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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Most HVAC cleaning jobs in Converse run between $425 and $875 for a complete system, including the evaporator coil and all supply and return ducts. That’s a flat per-system price, not a per-vent figure that creeps upward once the tech arrives. Call (737) 727-2314 for a written estimate before any work starts.
We know Converse homes. The slab foundations, the garage-mounted air handlers, the attics that hit 140°F in August. Our crews work the neighborhoods off FM 78, Toepperwein Road, and Rocket Lane every week, so we don’t need a geography lesson when you book. What we do need is to walk you through what an honest duct cleaning actually involves here, because Converse presents a specific set of problems that generic cleaning companies miss.
Why Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning Is Converse’s Preferred HVAC Cleaning Company
Converse homeowners call us because we answer the phone. A live person picks up 24/7, books the appointment, and gives you a written price before a single duct is touched. Omar Haddad, our owner, set the standard early: no per-vent pricing, no surprise add-ons, and before-and-after photos of your own ductwork on every job.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and show up with professional equipment, Rotobrush rotary brush systems, Nikro HEPA vacuums, and Abatement Technologies containment units. That matters in Converse because most homes here have short, attic-mounted flex duct runs that bake in the Texas heat and collapse faster than systems in cooler metros. A truck-mounted shop vac won’t fix what’s actually wrong. Our team knows what to look for before and after cleaning, and we back every job with the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work isn’t right within a full year, we come back and correct it at no charge.
We also serve Converse as part of the Relay Home Co. family, founded 2005. That means every booking includes The Relay Standard: a live trackable arrival window, before-and-after photo documentation, and a digital invoice you can pay from your phone.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning in Converse
Evaporator Coil Cleaning in Converse is the most overlooked part of HVAC maintenance in this city, because the coil sits buried above the garage-mounted air handler or inside a hallway closet, and most duct cleaners never touch it. In Converse, where summer attic temperatures regularly exceed 140°F, the coil works harder than it does in cooler climates. It condenses moisture constantly, and that moisture traps dust, pollen, and fiberglass particles from degrading flex duct. A clean duct attached to a fouled coil is money wasted. The coil is where your air actually gets cold, and if it’s wearing a blanket of grime, your system runs longer, costs more, and blows dirty air no matter how clean the ducts are.
A typical evaporator coil cleaning in Converse runs $180 to $280 as part of a full system cleaning. Standalone coil cleaning, when the ducts don’t need work, is usually $150 to $250 depending on access. We include coil cleaning in every complete HVAC cleaning package, not as an add-on.
How We Clean the Coil
We pull the access panel, inspect the coil with a camera, and document what we find. Then we use a professional-grade foaming coil cleaner that breaks down the mat of dust and fiberglass, followed by a rinse that carries debris into the drain pan and out of the system. We check the drain line while we’re there, because a clogged drain line in a Converse slab home means water backing up into the closet or garage.
Coil Treatment and Protection
After cleaning, we apply a coil treatment that slows future buildup. It’s a hydrophobic coating that makes the coil surface slick, so dust and moisture don’t grip as easily. For Converse homeowners running AC from April through October, this treatment is worth the modest cost.
AC Duct Cleaning in Converse
AC Duct Cleaning in Converse means cleaning the supply and return runs that snake through your attic from the air handler to each vent. In Converse, those runs are short compared to homes with basements or crawlspaces, but they’re also hotter. Flex duct sitting in a 140°F attic degrades faster. The inner liner breaks down, fiberglass particles shed into the airstream, and the duct collapses under its own weight. When we clean ducts here, we’re not just vacuuming out dust. We’re checking for crushed sections, disconnected joints, and liner deterioration that a filter change will never catch.
A full AC duct cleaning for a typical Converse single-story home runs $300 to $550, depending on the number of vents and the condition of the ductwork. That’s part of the complete system price, not a separate surprise line item.
The Source Removal Process
We cut a small access point near the air handler, set negative pressure with an Abatement Technologies containment unit, and work the ducts with agitation tools and a Nikro whip. Negative-pressure extraction means the loosened debris goes straight into the HEPA-filtered vacuum, not back into your living room. After cleaning, we seal the access hole with mastic and show you photos of the work.
