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 Norcross, GA
HVAC cleaning in Norcross typically runs $280-$520 for a full system, with air quality and sanitizing work adding $180-$450 depending on whether mold treatment or UV installation is needed. The 1970s-1980s Gwinnett buildout left Norcross with flex ductwork now 35-45 years old, often kinked in attics that hit 130°F in July, and the metro’s spring pollen loads compound the debris problem. CleanRun crews work from our Atlanta office and serve Norcross homes with written prices delivered before any panel comes off. Call (470) 495-9370 for a free estimate.
Why Norcross Homes Are Different
Norcross was one of Gwinnett County’s earliest suburban buildout zones, leaving a dense concentration of late-1970s through late-1980s ranch and split-level homes with original flexible ductwork now 35-45 years old - well past typical serviceable life. Compounding this, the city’s exceptionally high concentration of international rental housing along corridors like Jimmy Carter Boulevard means many of these aging systems have cycled through tenants with zero documented maintenance history, producing some of the most neglected duct systems in the Atlanta metro.
In 1980s subdivisions off Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Beaver Ruin Road, technicians frequently find original grey flex duct still lined with fibrous insulation that has begun shedding into the airstream - a material failure mode specific to duct manufactured before mid-1980s standards tightened. Attic-routed ductwork faces extreme temperature swings, with attic temps routinely exceeding 130°F in summer, accelerating degradation of older flex duct insulation and creating condensation conditions at supply registers that seed mold growth. The Atlanta metro’s notorious spring pollen season loads air handlers with fine organic material that feeds microbial growth once humidity rises.
Our Main Norcross Services
Most Norcross calls fall into three categories - duct cleaning, dryer vent work, or repair and sealing of failing systems.
Air Duct Cleaning in Norcross
We clean the full duct network with negative-pressure extraction (vacuum suction that pulls debris out without releasing it into the home), photographing every run before and after. In Norcross, we expect to find compressed flex duct, pollen-compacted debris at elbows, and occasionally the pre-1985 fibrous liner shedding into the airstream. Every job gets a written price before we start and a Documented Photo Record when we finish. Air Duct Cleaning in Norcross is scheduled by system, not by vent count.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Norcross
Dryer vent blockages are common in Norcross’s older subdivisions where original vent routing used excessive elbows or long horizontal runs through unconditioned crawl spaces. We clear the full run with rotary brushes and verify airflow at termination. Lint accumulation at the second elbow is a pattern we see repeatedly in 1980s builds off Beaver Ruin Road. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Norcross includes a written scope and photo verification.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Norcross
When flex duct has compressed sags, disconnected collars, or the pre-1985 liner is shedding, cleaning alone won’t solve it. We replace failed sections with modern R-8 insulated flex, seal joints with mastic (a brush-applied sealant that remains flexible), and pressure-test the repaired system. Duct Repair & Sealing in Norcross jobs are quoted as a flat system price, never per linear foot.
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 Norcross
Full HVAC cleaning in Norcross addresses the components the ductwork connects to - coils, blowers, air handlers - where pollen and microbial growth accumulate in systems stressed by 130°F attic summers and decades of tenant turnover without maintenance records. The combination of aged flex duct and high humidity creates conditions we don’t see in newer Gwinnett suburbs like Suwanee. CleanRun’s HVAC Cleaning service is built for these specific conditions.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Signs you need it
Ice formation on the coil, weak airflow from registers, or a musty smell when the AC first cycles on.
What it costs in Norcross
Evaporator coil cleaning in Norcross typically runs $180-$340.
How we do it
We access the coil through the plenum (the air distribution box above the furnace), apply foaming cleaner, rinse with low-pressure water, and photograph the before and after condition.
Blower Cleaning
Signs you need it
Vibration or noise from the air handler, uneven heating or cooling across rooms, or dust puffing from registers at startup.
What it costs in Norcross
Blower cleaning in Norcross typically runs $140-$260.
How we do it
We remove the blower assembly, clean the wheel and housing with compressed air and solvent, balance the assembly, and reinstall with a photographed record.
What HVAC Cleaning Costs in Norcross
| Item | Typical range in Norcross |
|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$340 |
| Blower cleaning | $140-$260 |
| Air handler cleaning (full) | $280-$520 |
How do I know my HVAC components need cleaning, not just the ducts?
If you smell must when the system first starts, see ice on the coil, or feel weak airflow despite clean ducts, the problem is likely in the air handler or coil. We inspect these components during every duct cleaning and will show you what the camera finds.
Can HVAC cleaning fix the humidity problems in my Norcross home?
