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 Melissa, TX typically runs $450-$900 for a whole-home system in one of the city’s newer two-story builds, and most jobs are completed in a single visit. What makes Melissa different from neighboring suburbs isn’t the age of the homes, it’s the condition of the ducts inside them. We’re Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, and we spend a lot of time pulling builder debris out of systems that are barely three years old. If you’ve just closed on a new build or you’re noticing dust settling on furniture within days of wiping it down, call us at (323) 918-4345 and we’ll walk you through what’s actually happening inside your ductwork.
Why Melissa Homes Are Different
Melissa has grown faster than almost any city in Texas, and the housing stock shows it. The vast majority of homes here are large two-story tract builds from the 2010s and 2020s, put up in master-planned subdivisions by volume builders. Those homes leave the closing table with duct systems that were never cleaned after construction. Drywall dust, insulation fragments, PVC shavings, and sawdust get sealed inside supply runs and return chases before the first owner ever unpacks a box. In older suburbs, technicians talk about years of accumulated pet dander and cooking grease. In Melissa, we talk about drywall compound. A technician working the newer subdivisions off Melissa Road or in the Liberty subdivision will routinely pull solid gray plugs of dust from supply boots in homes under three years old. That pattern is almost unheard of in established parts of McKinney or Anna, but it’s predictable here, where the certificate of occupancy is barely dry.
The Blackland Prairie plays a role too. Melissa sits on expansive clay soil that pulverizes into ultra-fine particulate during North Texas dry spells. With central AC systems running five or more months a year under heavy load, that clay dust gets drawn continuously through return grilles and deposited in ductwork. Summer humidity spikes add another layer, creating condensation risk inside poorly sealed new-construction duct joints. That moisture feeds on the drywall dust builders left behind, which is why mold colonization shows up in Melissa systems far more often than anyone would expect in a brand-new house.
And because entire subdivisions go up simultaneously, construction on neighboring lots continues long after a family moves in. Return vents steadily take in ambient job-site dust for months or even years after move-in day. None of this means your home is defective. It means the ductwork needs the same attention a new build’s floors and windows get before anyone truly settles in.
Our Main Melissa Services
Two services account for nearly every call we take from Melissa homeowners: air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning. Each has its own detailed page, including local pricing and what to expect before, during, and after the job.
Air Duct Cleaning in Melissa
Most Melissa homes need their first honest cleaning far sooner than anyone expects, because the ducts were never clean to begin with. We connect professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro to your system and remove the construction dust, clay particulate, and debris that have been circulating since closing day. Long duct runs and multiple return chases in two-story floor plans mean this is not a quick vacuum job. Every visit includes shoe covers and drop cloths, a written price before we start, and a photo of the clean-up before we leave. Air Duct Cleaning in Melissa covers the full scope, local pricing, and how we protect floors, furniture, and pet areas while we work.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Melissa
New-construction dryer vents in Melissa are frequently installed with tight bends, long runs, or builder debris left in the line. Lint accumulates faster than homeowners expect, and a restricted vent makes the dryer run longer and hotter per load. We clean the full vent run from the dryer to the exterior termination, check airflow, and remove blockages that volume builders miss. The job is methodical and clean: floors protected, pet areas respected, quiet tools where possible. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Melissa explains what a typical Melissa vent job involves, what it costs, and why post-construction lint buildup is so common here.
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 systems built around equipment from Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman, and our technicians arrive with the replacement parts and filter media most Melissa homes need. That means fewer second trips and no waiting on a parts order for common repairs. Our brands page details the equipment lines we service and support.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Melissa, TX
| Service | Typical range in Melissa |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning | $450 - $900 |
| Single furnace or AC system | $350 - $550 |
| Each additional system | $150 - $250 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 - $200 |
| Dryer vent reroute or repair | $150 - $400 |
| Post-construction duct cleaning | $500 - $950 |
| Filter replacement | $25 - $80 |
| Sanitizing treatment | $200 - $400 |
In Melissa, two factors push prices toward the upper end of these ranges: the sheer square footage of newer two-story homes, and the amount of construction debris that has to be extracted from ducts that were never cleaned after the build. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, every time, with no surprises on the invoice. That’s how we’ve operated since our founding in 2005, and it’s non-negotiable.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Melissa
We clean ducts and dryer vents throughout Melissa, from the established streets near city hall to the newest phases still going up along the eastern edge of town. Our crews know these subdivisions well, which means we arrive prepared for the specific duct layouts and builder habits common to each area.
- Liberty
- North Creek
- Quail Hollow
- Melissa Farms
- Hunter’s Ridge
Most Melissa jobs are scheduled within a few days of your call, and we coordinate scheduling around school hours, nap times, and work-from-home routines. If you have a specific window that works best, tell the person on the phone and we’ll do our best to hold it.
Service Area – Cities Near Melissa
Beyond Melissa, our technicians regularly serve nearby communities across the northeastern Collin County corridor and beyond. We work in Anna, TX, McKinney, TX, and Westminster, TX, and we also support Princeton, FL for customers who split time between Texas and Florida. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, with crews serving Melissa locally every week.
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 jobs are scheduled within a few days. Because our crews serve the city every week, we can often fit you in sooner if your schedule is flexible. Call (323) 918-4345 and the person who answers can check the calendar in real time.
No. Duct cleaning is an interior service and does not require HOA approval in any Melissa subdivision. If your dryer vent terminates through the roof or an exterior wall, the work stays within your existing vent path, so no exterior modifications are needed.
In Melissa specifically, yes, and often more than in older suburbs. Most new builds here have never had their ducts cleaned after construction, which means drywall dust, sawdust, and PVC shavings are circulating through the system from day one. A post-construction cleaning removes that debris before it becomes part of the air your family breathes, and before it traps moisture that can encourage mold growth in humid months. Home buyers in Melissa tell us they notice the difference within the first week. For an exact quote on your system, call (323) 918-4345. Estimates are free and there is no obligation to book.
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
"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"Friendly, calm crew that clearly cared about the house. Covered their shoes, protected the floors, and double checked they'd closed up every vent cover properly. Would have them back."
- Omar Zaid"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