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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AfterTrusted Air Duct Cleaning for Alpharetta Homeowners
Air duct cleaning in Alpharetta, GA typically costs $450-$850 for a complete residential system and takes 3-5 hours from arrival to final walkthrough. CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning has served Alpharetta since 2013 with a written price delivered before any work starts and a documented photo record of every duct run included as standard. Call (678) 679-7540 for a free estimate with no obligation.
We’ve cleaned ducts in more than 52,000 homes, and the ones in Alpharetta keep us busy for specific reasons. The clay-heavy soils in this part of Fulton County shift seasonally, which stresses duct seams in slab-on-grade construction common to neighborhoods like Windward, Avalon, and Crabapple. That movement pulls leaks at the plenum - the central distribution box where heated or cooled air divides into duct runs - and those leaks draw attic dust into the system. Combine that with Georgia’s pollen load, which peaks in March and again in September, and Alpharetta ducts collect a distinctive mix: fine clay particulate, oak and pine pollen, and the fiberglass fragments that break down from older duct liner.
Our crews document what they find. The photo record from a typical Alpharetta job in 2024 showed a 2-inch debris layer at the return plenum of a 2017-built home in Halcyon, pollen compaction in the supply runs of a Windward property, and fiberglass degradation in a Crabapple ranch built during the 2005-2008 construction wave. We don’t describe ducts as “dirty.” We show you what the camera saw, put a written price next to it, and let you decide. That’s Haven Standard Clause 1: Written Price Before Work Starts.
What Our Air Duct Cleaning Service Includes
Residential Duct Cleaning
Residential duct cleaning covers the complete network of supply and return ducts, registers, and the main plenum in single-family homes, townhomes, and condos. Alpharetta’s housing stock splits roughly between homes built 1995-2008 with flex-duct systems and 2015-2025 builds with rigid metal trunk lines, and the cleaning approach differs for each. CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Alpharetta uses negative-pressure extraction - a vacuum system that pulls debris out while agitation tools loosen it - with equipment sized to the duct type, and every residential job concludes with a Documented Photo Record of each run delivered to the homeowner.
Commercial Duct Cleaning
Commercial duct cleaning addresses the larger-diameter systems in Alpharetta’s office parks, medical suites, retail spaces, and multi-tenant buildings along North Point Parkway and Old Milton Parkway. These systems run at higher static pressure and often include fire dampers and VAV boxes - variable air volume controllers - that require specific handling to avoid calibration drift. CleanRun crews are trained on commercial access protocols, carry higher-capacity Nikro and Abatement Technologies equipment for these jobs, and schedule around business hours to minimize disruption.
Supply Duct Cleaning
Supply ducts carry conditioned air from the plenum to each room, and in Alpharetta they often show the heaviest pollen accumulation because positive pressure forces particles against the duct walls. Supply cleaning focuses on the runs feeding bedrooms and living spaces, where occupants spend the most time, and includes the boots and registers where dust mats form visible clumps. CleanRun’s process includes brushing and compressed-air whipping of each supply run, with before-and-after photography at the register and at any elbow where debris collects.
Return Duct Cleaning
Return ducts pull air back to the HVAC unit for reconditioning, and because they’re under negative pressure, they draw in attic air through any leak. In Alpharetta’s older neighborhoods like downtown Alpharetta and the original Windward sections, we’ve found return leaks pulling 140°F attic air in summer, which overloads the cooling system and drives up energy bills. Return duct cleaning includes sealing accessible leaks with mastic, cleaning the return grille and filter rack, and documenting the improvement in system static pressure where measurable.
Full System Cleaning
Full system cleaning combines supply and return duct cleaning with the blower compartment, evaporator coil, and cabinet interior - the complete air path from return grille to supply register. This is what most Alpharetta homeowners actually need when they call for “duct cleaning,” and it’s the only service CleanRun quotes without first inspecting the system. The full system cleaning includes all components, takes 4-5 hours in a typical 2,500-square-foot home, and produces the most dramatic photo record: the blower wheel alone often holds a half-pound of debris that the homeowner has never seen.
Video Inspection
Video inspection uses a borescope camera - a flexible fiber-optic probe with LED lighting - to examine the interior of duct runs before cleaning, after cleaning, or as a standalone diagnostic when homeowners suspect a specific problem. In Alpharetta, we recommend video inspection for homes with persistent odors, recent rodent activity, or post-construction concerns where debris may have entered the system during renovation. The video file becomes part of the job record and can be reviewed with the technician in real time or saved for insurance or real-estate documentation.
