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.
Air Duct Cleaning Company in Hicksville, NY
Hicksville’s air duct problems are different from what you’ll find ten miles north. Most homes here were built between 1950 and 1970, and the original galvanized ductwork is still in place in a lot of them. That means rust, loose seams, and decades of dust that newer flex-duct homes simply don’t have. Add Long Island humidity and salt air, and you get a specific set of problems we see on nearly every job in Hicksville. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, owned and operated under The Garrison Standard. Call (516) 559-4917 when you want a written price before anything gets touched.
Why Hicksville Homes Are Different
The housing stock in Hicksville is mostly ranches, split-levels, and capes from the post-war building boom. Those homes came with galvanized steel ducts, not the insulated flex duct used in newer construction. Steel is durable, but after 60 or 70 years it rusts. It also leaks at the seams because the original tape and mastic dried out long ago. We routinely find return drops pulling air from crawl spaces instead of living spaces, which means whatever is down there, dust, mold spores, mouse droppings, ends up in the bedroom registers.
The other thing working against Hicksville is moisture. The town sits close enough to the South Shore that ambient humidity is higher than in inland Nassau communities, and when humid air meets cold steel ducts in an unconditioned crawl space or attic, condensation forms. That condensation feeds mold and accelerates rust. Spring and fall are the worst, when temperature swings are wide and ducts sweat every night. If you smell a musty odor when the heat kicks on the first cold week of October, it is almost always this. Duct sealing slows the problem; regular cleaning addresses what the moisture already did.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Hicksville Services
Three services cover most of what Hicksville homeowners call us for: a full air duct cleaning to remove accumulated dust and biological growth, dryer vent cleaning to clear the lint and salt-air corrosion that builds up in exhaust lines, and duct sealing to close the leaks that keep rooms uneven and let crawl-space air into the system.
Air Duct Cleaning in Hicksville
Most Hicksville duct jobs run three to four hours and cover the supply side, return side, blower compartment, and register covers. We run a Rotobrush rotary brush system with a Nikro negative-air machine pulling vacuum the whole time, so loosened debris gets collected at the unit rather than blown around the house. Hicksville homes with original steel ducts need more attention at the boots and elbows, where rust flakes accumulate and restrict airflow in far rooms. See Air Duct Cleaning in Hicksville for the full breakdown and pricing.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hicksville
Dryer vents in Hicksville vent through exterior walls, and the salt air does not help the metal. We regularly pull apart vents that are partially closed with rust scale and packed lint behind it. A clogged vent means dryers run long, clothes come out damp, and in the worst case you have a duct fire nobody saw coming. We clean the full run from dryer to termination and test the airflow after. Read the full process and what it costs on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hicksville page.
Duct Sealing in Hicksville
Hicksville’s older steel ducts leak, and sealing them changes how the house feels. We apply mastic to seams and joints, then wrap exposed sections in insulation where condensation is a problem. That keeps humid crawl-space air out of the system and room temperatures consistent. The job pays for itself in reduced energy use, which matters more in a Hicksville split-level where the furnace is working hard six months a year. Visit Duct Sealing in Hicksville for the full scope and pricing.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Hicksville
Every job puts us in front of components from a range of manufacturers. We service and clean systems that use filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman, and we carry common replacement filters and media so a cleaning visit does not end with “we’ll order the part.” See our brands for the full equipment list.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Hicksville, NY
| Service | Typical range in Hicksville |
|---|---|
| Full air duct cleaning (whole home) | $425 – $750 |
| Air duct cleaning + dryer vent cleaning | $550 – $900 |
| Dryer vent cleaning only | $125 – $225 |
| Duct sealing (per average 2,000 sq ft system) | $1,200 – $2,400 |
| Mold or heavy contamination surcharge | Add $150 – $350 |
| Unconditioned crawl space access | Add $75 – $150 |
| Filter replacement (Honeywell/Aprilaire media) | $40 – $90 |
| Rust spot repair (galvanized patch, per section) | $50 – $120 |
A Hicksville home with original 1950s galvanized ducts in a crawl space will sit toward the higher end of these ranges because the work is slower and the access tighter. Whatever the figure is, you get it in writing before anything starts. No number moves at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hicksville
We work throughout Hicksville, from the blocks off Broadway and West Old Country Road down to the quieter streets near the Bethpage border. Our typical scheduling runs two to four days out for most cleanings, with mornings going first.
- Hicksville Highlands
- Ellis Estates
- West Hicksville
- East Hicksville
- Parkland Heights
Service Area – Cities Near Hicksville
Our Hicksville crews also cover neighboring Nassau communities on a regular schedule. If you are just over the line, we likely have trucks near you during the week. We serve Plainview, NY, Levittown, NY, Westbury, NY, and East Meadow, NY.
Serving Hicksville, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hicksville area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning Company in Hicksville
Most Hicksville cleanings are scheduled within two to four business days, depending on the time of year. Spring and fall book out faster because condensation-related mold calls spike then. Call (516) 559-4917 and we can confirm a window while you are on the phone.
No. Air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and duct sealing are maintenance services and do not require permits in Hicksville or anywhere in the Town of Oyster Bay. Work is completed same-day in almost all cases.
Clear access to the furnace or air handler and a place to park close to the house. If your ducts run through a crawl space, let us know on the call so we bring the right access tools. Everything else, we handle.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local air duct cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Hicksville Customers Say
"Pet hair all through the returns. The crew pulled out a whole bag of it. Smell is gone."
- Ana G."They checked each section with a camera and showed me the dust before and after. Thorough and honest."
- Nicole H."Crew arrived in uniform at the exact time promised. Covered the floors, cleaned all the supply and return vents, and brushed out the main trunk. Vet-owned, and it shows in the discipline."
- Duane S.