Chattanooga Air Duct Cleaning: 16 Verified Companies with Pricing & Credentials
Four NADCA-certified air duct cleaning companies serve the Chattanooga bi-state metro as of April 2026 — a surprisingly thin certified roster for a metro of 560,000 people straddling the Tennessee–Georgia state line. Chattanooga's geography creates a market that is genuinely harder to navigate than most: Tennessee requires no standalone duct cleaning license, Georgia has the same gap, and the resulting regulatory vacuum has drawn at least 18 confirmed spam and lead-generation operations into local search results. This directory covers all 16 verified companies — 4 NADCA-certified, 12 legitimate non-certified — plus a flagged section documenting the deceptive listings operating in this market, with full verification data for each.
The Chattanooga market has two environmental realities that make duct cleaning more critical here than in most U.S. cities. First, the river valley climate: Chattanooga's average annual humidity is 71%, peaking at 77% in September, with 52 inches of annual rainfall — 73% above the national average. Humidity above 60% creates conditions for mold growth inside ductwork in as little as 24–48 hours. Properties near the Tennessee River, Chickamauga Lake, South Chickamauga Creek, and the lower-elevation neighborhoods of St. Elmo, Alton Park, and Avondale face elevated mold risk year-round. Second, the pollen burden: Chattanooga ranks #16 nationally for spring allergies (AAFA 2025 Allergy Capitals report, score 83.91/100). The city sits in a geographic bowl surrounded by Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, and Missionary Ridge — "the pollen has nowhere to go," as Dr. Marc Cromie of Chattanooga Allergy Clinic has noted. HVAC systems act as both filters and collection points for this concentrated pollen load, making routine duct cleaning a genuine health measure rather than a discretionary service.
Pricing in the Chattanooga market runs 5–10% below Nashville across all tiers, reflecting the smaller metro and lower cost of living. Legitimate whole-house duct cleaning costs $286–$600+ depending on home size and provider certification, based on 239 actual Chattanooga projects tracked by HomeYou (average $297–$319). Any offer below $200 — and especially the $10–$99 Groupon specials active in this market — should be treated as a near-certain bait-and-switch entry point. The bi-state structure also matters: no NADCA member company is physically located on the Georgia side of the metro. Catoosa, Walker, and Dade counties are served entirely by Tennessee-based companies traveling south, with DUCTZ (T.I.A.Q., Inc.) providing the most comprehensive NADCA-certified coverage into northwest Georgia.
Chattanooga TN Air Duct Cleaning Companies — Verified April 2026
DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals (T.I.A.Q., Inc.)
6921 Middle Valley Rd, Ste 111, Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 876-9907 | NW Georgia: (706) 277-0778
ductz.com/chattanooga-cleveland-tn-northwest-ga
TN: Chattanooga, Cleveland, Hixson, Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Ooltewah, Soddy-Daisy; GA: Calhoun, Dalton, Flintstone, Fort Oglethorpe, Ringgold, Rocky Face, Rossville, Tunnel Hill, Wildwood
January 1998 (longest-standing member in this market)
Commercial and Residential
Marc A. Thompson — ASCS, CVI, VSMR (highest certification stack in the market)
IICRC S590, IAQA, NCI (National Comfort Institute), TVA Quality Contractor Network, TVBA
A+ Accredited since October 1997 (28 years)
5.0 ★ | Angi: 4.8/5
Residential & commercial duct cleaning, HVAC restoration, dryer vent cleaning/installation, crawl space encapsulation, mold remediation, condenser coil cleaning (COILZ®), UV light purification, bathroom exhaust cleaning, post-fire/flood restoration
T.I.A.Q., Inc.; Ductbusters; Ductz — all the same operation
ℹ️ Multiple names & websites: DUCTZ operates as T.I.A.Q., Inc., Ductbusters, and Ductz with multiple web domains — all the same verified NADCA-certified operation. Low Google review count (6) despite 28 years in business is notable; most reviews appear on Angi, BBB, and other platforms rather than Google. Some Angi reviews cite pricing that exceeded verbal quotes — request written estimates before scheduling.
Stanley Steemer of Chattanooga (GLH Services, LLC)
7611 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-1892
steemer-chatt@steemer.com
stanleysteemer.com/location-details/Chattanooga-TN/993
Greater Chattanooga, Ooltewah, Hixson, Cleveland TN, Signal Mountain, Soddy Daisy, Harrison; Ringgold GA, Dalton GA, Rossville GA
February 2022
Commercial and Residential
Don Hogue + 1 additional (2 ASCS holders on staff)
8 vans/air duct trucks, 18 technicians
4.9 ★ (~1,800 reviews — highest review volume in the market)
Air duct cleaning, carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, tile & grout, hardwood floor cleaning; commercial services
Chattanooga franchise since 2007 (~19 years locally); national brand since 1947
ℹ️ The NADCA membership is held by GLH Services, LLC (the local franchise entity), not by the national Stanley Steemer corporation. Duct cleaning is one of many services offered — verify that the technician dispatched to your home holds ASCS certification.
