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 Kenmore
Air Duct Cleaning in Kenmore typically runs $450 – $850 for a whole-home system, and the job takes about 3 to 5 hours from setup to final walkthrough. At Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning, we quote one flat price per system before any work starts, so the number you’re quoted is the number you pay. We know Kenmore homes from Arrowhead to Inglewood, and we schedule work around your day, not ours. Call (737) 727-2314 for a free estimate with a written price before we touch a single duct.
Why Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning Is Kenmore’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’re part of the Relay Home Co. family, founded in 2005, and our Kenmore customers deal with us directly, not through a call center. Omar Haddad leads our crew, and he’s the person who reviews every Kenmore job before we sign off. That matters when you’re hiring someone to open up the system that moves air through your house.
Our technicians arrive in uniform, background-checked, with a name you know before they knock. They run Rotobrush rotary brush systems, Nikro HEPA vacuums, and Abatement Technologies containment units. That’s professional-grade equipment, not a truck-mounted shop vac. The Air Duct Cleaning process we run is documented from start to finish, with before-and-after photos of your own ducts delivered digitally before we leave the driveway.
Every Cardinal job in Kenmore carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work isn’t right within 365 days, we return and correct it at no charge. That’s not a promotional offer. It’s the standing rule on every booking, no exceptions, and it’s one reason Kenmore homeowners keep our number in their phones.
Vent Cleaning in Kenmore
Vent Cleaning in Kenmore is the core of what we do, and it costs $350 – $650 for a standard single-family home with a full supply and return duct system. The job takes half a day, and we never leave without showing you what came out of your vents. We clean every register, every return grille, the main trunk lines, the branch runs, and the air handler cabinet.
Supply Ducts and Return Lines
Supply ducts push conditioned air into your rooms; return ducts pull air back to the furnace. Both collect dust, pet hair, and debris, but return runs in Kenmore lakeside homes often get damp because they sit in crawlspaces. We clean both sides on every job. We don’t offer “supply only” or “return only” pricing because half a cleaning isn’t a cleaning.
Register and Grille Cleaning
Every vent cover and return grille comes off, gets washed, and goes back on. We see everything from construction dust in newer Northshore district homes to decades of buildup in mid-century split-levels near Moorlands Park. It’s the detail that makes the difference between “looks clean” and actually clean.
Air Duct Repair in Kenmore
Air Duct Repair in Kenmore jobs typically run $150 – $400 per repair point, depending on what we find: disconnected sections, crushed flex runs, punctured supply lines, or damaged return plenums. Every repair we do at Cardinal includes a written guarantee and a free second visit if the repair fails within the warranty period.
Sealing Disconnected Runs
Older Kenmore homes, especially the ramblers and split-levels built in the 1960s and 1970s, often have duct joints that pulled apart over time. A disconnected return can pull crawlspace air into your living space. We locate the break, reconnect it, and seal it properly with mastic and UL-listed tape, not duct tape.
Crushed Flex Duct Replacement
Flex ducts running through tight crawlspaces beneath Kenmore homes sometimes get pinched or crushed by storage, rodents, or just age. That crimps airflow and drives up heating bills. We replace the damaged section and verify airflow at the register before we pack up.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kenmore
Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning services all major duct and HVAC brands found in Kenmore homes, including systems with Aprilaire filtration, Guardsman components, and Rotobrush-compatible duct configurations, through our HVAC Cleaning in Kenmore. We keep common replacement parts and filtration media on our trucks so most repairs near Kenmore finish same-visit. We also stock Honeywell media filters and can swap in a better filter during a cleaning if your current setup is undersized. Whether your ductwork is original to a 1970s Inglewood rambler or part of a newer build near Log Boom Park, we know the systems.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Kenmore Homes
- Damp crawlspace returns. Kenmore sits at the north end of Lake Washington, and the summer humidity plus winter dampness means low, cool duct runs collect condensation. That breeds microbial growth that a basic cleaning without camera inspection can miss entirely.
- Per-vent pricing surprises. Some companies advertise a low flat quote, then switch to per-register pricing once they count your vents. Kenmore homes with finished basements often have 15 to 25 registers; on per-vent pricing, that changes the bill dramatically. We quote one price for the whole system, agreed before we start.
- Blower motor and coil buildup. The air handler in many Kenmore homes sits in a garage or crawlspace where dust accumulates on the blower wheel and evaporator coil. Skip that component and the system re-dirties the ducts within weeks.
- Negative-pressure skips. Some crews don’t run true negative pressure with HEPA filtration, so loosened debris ends up back in your living room. We use Abatement Technologies containment units paired with Nikro HEPA vacuum extraction, and the before-and-after photos show the difference.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Kenmore, WA
A standard whole-home air duct cleaning in Kenmore runs $450 – $850. Homes under 1,800 square feet with a single air handler and 10 to 14 registers usually land in the $450 – $600 range. Larger homes, two-story systems with zoning, finished basements with extra return runs, or systems with significant microbial growth can push toward $700 – $850. Dryer vent cleaning adds $75 – $120. We give you a written price before any work begins, and that price does not change at the door. If you want an exact quote for your system, call (737) 727-2314, and we’ll schedule a free walkthrough.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kenmore
Our Kenmore crews regularly work in Bothell, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, and Woodinville, so if you live just over the county line, we can typically reach you the same week. Our scheduling is coordinated from the Seattle metro office, and our Air Duct Cleaning in Kenmore team runs north and east along the Bothell Way corridor.
Serving Kenmore, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kenmore 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 Kenmore
Most Kenmore homes need air duct cleaning every 3 to 5 years. Homes near the lake, especially in Arrowhead and other neighborhoods with damp crawlspaces, often lean toward the 3-year side because moisture accelerates dust compaction and microbial growth. If you have pets, recent remodeling, or allergies, you may want it sooner. Call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll help you assess honestly, even if the answer is “not yet.”
We quote one flat price for the entire system, agreed in writing before any work starts. No per-vent pricing, no surprises when we count your registers. Kenmore homes with 20-plus registers pay the price we quoted, not a penny more.
We run a camera through your supply and return ducts before cleaning and again after, and you receive those photos digitally on your phone. You’ll see exactly what was in your ducts and what the finished result looks like. It’s part of The Relay Standard booking experience, so you’re never taking our word for it. If you want a quote with photo documentation, call (737) 727-2314.
Yes, in most cases. Musty smells usually mean microbial growth in the return duct, typically in a damp crawlspace run. We camera-inspect the low sections first, then clean with negative pressure, HEPA filtration, and agitation tools sized for the job. After cleaning, we apply an EPA-registered antimicrobial treatment to the affected surfaces. We’ll tell you if the problem needs more than cleaning, and we’ll show you photos either way.
We don’t promise same-day service because a proper duct cleaning in Kenmore is a scheduled half-day job, not an emergency call. What we do offer is a live, trackable arrival window on your scheduled day, plus a text when we’re en route. For most Kenmore homeowners, we’re booking within 3 to 7 business days. Call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll get you on the schedule.
Written by Omar Haddad, Owner at Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning, serving Kenmore, WA.