Why Short Duct Runs Matter
In a slab-on-grade Converse home, the return run might only be 15 to 20 feet long. That means loose debris doesn’t have far to travel before it parks in the plenum. Any cleaning that skips source removal and relies on suction alone will leave that debris sitting there, waiting for the blower to kick it back into circulation.
Trusted Brands We Service in Converse
We clean and service every major HVAC brand found in Converse homes, including Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, Goodman, and American Standard. We also stock common filters and parts locally for Converse customers through brands like Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. If you need a replacement filter housing, a new access panel, or a UV light installed during your cleaning, we typically have what’s needed in the truck. That saves Converse homeowners a second appointment and a second trip charge. Our technician will know your system’s brand before they open the door.
Common HVAC Cleaning Problems We See in Converse Homes
- Collapsed flex duct in attic runs. The heat inside a Converse attic in July and August degrades the plastic liner inside flex duct. We frequently find supply runs that have collapsed to half their original diameter, which strangles airflow and pushes dust through every vent in the house.
- Fouled evaporator coils above garage-mounted air handlers. In Converse’s slab-on-grade homes, the air handler usually sits in the garage or a hallway closet. The coil above it rarely gets inspected. By the time we get there, many coils are wearing a quarter-inch of matted dust and fiberglass.
- Dryer lint backing up into HVAC returns. Many Converse homes have laundry rooms near the garage, close to the return plenum. Lint that escapes the dryer vent gets pulled into the return and distributed through the house. We clean dryer vents as a separate service, but the damage to HVAC ducts is often already done.
- Short return runs starved for air. Because Converse homes have no basement or crawlspace, return air travels a short, direct path. When that path gets dirty or partially blocked, the blower motor works harder, energy bills climb, and rooms at the far end of the house never quite reach the thermostat setting.
Pricing for HVAC Cleaning in Converse, TX
What affects the price honestly is access. If your air handler is in a tight closet and the coil is hard to reach, it takes longer to do the job right. We’ll tell you the price before we start, in writing, and it won’t change at the door. Call (737) 727-2314 for a free estimate. It takes about ten minutes over the phone.
We Also Serve Cities Near Converse
Beyond Converse, our crews handle HVAC Cleaning work in Universal City, Schertz, Cibolo, and San Antonio. If you’re in any of those areas, the same flat per-system pricing and the 365-Day Done Right Promise apply. Learn more about our HVAC Cleaning in Converse coverage or call us directly to confirm your address.
Serving Converse, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Converse 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 HVAC Cleaning in Converse
Most Converse homes need duct cleaning every 3 to 5 years, but the answer depends on the house. If you have pets, remodeled recently, or live near construction off FM 78, you might need it sooner. If your home is newer, tightly sealed, and you’ve been changing filters regularly, you may not need it yet. We’ll tell you honestly during the estimate. Call (737) 727-2314 and describe your situation; we’ll give you a straight answer.
Per system. Always. We quote one flat price for the entire HVAC system, including the evaporator coil and all ducts, before any work starts. You’ll never hear a per-vent price from us, and the written quote won’t change once a technician arrives. If another company quotes per vent, ask what happens when they find more vents than expected. For an exact quote in Converse, call (737) 727-2314.
Yes. Every complete HVAC cleaning includes evaporator coil cleaning. In Converse, the coil is usually the dirtiest component in the system because it sits above a garage-mounted air handler, soaking up moisture and dust all summer. Skipping the coil while cleaning the ducts is half a job. We’ll show you photos of the coil before and after. Call (737) 727-2314 to include coil cleaning in your estimate.
You’ll see before-and-after photos of your own ductwork, not stock photos. Every job includes photo documentation of the return, the supply runs, the coil, and the blower compartment. The photos are date-stamped and shown to you on a tablet before we leave, then emailed to you with the digital invoice. You can pay from the link in that email. If anything doesn’t look right, the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers a return visit at no charge.
We don’t promise same-day service, because a proper HVAC cleaning in Converse takes 4 to 8 hours and we schedule appointments to do the job right, not to rush it. We do answer the phone 24/7, and we can often get you on the schedule within a few days. Call (737) 727-2314 for the next available appointment.
Written by Omar Haddad, Owner at Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning, serving Converse and surrounding areas with flat per-system pricing and before-and-after photo proof on every job.
Ready to get your Converse HVAC system cleaned? Call (737) 727-2314 now for a free, no-pressure estimate. We’ll answer your questions, give you a written price, and book a time that works for you.