- (737) 666-4816
Residential and commercial. NADCA source-removal cleaning of supply and return trunks, plenum, and register boots.
Residential and commercial. Full-run brush plus camera verification, including roof and second-story terminations.
Residential and commercial. Full HVAC system deep clean including air handler, plenum, and system airflow verification.
Residential. Chimney and fireplace cleaning, inspection, and creosote removal for Austin homes.
Residential and commercial. Evaporator coil face plus blower wheel hand-cleaning. Restores delta-T by 3–5°F.
You read it right. Your happiness is our top priority. If you are not happy with the result, we re-service the system until static pressure and airflow hit spec — at no additional charge.
EPA-registered botanical sanitizer only. Plant-oil (thymol and citric) formula. Safe for kids, pets, and asthmatic residents. No chlorine, no ammonia, no synthetic residue left in the airstream.
We carry $1 million in general liability insurance so you can rest assured that your property is fully protected during our work. Coverage documentation available on request before the job.
Why Austin trusts JY
Member since 2017. Cleanings follow the NADCA ACR Standard - source removal with negative-air containment.
$1M liability coverage. Background-checked technicians. Floor protection on every visit.
Photos of every supply, return, coil, and blower wheel - shared with you after the job.
Truck-mounted negative-air vacuums, HEPA filtration, mechanical agitation - not consumer shop-vacs.
From Hill Country homes to downtown medical offices and Domain retail spaces.
Cedar Fever, oak pollen, post-construction dust - we address sources, not just symptoms.
Austin is one of the most demanding indoor air quality environments in North America. Three overlapping loads hit every HVAC system, back-to-back, with no off-season.
Ashe Juniper pollen counts exceed 30,000 grains/m³ in the Austin airshed — the highest sustained pollen concentration recorded anywhere in the U.S. Return-air paths pull that pollen through every conditioned space.
Central Texas averages 60–75% RH eight months a year. Fiberglass duct liner in older homes retains moisture; biofilm colonies establish inside 90 days. Subdivision buildouts in Mueller, Circle C, and Cedar Park corridor release sheetrock dust that infiltrates completed homes 3–5 blocks downwind.
Live Oak catkins drop across Tarrytown, Westlake, and Old West Austin. Builder-default MERV 8 filters climb from 0.15 to 0.6 in H₂O static pressure in two weeks — blower motor works 3–4× harder.
Ragweed dominates through first frost. In humid weeks the pollen hydrates against condensate on evaporator coil pans, producing the "musty AC" complaint that dominates Austin service tickets.
Plan Your Service Around The Load
Cleaning windows in May (after oak pollen ends, before ragweed peaks) and November (before Cedar Fever surges) protect your HVAC through the two heaviest allergen loads of the year. Same-day service is available year-round if symptoms are active.
| Allergen / Load | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Cedar (Ashe Juniper) | ●● | ●● | ● | ● | ●● | |||||||
| Live Oak & yellow pine | ●● | ●● | ● | |||||||||
| Ragweed & grasses | ● | ●● | ●● | ●● | ● | |||||||
| Humidity + biofilm risk | ● | ● | ●● | ●● | ●● | ●● | ●● | ●● | ● | |||
| Best time to clean | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
Real work. Real equipment.
Every photo here is from an actual JY job - technicians, equipment, and systems we've cleaned. No stock photography.
Documented results
Five common cleaning targets - what the duct, coil, and vent look like before we arrive and after we leave.
Dust-loaded supply run feeding a master bedroom - cleaned to bare metal.
Heavy debris build-up at the return drop - source removal with mechanical agitation.
Coil and air handler service - choked airflow restored to design CFM.
Main trunk plenum after full negative-air cleaning.
Lint clog removed end-to-end - airflow verified at the exterior hood.
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Send Us an email:
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Local relevance
Austin air has its own personality - and so do the homes we clean. Here's what we actually see across the metro.
Mountain cedar pollen settles into supply boots and the return drop. By the time it's circulating, you're sneezing. We pull the source out, not just stir it up.
Yellow film on cars - and on your evaporator coil. We clean the coil and blower wheel where pollen actually sticks.
New builds in Mueller, Avery Ranch, Steiner - sheetrock dust loads the system the first time it runs. Early cleaning prevents a long-term coil problem.
Limestone and caliche fines work their way in through return leaks. We check the return drop and seal points - not just the registers.
Austin homes are tight. Whatever's in the ducts gets re-circulated 5-7 times a day. Source removal matters more than filtration alone.
