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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AfterAir Duct Cleaning Company in Melissa, TX
Air duct cleaning in Melissa, TX typically runs $450 – $900 for a full system on a standard two-story home, and most jobs are completed in a single visit. Every booking includes a written price before any work starts, before-and-after photo proof, and a live arrival window you can track from your phone. That’s how we operate at Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning, and it’s how every Melissa job gets done.
Melissa sits in northern Collin County, where new construction and recent housing growth mean duct systems are often surprisingly dirty for homes that are only a few years old. Construction dust, drywall particulate, and builder-grade filter neglect all pile up fast. Add the clay-heavy soil that kicks up dust during dry stretches, and you get ducts that need attention sooner than many homeowners expect. Our crews service Melissa directly from the DFW metro dispatch office, and the phone number to call is (737) 727-2314.
Why Melissa Homes Are Different
Most Melissa homes were built within the last 10 to 15 years, concentrated in master-planned communities like Liberty, North Creek, and the neighborhoods along Milrany Lane and Throckmorton Road. Newer construction doesn’t mean cleaner ducts. What we regularly find in Melissa is a specific combination: fine drywall dust from the build phase, pet dander from homes that have had a few years of family life, and filter slots that were never upgraded from the standard one-inch builder filter.
The climate works against you here too. Melissa gets long hot summers where the AC runs constantly, pulling air through return ducts and depositing dust every hour the system cycles. Late summer is when we see the heaviest buildup, and it’s also when allergy complaints spike. The soil in this part of Collin County is heavy clay that pulverizes into fine dust during dry weather, and that dust finds its way into homes through doorways, windows, and the HVAC intake. Homes near the active development zones off Highway 5 and the 121 corridor deal with construction dust that can linger for a year or more after the last truck leaves the subdivision.
For homeowners, the practical takeaway is simple: your ducts in Melissa are likely dirtier than you’d expect for the age of the house, and a basic filter swap won’t fix what’s already accumulated inside the system.
Our Main Melissa Services
Melissa homeowners call us most often for two jobs: full air duct cleaning for the entire HVAC system, and dryer vent cleaning to clear lint that becomes a fire risk in our long dry seasons. Each service has its own dedicated Melissa page below.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Melissa
Dryer vents in Melissa homes run through walls and up to roof exits on many two-story plans, and the longer the run, the more lint accumulates at every bend. A clogged vent means clothes take two cycles to dry, the dryer runs hot, and the lint becomes a real combustion risk. We use a rotary brush system to break the buildup loose, then a HEPA vacuum pulls it out at the source. No lint blows back into your laundry room. For the full breakdown of how we do dryer vents in Melissa, see our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Melissa page.
Air Duct Cleaning in Melissa
Whole-system air duct cleaning in Melissa means cleaning every supply and return duct, the main trunk lines, and the plenum boxes on both sides of the furnace. We run a Rotobrush agitation system through each duct while a Nikro HEPA vacuum holds the system under negative pressure, so loosened debris goes straight into the containment unit and never back into your living space. If you want the full Melissa-specific pricing table and job details, that’s all on our Air Duct Cleaning in Melissa page.
HVAC Cleaning in Melissa
HVAC cleaning covers the equipment itself, not just the ducts. In Melissa, the blower wheel, evaporator coil, and drain pan collect a film of dust and moisture that reduces airflow and can start producing a stale smell through the vents. We clean the coil with professional-grade equipment, clear the drain line, and verify the blower motor is running clean and balanced. It’s a separate job from duct cleaning, and it’s the difference between clean air moving through dirty equipment or clean air through clean equipment. The full HVAC cleaning scope and Melissa pricing is at HVAC Cleaning in Melissa.
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 Melissa
We work on every major HVAC brand found in Melissa homes, including Trane, Lennox, Carrier, Rheem, Goodman, and York systems. Where filtration upgrades are needed, we stock and install Aprilaire media cabinets and Guardsman filters. Our trucks carry common parts for same-visit replacements. Check our brands page for the full equipment list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Melissa, TX
| Service | Typical range in Melissa |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (standard system) | $450 – $900 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (larger system or dual-zone) | $700 – $1,200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run) | $120 – $200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long or multi-story run) | $180 – $300 |
| HVAC cleaning (blower, coil, drain line) | $250 – $500 |
| HVAC cleaning with duct cleaning (combined) | $600 – $1,300 |
| Coil cleaning (evaporator coil, standalone) | $150 – $350 |
| Blower motor cleaning and inspection | $100 – $250 |
| Drain line clearing and treatment | $75 – $175 |
| Filter replacement (standard Aprilaire media filter) | $40 – $120 |
The main things that push price toward the top of each range in Melissa are total number of supply vents, whether the home has a second AC unit for a second floor, and how long the duct runs are. Bigger homes with longer runs simply take more time and more material.
What you’ll never see is a price that changes once we arrive. The written price is handed over before a single vent is touched, and it holds. If we find something unexpected, we stop, explain it, and put the new number in writing before continuing. No surprises at the door, ever.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Melissa
We work throughout Melissa and the surrounding Collin County pockets, from the established streets near downtown to the newest phases going up on the edges of town. Our crews are in the area multiple days a week, which keeps scheduling tight and response times short for Melissa.
- Liberty
- North Creek
- Heritage Park
- Magnolia Ridge
- Milrany Lane corridor
Service Area – Cities Near Melissa
Beyond Melissa, our crews cover nearby North Texas communities with the same upfront pricing and photo proof on every job. We regularly serve homeowners in Anna, TX, just up Highway 5, and McKinney, TX to the south. We also reach Westminster, TX and Princeton, FL for the full coverage area.
Serving Melissa, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Melissa 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 Melissa
Most Melissa appointments are scheduled within 3 to 5 business days, and since our crews are in the area multiple days each week, we can often fit jobs in sooner. You’ll get a live arrival window when you book so you’re not waiting around all day. Call (737) 727-2314 for the soonest available slot.
No. Duct cleaning, HVAC cleaning, and dryer vent cleaning are interior work that doesn’t require HOA approval or city permits anywhere in Melissa. The only exception would be if your dryer vent needs a new exterior cap installed, but we handle that as part of the job and will let you know in writing before we touch it.
We cover the full Melissa city limits plus the nearby unincorporated Collin County areas, including all the neighborhoods we listed above. If you’re just outside Melissa, give us a call at (737) 727-2314 and we’ll confirm coverage immediately. The full service area extends to Anna, McKinney, Westminster, and Princeton as well.
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 Melissa 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.