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.
Trusted Air Duct Cleaning for Lexington Homeowners
The problem we solve most often in Lexington isn’t visible dust on a vent cover. It’s what settles deep in the supply and return runs after years of a system running hard through humid summers and cold, dry winters. Dust, pet hair, construction debris from a remodel, and the fine grit that comes off older duct board all collect out of sight, and every time the blower kicks on, some of it moves through the house. Our technicians have up to 8 years of experience and carry commercial-grade Rotobrush and Nikro equipment into every home, so the cleaning is real agitation and extraction, not a shop vac waved at a register. We can often schedule same-day work in Lexington. Call (877) 331-2339. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm.
Air Duct Cleaning Services
Air Duct Cleaning Services cover the full run of a forced-air system, from the return grille back at the air handler out to the last supply boot at the far end of the house. You need it when registers start throwing dust, when a renovation has just wrapped, when a system has sat unserviced for years, or when allergies at home won’t settle no matter what filter you buy. Duct Cleaning Lexington treats each job as one whole system at a flat price agreed before anyone starts, and our technicians have up to 8 years of experience with the Rotobrush contact-cleaning line. Most residential jobs in Lexington run roughly $300 to $650 depending on the number of runs and how accessible the system is; a written estimate sets the final price. For full detail on the service, see our air duct cleaning page.
Contact Cleaning and Negative Air
Rotobrush and Nikro heads physically whip the duct walls, breaking debris loose before the vacuum pulls it out. That’s the difference between a surface pass and a real clean. We pair that agitation with negative-air containment so loosened material never drifts back into the living space.
Whole-System Flat Pricing
We quote one price per system before work starts, so you aren’t charged per vent or surprised by add-ons once the equipment is set up. You get before-and-after photos of your own ducts as proof of what changed. That’s a promise we can keep because the estimate sets the scope up front.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
HVAC Duct Cleaning
HVAC Duct Cleaning goes a step further than the registers: it addresses how the duct system interacts with the air handler, the coil, and the blower cabinet itself. It makes sense when you notice uneven airflow room to room, a musty smell that appears only when the system runs, or visible dust collecting on the evaporator coil. Duct Cleaning Lexington coordinates the duct work with what we find at the equipment, using Abatement Technologies air-scrubbing equipment to keep the air in the work zone contained. Budget roughly $350 to $750 in Lexington for HVAC duct cleaning, more if the system has multiple zones; the estimate you receive is what you pay. Getting the air handler and the ducts evaluated together is one call with us, not two contractors.
Airflow and Coil Access
We open the plenum and look at the coil and blower before we clean a single run, because dust loading there tells us how the system has been breathing. Restricted airflow often traces back to debris at the coil rather than the ducts themselves. Knowing that first saves you from cleaning a system that needs a different fix.
Containment While We Work
Abatement Technologies equipment runs throughout the job, scrubbing and holding air in the work zone so dust doesn’t spread into the rest of your house. It’s the same discipline used in remediation work, brought into a residential HVAC job. When we leave, the rooms are as clean as the ducts.
Vent Cleaning
Vent Cleaning is the visible end of the job: every supply register, return grille, and the boots behind them get cleaned and cleared. It’s what you’ll notice right away, and it matters when grilles are clogged with pet hair or a can of paint got tipped near a register during a remodel. Duct Cleaning Lexington removes and cleans the covers, then agitates and vacuums the boots and the duct behind each one. Vent cleaning in Lexington typically runs $150 to $350 on its own, or is folded into a full-system job at no separate per-vent charge; your written estimate confirms the price. For a broader view of the service, start at Duct Cleaning Lexington.
Registers and Grilles
Grilles trap a surprising amount of debris, and a clogged return starves the blower. We pull each cover, wash it, and clear the boot so airflow opens back up. You’ll feel the difference at the register before we finish the walkthrough.
Boots and Wall Cavities
The boot is where the duct meets the wall, and it’s a common spot for crumbled drywall dust and pest debris to collect. We reach it with the contact head and pull it out. This is the detail that separates a thorough vent cleaning from a wipe-down.
Ductwork Cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning addresses the trunk lines and branch runs themselves, including flex duct, rigid metal, and duct board, plus the joints and seams where debris likes to pile up. It’s the right service when you’ve had a duct repair done and want the system cleaned afterward, when you’re moving into a home with an unknown service history, or when a rodent or pest problem left contamination behind. Duct Cleaning Lexington inspects the duct material before cleaning so the equipment and pressure match what the run can take, and our technicians have up to 8 years of experience handling all three common duct types. Ductwork cleaning in Lexington generally lands between $300 and $700 depending on length and complexity. If we find a breach while we’re in there, we fix it the same visit through our Duct Cleaning Lexington repair work.
