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Air Duct Replacement in Houston, TX

When ductwork is old, crushed, contaminated or poorly designed, replacing it restores airflow and indoor air quality — often the missing piece after a new AC install.
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Quick answer

When should air ducts be replaced instead of cleaned?

Replace ducts when they are 15–25+ years old and deteriorating, heavily crushed or torn, contaminated with mold or rodent waste that cannot be cleaned, or undersized for your system. A full replacement uses insulated flex branches and sealed metal trunks and plenums, and usually takes 1–2 days for a typical home.
Quoted per run

Typical starting price

1–2 days

Time on site

Same day

Often available

NADCA

Certified technicians

Overview

What is air duct replacement?

Flex duct liners and insulation break down in hot attics over time. Older systems often have undersized returns and long, kinked runs that starve rooms.

We assess the layout, size runs to the system, install sealed metal trunks and insulated flex (R-6 or R-8), seal all connections, and verify airflow at each register.

Air Duct Replacement is part of our duct repair & installation. Many customers book it together with ductwork installation.

Air Duct Replacement by Indoor Air Duct Cleaning technician
Scope

What is included — and when you need it

Included in every air duct replacement visit

Signs you need it

Process

How our air duct replacement works

1. Diagnose

Airflow readings and camera inspection.

2. Plan

Sizing and route for each run.

3. Remove

Damaged or old sections taken out.

4. Install

Sealed metal and insulated flex.

5. Seal & support

Mastic, clamps and proper strapping.

6. Test

Airflow verified at each register.

Pricing

Air Duct Replacement pricing

ServiceTypical price
Partial duct replacementQuoted per run
Whole-home duct replacementQuoted after assessment

Prices are typical ranges for standard homes. You get a firm, written price after a free on-site inspection — before any work starts.

1–2 days

Typical time on site

Every 20–25 years

Recommended frequency

Free

On-site inspection & estimate

Since 2015

NADCA-certified team

Why us

Why Texas homeowners choose Indoor Air Duct

We are a locally owned team of NADCA-certified technicians. Here is how a professional cleaning compares with the low-price specials you see in ads.
What you getIndoor Air Duct CleaningTypical “$99 whole-house” special
Every supply & return cleaned✓ IncludedOften limited vent count, then upsells
Negative-pressure HEPA equipment✓ Connected to trunk lineOften a portable vacuum at the register
Camera inspection + before/after photos✓ Every jobRarely
Written price before work starts✓ AlwaysPrice changes on site
NADCA-certified, insured technicians✓ Since 2015Often not stated
Jacob, Senior Technician at Indoor Air Duct Cleaning
Jacob

Senior Technician

Yurislav, Senior Technician at Indoor Air Duct Cleaning
Yurislav

Senior Technician

Coby, Senior Technician at Indoor Air Duct Cleaning
Coby

Senior Technician

Lorenzo, NADCA-Trained Technician at Indoor Air Duct Cleaning
Lorenzo

NADCA-Trained Technician

Related

Related services

Air Duct Repair

We repair disconnected, crushed, torn and leaking ducts — common in hot Texas attics — so every room gets the airflow it was designed for..

Ductwork Installation

Properly sized, sealed ductwork for new homes, additions and retrofits — designed so each room gets the right amount of air..

Duct Sealing

Seal the leaks in your ductwork so cooled air reaches your rooms instead of the attic — with mastic at accessible joints and interior sealing for hard-to-reach leaks..

Mold Remediation

When mold has spread through the air handler or ductwork, remediation removes it safely: contain the area, remove or clean contaminated materials, treat surfaces and verify the result..

Vent Repair & Installation

Replace broken or rusty registers, fix loose or leaking boots, add a vent to an under-served room, or install a new return grille..

Duct Leakage Testing

Measure how much conditioned air your ducts lose into the attic.

Service area

Where we provide air duct replacement

Served from our five local offices in Friendswood, Cypress, Killeen, Georgetown and Boerne.

Our offices

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Often yes. New equipment on old, leaky ducts loses much of its benefit.

R-6 is a common minimum; R-8 is better in hot attics.

Some cities require one; we follow local requirements.

Free estimate

Get your free inspection & written price

Tell us a little about your home and we will call you back — usually within 2 hours during business hours. No obligation, no pressure.

Prefer to talk? Call (832) 669-5372

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