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.
Trusted Air Duct Cleaning for Atlanta Homeowners
Most Atlanta homes have ducts that have never been opened since the day the sheetrock went up. That means twenty years of dust, drywall grit, pet dander, and sometimes construction debris sitting in the very air you breathe every night. Kestrel Air Duct Atlanta has cleaned thousands of duct systems across the metro since 2004, and every single job starts the same way: a written price in your hands before a single vent is touched. No door-step revisions, no surprise line items. Just a straight answer and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If you’re ready to know what’s actually in your ducts, call us at (470) 378-1006.
Key Takeaways
- Honest pricing: most single-system homes in Atlanta run between $450 and $850, with larger or heavily soiled systems running higher. You get the exact number in writing before we start.
- One flat price per system: no per-vent add-ons, no bait-and-switch. The price Dale approves is the price you pay.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise: if anything falls short within a year, we return and make it right at no charge. It’s in writing on every job.
- We show you the work: before-and-after photos of your own ducts, not a stock image from someone else’s crawlspace.
- Live person answers the phone: 24/7, not a voicemail tree. That’s part of the Kingswell Way.
Styles & brands we work with
Air Duct Cleaning Services
Full System Cleaning covers the full interior of your forced-air system: supply ducts, return ducts, the air handler, the blower motor, and the registers that deliver conditioned air to every room. In Atlanta, we clean these systems with negative-air extraction. That means a Nikro vacuum unit pulls a steady negative pressure on the duct line while a Rotobrush rotary brush agitates the duct walls. The brush knocks debris loose, and the vacuum pulls it out of your house instead of pushing it into your living room. Most Atlanta homes run between $450 and $850 for a complete single-system cleaning. Larger homes, multi-zone systems, or ducts that have never been serviced can run higher, and we’ll tell you that number before we touch a single vent.
Full-System Brush Agitation
We rotate a stiff nylon brush through every supply and return line, reaching the duct walls themselves, not just the center of the air stream. This is the step that breaks up the layer of compacted dust that builds up on duct surfaces over the years. It also clears out the film of construction dust and drywall powder left behind in many Atlanta homes, particularly in neighborhoods like Candler-McAfee or Gresham Park where remodeling work is common.
Containment and HEPA Filtration
Our Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration unit captures the debris we dislodge so it doesn’t settle back into your furniture or carpet. We seal off each register as we work, section by section, so the dust we’re removing stays contained in the machinery, not floating through your house. When the job’s done, we walk you through before-and-after photos of your own ducts.
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.
HVAC Duct Cleaning
HVAC Duct Cleaning targets the part of your heating and cooling system that you never see: the sheet-metal and flex-duct network that moves air from your furnace or air handler to every room. In Atlanta, that system runs a lot. Long cooling seasons mean your air conditioner pushes air through those ducts for thousands of hours a year, and every hour carries a little more dust, pollen, and pet hair into the duct lining. Our negative-air extraction process uses a Nikro unit to pull the debris out while we brush the duct walls clean. Most Atlanta single-system homes run between $450 and $850. If you have multiple zones, pet-heavy traffic, or ducts that have gone a decade without service, the written quote will reflect that honestly.
Blower and Air Handler Cleaning
Your blower motor is the heart of the system. In many Atlanta homes, the blower wheel is caked with a grey layer of dust that reduces airflow and makes the motor work harder than it should. We remove the blower housing, clean the wheel and motor, and put it back so your system isn’t pushing air through a dirty fan. That’s often the single biggest improvement in airflow a homeowner notices after a cleaning.
Return Duct and Filter Housing Service
Return Duct Cleaning targets the side of your system where dust enters. We clean the return plenum, the filter housing, and the return registers, because any dust left in the return path re-contaminates the rest of the system within weeks. Our technicians also check that your filter fits properly, since a loose filter lets unfiltered air bypass the media entirely.
Vent Cleaning
Vent Cleaning covers the visible endpoints of your duct system: the registers and grilles in your floors, walls, and ceilings. Over time these vents accumulate a visible film of dust, pet hair, and sometimes cooking grease that sticks to the metal. Our technicians remove each vent cover, wash and sanitize it, clean the visible duct opening behind it, and reinstall it securely. In Atlanta, vent cleaning is included as part of our whole-system air duct cleaning, which runs between $450 and $850 for most single-system homes. We price by the system, not by the vent. A quote that charges you per vent is a pricing model built to inflate itself by the time the tech reaches the last register.
