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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AfterAir Duct Cleaning in Des Plaines, IL
Complete HVAC cleaning and air quality services in Des Plaines typically range from $450 to $1,200 for whole-system work, depending on home size and system condition. We’re CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, and we dispatch crews to Des Plaines from our Chicago office with Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, a written price delivered before any panel comes off, and a photo record of every duct run when we leave. Call (224) 385-0904 for a free estimate.
Why Des Plaines Homes Are Different
Des Plaines developed its residential core during the 1950s and 1960s, leaving a housing stock of ranch and split-level homes now 55 to 70 years old. Their original stamped-steel ductwork was never designed for modern high-MERV filtration, and many runs still carry deteriorating fiberglass liner that traps debris.
The city’s position under O’Hare’s active flight paths deposits jet-exhaust particulate into outdoor air that finds its way through attic vents and leaky duct connections. In Orchard Place and South Des Plaines, we regularly find a sooty gray-black film inside return ducts noticeably heavier than in Park Ridge or Niles homes just miles east. The Des Plaines River corridor adds recurring flood damage to mechanical rooms and plenums, particularly after the major events of 2008 and 2013, making post-flood mold remediation a city-specific need rather than a rare emergency call.
Our Main Des Plaines Services
Des Plaines homeowners call us most often for these three services:
Air Duct Cleaning in Des Plaines
We clean the full duct network - supply runs, return trunks, and registers - using negative-pressure extraction with Rotobrush contact cleaning for lined steel ducts common in Des Plaines ranches. Every job includes before-and-after photography inside each run, delivered as part of the standard job record. We see accelerated particulate loading near the airport perimeter and adjust our scope accordingly. Air Duct Cleaning in Des Plaines
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Des Plaines
Dryer vent blockages in older Des Plaines homes often involve corrugated transition ducting installed decades ago and routed through unfinished basements with limited access. We replace unsafe materials with rigid metal where needed and document the full vent path with photos. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Des Plaines
Duct Repair & Sealing in Des Plaines
Flood-damaged plenums and corroded stamped-steel connections are common after basement water events in Des Plaines. We seal leaks with mastic and metal tape, replace deteriorated sections, and photograph every repair. Duct Repair & Sealing in Des Plaines
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.
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Des Plaines homes run furnaces nearly continuously through Chicago’s dry-cold winters and cycle air conditioning through humid, pollen-heavy summers, loading the full mechanical system in both directions. The 55-to-70-year-old equipment in most local ranches was sized for an era before tight building envelopes, so coils and blowers work harder and foul faster than in newer construction. HVAC Cleaning here addresses both seasonal extremes and the accelerated wear they create.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Signs you need it
Ice buildup on the coil, weak airflow from registers, or a musty odor when the AC first cycles on.
What it costs in Des Plaines
Evaporator coil cleaning in Des Plaines typically runs $280 to $450.
How we do it
We access the coil through the plenum, apply foaming cleaner, rinse with low-pressure water, and photograph the before and after condition.
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 Des Plaines
Blower cleaning in Des Plaines typically runs $220 to $380.
How we do it
We remove the blower assembly, clean the wheel and housing with compressed air and solvent, balance the assembly, and document with photos.
What HVAC Cleaning Costs in Des Plaines
| Item | Typical range in Des Plaines |
|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $280 - $450 |
| Blower cleaning | $220 - $380 |
| Condenser cleaning | $180 - $320 |
| Air handler cleaning | $350 - $550 |
| Heat exchanger cleaning | $260 - $420 |
How do I know my HVAC system needs cleaning versus just the ducts?
If rooms heat or cool unevenly, the blower makes noise, or you smell must when the system cycles, the mechanical components need attention beyond duct cleaning. Call (224) 385-0904 and we’ll inspect the full system, write a price for exactly what’s needed, and photograph every component we clean.
Can flood damage to my basement affect my HVAC system?
