through the older core around ZIP 32615, you’ll find single-story block and wood-frame homes with original or retrofitted rectangular metal trunk lines, many of them converted from window units to central air somewhere along the way. Those systems were never designed for the way the house runs now. Head toward the newer subdivisions off CR 235A and around 32616 and you’re in flex-duct territory: tighter homes built in the last twenty years, sealed up well enough that construction dust and spring pollen have nowhere to go but the return.
The climate does the rest. Summers here are long and humid, and the AC runs for months without a real break, which keeps duct interiors damp enough for mold and mildew to take hold. Live oaks drop debris year-round and the spring pollen dump loads up return vents and outdoor units. And in the older Alachua homes, metal trunk lines often run through unconditioned attics that hit 140°F in July. That’s why the first call after a hot streak is so often about condensation or a smell from attic ducts that were never sealed.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Our Main Alachua Services
Two jobs come up again and again in Alachua: cleaning out systems that have loaded up over years of humid summers, and clearing dryer vents before they become a fire risk.
Air Duct Cleaning in Alachua
Cleaning a duct system in Alachua means dealing with damp. When the AC runs from May into October, dust that would stay loose in a dry climate settles and sticks to the duct walls, and the return side takes the worst of it. We use a Rotobrush rotary brush and Nikro negative-air equipment to agitate that buildup and pull it out under containment, with Abatement Technologies filtration protecting your living space while we work. In the older in-town homes, that often means working around metal trunk lines in a hot attic. See Air Duct Cleaning in Alachua for the full breakdown of what the job involves.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alachua
Dryer vent cleaning isn’t optional – it’s a fire-safety service. Lint packs into the vent run over time, and a restricted vent makes the dryer work harder and run hotter than it should. In Alachua’s older homes, vents sometimes take a long, indirect route to the exterior wall, which gives lint more places to collect. We clear the full run and confirm air is moving freely before we leave. Full details are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alachua page.
Air Duct Repair in Alachua
Air Duct Repair in Alachua is about two different failure patterns. In the older core, original metal trunk lines running through attics that reach 140°F in July take a beating: seams open, boots sweat, and decades of expansion wear down the joints until the system is leaking cooled air into the attic instead of the house. In the newer subdivisions off CR 235A and around 32616, flex-duct runs sag, crush, or pull loose at the collar, and the tight construction that keeps these homes efficient also means a leak shows up fast as a stuffy room. Every repair starts with an inspection – we want to see what’s actually inside the system before we quote anything. Our statewide Air Duct Repair page covers the full scope of what we handle.
Ductwork Repair
Signs you need it
You notice a musty smell that returns within days of cleaning, condensation dripping from a ceiling boot, or a room that stays warm while the rest of the house is fine.
What it costs in Alachua
Ductwork repair in Alachua typically runs $200-$600 for targeted fixes like resealing joints, reconnecting a loose run, or replacing damaged sections, with the written estimate setting the final price.
How we do it
We inspect the full run under containment, identify every failed joint and disconnected collar, then reseal, reattach, or replace the affected sections and verify airflow at the vents before we leave.
Duct Replacement
Signs you need it
The system is original to a 1980s or 1990s home, the flex runs are crushed or collapsing, or repeated repairs keep failing in the same spots.
What it costs in Alachua
Duct replacement in Alachua usually falls in the $1,200-$4,500 range depending on the number of runs and whether the attic is easy to work in, and the written estimate sets the final price.
How we do it
We map the existing layout, size and install the new runs to match the system, seal every joint and collar with mastic, and pressure-check the finished work before restoring airflow to each room.
What Air Duct Repair Costs in Alachua
| Item | Typical range in Alachua |
|---|---|
| Ductwork repair (resealing, reconnecting, patching) | $200-$600 |
| Duct replacement (whole system or major portion) | $1,200-$4,500 |
| Duct inspection and written estimate | Free |
Why do Alachua attic ducts fail faster than ducts elsewhere?
Unconditioned attics in Alachua reach 140°F during summer hot streaks. That heat cycles the duct material and the seals every day, and over years it opens seams and loosens collars. Older metal trunk lines and 1990s flex runs typically show it first.
Can you repair a duct system the same day you inspect it?
Often, yes. A straightforward reconnect, reseal, or boot replacement is usually handled on the same visit once the free estimate is approved. Larger replacements get scheduled so we can bring the right materials. Call (855) 408-4151 to book.
Brands We Service in Alachua
We work with premium HVAC components including Honeywell and Aprilaire systems, and we’re experienced with Guardsman protective products on higher-end installs. We don’t stock parts – when a repair calls for a specific component, we source it. Most turnaround is quick. See our brands for the full equipment picture.
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| Service | Typical range in Alachua |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (whole system) | $300-$800 |
| Air duct cleaning (heavy buildup, larger home) | $450-$1,100 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120-$250 |
| Ductwork repair (resealing, reconnecting, patching) | $200-$600 |
| Duct replacement (whole system or major portion) | $1,200-$4,500 |
| Duct inspection and written estimate | Free |
What pushes price up in Alachua is access and scope: a hot attic with a long, indirect trunk line takes more time than a straight run, and heavy pollen and oak debris on the return side means more to pull out. The written estimate sets the final price before any work begins, and you’ll see before-and-after photos of your own ducts when we’re done.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Alachua
We cover Alachua from the older streets near downtown through the newer growth off CR 235A, and the drive times here are short enough that we can usually fit an Alachua visit into the same week you call. Whether you’re in a 1980s metal-duct home or a more recent flex-duct build, the equipment we bring is the same.
- Downtown Alachua and the older homes around ZIP 32615
- The subdivisions off CR 235A
- Newer builds around the 32616 ZIP
- Surrounding rural properties within the Alachua service area
Service Area – Cities Near Alachua
Alachua sits close enough to its neighbors that we handle duct work across the surrounding area without a long wait. If you’re just outside town, we likely cover you too. Alongside Alachua, we serve High Springs, FL, Newberry, FL, Gainesville, FL, and Archer, FL. Call (855) 408-4151 with your address and we’ll confirm coverage before booking.
Serving Alachua, FL – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Alachua and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning Company in Alachua
Alachua is a short drive from our primary service area, so most visits get booked within the same week you call. Fast dispatch runs 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Call (855) 408-4151 and we’ll find the nearest opening.
Some duct replacement work may require a permit depending on scope, and HOA rules in the newer subdivisions can apply to exterior vent changes. Ask the City of Alachua building department before work starts, then call us to schedule the free estimate.
Yes. We cover Alachua from downtown through the newer subdivisions off CR 235A and the 32616 ZIP, plus surrounding rural properties. Call (855) 408-4151 with your address and we’ll confirm coverage before booking.
If you’re dealing with a musty smell, a room that won’t cool, or a dryer that’s taking too long, the honest first step is an inspection. We bring Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies equipment to every job and give you a flat price per system before any work begins. Our technicians have up to 9 years of experience. Call (855) 408-4151 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. For the full company picture, see Holloway Air Duct Cleaning.
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 Alachua Customers Say
"Fair price and thorough work. They ran about an hour and a half past the estimated finish time, so don't schedule anything tight after."
- Paige Delaney"Did the dryer vent while they were here for a small add on price. The dryer now finishes a load in one cycle instead of two."
- Eric Reed"Job was done well and the house smells better. There was some dust knocked loose around a couple of the registers that I had to wipe down afterward."
- Dale Hoffman