Register Face and Duct Opening Cleaning
We scrub the face of each register free of the build-up that accumulates around the louvers, especially in kitchens where airborne oil from cooking sticks to metal surfaces. The first six inches behind each register are cleaned by hand, because that’s where debris tends to settle into view. If your vents have visible discoloration around the edges, that’s air bypassing the register seal; we note it and correct the seating where possible.
Grille Removal and Reinstallation
Every grille comes off, gets washed, dried, and goes back on firmly. We recognize that some older Atlanta homes, particularly in neighborhoods like Druid Hills or East Point, have period registers that need careful handling. We don’t pry, bend, or force anything. If a grille is brittle or damaged, we tell you before we touch it.
Air Duct Repair
Air Duct Repair covers the structural problems that undermine even a clean duct system: loose joints, disconnected sections, crushed flex duct, and gaps where conditioned air leaks into your attic or crawlspace instead of reaching your rooms. In Atlanta, duct leaks are common because hot attic conditions bake and degrade flex duct over the years. Our technicians find these problems during a cleaning and bring them to you with photos. Simple repairs like resealing a joint or reconnecting a separated section are handled on the spot; more extensive work gets a written price before we proceed. Most repair work on a single-system home in Atlanta runs between $150 and $600 depending on the extent of the damage, and we’ll always give you the number before we pick up a tool.
Leak Detection and Joint Resealing
We pressurize your duct system to locate leaks, then seal them with mastic or metal-backed tape that holds up in Atlanta’s attic heat. Duct tape, the grey plastic kind you buy at a hardware store, fails in a year in a hot attic; we don’t use it. Sealing even a handful of leaks can drop your cooling bill by putting the air back into your rooms instead of your rafters.
Damaged and Disconnected Duct Repair
Crushed flex duct, separation at a boot, or a section torn by an animal in a crawlspace all show up clearly on camera. We repair or replace the affected sections and bring the system back to full airflow. This is one of those repairs that quietly pays for itself in comfort: a room that’s been hot for years often comes back to temperature the same day we fix the missing duct run.
Ductwork Cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning is the physical cleaning of the actual duct runs themselves, the sheet-metal and flex-duct pipes that snake through your attic, walls, and crawlspace. It includes the main supply trunk, the branch lines, the return drop, and the transitions where ducts meet registers. In Atlanta, we use a Nikro negative-pressure unit coupled with a Rotobrush agitation system to clean the full length of each run, so we’re not just vacuuming the first few feet and calling it a day. Most single-system homes in Atlanta run between $450 and $850 for complete ductwork cleaning. Homes with extensive flex duct, unusually long runs, or heavy contamination from construction dust or past pest issues will be priced accordingly, in writing, before we begin.
Supply and Return Trunk Lines
The big square or round trunks that carry air from your air handler are where the bulk of debris settles. We open access points along the trunk and clean the full interior, removing years of built-up lint, dust, and construction debris. This is the part of the job that has the greatest effect on the air you actually breathe, because all your conditioned air passes through these trunks before it reaches any room.
Branch Lines and Register Drops
Every branch line that feeds an individual room gets the same treatment. We run the brush down each branch until it reaches the register boot, then pull the vacuum line to the same point. If a branch is kinked, disconnected, or blocked, we document it. You’ll see it in the photos we provide.
Air Duct Inspection
Air Duct Inspection uses a high-resolution camera pushed through your ducts to see exactly what’s in there: dust accumulation, mold-like growth, rodent debris, disconnected sections, or just normal buildup from years of use. In Atlanta, inspections are a standard part of our cleaning process. We inspect before we clean so we know what we’re dealing with, and we inspect again after so you can see the result. A standalone inspection, where we’re evaluating a system before a home purchase or because you suspect a specific problem, typically runs between $150 and $300 for a full single-system inspection in Atlanta. If we find contaminate or damage, you get photos, not a sales pitch.
Pre-Cleaning Camera Inspection
Our technicians run a camera down each main trunk and every accessible branch to map the system before we start. This shows us where buildup is heavy, where the duct runs are, and whether there are any obstructions we need to plan around. It also catches problems like disconnected boots or animal intrusion, which we photograph and show you before we make a recommendation.
Post-Cleaning Verification
After the cleaning is complete, we run the camera again through representative sections so you can see the wall of the duct, not just a dark hole. The before-and-after photos are yours to keep. That’s the Kingswell Way: show the work, don’t just ask for trust.