Yes - water in mechanical rooms corrodes blower housings, contaminates plenums, and can wick into duct liner; we inspect for this in flood-prone Des Plaines basements and include remediation in our written scope when found. Call (224) 385-0904 for an inspection.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Des Plaines
The combination of jet-exhaust particulate near O’Hare and recurring moisture from Des Plaines River flooding creates conditions for biological growth inside duct systems that standard cleaning alone won’t address. Older ranch homes with deteriorating fiberglass liner provide additional surface area for mold and bacteria to establish. Air Quality & Sanitizing targets these specific local threats with documented application and verification.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Visible discoloration inside registers or plenums, a persistent earthy odor after cleaning, or recent basement flooding.
What it costs in Des Plaines
Mold treatment in Des Plaines typically runs $400 to $750 per system.
How we do it
We apply EPA-registered antimicrobial through the full duct network, treat the plenum and mechanical components, and verify with post-treatment photos.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring mold after treatment, chronic allergy symptoms in household members, or a system in a damp basement environment.
What it costs in Des Plaines
UV light installation in Des Plaines typically runs $350 to $650 including the lamp and power supply.
How we do it
We mount a Honeywell or Guardsman UV-C lamp in the supply plenum, wire to the air handler’s 24-volt circuit, and document placement and operation.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Des Plaines
| Item | Typical range in Des Plaines |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment | $400 - $750 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $300 - $550 |
| Odor removal | $250 - $450 |
| UV light installation | $350 - $650 |
| Air purifier install | $500 - $1,200 |
Is mold in ducts common after Des Plaines flooding?
Yes - we’ve treated dozens of systems after basement water events, particularly in homes near the river corridor where moisture wicks into return plenums and fiberglass liner. Call (224) 385-0904 for a camera inspection and written scope.
How do I verify sanitizing was actually applied?
We photograph every treated surface before and after application, include product labels and batch numbers in the job record, and deliver the documentation as a standard deliverable under our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Brands We Service in Des Plaines
We stock parts and service equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, Rotobrush, Nikro, and Guardsman, with most common filters, UV lamps, and sanitizer concentrates available on our Des Plaines trucks. Turnaround on most brand-specific repairs is same-visit. See our brands for the full roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Des Plaines, IL
| Service | Typical range in Des Plaines |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (up to 12 vents) | $450 - $750 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (13-20 vents) | $650 - $950 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 - $280 |
| Dryer vent repair/replacement | $200 - $450 |
| Duct sealing (per system) | $400 - $800 |
| Duct repair (per run) | $180 - $350 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $280 - $450 |
| Blower cleaning | $220 - $380 |
| Condenser cleaning | $180 - $320 |
| Mold treatment | $400 - $750 |
| UV light installation | $350 - $650 |
| Air purifier installation | $500 - $1,200 |
Prices increase in Des Plaines when systems haven’t been cleaned in over five years, when flood damage requires plenum repair before cleaning, or when deteriorating fiberglass liner must be removed rather than cleaned. Every price is written and agreed before work starts, per Haven Standard Clause 1.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Des Plaines
We schedule Des Plaines appointments with arrival windows confirmed by text, typically routing crews from our Chicago office for morning or afternoon slots across the city.
- Orchard Place
- South Des Plaines
- Big Oaks
- Metropolitan Square
- Des Plaines Gardens
Service Area - Cities Near Des Plaines
CleanRun crews based in Chicago also serve Mount Prospect, IL, Glenview, IL, Northbrook, IL, and Elk Grove Village, IL with the same written-price policy, documented photo record, and 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Des Plaines, IL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines
No permit is required for standard duct cleaning or HVAC maintenance in Des Plaines; only structural modifications or new duct installation trigger building department review. We handle any required documentation for repair work that alters the building envelope.
We typically schedule within three to five business days, with flexibility for post-flood emergency inspections when mold risk is present. Call (224) 385-0904 for next available openings.
Yes - we coordinate with building management for shared mechanical access and comply with any HOA notification requirements. Our written scope specifies exactly what we can access independently and what requires management coordination.
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 Des Plaines Customers Say
"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."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.