Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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.
Trusted Air Duct Repair for Nashville Homeowners
If your energy bill is climbing while some rooms never get comfortable, or you’ve spotted a tear in a flex line above the garage, you’re dealing with the problem this page covers: ducts that leak, sag, or come apart. Duct Cleaning Nashville handles duct cleaning in Nashville and the repairs around it, so you get one call instead of two contractors pointing at each other. Our technicians have up to 9 years of experience and work with professional-grade tools – Rotobrush for contact cleaning, Nikro for HVAC work, Abatement Technologies filtration for homes with respiratory concerns. Estimates are free, the price is set per job in writing, and same-day visits are often possible. Call (855) 473-8488 to get started.
HVAC Duct Installation
HVAC Duct Installation means building a new duct system or extending an existing one to serve a space it never reached – a converted attic, an added bedroom, a finished basement. It comes up when a room has no supply register at all, when a previous owner sealed off a run instead of fixing it, or when an addition was built without tying into the home’s air distribution. Duct Cleaning Nashville sizes and runs the new ductwork, seals the joints, and tests that each room gets the airflow the system was designed to deliver. Typical installation runs $1,800-$6,500 depending on how many runs are added and how far the duct has to travel through finished space. The written estimate sets the final price.
Adding Runs to an Existing System
Most homes don’t need a whole new system – they need one or two branches added off the main trunk. We map the existing static pressure first, because adding a run to an undersized trunk starves every other room. The new branch gets properly sized, insulated, and balanced against the rest of the house.
Duct Design and Sizing
A duct that’s too small for the register it feeds will whistle and underdeliver no matter how good the equipment is. We calculate the load for each room and pick the duct size to match. It’s less exciting than the furnace or the air handler, but duct sizing decides how the whole system actually performs.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Air Duct Replacement
Air Duct Replacement is the removal of damaged duct sections and the installation of new duct in their place – not a patch, not a wrap, a full swap of the failed run. You need it when flex duct has collapsed, when the inner liner has torn away from the outer jacket, or when older ductboard has absorbed so much moisture it can’t be dried or resealed. Duct Cleaning Nashville replaces runs from the plenum to the register boot, insulates new duct to the same standard as the rest of the system, and cleans the surrounding ductwork before reconnecting so debris doesn’t get pushed downstream. Air duct replacement in Nashville typically runs $600-$2,900 depending on how many runs are involved and how hard they are to reach. The written estimate sets the final price.
When Replacement Beats Repair
A small tear gets taped and sealed. A 12-foot run of collapsed flex does not – the inner wall has kinked and the airflow is never coming back. We look at the run’s condition, not just the visible damage, before recommending one path over the other.
Choosing the Right Duct Material
Flex duct is easy to route but crushes if it’s pulled tight around a corner. Rigid metal and ductboard hold their shape better in tight mechanical spaces. The right call depends on the run, the ceiling cavity, and how much room the installation actually has.
Ductwork Repair
Ductwork Repair covers sealing, taping, reconnecting, and re-supporting ducts that are still structurally sound but leaking air. You need it whenever a joint has separated at a collar, when a run is sagging off its strap, or when the mastic on a plenum seam has cracked and pulled away. Those leaks are where 20 to 30 percent of conditioned air can escape before it ever reaches a register – you pay to heat and cool the attic instead of the living room. Duct Cleaning Nashville finds the leaks with a visual inspection of every accessible run, then seals and reconnects them properly. Ductwork repair runs $180-$850 for most homes depending on how many leaks are found and where they sit. The written estimate sets the final price.
Finding the Leaks That Matter
The obvious tear isn’t always the one costing you money. A separated joint behind the air handler or a cracked plenum collar can leak as much as a visible hole in a flex run. We check the whole accessible system, not just the part you pointed at.
Sealing and Reconnecting Safely
Proper sealing uses mastic and approved tape, not standard duct tape, which dries out and peels within a season. Reconnecting a separated collar means getting the duct back on the fitting and mechanically fastened before it’s sealed. Done right, it holds for years.
Duct Replacement
Duct Replacement means taking out an entire duct system and putting a new one in – the whole assembly, not one failed section. It’s the right call when the original duct is at the end of its useful life, when the layout was wrong from the start and the house has never heated or cooled evenly, or when a homeowner is moving off an old system after an equipment upgrade. Duct Cleaning Nashville maps the existing layout first, identifies where the design caused the problem, and rebuilds the system so each room gets what it was always supposed to. Duct replacement in Nashville typically runs $4,500-$9,800 depending on home size, attic access, and whether the new layout requires moving the main trunk. The written estimate sets the final price.