Material-Appropriate Cleaning
Flex duct, sheet metal, and duct board each need different handling; too much pressure on flex can collapse it. We match the head and the vacuum to the material. That’s how a ductwork cleaning finishes without damaging the system it was meant to help.
Seams and Joints
Debris gathers at seams, transitions, and takeoffs, and those are the spots a quick suction pass misses. We work each joint deliberately. Clean seams also make it easier to spot a leak that needs a repair.
Air Duct Inspection
Air Duct Inspection is a look inside the system before any cleaning happens, using a camera to check the condition of the ducts, the coil, and the connections you can’t see from a register. It’s worth doing when you suspect a breach, when airflow has dropped, or when a previous cleaning left you unsure of what was actually done. Duct Cleaning Lexington builds the inspection into the estimate visit at no extra charge, so you see the footage and photos of the system before you commit to anything. A standalone inspection in Lexington runs about $100 to $200, and that cost is applied toward the cleaning if you go ahead; the written estimate makes it clear. It’s the fairest way to price a job: look first, then quote.
Camera Documentation
We run a camera through the trunk and main branches and show you the footage on site. You see the dust, the seams, and any damage for yourself. Photos of your own system before and after are yours to keep.
Finding Duct Breaches
Inspection is also how we catch disconnected flex, torn duct board, or a joint that’s pulled apart in the attic. A breach leaks conditioned air and pulls attic dust into the system. Catching it during the inspection means we can quote the repair alongside the cleaning.
Residential Air Duct Cleaning
Residential Air Duct Cleaning is built around how a home actually runs: one furnace or air handler, a network of supply and return runs, and a family living in the middle of it. It’s the right call after a renovation, when allergy season hits hard, when you’ve just bought an older Lexington home, or when the system hasn’t been touched in years. Duct Cleaning Lexington brings commercial-grade extraction into a house without turning it upside down, and we pair the Rotobrush clean with filtration recommendations from Honeywell and Aprilaire if the system would benefit. Most Lexington homes fall in the $300 to $650 range for a full residential clean; a free estimate is the firm price. We can often fit a same-day visit.
Working Around Your Home
We lay protection, close off returns, and keep the equipment contained so the rest of the house stays livable during the job. Furniture stays where it is wherever we can manage it. The goal is a clean system without a disrupted week.
Filtration Upgrades That Fit
During a cleaning we can see what a home’s filtration is doing and where it falls short. If a better filter or purifier would help, we recommend real options from Honeywell and Aprilaire. That’s the whole-home view, not just the vents.
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning applies the same contact-cleaning and containment discipline to offices, rental properties, and light commercial spaces where a duct system serves more square footage and more people. Property managers call us when tenants report dust or odors, after a build-out or renovation, or when a maintenance schedule has lapsed. Duct Cleaning Lexington uses Abatement Technologies scrubbing equipment to keep disruption and dust down while units stay partly usable, and we scope the work around your operating hours with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Commercial duct cleaning in Lexington is quoted per building, commonly $600 to $1,800 for a small to mid-size space; the written estimate sets the price after we walk the system. Explore what we do for a broader range of buildings.
Scheduling Around Operations
We plan the work so the building keeps functioning while we’re in it, section by section. Containment keeps dust out of occupied areas. You get a clear scope and a set price before we start.
Multi-Unit and Rental Properties
For property managers, one system price per unit and documented before-and-after photos make reporting simple and clean. We can scope a building in one visit. Reach out through our air duct cleaning team to arrange an assessment.
Brands We Service
We work with Rotobrush contact-cleaning systems and know exactly where the whip heads wear and when a brush needs replacing to keep the agitation effective. That’s our core cleaning tool on residential runs, and we understand its limits on tighter flex duct. We also run Nikro equipment for the extraction side, and we’ve learned which heads work best on which duct material. Knowing the equipment from the inside means the clean is thorough and the system isn’t stressed.
For containment we use Abatement Technologies air scrubbers, and we’re familiar with how they perform on a residential job as well as in a remediation setting. On the air quality side we source and recommend Honeywell and Aprilaire filters and purifiers, and we work with Guardsman products where they fit a system’s needs. Whether you have one of these systems or any other make, we can help match the right clean and filtration to what you’ve got.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Dust returns within days of cleaning. If surfaces you just wiped are dusty again fast, the source is likely inside the duct system rather than on top of it. A duct inspection tells you where it’s coming from.
- A musty or stale smell when the air kicks on. Odor that appears only with airflow usually means moisture and debris sitting in the ducts or at the coil. That’s worth looking at before it spreads.
- Uneven airflow between rooms. One room cold while another roasts often points to a blockage or a disconnected run. Cleaning plus a repair check sorts out which it is.