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.
Brands We Service for Air Duct Cleaning
CleanRun technicians clean and service duct systems connected to all major HVAC brands, with specific experience on Honeywell and Aprilaire components common in Alpharetta’s newer construction. We’ve serviced hundreds of Honeywell media air cleaners and electronic air cleaners, and we stock replacement media for their F100 and F200 series - the 16×25 and 20×25 sizes that fit most Alpharetta homes built after 2015. For Aprilaire, we regularly clean systems with their 5000-series electronic air cleaners and their whole-house dehumidifier line, which is frequently paired with high-efficiency cooling systems in the humid Georgia climate.
We also work with Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration systems installed in premium builds and retrofits, and with Guardsman UV-C lamps mounted in air handlers for microbial control. Whether you have Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, Guardsman, or any other make, we can clean the connected ductwork without voiding equipment warranties and document the condition of each component in the photo record.
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- Visible dust at registers - If you wipe a finger across a supply register and it comes away gray, that’s not normal surface dust; it’s debris being forced out of the duct system under pressure. In Alpharetta, we see this most often in homes with return leaks that have gone unsealed for years, pulling attic particulate into the cycle.
- Uneven heating or cooling between rooms - A bedroom that won’t cool below 76°F while the rest of the house holds 72°F often has a supply run partially blocked by collapsed flex duct or debris accumulation at a sharp elbow. The restriction raises static pressure and starves the room of airflow.
- Persistent musty or chemical odors when the system runs - Ducts don’t generate odors on their own; they harbor the source. Mold growth on the evaporator coil, rodent deposits in a low-lying return, or VOC off-gassing from degraded duct liner - each produces a distinct smell that circulates when the blower activates.
- Excessive dust accumulation on furniture within days of cleaning - If you’re dusting twice a week, the HVAC system is likely distributing particulate faster than normal household activity generates it. The source is typically a compromised filter seal or a return leak bypassing filtration entirely.
- Respiratory symptoms that worsen at home and improve elsewhere - This is not a medical diagnosis, but it is a signal worth investigating. In Alpharetta’s pollen-intensive environment, ducts that harbor accumulated allergen loads can maintain indoor concentrations above outdoor levels even when windows stay closed.
Our Air Duct Cleaning Process - Step by Step
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Pre-job inspection and written quote. The technician arrives in a marked CleanRun vehicle, identified by name, and begins with a visual inspection of the accessible duct system, blower compartment, and filter condition. We deliver a written price before any work starts, with line items for each component. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires this; there is no verbal estimate followed by a higher invoice.
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Protective setup and access. Crews lay protective flooring, seal return and supply registers with magnetic covers, and cut access ports in the ductwork where needed for tool insertion. Each cut is documented and sealed with permanent patch panels after cleaning, not temporary tape.
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Negative-pressure extraction with agitation. We connect a high-volume vacuum to the main trunk line, creating suction throughout the system, then use compressed-air whips and rotary brushes to dislodge debris from the duct walls. The vacuum captures loosened material at the source rather than pushing it into the living space. Equipment varies by duct type: Rotobrush systems for flex duct, Nikro and Abatement Technologies gear for rigid metal.
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Component cleaning and final inspection. The blower wheel, evaporator coil (if accessible), and plenum receive individual attention. We then run the borescope camera through each cleaned run to verify debris removal and capture the after-condition photos that become part of the Documented Photo Record.
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Walkthrough, photo delivery, and written warranty. The technician reviews the photo record with the homeowner, explains any findings that suggest repair needs, and leaves a written copy of the 365-Day Done Right Promise. The photo files are delivered by email or text before the crew departs.
How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Alpharetta?
A typical residential full system cleaning in Alpharetta runs $450-$850 for homes between 1,800 and 3,500 square feet. Supply-only or return-only cleaning ranges $180-$320 per subsystem. Commercial duct cleaning starts around $1,200 and scales with system complexity and access difficulty. Video inspection as a standalone service is $150-$250, or included at no additional charge with any full cleaning.
Several factors move the price within these ranges. Homes with more than one HVAC system - common in Alpharetta’s larger properties in Country Club of the South, The Manor, and similar developments - require separate cleaning of each unit and duct network. Duct accessibility matters: attics with limited clearance, crawl spaces with moisture barriers that must be disturbed, or systems with extensive flex duct damage that needs repair before cleaning can proceed. The condition found at inspection also affects scope; a system with significant mold growth or rodent contamination requires additional steps beyond standard cleaning.
