Air Duct Mold Removal in Austin, TX
That musty smell when the AC kicks on? It may be mold growing inside your ductwork — and every cycle spreads its spores through the house. HomeTown Air Duct inspects, cleans and treats mold-affected duct systems across the Austin metro.
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How Mold Shows Up in Your Ducts Before You Ever See It
Austin's humidity plus a cold duct surface is exactly the environment mold wants. Most homeowners smell it long before they see it. Get an inspection if you notice:
- A musty or earthy smell whenever the AC or heat kicks on
- Dark spots or fuzzy growth around vent registers
- Allergy symptoms that flare up indoors and ease when you leave
- Recent water damage, roof leaks, or heavy condensation around the system
Inspect, Remove, Treat — and Fix What Caused It
We start with an inspection to confirm what you’re dealing with and how far it reaches. Not every dark spot is mold, and not every mold spot means major work — you get straight answers before any quote.
Where mold is present, we clean the affected duct runs with negative-pressure equipment so spores are pulled out of the system — not blown deeper into the house — then treat the surfaces to discourage regrowth.
Then the important part: mold came from moisture. We identify the source — condensation, a leak, missing insulation — and tell you how to keep it from coming back. Ducts too far gone are quoted for replacement, honestly.
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Mold Removal — and the Whole Air System Behind It
One crew handles the inspection, the cleaning, and any duct replacement or insulation work the fix requires.
Air Duct Cleaning
Deep cleaning of your entire duct system — supply, return and trunk lines — to remove dust, allergens and debris and restore healthy airflow.
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Dryer Vent Cleaning
Lint-clogged dryer vents are a leading cause of house fires. We clear the full vent line so your dryer runs safely and dries faster.
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Chimney Cleaning
Professional chimney sweeping that removes creosote buildup and blockages, keeping your fireplace safe and ready for the season.
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Attic Insulation
Proper attic insulation keeps Texas heat out and comfort in — lowering energy bills and easing the load on your HVAC system.
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Air Duct Replacement
When ducts are crushed, leaking or beyond cleaning, we replace damaged runs with properly sealed, right-sized ductwork.
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HVAC Installation & Replacement
When it's time for a new system — residential or commercial, all brands, sized right and backed by a 10-year warranty.
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Book Your Free Estimate
Call or send the form — we'll ask a few questions about your home and schedule a time that works for you.
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We Inspect & Do It Right
Our technicians inspect first, show you what they find, then complete the work cleanly and completely.
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Breathe Easier
We walk you through the results, tidy up completely, and back the work with our satisfaction guarantee.
3 Reasons Austin Calls Us About Duct Mold
Honest Assessment First
We confirm it’s actually mold and show you what we find — no scare tactics, no inflated remediation quotes for a dusty vent.
Contained, Not Spread
Negative-pressure cleaning pulls contaminants out of the system instead of scattering spores through your home.
We Fix the Cause
Cleaning mold without fixing the moisture just schedules a rematch. We address why it grew — condensation, leaks, insulation — not just what grew.
Your Ducts Touch Every Room — So Does What Grows in Them
The EPA advises addressing mold in HVAC systems promptly, precisely because ductwork distributes air to the entire home. People with allergies, asthma or respiratory sensitivity feel it first.
After cleaning and treatment, the musty smell goes, airflow improves, and most families notice fewer indoor allergy flare-ups within days.
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Duct Mold Removal Across the Austin Metro
Inspection, cleaning and treatment for mold-affected ductwork throughout the metro:
Somewhere else nearby? Give us a call — we've got you.
Mold in Air Ducts — Your Questions
It’s a real indoor air quality concern — the system distributes whatever grows in it to every room, and people with allergies, asthma or respiratory sensitivity typically feel it first. The EPA recommends addressing mold in HVAC systems promptly. It’s worth taking seriously without panicking: an inspection tells you exactly what you’re dealing with.
You often can’t by looking — that’s what the inspection is for. The strongest tell is the musty smell that arrives with the airflow when the system starts. We confirm before we quote anything.
Sheet-metal ducts usually clean and treat well. Flex duct and internal duct liner with significant growth often can’t be reliably cleaned — in those cases replacing the affected runs is the honest fix, and we quote it straight.
Only if the moisture that caused it isn’t fixed. That’s why our process includes finding the source — condensation, leaks, missing insulation — and telling you how to correct it.
Most residential jobs are completed in half a day to a day, depending on how many runs are affected. The inspection gives you an exact scope first.
We clean and treat the ductwork, registers and accessible system surfaces. If the evaporator coil or equipment interior is heavily affected, we’ll tell you plainly and point you to the right specialist for that piece.
What Our Customers Say
"Great company! Great people! They did excellent work on my HVAC air ducts. Incredibly professional, exceptionally friendly. Hometown Cleaning is definitely worth recommending!"
"They worked on my dryer hose, which was in bad shape. They even redirected my dryer vent to the front of my house to decrease the length of the vents and improve the airflow. I'm very pleased with every aspect of the service they provided. Highly recommended!"
"Punctual, well-organized, efficient! In short, excellent work! After completing the job, they carefully cleaned up my home! They're one of the best companies I ever hired to fix my chimney!"
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