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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Air duct cleaning in Hobart, WA typically runs $450 – $850 for a whole-home system in a standard 1,800 – 2,600 square foot house, and the job is usually finished in a single visit. We’re Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning, part of the Relay Home Co. family founded in 2005, and we run Rotobrush brush systems and Nikro HEPA vacuums instead of truck-mounted shop-vac shortcuts. Every Hobart job starts with a written price handed to you before we touch a single duct, and it’s backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (737) 727-2314 and you’ll get a live person, not a voicemail loop.
Why Hobart Homes Are Different
Hobart sits just east of Maple Valley in the Cascade foothills at roughly 570 feet of elevation, and that geography shows up inside the ductwork. The homes here skew newer than Seattle’s in-city stock, but plenty of Hobart properties date to the 1970s and 1980s, and many of those original systems have never been cleaned. Cedar and fir trees dominate the landscape, which means fine pollen and needle dust settle into return vents and get recirculated for years. It’s common for us to pull a full contractor bag of gray-brown debris from a duct system that has gone 15 or 20 years without attention.
Another pattern we see regularly: wood stove and pellet stove use. A good number of Hobart homes supplement heat with a stove, and that ash and particulate finds its way into the cold air returns. Add pets, and vent registers can develop a visible film that cleaning sprays alone won’t shift. Humidity is moderate here compared to the coast, so mold isn’t the dominant concern, but dust loading is consistently higher than in comparable King County suburbs closer to Puget Sound. The terrain also means some Hobart driveways are long, steep, or both, so we carry equipment that goes up and down steps and gravel paths without needing a full-size trailer in every driveway.
Our Main Hobart Services
Most Hobart homeowners call us for one of three jobs: the dryer vent, the air ducts, or the HVAC components that move air through the house. Each service has its own page with full pricing and details specific to Hobart.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hobart
Dryer vents in Hobart clog fast because lint plus the dust from our evergreen-heavy air creates a denser buildup than you’d get in a drier climate. A clogged dryer vent means longer dry times, higher energy bills, and a real fire risk: the U.S. Fire Administration points to dryer vent obstruction as a leading cause of residential dryer fires. We clean the full vent run from the dryer to the exterior termination point using rotary brush systems and negative-pressure extraction, which means loosened lint goes straight into the vacuum and not into your laundry room. See full details and pricing on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hobart page.
Air Duct Cleaning in Hobart
Whole-home air duct cleaning in Hobart means removing years of accumulated dust, pet dander, pollen, and construction debris from the supply and return lines. We use a Rotobrush rotary system to agitate debris off duct walls, paired with a Nikro HEPA-filtered vacuum for negative-pressure extraction: that means the junk goes into our containment unit, not back into your living room. Homes with forced-air heat, which is nearly all of Hobart, benefit most. Before-and-after photos come standard with every job through The Relay Standard. Read the full breakdown on our Air Duct Cleaning in Hobart page.
HVAC Cleaning in Hobart
HVAC cleaning targets the components that move treated air: the blower motor, evaporator coil, drain pan, and housing. In Hobart, where systems run hard through cold, damp shoulder seasons, coils collect a sticky layer of dust and pollen that reduces airflow and forces the system to work harder. We clean and sanitize those components so your furnace and AC push clean air instead of recirculating buildup. It’s a different job from duct cleaning, and often the right next step once the ducts themselves are clear. See what’s included on our HVAC Cleaning in Hobart page.
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.
Brands We Service in Hobart
We service systems built around Honeywell filtration, Aprilaire dehumidifiers and media cabinets, and Abatement Technologies containment setups. We carry common replacement filters and parts for these brands on the truck, so most fixes happen same-visit. See our brands for the full list of what we work on.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Hobart, WA
| Service | Typical Range in Hobart |
|---|---|
| Standard whole-home air duct cleaning | $450 – $850 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single run) | $130 – $240 |
| HVAC coil and blower cleaning | $300 – $550 |
| Duct cleaning + HVAC component cleaning | $650 – $1,150 |
| Furnace cleaning (combustion chamber, burners, vent) | $180 – $400 |
| Ductwork sanitizing treatment | $100 – $250 |
| Air duct replacement (per linear foot) | $15 – $35 |
| Dryer vent replacement or reroute | $190 – $430 |
| Blower motor cleaning only | $120 – $260 |
| AC evaporator coil cleaning | $150 – $330 |
The biggest price driver in Hobart is system size and how long the ducts have gone uncleaned. Very dusty systems and homes with multiple returns take longer, and longer means higher. The second factor is access: if your furnace is in a crawlspace or a tight attic, expect the upper end of the range. Every Hobart job gets a written price before any work begins, and that number does not change at the door. If it isn’t right within 365 days, we come back and correct it at no charge.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hobart
Our Hobart coverage reaches the residential pockets along 276th Ave SE, 196th Ave SE, and the streets branching off SE 216th toward Maple Valley. Response is typically same-week, and tighter during spring and fall when systems are most active.
- East Hobart / Tiger Mountain foothills
- Hobart core near SE 216th St
- West Hobart toward Maple Valley
- Areas off 276th Ave SE and Issaquah-Hobart Rd
- South Hobart toward Black Diamond
Service Area – Cities Near Hobart
We run crews into Hobart and the surrounding King County communities every week. If you’re in Maple Valley, WA or Issaquah, WA, you’re within our regular route. We also cover Black Diamond, WA and Snoqualmie, WA for duct, HVAC, and dryer vent work.
Serving Hobart, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hobart 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 Company in Hobart
Most Hobart jobs are scheduled within a week, and often sooner if the calendar has room. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Seattle office, but the crews serving Hobart live and work in the area. Call (737) 727-2314 for the next available windows.
No. Air duct, HVAC, and dryer vent cleaning do not require a permit anywhere in King County, and HOAs do not regulate interior maintenance like ductwork. If you’re in an HOA, the work happens entirely inside your home on your own equipment, so no approval is needed.
We dispatch vans, not full-size trailers, and our equipment is portable enough to carry up steps and longer driveways. If your property has tight turnarounds or limited street parking, let the scheduler know when you call and we’ll send the right vehicle for it.
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 Hobart Customers Say
"Booked a slot in the app, got a reminder text, and watched the crew's van on the map as it came. Cleaned all the vents and the main trunk. Easy from start to finish."
- Rob J."Cleaning plus HVAC coil clean. Tech texted when he was ten minutes away. No surprises on the price."
- Evan S."Dryer vent fix fixed the burning smell. The clog was behind the elbow and the whole laundry room smells normal now."
- Dennis K.