The most reliable way to avoid overpaying is to reject any quote that lacks line-item detail or that advertises a single low price without seeing the system. The $79 coupon model common in this industry typically covers a brief vacuum at one or two registers, with upselling to reach anything resembling a complete job. CleanRun’s written price covers the full scope described, with no per-vent add-ons and no departure from the quoted amount. If a competitor’s written estimate is lower, bring it: Haven Standard Clause 7 provides a Free Second Opinion, and we’ll put our number next to theirs in writing.
Every estimate is free, includes the inspection, and carries no obligation. The price you approve is the price on the final invoice.
Air Duct Cleaning Near Alpharetta - Our Service Area
CleanRun’s crews are based in Alpharetta and regularly serve Air Duct Cleaning in Roswell, Air Duct Cleaning in Johns Creek, Milton, Duluth, Dunwoody, Norcross, Sandy Springs, Suwanee, Cumming, Holly Springs, and Woodstock. Most Alpharetta appointments are scheduled within a 3-day window, with Roswell and Johns Creek properties typically slotted the same week. The service area covers Fulton, Forsyth, and northern Gwinnett counties, including the corridor along Georgia 400 where Alpharetta’s residential growth has concentrated since 2015.
Serving Alpharetta, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Alpharetta area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Air Duct Cleaning in Alpharetta
Air duct cleaning is the mechanical removal of accumulated dust, debris, pollen, and other particulate from the interior surfaces of HVAC ductwork, registers, and central components. In Alpharetta homes, we most commonly remove fine clay particulate from foundation settling, oak and pine pollen deposits, degraded fiberglass from older duct liner, and household dust composed of skin cells, textile fibers, and cooking residue. The process does not sanitize or sterilize ducts - that requires a separate antimicrobial application - but it restores airflow capacity and reduces the particulate load circulating through the home.
A typical residential full system cleaning in Alpharetta takes 3-5 hours from crew arrival to final walkthrough, depending on system size and accessibility. Single-zone homes in neighborhoods like downtown Alpharetta or older Crabapple properties tend toward the shorter end; multi-system homes in Windward or The Manor may extend to 6 hours. Commercial jobs vary widely and are scheduled with specific time commitments in writing. The technician provides a time estimate with the written price before work begins.
Residential full system cleaning in Alpharetta typically costs $450-$850, with supply-only or return-only cleaning at $180-$320 per subsystem. Commercial systems start around $1,200. The final price depends on home size, number of HVAC systems, duct accessibility, and condition found at inspection. CleanRun delivers a written price before any work starts with no per-vent add-ons. Call (678) 679-7540 for a free estimate - we’ll inspect the system and put a number in writing.
Yes. CleanRun technicians clean duct systems connected to all major HVAC and air quality brands, with specific experience on Honeywell media and electronic air cleaners, Aprilaire filtration and dehumidification systems, Abatement Technologies HEPA systems, and Guardsman UV-C lamps. We stock common replacement media and can advise on component condition during the cleaning inspection. Equipment brands are documented in the job record for homeowner reference.
We do not advertise same-day or emergency duct cleaning because duct cleaning is a scheduled maintenance service, not an urgent repair. However, calls are answered by a live person 24/7, and we will accommodate urgent situations - such as post-construction debris or water intrusion into ductwork - with the next available appointment, typically within 24-48 hours. For true HVAC emergencies like complete system failure, we recommend contacting an HVAC contractor for repair before scheduling cleaning.
Every job is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work is not right, CleanRun makes it right, documented in writing on every invoice. This is not a manager-discretion policy but a written guarantee. Haven Standard Clause 6 requires prompt resolution of any customer concern, and the photo record from each job provides objective documentation of the work performed. If debris remains in a cleaned run, we return and correct it at no charge.
Clear a path to the HVAC unit, attic access, and all registers; remove fragile items from shelves near duct access points; and ensure pets are secured in a separate room. The crew brings all protective materials, covers flooring, and seals registers during cleaning. You do not need to leave the home, though the system will be off for several hours. The technician will review any specific preparation needs when confirming the appointment.
Schedule Your Air Duct Cleaning Service in Alpharetta Today
Call (678) 679-7540 to schedule a free estimate. A live person answers every call, and we’ll arrange a time for a technician to inspect your system, deliver a written price, and answer any questions before you decide. Every job includes the Documented Photo Record and the 365-Day Done Right Promise, backed in writing. No coupons, no upsells, no surprises - just a documented record of what was found and what was done.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Alpharetta since 2013.