Duct replacement in Odessa and nearby
New ductwork where the old runs have failed and cleaning can't help
A duct that leaks, has been flattened or has come apart will not clean up. We inspect the whole system, take out what has failed and put in new duct, for homes and businesses around Odessa.
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- Odessa and nearby communities
- Quotes are free, with no obligation
In brief
When should ductwork be replaced instead of cleaned?
Sometimes the duct itself is what has failed. Cleaning takes lint, dust and debris out of ductwork that is still in good shape. It cannot seal a run that leaks, reopen a section that has been crushed, or rebuild flexible duct that has torn or collapsed. When the inspection finds damage like that, the answer is to remove the failed ductwork and install new, which is the job Ecovent Dryer Duct Solutions Odessa does for homes and businesses in Odessa, Keystone, Cheval, Land O' Lakes and the other communities nearby.
Every replacement begins with an inspection of the entire system, so you know which runs have failed and which are sound before anything is taken out. Only then is the failed ductwork removed and the new duct fitted in its place. How long it takes depends on the system, and you are told before the work is booked. The quote is free and you are under no obligation. Sound ductwork gets cleaned and failed ductwork gets replaced, and the inspection tells you which is which.
Cleaning or replacement
What does replacing a duct do that cleaning cannot?
We offer both, and they solve different problems. One deals with what is inside the duct. The other swaps out the duct itself.
| Question | Cleaning | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Takes lint, dust and blockages out of ductwork in good shape | Takes out failed ductwork and puts in new duct |
| First step | An inspection of the system | An inspection of the system |
| When it fits | The duct is sound and the trouble is what has built up inside | The duct is leaking, crushed, torn or collapsed |
| How it is done | To the NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association) standard | Failed runs removed and new duct installed in their place |
The visit
How does a duct replacement go?
Three steps, in the same order every time. Nothing is removed until the inspection shows it has failed.
Inspection
The entire system is checked before any duct comes out. The inspection separates the failed runs from the sound ones, and the free quote is based on what it finds.
Removing what failed
Runs that leak, have been crushed, or have torn or collapsed are taken out. Sound duct stays where it is.
Fitting new duct
New ductwork goes in where the failed runs were, fitted as a proper replacement rather than a patch over the damage.
31.7%
of homes in Land O' Lakes were built before 1990. Any original ductwork in those houses has been in the attic for more than three decades, which is reason enough for an inspection.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Pricing
What sets the price of a duct replacement?
No two systems are alike, so we cannot print one number. These are the things that change the quote, and the things every job includes.
How much has failed
Replacing one flattened run is not the same job as replacing a system where most of the flexible duct has broken down. The inspection counts what has to come out.
Getting into the attic
New duct goes where the old runs were, and that is usually the attic. How easy that space is to reach and move around in affects how long the work takes.
The size of the system
A larger system means more runs to remove, more to fit and more registers to reconnect. The inspection measures it before you are given a price.
Part of every job
- An inspection of the entire system
- Removal of the failed ductwork
- Installation of new duct in its place
- A free quote with no obligation
Questions
Common questions about duct replacement
How long does a duct replacement take?
It depends on how much of the system has failed and how easy the attic is to work in. The inspection comes first, then the failed duct is taken out, then the new duct is fitted, and you get a time estimate with the quote. It is a bigger job than an air duct cleaning, so plan for it as one.
What does a duct replacement include?
An inspection of the entire system, removal of the duct that has failed, and installation of new ductwork in its place. The quote before any of it is free and carries no obligation, and a home and a business get the same scope.
Should my ducts be cleaned or replaced?
Cleaned, if the ductwork is sound and the problem is the lint, dust or blockages that have collected inside it. Replaced, if the ductwork itself has failed by leaking, being crushed, or tearing and collapsing, because no cleaning can fix that. If you are unsure which applies, the inspection answers it, and it is always the first step.
Do I pay for the quote?
No. Every quote is free and carries no obligation, whether it is for a duct replacement, a dryer vent or an air duct cleaning. The price depends on how much of the duct has failed, how easy the attic is to reach and how large the system is.
A duct that has failed has to be replaced, because cleaning will not fix it.
The whole system inspected first, then the failed duct out and new duct in. The quote is free.