Cleaning alone won’t fix humidity if the duct system has leaks, but a clean coil and properly sealed plenum restore the system’s designed moisture removal capacity. We check both and quote any needed sealing work in writing.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Norcross
Air quality work in Norcross targets the microbial growth that thrives in 35-45-year-old flex duct subjected to attic condensation and pollen-loaded summers - conditions we document in homes off Jimmy Carter Boulevard and throughout the 1980s buildout. CleanRun’s Air Quality & Sanitizing service applies EPA-registered treatments and installs hardware where the root problem is ongoing contamination.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Visible black or grey growth at register openings, a persistent earthy smell, or health symptoms that worsen when the HVAC runs.
What it costs in Norcross
Mold treatment in Norcross typically runs $220-$480 depending on affected duct length and whether the plenum requires access.
How we do it
We apply an EPA-registered fungistatic treatment through the full duct network under negative pressure, with dwell time verified, then HEPA-vacuum dead material and photograph cleared runs.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring mold after treatment, chronic musty odor, or a home in heavy tree canopy with limited attic ventilation.
What it costs in Norcross
UV light installation in Norcross typically runs $280-$560 per unit including electrical connection.
How we do it
We mount a Honeywell or Aprilaire UV-C lamp in the supply plenum, wire to the blower circuit for automatic operation, and provide the installation photo and lamp replacement schedule.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Norcross
| Item | Typical range in Norcross |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment | $220-$480 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $180-$350 |
| UV light installation | $280-$560 |
Is mold in my ducts common in older Norcross homes?
Yes - the combination of pre-1985 flex duct, attic condensation at registers, and decades of tenant turnover without maintenance creates conditions we treat regularly in subdivisions off Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Beaver Ruin Road. We photograph the growth before treating and the cleared runs after.
Will UV lights actually prevent mold from coming back?
UV-C lamps inhibit microbial growth on the coil and in the plenum when properly sized and maintained; they don’t sterilize the entire home. We size Honeywell and Aprilaire units to the air handler capacity and include replacement schedules in the job record.
Brands We Service in Norcross
CleanRun stocks parts and maintains equipment for systems using Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies components, among others. Our crews carry common UV lamp sizes and plenum access panels to avoid return trips. See our brands for the full roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Norcross, GA
| Service | Typical range in Norcross |
|---|---|
| Full air duct cleaning (whole system) | $280-$520 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120-$220 |
| Duct repair & sealing (partial system) | $240-$580 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$340 |
| Blower cleaning | $140-$260 |
| Air handler cleaning (full) | $280-$520 |
| Mold treatment | $220-$480 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $180-$350 |
| UV light installation | $280-$560 |
Prices in Norcross run toward the higher end when systems have original pre-1985 flex duct requiring careful handling, or when multiple access panels must be cut to reach compressed duct runs in finished attics. Every price is written and agreed before work starts, Haven Standard Clause 1 - no exceptions, no add-ons after the truck arrives.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Norcross
CleanRun crews work throughout Norcross with scheduling coordinated from our Atlanta office. Most appointments are available within 3-5 business days, with emergency mold treatments prioritized same-week.
- Historic Norcross (downtown core, early-1900s retrofits)
- Subdivisions off Jimmy Carter Boulevard (1970s-1980s buildout)
- Beaver Ruin Road corridor (1980s ranch and split-level)
- Indian Trail area (mixed-era housing, rental concentration)
- Holcomb Bridge Road corridor (transitional 1980s-1990s stock)
Service Area - Cities Near Norcross
CleanRun serves homeowners throughout the Atlanta metro from our Atlanta office. Crews are regularly dispatched to Decatur, GA, Roswell, GA, Atlanta, GA, and Smyrna, GA in addition to Norcross. Scheduling and routing are handled centrally; you speak to a live person when you call, and your technician is identified by name before arrival under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews.
Serving Norcross, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Norcross 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 Norcross
No permit is required for cleaning or sanitizing. Duct replacement that alters the HVAC system’s capacity may require Gwinnett County permitting; we handle the determination and any required documentation as part of the written scope.
Standard appointments typically book 3-5 business days out. Mold treatments and system failures that affect cooling during peak summer are prioritized for same-week scheduling. Call (470) 495-9370 to check current availability.
Yes - we document every job with before-and-after photos and written scopes that satisfy most property management accounting requirements. The Documented Photo Record is delivered as a standard deliverable on every visit, useful for tenant turnover documentation.
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 Norcross Customers Say
"My allergies genuinely improved. They also told me the ducts did not need sealing, which I had been quoted for elsewhere."
- Petra K."The dryer vent was almost completely blocked with lint. They showed me the photograph and I understood immediately why the dryer had been running twice."
- Lucia M."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.