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 Before & After in Katy, TX
We’ve been inside a lot of ductwork since 2013. The camera doesn’t lie. These are real jobs we completed in Katy-area homes, documented the way we document every visit: a photo record of every duct run, before and after, delivered to the homeowner as part of the standard job record. You can see the difference between actual negative-pressure extraction and a vacuum hose waved near a register.
Recent Transformations
Heavy Debris Build-Up in Cinco Ranch - Full System Cleaning
The camera showed a 2.5-inch debris build-up at the first elbow of the main supply trunk, restricting airflow to the second floor. We set up negative-pressure extraction (a powerful vacuum that pulls contaminants out while the system is sealed) and ran Rotobrush contact cleaning through every duct run (the individual pathways from trunk to register). The after photos showed bare metal at every access point, and the homeowner reported the upstairs bedrooms finally reached the thermostat setpoint without the system running constantly.
Post-Construction Cleanup in Grand Lakes - New Build, Old Dust
This was a 2022 build in Grand Lakes where the HVAC had been running during final trim work. The plenum (the distribution box where heated or cooled air first enters the duct network) held a half-inch layer of drywall compound dust, and fine wood particulate coated every register. We used Nikro portable HEPA extraction and brushed each duct run individually. The photo record showed white-powder-coated metal before, clean galvanized after. The homeowner’s allergy symptoms, which had started two weeks after move-in, resolved before the 30-day mark.
Pet Hair Accumulation in Old Katy - Return Line Restoration
Three Golden Retrievers, one return line completely occluded with compacted hair at the filter rack. The blower compartment (the housing for the fan that moves air through your system) had hair wrapped around the squirrel cage that we measured at three-quarters of an inch thick. We pulled the blower assembly, cleaned the housing with Abatement Technologies contact tools, and ran reverse-skipper agitation through the return ductwork. The static pressure drop across the filter location improved from 0.82 to 0.34 inches of water column. The homeowner said the system had been “sounding like a freight train” - it went quiet that evening.
Mold Remediation Support in Seven Meadows - HVAC Cleaning & Sanitizing
A water heater leak in the attic had raised humidity in the HVAC closet for months before it was caught. The evaporator coil (the indoor component that removes heat and moisture from your air) showed spotting on the fins, and the plenum interior had visible microbial growth on the insulation. We coordinated with the homeowner’s mold remediator, then cleaned the coil with foaming cleaner and non-rinse treatment, replaced the compromised insulation, and applied Honeywell-sourced sanitizing agent to all downstream duct runs. The after photos were submitted to the remediator as clearance documentation. The system passed post-remediation air sampling.
Dryer Vent Fire Hazard in Firethorne - Complete Ventilation Restoration
The homeowner’s dryer was taking three cycles to finish a load of towels. We found the flexible transition duct behind the unit completely packed with lint, and the rigid vent run through the attic had a bird’s nest at the roof termination. The total blockage measured roughly 70% of the vent cross-section. We replaced the crushed flex with a proper metal transition, rotary-brushed the full run with Nikro equipment, and installed a Guardsman vent cover with proper backdraft damper. The dryer’s automatic cycle sensor started working again, and the photo record showed the vent termination clear to daylight.
Duct Sealing in Kelliwood - Energy Loss & Dust Pull
A return duct had pulled completely apart at a joint in the attic, drawing unconditioned attic air and fiberglass particulate directly into the system. The filter was loading every ten days, and dust was settling on furniture within hours of cleaning. We reconnected the separated sections, sealed with mastic (a thick, flexible sealant that remains durable at temperature extremes), and mechanically supported the run to prevent future separation. Then we cleaned every supply and return duct run to remove the attic debris that had been circulating. The homeowner’s next filter lasted the full 90 days, and the dust accumulation stopped.
What Every CleanRun Job Includes
These aren’t showcase exceptions. This is how we work on every house in Katy, whether it’s a 1,200-square-foot ranch in Old Katy or a 5,000-square-foot build in Cane Island.
- Written price before any work starts. Haven Standard Clause 1. You’ll see the full scope and total cost in writing before a single panel comes off your system. No per-vent add-ons, no “we found something unexpected” mid-job.
- Documented Photo Record of every duct run. Before and after, inside every pathway, delivered as part of your job record. You can compare what the camera showed at 8 AM to what it showed at 2 PM.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work isn’t right, we make it right. It’s in writing on every job, not a policy you have to argue for.
- Background-checked, uniformed technicians. Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. You’ll get the technician’s name before arrival, and they’ll arrive in a marked CleanRun vehicle.
- Professional-grade equipment you can verify. Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, Guardsman. Look them up. These are the tools the trade recognizes, not hardware-store attachments on a shop vac.
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.
BeforeAfterWant Results Like These?
Call (346) 666-7165 to schedule your own documented cleaning. We’ll put a written price in your hand before work starts, and you’ll get the photo record to prove what got done. Free second opinion on any written estimate from another company - bring their quote, we’ll put our number next to it.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Katy, serving Katy since 2013.