- Recent renovation or pest activity. Drywall dust and pest debris settle deep in the runs and can keep recirculating. Post-renovation cleaning gets the system back to clean.
- Allergy symptoms that won’t settle indoors. If symptoms ease when you leave the house, the indoor air is worth a look. A camera inspection shows whether the ducts are contributing.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Free estimate and walkthrough. We assess the system, count the runs, and quote one flat price per system before work begins. You approve the scope and the price up front.
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Camera inspection. A camera goes through the trunk and main branches so we can see dust loading, seam condition, and any breach. We show you the footage on site.
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Containment setup. Abatement Technologies air scrubbing and negative-air containment go up before any agitation starts. This is what keeps dust out of your living space.
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Contact cleaning and extraction. Rotobrush and Nikro heads agitate the duct walls, and the vacuum pulls the loosened debris out. Every supply and return run is worked in sequence.
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Post-clean inspection and photos. We run the camera again and hand you before-and-after photos of your own ducts. If we found a breach during the job, we quote the repair, and we can fix it as part of the same visit through our duct repair service.
How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Lexington?
Air duct cleaning in Lexington typically runs $300 to $650 for a standard residential system, and $600 to $1,800 or more for light commercial spaces. A typical single-system home clean sits around $300 to $650 depending on the number of runs and how accessible the attic and crawl spaces are. Two-zone or larger homes, or systems that need repair work alongside cleaning, run higher; a written estimate sets the final price.
What affects the price: the number of supply and return runs, the duct material (flex is quicker than duct board), accessibility, whether an air handler or coil is included, and whether the inspection turns up a breach that needs fixing. Homes in older neighborhoods around Lexington often have attic and crawl runs that take more time to reach.
How to avoid overpaying: get a flat whole-system price, not a per-vent quote, and ask for the camera footage and before-and-after photos of your own ducts. A low teaser price that grows once the technician is on site is the classic bait-and-switch; a single system price agreed before work starts is not. Our free estimate includes the walkthrough, the inspection, and the firm price. Call (877) 331-2339 with any questions.
Our Service Area Near Lexington
We serve homeowners and property managers across Lexington and the surrounding towns, including Nicholasville, Versailles, Winchester, Paris, Georgetown, Wilmore, Richmond, Lawrenceburg, and Frankfort. Response times depend on location and the day’s schedule, but we aim to reach most of the greater Lexington area quickly with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. For nearby jobs, see our air duct cleaning coverage.
Serving Lexington, KY – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Lexington and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Duct Cleaning in Lexington
Air duct cleaning is the physical removal of dust, debris, and contaminants from the supply and return ducts of a forced-air system. We agitate the duct walls with Rotobrush and Nikro contact heads and extract the loosened material under negative-air containment, so it leaves the house rather than settling back in. It’s a whole-system job, not a pass at the vents. Call (877) 331-2339 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
A typical residential job in Lexington takes about two to four hours for a single system, depending on the number of runs and accessibility. Larger or two-zone homes can take longer, and jobs that include a repair add time. We give you a realistic window with the estimate. Call (877) 331-2339 to book and confirm timing.
Residential air duct cleaning in Lexington typically runs $300 to $650, and light commercial work starts around $600 and can reach $1,800 or more. The price depends on run count, duct material, accessibility, and whether repair is needed. You get one flat price per system agreed before work starts, with the written estimate setting the final number. Call (877) 331-2339 for your free on-site quote.
Yes, we work with Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration and purifier products and can recommend the right fit for your system during a cleaning visit. When we see where a home’s filtration falls short, we connect the cleaning to a whole-home solution rather than leaving it at just ducts. Call (877) 331-2339 to talk through what fits your system.
Yes, same-day scheduling is often possible in Lexington. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and we’re closed Saturday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening. Call (877) 331-2339.
We stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee and give you before-and-after photos of your own ducts so you can see the result. If you’re not satisfied with how the job was done, tell us and we’ll make it right. Call (877) 331-2339 for details on the guarantee for your specific job.
Clear access to the furnace or air handler, the attic hatch, and the main return grille before we arrive. Move anything breakable away from those spots and make sure pets are secured. Beyond that, you don’t need to do much; we lay protection and handle the rest. Call (877) 331-2339 with any questions before your appointment.
Schedule Your Air Duct Cleaning Service in Lexington Today
If the dust keeps coming back and you want to know what’s really in your ducts, call Duct Cleaning Lexington at (877) 331-2339. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. You’ll get a free, no-obligation estimate, one flat price per system agreed before work starts, and before-and-after photos of your own ducts. We clean it, and if it’s broken, we fix it.
Written by the team at Duct Cleaning Lexington.