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 whole-system job, with air quality and sanitizing services adding $180-$420 depending on scope. We’re CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, and we dispatch crews to Lombard from our Chicago office with Rotobrush and Nikro equipment built for the ranch and split-level homes that dominate this market. Every job starts with a written price before work begins, and every duct run is photographed before and after. Call (224) 385-0904 for a free estimate.
Why Lombard Homes Are Different
Lombard’s identity as the “Lilac Village” produces a pollen problem unique in the western suburbs. When homeowners open windows during Lilac Time each May, they pull dense lilac and tree pollen directly into ductwork, then seal up for summer cooling and recirculate it for months. The village’s housing stock compounds this: ranch, raised-ranch, and split-level homes built during the 1950s-1970s along St. Charles Road and Roosevelt Road corridors retain original sheet-metal trunk-and-branch ductwork, often with degraded internal fiberglass liner that has never been cleaned for modern high-efficiency equipment.
DuPage County’s continental climate forces hard use in both directions. Sub-zero heating seasons and humid summers with dew points above 70°F create condensation cycles inside ducts that accelerate mold colonization and dust-mite populations. In common 1960s-70s split-level plans, supply ducts dead-end in enclosed soffits with multiple 90-degree turns, trapping debris where standard 25-foot whip systems cannot reach without extended equipment.
Our Main Lombard Services
Most Lombard calls fall into three categories. Here’s what each involves locally.
Air Duct Cleaning in Lombard
We clean the full supply and return network in Lombard’s postwar homes, including the debris-choked soffit runs common in split-levels. Our crews carry extended-reach Rotobrush systems for those tight 90-degree turns. Every run is photographed before and after. Air Duct Cleaning in Lombard includes the documented photo record as standard.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lombard
Dryer vents in older Lombard ranches often run through crawlspaces or exterior walls with minimal clearance, collecting lint in low spots. We inspect with a camera, then use negative-pressure extraction to clear the full run. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lombard reduces fire risk and drying time.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Lombard
Original sheet-metal ductwork in Lombard’s 1950s-1970s homes separates at seams and leaks conditioned air into attics and soffits. We seal with mastic and mechanical fasteners, then pressure-test. Duct Repair & Sealing in Lombard improves efficiency without replacing intact runs.
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 equipment choked by decades of debris in original ductwork and the pollen loads unique to the Lilac Village. We clean the full mechanical system, not just the ducts, because a clean blower and coil cannot stay clean if the distribution network upstream is saturated. Our HVAC Cleaning service includes the documented photo record on every component.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Signs you need it
Ice buildup on the coil, weak airflow from registers, or musty odors when the AC first cycles on in Lombard’s humid July.
What it costs in Lombard
Evaporator coil cleaning in Lombard 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 before and after condition.
Blower Cleaning
Signs you need it
Vibration or noise from the air handler, uneven heating across rooms, or dust puffing from registers when the system starts.
What it costs in Lombard
Blower cleaning in Lombard typically runs $140-$260.
How we do it
We remove the blower assembly, clean the wheel and housing with compressed air and solvent, balance the assembly, and reinstall with torque to manufacturer spec.
What HVAC Cleaning Costs in Lombard
| Item | Typical range in Lombard |
|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$320 |
| Blower cleaning | $140-$260 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning | $320-$580 |
How do I know my HVAC system needs cleaning, not just the ducts?
If your ducts were cleaned recently but rooms still heat unevenly or the system runs longer than it should, the blower, coil, or heat exchanger is likely fouled. We inspect these components with a camera before quoting. Call (224) 385-0904 for a free estimate.
Does Lombard’s hard water affect HVAC cleaning?
DuPage County’s moderately hard water can leave mineral scale on evaporator coils, reducing heat transfer. We descale as part of coil cleaning when buildup is present. The written scope specifies exactly what we found and what we did.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Lombard
Air quality and sanitizing in Lombard targets the mold and pollen loads that continental climate and lilac-season debris create inside ductwork. Condensation cycles in summer push humidity into soffit runs and behind degraded fiberglass liner, where spores colonize. Our Air Quality & Sanitizing service treats these biological contaminants with documented application protocols.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Musty odor when the system cycles, visible discoloration at registers, or allergy symptoms that worsen when home in Lombard’s humid July and August.
What it costs in Lombard
Mold treatment in Lombard typically runs $280-$480.
How we do it
We apply EPA-registered antimicrobial through the full duct network using a fogging system, treat the evaporator coil and drain pan, and deliver before-and-after photos of affected runs.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring mold despite cleaning, or a household member with respiratory sensitivity who needs continuous suppression at the coil surface.
What it costs in Lombard
UV light installation in Lombard typically runs $380-$620.
How we do it
We mount a Honeywell or Guardsman UV-C lamp in the supply plenum, wire to the blower circuit for automatic operation, and verify irradiance with a meter.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Lombard
| Item | Typical range in Lombard |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment | $280-$480 |
| UV light installation | $380-$620 |
| Whole-system sanitizing | $180-$340 |
Is mold in ducts common in Lombard?
Yes, the combination of original fiberglass-lined ductwork and summer dew points above 70°F creates favorable conditions in soffit runs and crawlspace branches. We find active growth in roughly one-third of pre-1980 Lombard homes we inspect. Call (224) 385-0904 for a camera inspection.
Will sanitizing remove lilac pollen from my ducts?
Sanitizing kills biological contaminants but does not remove particulate pollen; mechanical cleaning with negative-pressure extraction removes the pollen first, and sanitizing follows if mold or bacteria are present. We scope before recommending either or both.
Brands We Service in Lombard
We stock parts and service equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, Guardsman, and other major manufacturers. Most common components are available same-day through our Chicago office supply chain, so Lombard jobs rarely wait for parts. See our brands for the full roster.
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 | $240-$520 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$320 |
| Blower cleaning | $140-$260 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning | $320-$580 |
| Mold treatment | $280-$480 |
| UV light installation | $380-$620 |
| Whole-system sanitizing | $180-$340 |
| Odor removal | $160-$300 |
Prices increase in Lombard when we encounter degraded fiberglass liner requiring careful removal, or when soffit runs need extended-reach equipment for full access. Every price is written and agreed before work starts, Haven Standard Clause 1, with no per-vent add-ons or post-arrival upsells.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lombard
We work across Lombard’s full residential footprint, from the older ranches near Lilacia Park to the split-level clusters west of Route 53. Response time is typically same-day or next-day for estimates, with work scheduled within 48 hours of approval.
- Lilacia Park area
- St. Charles Road corridor
- Roosevelt Road corridor
- Westmore-Division area
- Highland Hills
Service Area - Cities Near Lombard
Our crews cover the full western suburban corridor. We regularly schedule alongside Lombard jobs in Downers Grove, IL, Lisle, IL, Elk Grove Village, IL, and Naperville, IL, with routing coordinated from our Chicago office to minimize drive time and keep appointments reliable.
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 residential duct cleaning or HVAC maintenance in Lombard. Duct repair that modifies structural elements or electrical circuits may need inspection; we note this in the written scope if applicable and handle the filing.
Estimates are typically available same-day or next-day. Work is scheduled within 48 hours of written approval, with routing coordinated from our Chicago office to maintain reliable arrival windows.
Yes, we clean ductwork in multi-unit buildings where the homeowner owns the HVAC system. For shared systems or HOA-maintained equipment, we inspect first to confirm scope of responsibility and provide a written quote for the portion we can access and treat.
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
"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."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.