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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AfterFast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Schertz
Air duct cleaning for a typical Schertz home runs $380-$680 for a full system cleaning, with video inspection and a documented photo record included on every job. We’re usually scheduling Schertz appointments within 3-5 business days, with dispatch coordinated from our San Antonio office and crews working Schertz routes daily.
We’ve been cleaning ducts in Schertz since 2013, and the pattern is consistent: homes on rural lots and in the subdivisions east of Schertz Parkway deal with caliche dust loading that suburban San Antonio doesn’t see. That fine, powdery limestone soil gets pulled into return systems through every gap in the building envelope. If you’re running a wood stove or heating with propane in a rural property outside city limits, the combustion particulates and higher dust load mean your ducts are working harder than the city average. We account for that in our scope and our pricing. Call (726) 600-7155 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning San Antonio Is Schertz’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
Schertz homeowners research before they buy. We built our company around that fact.
Our Air Duct Cleaning team has served over 52,000 homes since 2013, every one with a written price agreed before a single panel came off and a documented photo record delivered at completion. In Schertz specifically, we see the same homes come back on predictable cycles: late winter after cedar pollen season, and mid-summer when attic temperatures have baked flexible duct liner to the point of visible degradation. We know the DR Horton and Lennar floor plans that dominate the 78154 and 78108 ZIP codes. We know which subdivisions have attic insulation blown over duct boots that should have been sealed first.
Haven Standard Clause 1 requires a written price before work begins - no exceptions. Haven Standard Clause 3, Verified Crews, means every technician is background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is backed in writing on every job, not buried in a policy manual.
We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate from a competitor. Bring us another company’s quote; we’ll put our number next to it in writing, with line-item scope, so you can compare documented work against documented work.
Our Air Duct Cleaning Services in Schertz
Residential Duct Cleaning in Schertz
Schertz’s housing stock is overwhelmingly production-built tract homes from the 2000-2020 boom, now hitting the 10-20 year mark when first duct cleaning is most overdue. These homes were built on slab foundations with ductwork routed through unconditioned attics where summer temperatures exceed 140°F. We clean the full supply and return system, including the plenum (the main distribution box), each duct run (the individual branches), and every register. For homes near JBSA-Randolph, we pay particular attention to accumulated pet dander and pollen from multiple tenant cycles.
Commercial Duct Cleaning in Schertz
Schertz’s commercial base includes retail along FM 3009, medical offices near the hospital district, and property management companies handling the high-turnover rental stock near the base. We clean commercial systems to the same documented standard: written scope, before-and-after photography, and NADCA-compliant negative-pressure extraction. For property managers, we deliver the photo record in a format ready for tenant files or owner reporting.
Supply Duct Cleaning in Schertz
Supply ducts push conditioned air into your rooms. In Schertz homes with flexible duct liner in the attic, we frequently find caliche dust and cedar pollen buildup at the first elbow downstream of the plenum, where airflow velocity drops and particles settle. Our process uses agitation tools - brushes and whips - under negative pressure to dislodge material that vacuum suction alone won’t move. We photograph every run before and after.
Return Duct Cleaning in Schertz
Return ducts pull air back to the air handler, and in Schertz they’re the primary entry point for the debris that defines this market: caliche dust from construction-era gaps, cedar pollen from December through February, and oak pollen in spring. Return plenums in homes east of Schertz Parkway - Fairways at Scenic Hills, The Crossvine, and similar subdivisions - often show the worst accumulation because attic insulation was blown over poorly sealed boots during original construction. We treat return cleaning as the critical first step in any Schertz job.
Full System Cleaning
Full system cleaning is what most Schertz homes actually need. It covers supply ducts, return ducts, the plenum, the air handler cabinet, and the blower motor assembly. In 10-20 year old Schertz tract homes, the blower motor compartment is frequently overlooked during quick-turn tenant cleanings, letting dander and pollen recirculate indefinitely. We include it in our standard full-system scope, photographed, with the final camera pass showing the complete cleaning.
Video Inspection
Every Schertz job starts with a video inspection. We run a camera through the ductwork before quoting, so the homeowner sees what we see: the debris buildup, the condition of the flexible liner, any gaps at the boots. This footage becomes part of the documented job record, alongside the before-and-after stills. No guesswork. No “trust us.” Evidence first.
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.
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Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush agitation systems, Nikro negative-pressure extractors, and Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration - brands you can look up independently before agreeing to any scope. We don’t use shop vacs with HEPA bags and call it professional. The tools matter because Schertz’s caliche dust and waxy cedar pollen require mechanical agitation plus sustained negative pressure to remove. We stock common parts and fittings for Schertz-area homes, so if a camera inspection reveals a separated duct boot or degraded liner, we can often address it during the same visit rather than rescheduling.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Schertz Homes
- Caliche dust infiltration from attic construction gaps. In subdivisions like Fairways at Scenic Hills, blown attic insulation covers duct boots that were never properly sealed to the drywall. The system pulls fine limestone dust from the attic for years. We find it caked in return plenums, sometimes an inch thick at the filter rack.