Residential Air Duct Cleaning
Residential Duct Cleaning serves homeowners in Atlanta who want to know their air is actually clean. We work in single-family homes, townhouses, and condos of all ages, from 1920s bungalows in East Point and Decatur to newer construction in Smyrna and Stockbridge. Every home gets the same process: a camera inspection, negative-air extraction with a Nikro unit, Rotobrush agitation of every accessible run, and HEPA filtration during the entire job. Most single-system homes in Atlanta run between $450 and $850. The written quote you receive before work starts includes everything: all ducts, the air handler, the blower, and all registers. There is no charger per vent and no add-on surprise at the door.
Homes with Pets and Allergies
Pet hair and dander don’t just sit on your floors. They get pulled into your return ducts and re-circulated through every room for as long as your system runs. We see this in Atlanta homes with dogs and cats all the time, and we clean it out completely. If someone in the house has allergies or asthma, a deep duct cleaning is one of the most direct improvements you can make to the air they breathe inside your own four walls.
Newer Construction and Remodel Cleanup
Drywall dust, sawdust, and bits of insulation are a standard find in the ductwork of any recently built or remodeled Atlanta home. That dust is so fine it stays airborne and gets drawn into the system at every return. Our cleaning removes the construction debris that your new-home builder’s duct system was never cleaned out at completion.
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning
Commercial Duct Cleaning serves Atlanta businesses, offices, clinics, restaurants, and multifamily properties that need documented duct cleaning on a schedule. We clean under negative pressure with professional-grade Nikro and Rotobrush equipment, and we provide before-and-after documentation for your records. Commercial pricing in Atlanta varies with building size, system complexity, and access, but most commercial duct cleaning projects we quote run between $1,500 and $6,000. Every commercial job includes a written scope and price before we start, and the same 365-Day Done Right Promise applies. We schedule commercial work with minimal disruption to your tenants, your staff, or your customers.
Office and Retail Spaces
Clean ducts in a commercial space mean cleaner air for employees and customers, a reduction in visible dust settling on retail displays, and a system that doesn’t have to work as hard to push conditioned air through clogged lines. We work around your business hours and keep contamination contained with HEPA filtration so the job doesn’t interrupt your operation.
Restaurants and Food Service
Kitchen exhaust and air return systems in food-service environments collect grease-laden dust, flour, and other particulates much faster than typical office spaces. Our commercial cleaning for restaurants in the Atlanta area is scheduled around off-hours, and we document everything so your health inspection records are clean. We also clean the return-air pathways that pull odors and airborne oils back into the HVAC system.
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We work on all makes and models of residential and commercial duct systems. Our technicians are trained on the full range of Nikro negative-air machines, and that’s the equipment we bring to every Atlanta job. We also offer Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration products for homeowners who want to maintain cleaner air between professional cleanings. These aren’t box-store filters; they’re the same products installed by HVAC contractors across the metro.
If your home has a Honeywell or Aprilaire filter system, our technicians can inspect the housing, check the seal, and recommend the right MERV rating for your situation. We also use Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration units on every cleaning to keep loosened debris out of your living space. Whether you have a Honeywell, Aprilaire, or any other filtration setup, we can help you get the most out of it.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Dust returns within days of cleaning your home. If you dust your furniture and watch it come back in 48 hours, you’re not a bad housekeeper. Your ducts are likely acting as a reservoir, blowing settled dust back into the rooms every time the system kicks on.
- Your energy bills have crept up without explanation. A heavily loaded duct system makes your air handler work harder to push the same volume of air. In Atlanta, where air conditioning runs for a big part of the year, that added strain translates into higher electric bills month after month.
- Rooms on the same system feel different. One bedroom stays hot, another stays cold. That usually means a branch line is blocked, disconnected, or leaking. Our camera inspection shows exactly what’s happening inside that specific run.
- You find visible mold-like growth around registers. Atlanta’s humidity creates conditions where biological growth can take hold inside ductwork. If you see dark spotting around vents or smell something musty when the air kicks on, it’s worth a professional inspection, not a guess.
- A renovation just wrapped. Drywall sanding, flooring installs, and paint prep create dust that finds its way into every nearby duct opening. New construction and remodel cleanups are common in Atlanta, and that fine dust stays in the system until it’s cleaned out.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Walkthrough and conversation. Our technician arrives in uniform, on time, within the arrival window we gave you. We walk the property, look at access points, and answer any questions you have. The written price from our office is confirmed before we unload a single tool.
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Camera inspection. A high-resolution camera goes into the main trunks and every accessible branch line. We document existing buildup, note any damage, and show you findings before we clean. This is how we avoid surprises, on our side and yours.