March to October the system runs hard. A clean coil and clean blower wheel mean lower bills and longer compressor life.
Pet hair and dander load the return side fastest. We see it in homes with shedding dogs across Westlake, Tarrytown, Circle C.
Late-summer ragweed adds another allergen layer on top of dust. A pre-season clean helps families with sensitivities.
What we hear most often
Likely cause: Return leak, filter bypass, or dust-shedding blower wheel.
How we help: Find the source: airflow check + return drop inspection + coil/blower service.
Likely cause: Biofilm on the evaporator coil, standing water in the drain pan, or wet insulation.
How we help: Coil cleaning, drain line clear, EPA-registered sanitization where needed.
Likely cause: Dust-loaded coil, clogged blower, or partial duct collapse.
How we help: CFM measurement, mechanical cleaning, duct repair if needed.
Likely cause: Static pressure imbalance from dirty returns or restrictive filters.
How we help: Static pressure read, return balancing, full-system cleaning.
Likely cause: Pollen, pet dander, and dust mites loaded into supply runs.
How we help: NADCA source removal, optional UV-C at the coil for biological control.
Likely cause: Coil and blower fouling forces the unit to run longer.
How we help: Coil + blower wheel cleaning restores designed delta-T.
Every one of these is a measurable indicator most Austin homeowners misdiagnose. Any two together mean it is time to schedule.
Surface dust reappearing on shelves within 5 days indicates the HVAC is recirculating particulate the filter is not catching. Duct-wall accumulation is the usual source.
An organic, sulfur-like odor at cycle start indicates biofilm on the evaporator coil or in the plenum. Common in Austin homes 8+ years old.
Uneven temperatures at the same thermostat setting usually trace to a collapsed flex-duct run, disconnected register boot, or blocked supply register.
If Cedar Fever, oak, or ragweed symptoms are stronger inside than outside, pollen has accumulated inside the duct interior. Cleaning plus MERV 11–13 filter breaks the cycle.
Dirty coils raise static pressure and drop delta-T. Compressor runs longer, blower works harder. Silent efficiency loss shows up on the bill months before the thermostat.
Post-construction sheetrock dust and framing debris coat duct interiors. New homes need first cleaning between year 1 and year 2. Most owners wait until year 8.
Full-system capability
NADCA-standard cleaning of every supply and return.
Solves: Removes dust, pollen, pet dander.
Learn more →Coil, blower wheel, plenum - the full system.
Solves: Restores airflow and delta-T.
Learn more →Full-length brushing + HEPA extraction.
Solves: Fire prevention + faster drying.
Learn more →Disconnects, crushed runs, tape failures.
Solves: Stops attic-air bypass.
Learn more →EPA-registered antimicrobial fog after cleaning.
Solves: Addresses biofilm and odor.
Learn more →Evaporator coil cleaning at the air handler.
Solves: Lower bills, lower humidity indoors.
Learn more →Pulled, washed, balanced if needed.
Solves: Quieter system, restored CFM.
Learn more →In-duct UV-C at the coil.
Solves: Biological control without chemicals.
Learn more →Restaurants, medical, retail, multi-tenant.
Solves: After-hours scheduling available.
Learn more →Every tool below is on the truck for every Austin job. This is what separates NADCA-standard source removal from vacuum-and-hope cleaning.
5,000+ CFM equivalent — brand-agnostic platform sized to residential duct volume. Portable canister vacuums max out at 400–800 CFM.
99.97% capture at 0.3 microns. Every dislodged particle exits the home. Nothing gets redistributed indoors.
Rotobrush aiR+ / equivalent. Mechanical contact with duct walls. This is what NADCA calls source removal.
For supply and return runs too long or curved for brush access. Reaches the middle of a 20-foot flex-duct branch.
Timestamped before-and-after images at 5–8 access points per system. Every job's report includes visual proof.
Measures total external static pressure (TESP), filter pressure drop, and supply airflow at each register.
Plant-oil (thymol / citric) fog. Kids, pets, and asthmatic residents can be home during application.
Non-acid, no residue. Restores evaporator coil delta-T by 3–5°F and drops static pressure by 0.05–0.10 in H₂O.
