Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Longview, Texas
Air duct cleaning in Longview runs about $540 for a typical job (whole house). Basic installs start near $310. High-efficiency equipment with duct or electrical work can reach $720.
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Longview Weather and HVAC Load
In a normal year, Longview racks up 2,120 heating and 2,750 cooling degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals). Neither season dominates in Longview. That balance is a big reason heat pumps and dual-fuel systems sell well in Texas. A normal year brings 38 nights at or below freezing and 111 days over 90°F.
| Heating degree days / year | 2,120 |
|---|---|
| Cooling degree days / year | 2,750 |
| Nights at or below 32°F | 38 |
| Days above 90°F | 111 |
| Average low / high | 55.4°F / 77.9°F |
Longview Housing Stock
Census figures put the median build year in Longview at 1978, so a typical house here has about 48 years on it. A lot of these homes are on their second or third system by now. The ductwork is usually original, and leaky joints are common. Longview has roughly 17,000 owner-occupied homes, or 53.4% of households. The median home value is $182,700, and median household income is $62,488. We use both figures to adjust labor and pricing for this page.
Between 2020 and 2025, NOAA's Storm Events Database logged 9 hail days and 22 days with damaging thunderstorm winds in Gregg County. The largest hail reported was 2.75 inches across. Hail flattens the thin aluminum fins on condenser coils and cuts airflow. After a big storm, take a look at the outdoor unit; homeowners insurance often covers the damage. Gregg County also had 2 tornado days in that period.
When to Book It
- A musty smell after a leak or flood
- Dust puffs out of the vents when the system starts
- You just finished a remodel
- You moved into a house with no maintenance records
What Moves the Price
- Sanitizing or mold treatment
- House size and duct layout
- How hard it is to reach ducts in the attic or crawlspace
- Adding a dryer vent cleaning
- How many supply and return vents the house has
We lowered the national figures about 10% for Longview using local income, home values and the equipment size this climate needs. Real bids can still come in outside the range, so collect three written quotes.
What the Quote Should Cover
- Cleaning under negative pressure with a truck or portable vacuum
- Cleaning the registers and grilles
- Cleaning the blower compartment
- Inspecting the supply and return ducts
- Before-and-after photos
Texas Permits, Efficiency Rules and Rebates
Texas is in the DOE's Southeast region, where new split central air conditioners need at least 14.3 SEER2 (13.8 SEER2 for systems of 45,000 BTU/h and up).
Before You Hire
- Ask whether the company follows NADCA standards.
- Put in a new filter as soon as the cleaning is done.
- If the ducts leak, have them sealed during the same visit.
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Air Duct Cleaning Questions from Longview Homeowners
How much is air duct cleaning in Longview?
Plan on $310 to $720, with most jobs near $540. Equipment efficiency, house size and the condition of the ducts and wiring decide where your quote falls.
When is the best time to schedule air duct cleaning in Longview?
In spring or fall. Those are the slow months between heating and cooling season in Longview.
How often should ducts be cleaned?
There's no set schedule. The EPA recommends cleaning when there's visible mold, pests or a lot of debris, not on a routine basis.
Does duct cleaning lower energy bills?
Not by much. Sealing leaky ducts makes a much bigger difference to efficiency and comfort.
Air Duct Cleaning Near Longview
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates 2019-2023 and 2024 population estimates; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Longview; NOAA Storm Events Database 2020-2025, Gregg County. Prices are our estimates, not contractor quotes. Updated 2026.