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Negative-air extraction setup. The Nikro unit is connected to seal the system into negative pressure. That means the air in the ducts is pulled toward the machine, not pushed out into your home. The Abatement Technologies HEPA unit runs throughout the cleaning to capture airborne particles.
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Rotobrush agitation and cleaning. We run the rotary brush through every accessible supply and return line, breaking up the layer of dust and debris stuck to the duct walls. The vacuum pulls the debris out of the system as we work. Blower, air handler, and grille cleaning are included.
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Final verification and documentation. After the cleaning, we run the camera again through representative duct sections so you can see the result with your own eyes. Before-and-after photos are yours. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is attached to your invoice in writing. If any part of the work falls short within a year, we return and make it right at no charge.
How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Atlanta?
A typical single-system air duct cleaning in Atlanta runs between $450 and $850 for a complete job that includes all supply ducts, all return ducts, the air handler, the blower, and every register. Larger homes with multiple zones, or homes where the ducts haven’t been touched since construction, can run higher, and we’ll always explain why in writing. What affects the price: the number of returns and supplies, accessibility of the air handler, length of duct runs, and how much buildup is present when we arrive. Attic and crawlspace access in Atlanta, where heat and humidity can make tight spaces harder to work in, sometimes shifts a quote higher.
How to avoid overpaying: be wary of any price that’s quoted per vent or advertised as a “$99 whole-home special.” In this industry, those numbers are built to multiply once a technician arrives and discovers your “unusual” duct configuration. What’s included in a free estimate from Kestrel Air Duct Atlanta: an honest, itemized, written price before we start. No hidden charges, no door-step revisions. Call (470) 378-1006 and we’ll give you a straight answer over the phone.
Our Service Area Near Atlanta
Kestrel Air Duct Atlanta serves the entire metro area, from our home base in Atlanta out to Air Duct Cleaning in Decatur, Air Duct Cleaning in Smyrna, Stockbridge, Doraville, East Point, Gresham Park, Conley, Druid Hills, North Druid Hills, Hapeville, and Candler-McAfee. We schedule arrival windows that work for homeowners who take time off for appointments, and we stand by them. If you’re within our service area, call (470) 378-1006 and we’ll get you on the schedule. You can also learn more about the other service we offer, Dryer Vent Cleaning, on our home page, and find more about the full Air Duct Cleaning in Atlanta offering here.
Serving Atlanta, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Atlanta 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 About Air Duct Cleaning in Atlanta
Air duct cleaning is the process of removing accumulated dust, debris, pet dander, and construction particles from the interior of your forced-air heating and cooling ducts. We use negative-air extraction, which means a powerful vacuum pulls debris from the ducts while a rotary brush agitates the walls, so the loosened material is captured, not blown into your home. The service includes supply ducts, return ducts, the air handler, blower, and all registers.
A typical single-system residential cleaning in Atlanta takes between 3 and 5 hours, depending on the size of the home and the number of registers. Larger homes with multiple zones or heavy buildup may require more time. We’ll give you a clear arrival window and an estimate of the job length when you schedule.
Most single-system homes in Atlanta run between $450 and $850 for a complete cleaning. Larger homes, multi-zone systems, or ducts with heavy contamination can run higher. Your written price is in your hands before we start, and that’s the price you pay. Call (470) 378-1006 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Yes. Our technicians work with Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration units to inspect the housing, check the seal, and recommend the right filter for your system. If your filtration setup needs attention during a cleaning, we’ll let you know and can place the correct product for your home.
We answer our phones with a live person 24/7, and we can schedule service around urgent situations like post-construction dust or a system that’s been contaminated. Air duct cleaning is a scheduled job, but we do everything we can to get to urgent cases quickly. Call (470) 378-1006 and we’ll tell you honestly when we can be there.
Every job is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If any part of the work falls short within a year of the service date, we return and make it right at no charge. This guarantee is documented in writing on every single job, not an implied courtesy.
Clear a path to the air handler and the main registers in each room. Move any fragile items from the immediate area of the registers so our technicians have room to work. We’ll handle everything else, including laying down protection and cleaning up when we’re done. The goal is to leave your place cleaner than we found it.
Schedule Your Air Duct Cleaning Service in Atlanta Today
Call Kestrel Air Duct Atlanta at (470) 378-1006 for a free, no-obligation estimate on air duct cleaning. A live person answers, any time of day. You’ll get a written price before any work begins and the 365-Day Done Right Promise behind every job. This is the Kingswell Way, and it’s been our standard since 2004.
Written by Dale Whitmore, Owner at Kestrel Air Duct Atlanta, serving Atlanta since 2004.