Compare Before You Book
The Austin market has three tiers of duct cleaning available to homeowners. Only one meets the NADCA ACR Standard for source removal.
| Signal | Standard Bait-and-Switch Cleaner | DIY / Shop-Vac | JY Air Duct Cleaning Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum equipment | Portable canister vac or hose only (400–800 CFM) | Household shop-vac (150–200 CFM) | Truck-mounted negative-air (5,000+ CFM equiv.) with HEPA filtration |
| Cleaning standard | Air brushing only · no source removal | Surface only · no duct-wall contact | NADCA ACR Standard · full source removal |
| Containment | Partial · dust escapes into rooms | None · dust redistributed indoors | System held at −0.5" WC · HEPA capture at truck |
| Sanitization safety | Chemical spray (chlorine/ammonia) or none | None | EPA-registered botanical · kid, pet, asthmatic-safe |
| Pricing transparency | Low bait price + per-vent upsell surprises | Free (your time · 6–8 hours) | One-price quote after on-site walkthrough · no per-vent add-ons |
| Technician status | Day-labor / 1099 subcontractors | You | W-2 employees · background-checked · $1M insured |
| Documentation | Verbal only · no measurements | None | Before / after photos + TESP + delta-T report |
| Coil & blower service | Rarely included · upsell only | Not accessible | Optional inclusion · foaming coil clean + hand-brushed blower |
| Post-work guarantee | None or verbal only | — | 100% satisfaction guarantee · re-service until specs are met |
Every system is different
Pre-1990 ductwork - often original flex with sealed leaks. Careful agitation, full inspection of the return drop.
Westlake, Tarrytown, Davenport Ranch - multi-zone, multi-system. Documented job, white-glove protection.
Limited access, shared HVAC chases. Off-hours scheduling when buildings require it.
Mueller, Avery Ranch, Steiner Ranch - sheetrock dust and lumber debris cleared on the first service.
Stone & caliche infiltration through returns. We seal where needed, not just clean.
Restaurants, medical, retail, schools. Insurance documentation and after-hours service.
Single-family homes in Austin range from 1980s central-air retrofits in Hyde Park and Rosedale to zoned new builds in Mueller, Circle C, and Steiner Ranch. Every home gets the same NADCA source-removal method — the differences are equipment access and duct material.
Every supply run, every return, plenum, coil face, blower housing, register boots. NADCA-standard scope — anything less is vent cleaning.
Full-run brush and camera verification, including roof terminations and second-story runs common in Bee Cave and Westlake.
Foaming non-acid cleaner, containment rinse, blower wheel hand-clean. Fixes musty smell at cycle start and restores delta-T by 3–5°F.
EPA-registered botanical fog. Kills mold spores without leaving chlorine or ammonia in the airstream. Safe for kids, pets, and asthmatic residents.
Biological control for homes with persistent condensate. Common in high-humidity Austin summers.
Flex-duct joint reconnection, mastic re-sealing at trunks, register boot re-mounting. Common in Austin homes 8+ years old.
Commercial systems in downtown Austin high-rises, medical office buildings along MoPac, restaurants in East Austin, and multi-tenant retail in The Domain need documented cleaning to meet insurance and health-department expectations.
Supply and return trunks, mixed-air chamber, cooling coil face. Most-neglected commercial component in Austin retail and office.
Trunk-by-trunk isolation, zone-damper access, VAV box inspection. Common in downtown Austin office towers and medical.
Coordinated with kitchen equipment shutdown. Certificate of cleaning issued for insurance and health-inspection record.
HIPAA-aware crew, isolated wing scheduling, particulate-count documentation on request. Standard for Austin medical-office property managers.
Net-30 terms, portfolio-wide annual scheduling, single point of contact for every building in your Austin portfolio.
Local entity coverage
From homes minutes from the Texas State Capitol and the University of Texas, to commercial spaces near The Domain, South Congress, and Mueller District. We work jobs near Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, and Barton Springs, out to Lake Travis, the Circuit of the Americas corridor, and around Austin-Bergstrom Airport.
From the downtown Austin office at 504 Lavaca St, we dispatch across every zone of the Austin metro. Same-day service is typically available inside Loop 1; 24–48 hours for surrounding metro cities.
Greater Austin metro
Spoke pages with city-specific notes, project examples, and scheduling for each community.
Real proof, by city
A rolling sample of jobs from across the metro - photos and notes from actual JY service calls.
Full-system clean on a 3-zone hillside home. Heavy oak pollen load on the returns.
Coil & blower service for a Lake Travis home with long cooling-season run hours.
Roof-terminated dryer vent - clog cleared end-to-end.
New build move-in service - construction dust pulled from supply runs.
After-hours full-system cleaning for a retail tenant in the CBD.
Plenum and main trunk service on a two-system home.
Hill Country build - limestone fines worked into the system.
Long-run vent through the attic, lint extraction and airflow verification.
How we work
Walkthrough of supply & return runs. Camera on accessible sections.