Signs the Whole System Is Done
Widespread liner failure, ductboard that crumbles when touched, or a system that’s been patched so many times it’s more tape than duct. At that point, replacing one run just moves the next failure down the line. Replacing the system fixes it for the long haul.
Rebuilding a Failing Layout
Some homes never balanced because the original trunk was sized for a smaller system than what’s installed now. A rebuild lets us right-size the trunk, shorten the runs, and put the registers where the rooms actually need them. That’s the difference between a working system and a quiet one.
Ductwork Installation
Ductwork Installation is the build-out of a duct system from scratch – a new home, a gut renovation, or a mechanical space that never had ductwork at all. It’s called for when the framing is open and the design can be done right the first time, when a homeowner is moving from a boiler or window units to a full forced-air system, or when a remodel has changed the floor plan beyond what the existing duct can serve. Duct Cleaning Nashville installs the trunk, branches, plenum connections, and register boots, seals every joint, and confirms the delivery to each room before the ceiling closes. New ductwork installation runs $6,000-$14,000 depending on home size, number of zones, and how much of the run has to go through finished space. The written estimate sets the final price.
New Builds and Renovations
When the walls are open, the duct can be routed to serve each room the way the plan intended. That means shorter runs, fewer turns, tighter sealing, and a system that works without fighting the house. It’s far less expensive than correcting a bad install later.
System Design and Layout
Layout decisions get made before the first duct hanger goes up. Trunk placement, register location, and return sizing all get settled on paper so the install follows a plan rather than what fits on the day. That’s how you get even temperatures room to room.
How Much Does Air Duct Repair Cost in Nashville?
Air duct repair in Nashville typically costs $180-$850 for minor leaks and reconnections, and climbs from there as the job gets bigger. A typical ductwork repair on a handful of separated joints runs $180-$450. A single air duct replacement for one collapsed run runs $600-$1,400. A full duct replacement runs $4,500-$9,800 depending on home size and how much of the system is being rebuilt. A new HVAC duct installation for added rooms runs $1,800-$6,500. These are estimates only, and the written estimate sets the final price.
What moves the number up: attic access, whether the duct sits behind drywall, the number of runs involved, and whether the leak was found inside the mechanical closet or out at the far end of a long run. What moves it down: easy access, a single problem area, and a system that was well installed to begin with.
How to avoid overpaying: get the whole system inspected, not just the part that looks bad. A low up-front quote that converts to a much larger invoice once the technician is on site is the industry’s oldest complaint, and the way around it is a fixed price per system agreed before work starts. Ask for it in writing. Ask whether the price includes the seals, the reconnect, and the post-repair check. Ask for before-and-after photos of your own duct, not a stock photo.
Every free estimate from us includes a full visual inspection of accessible ductwork, a written scope of what we found, and a flat price for the work before anything begins. If a cheaper quote comes in lower than the rest, ask what’s not in it. Often the answer is the sealing or the verification step. Call (855) 473-8488 for an exact quote on your Nashville home.
See the difference
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AfterOur Process, Step by Step
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Full system walk-through. We inspect every accessible run, from the air handler to the farthest register boot, and record what we find. That means checking flex duct for collapse and liner damage, rigid duct for mastic failure, and plenum seams for cracks. You get a written report before any work starts.
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Airflow and pressure check. We measure static pressure at the plenum and airflow at the registers to see how the system actually behaves. A duct can look fine and still be choking the system – the gauges tell us which rooms are underfed and by how much.
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Written scope and flat price. You get a scope of work with a set price per job before we start. No per-vent pricing, no surprise line items, no add-ons once the technician is inside. You approve it or you don’t.
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Cleaning, then repair. We contact-clean the system with the Rotobrush system and Nikro tools attached to Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration before opening any duct for repair. Sealing a dirty system just traps debris downstream where it blows back into rooms.
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Verification and before-and-after photos. After the repair, we recheck airflow at the registers and photograph the sealed joints and replaced runs. You get the photos of your own ductwork, not a stock image from a brochure.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Whistling or roaring at a register. A duct that’s too small or partially disconnected will whistle when the system runs. That noise is the duct telling you it can’t move the air the equipment is pushing. Left alone, it strains the blower and drives up the power bill.
