Frequently Asked Questions

Air duct cleaning removes the dust, pet hair, construction debris, and other buildup from your supply and return ductwork using negative pressure and agitation. A powerful vacuum creates suction at the system while rotating brushes loosen debris from the duct walls, pulling it all into a containment unit rather than blowing it into your living space. It's not a quick spray-and-wipe. We get the buildup out of the full run of ducts, from the returns in your hallway to the supplies in each room. Fort Worth's dry, dusty climate means that buildup accumulates faster than homeowners expect.

A typical single-system home in Fort Worth takes between two and four hours. Larger homes or systems with heavy buildup take longer. We'll give you a written estimate that includes the price, and our team will move efficiently without cutting corners. You're not blocked out of your home all day, but plan for an afternoon. If you're in a home in Mansfield or Bedford with two systems, expect the job to run longer. Call (682) 255-2572 and we'll give you a reasonable window for your specific home.

We schedule work during our regular hours, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We don't promise same-day dispatch, because this is a scheduled service and the right way to do it means giving your system the time it needs. What you will get is a real appointment window, and we show up inside it. That's The Garrison Code: show up inside the window we gave. Call (682) 255-2572 to schedule your cleaning at a time that works.

Yes, for at least the beginning and end of the job. You'll want to walk through the home with the crew before they start so everyone agrees on scope, and we'll want to walk you through what was done when we finish. You don't have to stand over anyone's shoulder the whole time. Most Fort Worth homeowners use the time to run an errand or work from another room. We'll keep you informed of progress, and we leave the site clean and squared away when we're done. Call (682) 255-2572 with any questions before you book.

In most homes, yes. When buildup sits in your ducts, every air handler cycle pushes fine dust back into your rooms. Cleaning the ducts removes that reservoir. It won't stop dust from entering your home entirely; Fort Worth's dry climate and construction activity in suburbs like Forest Hill and Sansom Park mean outside dust still gets in through windows and doors. But it removes the recirculating source inside the system, and that's the part most homeowners notice quickly. Call (682) 255-2572 if you're seeing dust accumulate on surfaces days after cleaning.

Yes. Lint buildup in dryer vents is a real fire risk, and it's one of the most common issues we find in Fort Worth homes, especially in older neighborhoods like River Oaks and Sansom Park. We'll clean the dryer vent as part of the service when it's needed. You should have your dryer vent cleaned whenever you notice clothes taking longer to dry or if it's been more than a couple of years since the last cleaning. Call (682) 255-2572 and ask about adding dryer vent cleaning to your service.

We use professional-grade cleaning equipment from brands like Rotobrush and Nikro, which are built for the negative-pressure and agitation method that actually removes buildup from ductwork. These aren't rental units or consumer vacuums. The equipment pulls debris from the full length of the duct run, not just what's within reach of a brush. That matters in Fort Worth homes where long runs and tight turns are common. Call (682) 255-2572 if you want details on how the cleaning works in practice.

We can show you what's in your system and recommend the right filter for your home, including guidance on Honeywell filters if that's what your system uses. We don't push a specific brand or upsell expensive filters. What matters most is that you're using the correct MERV rating for your system and changing the filter regularly. In Fort Worth's dusty climate, we often recommend checking filters monthly during high-use seasons. Call (682) 255-2572 with your system details and we'll point you in the right direction.

We don't sell duct equipment or recommend that homeowners buy professional cleaning machines. The brands we use, including Rotobrush and Nikro, are commercial units that require training and experience to run properly. For your home, the main thing to focus on is a high-quality filter and regular maintenance. If you're interested in the standards behind our cleaning, we're happy to explain the process and show you before-and-after photos of your actual ducts. Call (682) 255-2572 and ask for Roy Castellanos to talk through it.

Every professional working under the Hollis Air Duct name is required to hold the license and insurance their state requires. That's a network standard, not a promise we make casually. When you book with us in Fort Worth, you're getting a crew that works under The Garrison Standard: written pricing, by-the-book work, a clean site, and a one-year guarantee in writing. Led by Roy Castellanos, our team takes that standard seriously. Call (682) 255-2572 and we'll walk you through exactly what to expect before you book.

