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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Air duct cleaning in Columbus typically costs between $320 and $540 for a full system clean of a 2,000-2,500 sq ft home, with smaller ranch homes running $280-$380 and larger newer builds closer to $450-$700 depending on system complexity and access. Most Columbus jobs take 3-5 hours, and Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning completes them with professional Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, a written price before work starts, and shoe covers and drop cloths on every visit. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate.
Why Columbus Homes Are Different
Columbus has been one of the fastest-growing large cities in the Midwest since the 1990s, and that growth left a mark you can see inside the ductwork. Suburbs like Dublin, Hilliard, Westerville, New Albany, and Grove City filled in with production-builder tract homes, most of them built with builder-grade flex duct systems that are now hitting the 15-to-25-year mark at the same time. Flex duct sags at low points and over-bent elbows, and when it sags, debris pools there and stays. So we’re seeing a wave of first-time duct cleaning calls from Columbus homeowners whose systems have never been opened up before.
The older housing stock is a different kind of job. German Village, Clintonville, and Bexley have 1920s-1940s brick homes where forced-air systems were often retrofitted decades after the house was built. Those retrofits run through tight spaces and odd angles. Whitehall, Reynoldsburg, and Westland have 1950s-1970s ranch homes with original sheet-metal trunk-and-branch ductwork, frequently uninsulated in unconditioned crawlspaces. Columbus’s humid continental climate pushes heavy HVAC use year-round: muggy summers create condensation inside poorly insulated flex duct, and cold winters keep gas furnaces running constantly, pushing dust through the same system. Add in Columbus’s standing as one of the worst U.S. metros for seasonal allergies, and the air moving through those ducts matters more here than in most places.
Our Main Columbus Services
These are the two services Columbus homeowners call Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning about most often. Each has its own dedicated Columbus page with full pricing and specifics.
Air Duct Cleaning in Columbus
This is a full-system clean of the supply and return ductwork, including the trunk lines, branch runs, and register boots that move heated and cooled air through your Columbus home. Because so much of Columbus’s suburban housing stock runs builder-grade flex duct now hitting the 15-to-25-year mark, a good share of the job is inspecting for sagging runs and over-bent elbows where debris settles. Our technicians walk you through what they found and what they did before they leave. Full details on pricing and process are on the Air Duct Cleaning in Columbus page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Columbus
Dryer vent cleaning in Columbus is a focused job on the duct that carries lint and hot exhaust from your dryer to the outside. Older Columbus ranches in Whitehall and Reynoldsburg often have long vent runs through crawlspaces with sheet-metal elbows that collect lint at every bend, while newer subdivision homes in Dublin and Hilliard typically have shorter straight runs that still pack lint against the exterior vent cap. We clean the full run and confirm airflow at the termination point before we leave. You’ll find specifics and local pricing on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Columbus page.
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 Columbus
We use professional-grade equipment from Nikro, Honeywell, and Aprilaire on Columbus jobs, and our techs carry the parts and accessories those systems need. For full detail on the equipment and products we work with, see our brands page.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Columbus, OH
| Service | Typical range in Columbus |
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| Full air duct cleaning (ranch home, 1,200-1,800 sq ft) | $280 - $380 |
| Full air duct cleaning (2,000-2,500 sq ft, single system) | $320 - $540 |
| Full air duct cleaning (two-system home, 2,600-3,500 sq ft) | $450 - $700 |
| Full air duct cleaning (large custom home over 3,500 sq ft) | $600 - $900 |
| Air duct cleaning with crawlspace or attic access | Add $80 - $150 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (interior laundry, exterior wall exit) | $90 - $130 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (laundry on interior wall, vent through roof) | $120 - $170 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long run over 15 ft or multiple elbows) | $150 - $190 |
| Dryer vent cap replacement (standard louvered or draft-blocker cap) | $40 - $90 |
| AC evaporator coil inspection (visual or borescope, no deep pull) | $30 - $70 |
In Columbus the two factors that push price up most are crawlspace or attic access and the condition of the flex duct in newer subdivision homes, where sagging runs and over-bent elbows take longer to work through properly. Whatever the job, Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning provides a written price before any work starts, so you know the exact cost before the equipment comes out.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Columbus
We work throughout Columbus and the surrounding communities, and our technicians know the difference between a German Village retrofit and a New Albany flex-duct system before they open the first register.
- German Village and Brewery District
- Clintonville and Beechwold
- Dublin and Hilliard
- Westerville and New Albany
- Whitehall and Reynoldsburg
Most Columbus jobs can be scheduled within a few business days.
Service Area – Cities Near Columbus
Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning serves the Columbus metro area and a number of surrounding communities, including Westerville, OH, Powell, TN, Dublin, PA, and Hilliard, OH. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from the brand’s Cleveland office; crews work locally in Columbus.
Serving Columbus, OH - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Columbus 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 Columbus
Most Columbus jobs can be scheduled within a few business days. We don’t promise same-day service because a proper duct cleaning is a scheduled job, not an emergency visit. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll find a time that works around your family’s schedule.
No. Air duct and dryer vent cleaning are interior maintenance work and don’t require a city permit or HOA approval in Columbus. If you’re in a condo or a rental, we just need access to the mechanical room or the unit’s air handler, and we’ll coordinate with your property manager if needed.
Yes. We regularly clean units in the University District and along the High Street corridor, where older 1940s-1960s houses have been subdivided and rented for decades and the ductwork has often never been professionally cleaned. Landlords prepping units for lease turnover are a routine part of our Columbus schedule. Call (323) 918-4345 for a quote.
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 Columbus Customers Say
"Ducts and dryer vent both. They put runners down the whole hall and wore booties. Spotless after, and they showed me photos of what came out. Worth every penny."
- Bonnie Vo"Spotless work. They laid drop cloths everywhere and I was honestly impressed there was zero mess at the end. Showed me the dirt they pulled out so I could see it was worth it."
- Shelby Dunham"New house, old dusty ducts. They were gentle in the house, laid down drop cloths, and double checked every register was sealed back up. Air smells fresh now."
- Scott Hemmings