- Uneven room temperatures. If the bedroom at the end of the run stays cold while the room near the air handler is comfortable, the duct is likely leaking or undersized. A quick pressure check finds out which.
- Dust returning within days of cleaning. Duct cleaning that doesn’t hold usually means a leak is pulling attic or crawlspace air back in. Repairing the ductwork is the step that stops it. Without the repair, the cleaning was wasted.
- Visible sagging or kinked flex duct. A run that’s sagging has lost its support, and a kinked run has lost its airflow. Both get worse over time, and both are cheap to fix before they tear.
- Musty smell when the system kicks on. That smell often comes from moisture getting into the duct through a leak or a disconnected joint. A disconnected return line in a humid attic is a common culprit. This one is worth a visit, because moisture inside the duct feeds mold, which then blows into every room.
Brands We Service
We work alongside Honeywell and Aprilaire controls and filtration equipment, and we see where those systems wear out. Honeywell zone controllers and thermostats tie into damper actuators that can stick, which then starves whole zones of airflow. Aprilaire media cabinets and humidifiers depend on a properly sealed duct connection at the cabinet collar, and a poorly sealed cabinet pulls unfiltered air straight into the system. We know both patterns and can check for them while we’re already in the mechanical closet.
Our Abatement Technologies filtration equipment is the same category used in professional mold and construction remediation, which matters in homes with respiratory sensitivities or post-renovation dust still working through the system. Rotobrush and Nikro handle the contact cleaning, and Guardsman products cover post-installation protection where it fits the home. Whether you have Honeywell, Aprilaire, or any other make, we can help.
Our Service Area Near Nashville
We serve homeowners across the Nashville area, including Belle Meade, Oak Hill, Forest Hills, and out toward Ashland City. We also work in Shackle Island, Kingston Springs, Coopertown, Pleasant View, and White Bluff. Most of these spots sit within a reasonable drive of our crews, though the farther suburbs will take a little longer to schedule. Call (855) 473-8488 and we’ll give you a clear arrival window for your address. Our crews dispatch Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm.
Serving Nashville, TN – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Nashville and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Duct Repair in Nashville
Air duct repair is fixing the ducts themselves – sealing leaks, reconnecting separated joints, re-supporting sagging runs, or replacing sections that can’t be repaired. It’s different from duct cleaning, which removes buildup inside otherwise sound duct. Many homes need both, and we do both. If a leak is pulling attic air in, cleaning first is pointless until the leak is closed.
Most ductwork repairs run two to four hours on site. A single sealed joint takes well under an hour; a full run replacement in a tight attic can stretch toward half a day. Whole-system replacement is a longer project, typically split over more than one visit. You’ll get a time estimate with the written quote before we start.
Most ductwork repairs run $180-$850, and single-run replacements run $600-$1,400 depending on access. Full system replacement runs $4,500-$9,800. The written estimate sets the final price, and every estimate is free. Call (855) 473-8488 for an exact quote on your home.
Yes. We work around Honeywell zone controls and Aprilaire filtration and humidification equipment, and we check the duct connections at those components. A cabinet that isn’t sealed properly pulls unfiltered air straight into the system. We’ll flag it if we see it on your estimate.
Same-day repair is often possible if you call early in the day. We answer 24/7, and fast dispatch runs 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, closed Saturday. A call outside dispatch hours gets booked into the next opening. The free estimate and repair can happen in the same visit when the scope is clear.
Yes. Workmanship on repairs we perform is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. If a sealed joint or reconnect fails within the covered period, we come back and fix it. The specific terms are on your written estimate before you approve the work, so you’re not relying on a verbal promise.
Clear access to the air handler and to any attic hatch or crawlspace opening you have. If the duct runs through a closet or garage, move what’s in front of the access point. Turn the system off before we arrive if you can. Beyond that, we handle the drop cloths and cleanup, and we’ll let you know if we need to move anything else.
Schedule Your Air Duct Repair Service in Nashville Today
If your ducts are leaking, sagging, or separated, one call gets you an inspection, a flat written price, and a repair plan from a team that cleans and repairs rather than hands the problem to someone else. Estimates are free and there’s no obligation. Call (855) 473-8488. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. You can also visit our Nashville page for the full range of duct services.
Written by the team at Duct Cleaning Nashville.