- Cedar pollen coating that resists standard vacuuming. Schertz sits downwind of the Ashe juniper belt. The waxy, fine particles adhere to flexible duct liner and build a film that suction alone won’t dislodge. Agitation tools under negative pressure are required.
- Blower motor compartments loaded with tenant-cycle debris. Homes near JBSA-Randolph often pass through multiple military renters without duct cleaning between occupancies. The blower motor and air handler become the catch basin for years of accumulated dander, pollen, and dust.
- Flexible duct liner degraded by attic heat. Schertz attic temperatures routinely exceed 140°F in July and August. Duct liner installed in the 2005-2015 window is now showing tears, sagging, and condensation-related mold at low points. Our camera inspection identifies this before cleaning begins.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Schertz, TX
Here is what air duct cleaning costs in Schertz, based on system size and condition:
| Service | Typical Range in Schertz |
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| Full system cleaning (up to 12 duct runs) | $380-$680 |
| Return-only cleaning | $220-$340 |
| Supply-only cleaning | $240-$380 |
| Video inspection with written scope | $0 (included in any cleaning quote) |
| Air handler / blower motor cleaning | $140-$220 |
| Duct repair or boot sealing (per location) | $85-$180 |
What moves a Schertz job toward the higher end: more than 12 duct runs, significant caliche or cedar pollen buildup requiring extended agitation time, degraded flexible liner needing repair, or outbuilding systems (shop, barn, guest house) on rural properties. What we don’t do: per-vent pricing, $79 teaser coupons, or “call for a quote.” Haven Standard Clause 1 requires a written price before work starts, every time. That written scope includes the photo record deliverable and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (726) 600-7155 for a free estimate with exact numbers for your home.
We Also Serve Cities Near Schertz
Our crews work daily routes through Schertz, Universal City, Cibolo, Converse, and San Antonio. If you’re on a rural property between Schertz and Cibolo, or in the unincorporated pockets near FM 3009, we account for the longer service drive and the higher dust loading in our scope and pricing. Same documented standard, same written price upfront, same photo record at completion.
Serving Schertz, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Schertz 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 - Air Duct Cleaning in Schertz
Every 2-3 years for rural Schertz properties, versus 3-5 years for typical suburban homes. The combination of caliche dust from unpaved access roads, higher pollen loading from open land, and wood heat particulates means ducts accumulate debris faster. Homes with outbuilding HVAC systems - shops, barns, guest houses - should add those to the cleaning cycle. Call (726) 600-7155 and we’ll scope a realistic interval based on your specific property.
Yes. Schertz’s position downwind of the Ashe juniper belt means December-February ‘Cedar Fever’ pollen coats return grilles and settles in ductwork with a fine, waxy film that ordinary dusting can’t remove. This seasonal spike makes late-winter duct cleaning a predictable annual need for Schertz homeowners, not an occasional one. The waxy coating adheres to flexible duct liner and requires mechanical agitation plus negative-pressure extraction to remove. We see the heaviest buildup in homes that haven’t been cleaned since before the last cedar season.
The high-density military rental market near the base means homes cycle through new tenants every 2-3 years on PCS orders. Landlords and property managers routinely skip duct cleaning between occupancies, so the same duct system carries accumulated caliche dust, pet dander, and pollen through multiple tenants without ever being serviced. We frequently find blower motor compartments loaded with years of debris in these properties. Deep cleaning with full system scope and photo documentation is the only way to reset the system.
NADCA, the National Air Duct Cleaners Association, sets the industry standard for mechanical agitation, negative-pressure containment, and post-cleaning verification. For Schertz homeowners, NADCA-compliant work means: the system is put under sustained negative pressure during cleaning (so debris isn’t released into your home), mechanical agitation dislodges waxy cedar pollen and compacted caliche dust, and the job concludes with a verifiable standard of cleanliness. CleanRun follows NADCA guidelines on every job, documented in the photo record we deliver.
It can address mold that’s already in the ductwork, but it’s not a prevention method by itself. Schertz attics exceed 140°F in summer, but at duct liner low points where condensation forms - usually where cold supply air meets humid attic air - mold can grow. Our camera inspection identifies visible mold in the duct system. If we find it, we document it, include remediation in the written scope, and clean to NADCA standards. For ongoing prevention, the real fix is sealing duct boots and ensuring adequate attic ventilation. We note both in our written scope when relevant. Call (726) 600-7155 for a camera inspection and honest assessment.
Ready for a written estimate? Call CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning at (726) 600-7155. A live person answers 24/7. We’ll schedule a video inspection of your Schertz home, deliver a written price before any work starts, and leave you with a documented photo record of every duct run we cleaned. Haven Standard Clause 1, in writing, every time.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Schertz since 2013.