The professionals who work under our name are required to hold the license and insurance their state requires. You're letting a crew into your home in Fort Worth, and we understand that's not a small thing. The Garrison Code exists for exactly that reason: do it by the book, the first time, and leave the site clean and squared away. We treat your home the way we'd want a crew to treat ours. Call (682) 255-2572 if you have questions about how our team operates before they arrive.

Air duct issues are rarely the kind of emergency that threatens your home immediately, the way a burst pipe or electrical failure does. But some problems do need fast attention, like water in your ductwork after a leak, or visible mold growth, or a system that's pushing debris into your living space. Those need a professional to assess and address properly. Call (682) 255-2572 during our regular hours, Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and we'll get you scheduled as soon as possible.

Don't ignore it, and don't try to scrub it out yourself. Mold in ductwork means there's a moisture problem somewhere in the system, and until that's fixed, cleaning alone won't solve it. A professional can inspect the system, identify the moisture source, and clean the ducts properly. In Fort Worth's humid summer months, especially in homes in Euless and Bedford with older HVAC systems, condensation issues are more common than homeowners realize. Call (682) 255-2572 and we'll help you figure out what's going on.

DIY air duct cleaning rarely works well, because the tools that actually remove buildup from the full duct run are expensive commercial equipment. A shop vacuum and a brush can reach the first few feet of a duct, but the rest of the system stays packed with dust and debris. There's also a real safety concern: poking around inside ductwork without proper training can damage the ducts themselves or disturb materials you shouldn't be breathing. A trained professional with the right equipment is the safer and more effective choice. Call (682) 255-2572 for a free estimate.

Because those ads are usually the opening move in a bait-and-switch. The "special" price often covers only a portion of the system, with the rest added on after the crew arrives. We don't play that game. Our price is one flat amount per system, written down before any work starts, and it doesn't change once the van is in your driveway. That's the whole point of The Garrison Standard. Fort Worth homeowners who've been burned before get it. Call (682) 255-2572 and you'll understand the difference immediately.

Every job is guaranteed in writing for a full year. If the work fails in that time, we come back and make it right at no charge. That's The Garrison Standard, the promise every Garrison company works to. It's not a vague "satisfaction guarantee" with fine print. It's a specific, written commitment: we arrive inside the window we gave you, put the price in writing before any work starts, do the job by the book, and leave the site clean. Call (682) 255-2572 and ask for the guarantee in writing before you book.

You'll see it. We show you before-and-after photos of your actual ducts, not stock images or someone else's job. The difference in a Fort Worth home's ducts after cleaning is visible, especially if it's been years since the last cleaning or if you have pets. We also walk you through what was done when we finish, so you're not left wondering what happened in your own home. That transparency is part of The Garrison Standard. Call (682) 255-2572 and ask about before-and-after photos when you book.

Yes. The one-year guarantee applies to the work we do, including dryer vent cleaning. If the work fails in that year, we come back and make it right at no charge. That's the standard across every job we do in Fort Worth, Southlake, Mansfield, and the surrounding areas. Roy Castellanos and the team stand behind it because it's in writing, and in our eyes, a guarantee you won't put in writing isn't worth much. Call (682) 255-2572 and we'll send you the terms of the guarantee along with your free estimate.

For most Fort Worth homes, every three to five years is a reasonable interval. Homes with pets, smokers, recent renovations, or anyone in the household with allergies or respiratory conditions may need cleaning more often. The dry, dusty climate across Tarrant County means fine particulate accumulates faster than in wetter regions. If you've never had your ducts cleaned or you don't know when it was last done, it's probably time. Call (682) 255-2572 for an honest assessment, not a hard sell.

Roy Castellanos leads the team at Hollis Air Duct Fort Worth. He's the person who makes sure The Garrison Code is followed on every job: show up inside the window we gave, price in writing before any work starts, do it by the book, leave the site clean, and stand behind the work for a full year. That's the standard every home in Fort Worth, Southlake, Mansfield, and the surrounding areas gets. Call (682) 255-2572 and ask to speak with Roy if you want to talk about your home's specific needs.

Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth since 2004.