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Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning in Houston, TX

Compare 6 local air duct & dryer vent cleaning pros. Typical service: $290–$676.

Top Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning Companies in Houston

  1. 1.Truetech Services

    4.9★ (75 reviews)

    4.9★ from 75 reviews

    +18326418058Website

  2. 2.Humble Air Duct Cleaning

    4.8★ (33 reviews)

    4.8★ from 33 reviews

    +13462496872Website

  3. 3.Reliable Vent Cleaning Friendswood Tx

    5.0★ (19 reviews)

    5.0★ from 19 reviews

    +12817478274

  4. 4.Redd Air Pro Duct Cleaning - Humble, TX

    4.9★ (18 reviews)

    4.9★ from 18 reviews

    +13464779157

  5. 5.The Flowfy Air Duct Clean

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +18324794580Website

  6. 6.Astra Air Duct Dryer Vent Co

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +12817648603

Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Houston

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Houston
Whole-house air duct cleaning$290–$676/job
Dryer vent cleaning$97–$193/job

Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning prices in Houston run about 3% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving Houston, rated 4.9★ on average across 152 customer reviews.

Houston Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Houston's weather means for scheduling air duct & dryer vent cleaning.

Last spring frost
February 3
First fall frost
December 20
Annual precipitation
50.63"
Heating degree days
1,237
Cooling degree days
3,322
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan44.4°62.5°4.02"
Feb47.8°65.9°3.3"
Mar54.1°72.9°3.12"
Apr61.3°79.4°3.28"
May69.5°85.9°4.24"
Jun75.3°91.3°7.45"
Jul77°93.1°4.55"
Aug77°93.4°2.83"
Sep72.1°90°4.17"
Oct63.1°82°5.39"
Nov54.2°72.6°4.3"
Dec46°64.6°3.98"

NOAA station data 7.09 miles from Houston.

Permits & Regulations in TX

No permit typically required

  • Texas does not require a state occupational license for house cleaning, carpet cleaning or pressure washing
  • Cleaning businesses still need any local business license, plus state business registration if operating as a company
  • Pressure-washing runoff carrying detergents, paint chips or grease must not be discharged to storm drains under the Clean Water Act and local stormwater rules

License required: No state occupational license for residential cleaning

Sources: www.tdlr.texas.gov, www.epa.gov

Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning FAQs for Houston

How much does air duct cleaning cost in Houston?

Air duct cleaning for a typical Houston home runs $290-$676, depending on the number of vents and returns.

How many air duct cleaning companies serve Houston?

We track 6 air duct and dryer vent cleaning companies serving Houston.

Is duct cleaning in Houston more expensive than average?

HVAC service labor in Houston runs about -3.4% versus the national average.

How often should ducts be cleaned in Houston?

Every three to five years is typical; Houston runs its HVAC through about 3,322 cooling and 1,237 heating degree days a year, and heavy use moves more dust through the ducts.

Do duct cleaners in TX need a license?

In TX, Texas does not require a state occupational license for house cleaning, carpet cleaning or pressure washing. Duct cleaning in Houston needs no permit; any repair to the HVAC equipment itself needs a licensed HVAC contractor.

Should I clean my dryer vent too in Houston?

Yes -- a clogged dryer vent is a fire risk, and most Houston duct cleaners add it for far less than a separate visit.

How many quotes should I get for duct cleaning in Houston?

Two or three; with 6 companies serving Houston, be wary of very low flat prices that turn into upsells on site.

When is the best time for duct cleaning in Houston?

Before the heavy cooling season, when Houston highs climb toward 93F, so the system starts the summer clean.