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 Mount Prospect, IL
HVAC cleaning in Mount Prospect typically runs $380-$620 for a full system, with air quality and sanitizing services adding $180-$450 depending on scope. We’re CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, and we dispatch crews to Mount Prospect from our Chicago office with Rotobrush and Nikro equipment built for the village’s older radial duct layouts. Call (224) 351-9772 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why Mount Prospect Homes Are Different
Mount Prospect sits roughly 4-5 miles east of O’Hare International Airport, placing large portions of the village beneath heavily trafficked departure and approach corridors. Homes here draw measurably higher concentrations of ultra-fine aviation particulate through return-air intakes compared to suburbs farther from the airport. The village’s residential buildout peaked between 1955 and 1975, leaving an overwhelming stock of ranch homes, raised ranches, and split-levels with full basements and long radial duct runs extending from a central plenum. Many retain original sheet-metal trunk lines and branch ducts internally lined with fiberglass duct board that has since degraded, shedding fibrous particulate directly into the conditioned airstream. Chicago’s humid continental climate subjects these systems to extreme seasonal demands - furnaces run hard for five or more months, followed by humid cooling seasons that accelerate debris accumulation. Basement return-air plenums in slab-edge and poured-wall foundations are prone to seasonal moisture infiltration, creating conditions for microbial growth inside the duct system.
Our Main Mount Prospect Services
Most Mount Prospect homeowners who call us start with one of these three services.
Air Duct Cleaning in Mount Prospect
We clean the full duct network - trunk lines, branch ducts, and registers - using negative-pressure extraction with Rotobrush contact agitation. In Mount Prospect’s 1960s-70s radial layouts, we often find the main supply ducts routed through low finished-basement ceilings, with branch takeoffs nearly inaccessible without proper flex-line equipment. Our crews carry the tools for this configuration. Air Duct Cleaning in Mount Prospect includes a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, delivered as part of the standard job record.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mount Prospect
Dryer vent blockages are common in Mount Prospect’s older homes where original vent runs exceed 25 feet or terminate through roof jacks with inadequate clearance. We inspect the full run with a borescope, remove lint accumulation with Nikro rotary tools, and verify airflow with a calibrated anemometer. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mount Prospect is quoted with a written price before work begins, backed by Haven Standard Clause 1.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Mount Prospect
Original duct systems in Mount Prospect’s housing stock often show separated seams, corroded collars, and degraded fiberglass liner at the plenum connection. We seal accessible joints with mastic and mechanical fasteners, replace damaged flex sections, and photograph every repair. Duct Repair & Sealing in Mount Prospect carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing on every job.
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 Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect’s 50-70 year old forced-air systems have often never been professionally cleaned, creating a debris-loading problem uniquely acute in this corner of the northwest suburbs. Layered aviation particulate from O’Hare approach corridors settles on evaporator coils and blower assemblies, reducing heat transfer and forcing longer run times. Our HVAC Cleaning service addresses the components competitors skip.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Signs you need it
Ice formation on the coil, weak airflow from registers, or cooling bills that climb through July and August in Mount Prospect.
What it costs in Mount Prospect
Evaporator coil cleaning typically runs $180-$340 depending on accessibility and contamination level.
How we do it
We remove the access panel, apply foaming cleaner approved for aluminum fins, rinse with low-pressure water, and photograph the coil before and after.
Blower Cleaning
Signs you need it
Vibration at startup, uneven airflow between rooms, or a blower compartment that smells of dust when the heat first cycles on.
What it costs in Mount Prospect
Blower cleaning and balancing typically runs $160-$280.
How we do it
We pull the blower assembly, clean the squirrel cage and motor housing, check amp draw, and reinstall with fresh gaskets.
What HVAC Cleaning Costs in Mount Prospect
| Item | Typical range in Mount Prospect |
|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$340 |
| Blower cleaning | $160-$280 |
| Full HVAC cleaning (coil + blower + cabinet) | $380-$620 |
How do I know the coil was actually cleaned?
Our Documented Photo Record shows the coil before and after, with timestamps, as part of every HVAC cleaning job in Mount Prospect. You’ll see the difference between a coated coil and a clean one.
