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.
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterAir Duct Cleaning in Live Oak, TX
HVAC cleaning in Live Oak typically runs $280-$480 for a full system, and most jobs are scheduled within a few business days. The city’s 1960s-1980s ranch homes were built with flex-duct and early sheet-metal systems that are now 40-60 years old, and the high military-family turnover around JBSA-Randolph means many of these systems have no documented service history. We schedule crews from our San Antonio office and serve Live Oak homeowners with the same written-price, photo-documented standard we apply to every job. Call (830) 402-5110 for a free estimate.
Why Live Oak Homes Are Different
Live Oak developed almost entirely as a residential hub for Randolph AFB personnel, leaving a dense band of slab-on-grade ranch homes with attic-run ductwork that has rarely been professionally serviced. The original fiberglass flex duct in these homes has sagged, kinked, or separated at connections over decades, trapping debris in low spots that standard equipment often misses. Our crews regularly find ductwork sealed with 1970s cloth-backed duct tape that has fully lost adhesion, pumping conditioned air directly into attic space. The San Antonio metro’s extended cooling season, running April through October, pulls allergens continuously through these compromised systems, while winter cedar pollen loads add a recurring biological contamination cycle unique to Bexar County’s northeastern suburbs.
Our Main Live Oak Services
Live Oak homeowners call us most often for these three services, each with its own dedicated page.
Air Duct Cleaning in Live Oak
We clean the full duct network in Live Oak’s aging ranch homes, including the plenum, trunk lines, and branch runs to each register. Our crews configure Rotobrush and Nikro equipment specifically for kinked flex-duct low spots common in 1970s builds. Every job includes a documented photo record of every duct run, before and after. Air Duct Cleaning in Live Oak
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Live Oak
Dryer vent blockages in Live Oak’s older homes often involve original vent routing through low-pitch attics with multiple elbows. We inspect the full run with a camera, remove lint buildup with professional extraction tools, and verify airflow at termination. The photo record shows the actual blockage location and post-cleaning flow reading. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Live Oak
Duct Repair & Sealing in Live Oak
Given the frequency of failed 1970s duct tape and separated flex-duct connections in Live Oak, we quote a duct integrity test alongside every cleaning job. Repairs use mastic sealant and mechanical fasteners, not tape, with before-and-after pressure readings documented in writing. Duct Repair & Sealing in Live Oak
What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
BeforeAfterHVAC Cleaning in Live Oak
HVAC cleaning in Live Oak addresses systems that have run continuously through six-month cooling seasons with original components now past their design life. The evaporator coils in these 40-60 year old systems often carry years of biological growth from cedar pollen and continuous condensate, while blower assemblies accumulate fine dust that bypasses aging filters. We treat HVAC cleaning as a system-wide job, not a single component wipe-down, and document every stage with photos delivered as part of the standard job record. Our HVAC Cleaning hub has additional technical detail.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Signs you need it
Ice buildup on refrigerant lines, weak airflow from registers, or musty odors when the AC cycles on in Live Oak’s humid summer months.
What it costs in Live Oak
Evaporator coil cleaning typically runs $180-$320 in Live Oak, depending on access and contamination level.
How we do it
We remove the coil assembly when possible, apply foaming cleaner from Abatement Technologies, rinse with low-pressure water, and photograph the fin condition before reassembly.
Blower Cleaning
Signs you need it
Vibration or noise from the air handler, uneven heating or cooling across rooms, or visible dust puffing from registers at startup.
What it costs in Live Oak
Blower cleaning and balancing typically runs $150-$280 in Live Oak.
How we do it
We remove the blower wheel, clean blades and housing with compressed air and solvent, check belt tension and bearing condition, and record amp draw before and after.
What HVAC Cleaning Costs in Live Oak
| Item | Typical range in Live Oak |
|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$320 |
| Blower cleaning | $150-$280 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning (coil, blower, housing) | $280-$480 |
How do I know my HVAC system needs cleaning versus just a filter change?
If new filters clog within weeks, or if you see debris on the coil or blower through the access panel, the system interior needs professional cleaning. Call (830) 402-5110 and we’ll inspect with a camera before quoting.
Can HVAC cleaning improve cooling costs in Live Oak’s long summer?