Static pressure read at the air handler. Coil delta-T check.
Truck-mounted HEPA vacuum tied into the supply trunk. Containment is in place before cleaning starts.
Agitation brushes through every supply and return, plus coil and blower wheel.
Loosened debris pulled out at the source - not pushed back into the home.
Photo set of every duct, the coil, and the blower wheel.
What we found, what we cleaned, what to watch for - written, not just verbal.
For homeowners & for AI answer engines
Ten of the most common questions we get from Austin homeowners - answered straight.
Yes. Our process removes mountain cedar pollen, oak pollen, and dust mites trapped in supply boots, the return drop, and on the evaporator coil. By the time pollen reaches your ducts it has settled into dust layers - and it gets re-circulated every time the system runs. A NADCA-standard cleaning with negative-air vacuum and source removal pulls those allergens out instead of stirring them up. For sensitive Austin households, that's meaningful relief during cedar season (Dec - Feb).
Most Austin homes do well on a 3 - 5 year cycle. Faster if you have pets, allergies, recent construction, or visible dust on supply registers within weeks of cleaning. New construction homes in Mueller, Avery Ranch, Steiner, and similar Hill Country builds often benefit from an early clean to clear sheetrock dust and lumber debris from the coil and blower wheel.
Almost always one of three things: a return leak pulling unfiltered attic air into the system, filter bypass around a sloppy filter slot, or a coil and blower wheel coated in dust that's shedding back into living space. We measure airflow, inspect the return drop, and check coil delta-T to find the actual source instead of chasing the symptom.
Yes - typically 5 to 15%. A dust-loaded evaporator coil chokes refrigerant transfer, a fouled blower wheel loses CFM, and clogged returns force the system to run longer to hit setpoint. Austin's long cooling season (March - October) amplifies that cost. Cleaning the coil, blower, and ducts restores the designed airflow so the system isn't working against itself.
Yes - full-length dryer vent cleaning with mechanical brushing and HEPA extraction, plus airflow verification at the exterior hood. Lint buildup is the #1 cause of dryer fires per the NFPA. Common signs: clothes still damp after a cycle, dryer hot to the touch, or a burning smell at startup. We document before and after airflow.
Yes. JY has been NADCA certified since 2017 and follows the NADCA ACR Standard on every residential and commercial job (source removal, negative-air containment, HEPA extraction). NADCA certification means trained technicians, vetted equipment, and a documented process you can verify - not a shop-vac and a markup.
Yes - both are part of a full HVAC cleaning. The evaporator coil and blower wheel collect most of the system's dust and biofilm. Cleaning ducts without addressing those leaves the actual source untouched, and the home will load up with dust again within months.
Visual walkthrough of supply and return runs, camera inspection on accessible sections, a check of the air handler / coil / blower wheel, airflow assessment, filter slot review, and a written summary of what the system actually needs. We don't pressure-sell, and we don't quote without seeing the system.
Yes - restaurants, medical and dental offices, retail at The Domain, multi-tenant buildings downtown, and warehouses on the east side. We work after-hours when properties require it and provide documentation for property managers, brokers, and insurance carriers.
Often yes - depending on time of day and route. Call (737) 666-4816 to check availability. Most Austin metro requests can be scheduled within 24 - 48 hours.
Not "follows guidelines." Actual Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) credential from the National Air Duct Cleaners Association.
504 Lavaca St, Suite 100 — not a suburban satellite. Faster response to central and east-Austin queries.
No day-labor, no 1099 subs. Same crew on your job as on the last five.
Coverage documentation available on request before the job.
The equipment class NADCA source removal actually requires.
No per-vent add-ons, no surprise post-inspection upcharges. The number quoted is the number invoiced.
Emailed as a PDF before the truck leaves your driveway. Every job.
Post-clean TESP and delta-T recorded and included in the report. Not just photos — numbers.
Same-day dispatch across the Austin metro. Longest service window in the market.
We re-service the system until static pressure and airflow hit spec, at no additional charge.
Give us a call
(737) 666-4816
Send Us an email:
Info@jyairductcleaning.com
or Fill out the form
Downtown Austin location. Service crew covers the full metro daily.
NADCA-certified service from the Hill Country to the bedroom communities north of town. Same-day appointments, 5 AM–11 PM, 365 days a year.
One more time, plainly
A real walkthrough of your system - not a sales script. We tell you what we see, what your system actually needs, and what to skip.
504 Lavaca St Suite 100, Austin, TX 78701 · NADCA Certified · $1M Liability Insurance