Will cleaning the blower help with uneven temperatures?
Yes - debris on blower blades reduces airflow volume, which exaggerates temperature differences between rooms on long duct runs common in Mount Prospect split-levels. Call (224) 351-9772 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect’s combination of aged fiberglass duct liner, seasonal basement moisture, and aviation particulate creates conditions where microbial growth and persistent odors develop in ways standard cleaning alone won’t address. Our Air Quality & Sanitizing service treats the biological load other companies leave behind.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Musty odor when the system cycles, visible spotting at registers, or moisture stains on basement ductwork after spring thaws.
What it costs in Mount Prospect
Mold treatment for accessible duct surfaces typically runs $280-$520 depending on linear feet affected.
How we do it
We apply EPA-registered antimicrobial through the duct system using mechanical fogging, treat the plenum and return, and verify with post-treatment moisture readings.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring microbial growth after cleaning, family members with respiratory sensitivity, or a coil that requires annual cleaning due to biological fouling.
What it costs in Mount Prospect
UV-C lamp installation at the coil or plenum typically runs $320-$580 including hardware and mounting.
How we do it
We mount a Honeywell or Aprilaire UV fixture at the coil location, wire to the blower circuit for automatic operation, and show you the lamp status indicator.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Mount Prospect
| Item | Typical range in Mount Prospect |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment (duct system) | $280-$520 |
| UV light installation | $320-$580 |
| Full sanitizing package (treatment + UV) | $480-$920 |
Does UV light actually reduce mold in ducts?
UV-C at the coil surface prevents the biological fouling that feeds downstream growth; it does not sterilize air in transit, but it eliminates the source colony that contaminates the airstream in Mount Prospect’s moisture-prone basement plenums.
How long after mold treatment can I run the system?
We leave the system running during treatment to distribute the antimicrobial; you’ll have full use immediately, with no evacuation period required. Call (224) 351-9772 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Brands We Service in Mount Prospect
We carry parts and service equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, Rotobrush, and Nikro, with filters and UV lamps stocked for same-visit replacement on most Mount Prospect calls. Our brands are named on every written scope so you can verify specifications independently.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Mount Prospect, IL
| Service | Typical range in Mount Prospect |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (whole system) | $320-$580 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $140-$240 |
| Duct repair & sealing (per system) | $260-$480 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$340 |
| Blower cleaning | $160-$280 |
| Full HVAC cleaning | $380-$620 |
| Mold treatment | $280-$520 |
| UV light installation | $320-$580 |
Prices in Mount Prospect run toward the higher end when finished basements limit access to low ceiling trunk lines, or when original 1960s ductwork requires additional agitation passes. Every job starts with a written price under Haven Standard Clause 1 - no exceptions, no post-work surprises.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Mount Prospect
Crews reach all corners of Mount Prospect from our Chicago dispatch office, with most appointments scheduled within a few business days. These are the areas we work most often:
- Downtown Mount Prospect
- Campbell Street corridor
- Elmhurst Road area
- Busse Woods vicinity
- Central Road residential
Service Area - Cities Near Mount Prospect
We serve homeowners throughout the northwest suburbs from our Chicago office, with regular appointments in Des Plaines, IL, Arlington Heights, IL, Palatine, IL, and Elk Grove Village, IL. Crews carry the same equipment, same documentation standards, and same written pricing to every call in the service area.
Serving Mount Prospect, IL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect
No permit is required for standard cleaning or sanitizing in Mount Prospect; duct modifications that alter the furnace or air handler configuration may require inspection. We note any permit-triggering scope on the written estimate before work begins.
Most Mount Prospect appointments are available within 3-5 business days; we do not maintain artificial urgency or limited-slot claims. Call (224) 351-9772 to check current availability - all calls are answered by a live person.
Yes - Mount Prospect’s common radial duct layouts route main trunks through basement ceilings, so we need access to the full perimeter. We protect flooring and furniture, and we photograph every step for the Documented Photo Record included with every job.
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 Mount Prospect Customers Say
"Flat price agreed up front, no per-vent add-ons at the end. That was the whole reason I did not call the coupon company."
- Suzanne B."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 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.