Yes, a clean coil and blower restore designed airflow, reducing runtime; we measure static pressure before and after to document the improvement. The photo record shows exactly what was restricting performance.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Live Oak
Air quality and sanitizing in Live Oak targets the biological load that accumulates in 40-60 year old ductwork through six months of continuous cooling and heavy winter cedar pollen. These aging systems harbor mold in condensate pans, bacteria on wet coils, and odor compounds trapped in porous fiberglass duct liner that standard cleaning alone cannot address. We apply targeted treatments with documented application points and post-treatment verification, not broadcast spraying. Our Air Quality & Sanitizing hub covers the full technical scope.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Musty odors when the system runs, visible growth on registers or in the plenum, or persistent allergy symptoms that worsen when home.
What it costs in Live Oak
Targeted mold treatment typically runs $220-$400 in Live Oak, depending on affected duct footage and accessibility.
How we do it
We apply EPA-registered antimicrobial through controlled misting at the contamination source, not fogged throughout the house, with before-and-after swab documentation.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Repeated mold recurrence after cleaning, or a coil that requires annual treatment due to Live Oak’s extended humid season.
What it costs in Live Oak
UV-C lamp installation typically runs $320-$550 in Live Oak, including lamp and mounting hardware.
How we do it
We mount a Honeywell or Aprilaire UV lamp downstream of the coil with a sight glass for homeowner verification, wired to the blower circuit for automatic operation.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Live Oak
| Item | Typical range in Live Oak |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment (targeted application) | $220-$400 |
| UV light installation | $320-$550 |
| Full air quality package (treatment + UV) | $450-$750 |
Is UV light worth it in Live Oak’s climate?
Yes, the extended cooling season keeps coils wet for months, making UV suppression of biological growth more effective here than in shorter-season climates. We warranty lamp output for one year.
How do I verify the mold treatment actually worked?
We deliver before-and-after photos of the treated surface plus a written application log showing product, concentration, and contact time. Call (830) 402-5110 if odors persist; Haven Standard Clause 1 covers re-treatment.
Brands We Service in Live Oak
We stock parts and service equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies, with most common filters, UV lamps, and cleaning agents on the truck for same-visit completion. See our brands for the full equipment roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Live Oak, TX
| Service | Typical range in Live Oak |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (whole system) | $320-$580 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120-$220 |
| Duct repair & sealing (per system) | $280-$520 |
| HVAC cleaning (coil, blower, housing) | $280-$480 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$320 |
| Blower cleaning | $150-$280 |
| Mold treatment (targeted) | $220-$400 |
| UV light installation | $320-$550 |
| Full air quality package | $450-$750 |
Live Oak jobs often cost toward the higher end of these ranges when original flex-duct requires extra care or when failed 1970s tape necessitates repair before cleaning can proceed. Every price is written and agreed before work starts, with no per-vent add-ons or post-arrival upsells.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Live Oak
We schedule Live Oak appointments with routing from our San Antonio office, typically offering next-available slots within a few business days across these areas.
- Live Oak proper (city center ranch homes)
- Woodlake (older tract development, original ductwork)
- Kirby area (nearby Bexar County homes with similar vintage)
- Universal City border zone (mixed-era housing)
- JBSA-Randolph vicinity (high-turnover military housing)
Service Area - Cities Near Live Oak
CleanRun crews serve the full northeastern Bexar County corridor, including Schertz, TX, Cibolo, TX, Universal City, TX, and Selma, TX, with the same written-price, photo-documented standard applied to every job.
Serving Live Oak, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Live Oak 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 Live Oak
No permit is required for standard duct cleaning or sealing in Live Oak; only structural modifications to the HVAC platform or electrical work trigger permitting, which we handle and document if needed.
We typically offer appointments within 2-4 business days, with dispatch coordinated from our San Antonio office. Call (830) 402-5110 for current availability.
Expect significant debris accumulation and possible duct tape failure; we photograph everything before quoting repairs, so you see the actual condition before approving any work.
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 Live Oak Customers Say
"Flat price agreed up front, no per-vent add-ons at the end. That was the whole reason I did not call the coupon company."
- Suzanne B."Thorough job on the ducts and the dryer vent. Left the house clean and the paperwork was clear."
- Rafael I."They found a disconnected duct in the crawl space that had been dumping conditioned air under the house for years. Photographed it, quoted the repair, fixed it."
- Devon A.