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.
Air Duct Cleaning Company in Austin, TX
Air duct cleaning in Austin costs between $350 and $800 for most homes, depending on system size, age, and how much debris has built up. We’re Kestrel Air Duct Austin, and we handle the two jobs Austin homeowners call about most: whole-system air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning. Austin’s housing stock runs from 1920s bungalows near downtown to brand-new suburban builds, and our crews see firsthand how each type collects dust differently. The common thread is simple: hot summers mean your AC runs for months, and every hour it runs, it pulls air through ducts that may not have been opened in years. Call (254) 848-6913 for a written quote before any work begins.
Why Austin Homes Are Different
Austin’s growth over the last thirty years split the housing market into two very different duct situations. In central neighborhoods like Hyde Park and Travis Heights, you’ll find 1920s and 1930s bungalows where the ducts have decades of accumulated dust, dead skin cells, and pet dander layered inside. Many of these homes never had a single cleaning since the day the system was installed. In the suburbs ringing the city, the story flips: homes built in the last ten years often still have construction debris, drywall dust, and sawdust circulating in the ducts. Post-construction cleanouts are some of the most common jobs we handle in the Austin area because builders rarely clean the system before handing over the keys.
The climate adds another layer. Austin’s oak and cedar seasons drop pollen for months at a stretch. In many 1950s-era homes in Allandale and Crestview, the original rigid metal ducts have never been cleaned and are lined with a half-inch of fine powdery dust that turns gray during the spring oak pollen drop. When the AC kicks on, that dust and pollen gets pushed into every room. If you’re waking up stuffy or dusting surfaces twice a week, the ductwork is usually the culprit.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Austin Services
Two services cover the bulk of what Austin homeowners need, and each has its own page with detailed pricing, local conditions, and answers to the questions we get most often.
Air Duct Cleaning in Austin
Whole-system air duct cleaning removes the built-up dust, pollen, and debris from your supply and return ductwork. In Austin homes with original 1960s-1980s metal ducts, that buildup can be significant, and it recirculates every time the AC runs. Our technicians use Rotobrush rotary brush systems to dislodge debris at the duct wall, paired with Nikro negative-pressure units that pull the loosened material out of the system entirely. This combination matters in Austin’s climate because anything left behind just gets blown back into your living space on the next cooling cycle.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Austin
Dryer vent cleaning clears lint from the entire exhaust path, from the dryer connection to the outside vent hood. Austin homes with second-floor laundry rooms often have long vent runs with multiple bends, which catch lint quickly. We use a lint trap bypass technique so the cleaning tool reaches the actual vent interior rather than just poking through the lint screen, and we verify airflow at the outside exit before we call the job done. A clogged dryer vent makes your dryer run longer and pump heat into an already hot Austin house.
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 in Austin
We service and clean systems from all major manufacturers, and we stock filters and replacement parts for Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman filtration systems locally in Austin. If your system needs a filter swap during a cleaning, we usually have what’s needed on the truck. See our brands for the full list of equipment we service.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Austin, TX
| Service | Typical Range in Austin |
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| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $550 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (two systems) | $500 – $700 |
| Post-construction duct cleanout | $450 – $800 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run) | $120 – $200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (extended or multi-story run) | $180 – $300 |
| HEPA filter upgrade (Honeywell or Aprilaire, installed with cleaning) | $150 – $350 |
Two things push prices up in Austin that don’t show up as clearly elsewhere. The first is system age: older homes in central Austin often have ductwork that hasn’t been opened in fifty years, and that buildup takes longer to remove properly. The second is access: some Austin ranches and split-levels have air handlers in tight attic spaces that slow the job down. Whatever the house, the written price you get from Kestrel Air Duct Austin before we start is the price you pay, no revisions after the van is parked in your driveway.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Austin
We work across the entire Austin metro, from central neighborhoods to the outer suburbs. Our dispatch is coordinated from our Austin office, and scheduling is based on where our crews are working that day.
- Allandale
- Crestview
- Hyde Park
- Travis Heights
- Mueller
Most Austin appointments are scheduled within a few business days. If you’re in a central neighborhood with tight street parking, let us know when you book so we can plan for it.
Service Area – Cities Near Austin
We serve Austin and the surrounding communities. If you’re a bit outside the city, check our pages for Pflugerville, TX, Round Rock, TX, Kyle, TX, and Taylor, TX for local details in each area. Austin-based crews cover these nearby cities on a rotating schedule, so availability shifts by week.
Serving Austin, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Austin 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 Company in Austin
Most Austin appointments happen within a few business days of your call. We schedule a defined arrival window and keep it, which means we’ll give you a specific window when you book, not a vague “sometime between 8 and 5.” Call (254) 848-6913 and we’ll get you on the schedule.
No permit is required for air duct or dryer vent cleaning anywhere in Austin, and HOAs don’t regulate interior ductwork. The only time you might need to notify someone is in a condo building where the air handler sits in a shared space. We can confirm access requirements before we arrive.
Yes, and we do a lot of them. Builders rarely clean ductwork after construction, so new homes in Austin’s suburban developments often circulate drywall dust and sawdust for months after move-in. A post-construction cleanout removes that material before your family breathes it. Call (254) 848-6913 for a quote.
Ready to get your ducts cleaned? Call Kestrel Air Duct Austin at (254) 848-6913 for a free estimate with the written price in your hands before any work begins.
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 Austin Customers Say
"We just moved into a house that sat empty for a while and the vents were nasty. Kestrel showed me before and after shots at every register. The dust in the house dropped noticeably within a couple days."
- Sandra Voss"Booked them because our old HVAC guy mentioned the ducts were filthy. Quote on the phone matched the invoice to the dollar. Polite crew, laid down mats, in and out in about two hours."
- Hannah Kim"My wife's allergies were awful every morning. Had the ducts done and it's made a real difference. Tech was on time and wore booties in the house without me asking."
- Rob Pendergast