SERVPRO of Chattanooga (Green Team Restoration LLC)
9028 Jetrail Dr, Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 785-3200
servprochattanooga.com
Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Hixson, Harrison, Ooltewah, East Brainerd, Collegedale, Red Bank, Soddy-Daisy, St. Elmo, Lakesite, Sale Creek, Middle Valley
December 2014 (second-longest tenure in the market)
Commercial and Residential
Jeff Cuthbertson — ASCS (earned August 2023)
4.6–4.7 ★ (~292 reviews)
Air duct/HVAC cleaning, fire/flood restoration, mold remediation, carpet cleaning, 24/7/365 emergency response
Previously listed under Cuthbertson Restoration Inc. — operating name updated
ℹ️ Primary business is restoration, not dedicated duct cleaning — air duct service is one part of a broader restoration offering. For routine residential cleaning without a restoration context, DUCTZ or Duct Masters may provide more specialized attention. For post-storm or post-flood duct restoration, SERVPRO is the strongest certified option in the market.
Duct Masters LLC
633 Chestnut St, Ste 900, Chattanooga, TN 37450 (NADCA-listed); operational: 2288 Gunbarrel Rd, Ste 154, Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 750-3385
ductmasterstn.com
Chattanooga and ~2-hour radius including Soddy-Daisy TN, Dalton GA, Blue Ridge GA, Murphy NC
June 2024 (newest NADCA member in the market)
Commercial and Residential
Jase Sanstrom — ASCS
5.0 ★ (5 reviews)
Residential & commercial duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, condenser cleaning, mold encapsulation (polymer barrier), UV-C air disinfection systems, duct fogging (EPA-certified agents)
⚠️ Very new operation (NADCA member since June 2024). Limited track record: no BBB profile, very few online reviews, and the listed Chestnut St address is a confirmed virtual office rather than an operational facility. NADCA certification is genuine and verified. Consumers should request proof of insurance and a written scope of work before scheduling. We will update this listing as more consumer feedback accumulates.
Reliable Heating & Air Conditioning
404 Spears Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 266-2424
reliable-online.com
Chattanooga metro, TN
1972 (53 years in business)
4.9 ★ (393 reviews)
A+ Accredited; BBB Torch Award recipient
Air duct cleaning, HVAC installation/repair/maintenance, Carrier systems
Malone Heat & Air, Inc.
2021 Watauga St, Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 509-8811 | GA: (706) 259-9333
maloneheatandair.com
Chattanooga metro TN; North Georgia
~1968–1970 (~56 years in business)
A+ Accredited since 1994
TN HVAC License #23548 | GA Contractor License #GAREGCN006097
HVAC installation, air duct cleaning, heating/cooling, 24/7 emergency service
Lee Company
7308 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 708-4102
leecompany.com
TN: Chattanooga, Athens, Cleveland, Dunlap, Harrison, Hixson, Ooltewah, Soddy-Daisy, Signal Mountain; GA: Ringgold
Air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, coil cleaning, duct sealing/repairs, HVAC installation/maintenance, smart thermostats, high-efficiency filtration, dehumidification
A+ Accredited
Open 24/7
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (Happy Hiller)
733 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421
(615) 292-6110 (centralized call center)
happyhiller.com
Chattanooga metro TN; 11 locations across TN, KY, AL
4.9 ★ (~1,200+ reviews)
Air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, duct sealing, duct installation/repair, plumbing, electrical
24/7 with no extra charge for weekends
ℹ️ The listed phone number (615 area code) is the centralized Nashville call center — this is standard operating procedure for the multi-location company, not a red flag.
Metro Plumbing, Heating, and Air
8988 Fuller Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 219-1610
metroplumbingheatingair.com
Chattanooga metro, Lookout Mountain area, TN
#42998
4.9 ★ (~2,500+ reviews per company website)
Air duct cleaning, plumbing, HVAC installation/repair
25+ years
Elite Vents
Cleveland, TN 37312 (serves Chattanooga area)
eliteventstn.com
TN: Ooltewah, Cleveland, Chattanooga; GA: Rossville, Fort Oglethorpe (limited)
5.0 ★ (241 reviews — highest pure rating with substantial volume in the market)
5.0/5
Ryan Hutto
Air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, duct repair, duct replacement, new installation
Merged with Springdale Heating & Air, July 2024
Ducts Air Duct Cleaning, Inc. (Healthy Home Now, Inc.)
PO Box 174, Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-5800
ductsairductcleaning.com
Chattanooga metro, TN primarily
Terry Rankin, Missy Rankin
Air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, duct repair/replacement, sanitization, new construction cleaning
Flat-rate (cleaning + sealing + sanitizing included — no upsells)
⚠️ Claims "NADCA and EPA approved process" but is not listed in the NADCA member directory as of April 2026. Verify current status at nadca.com/find-a-professional. Uses PO Box for mailing address; ask for a physical service base before scheduling.
AdvantaClean of Chattanooga
4627 Shallowford Rd, Ste D, Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 541-0444
advantaclean.com/chattanooga-tn
Chattanooga metro, TN
4.9 ★ (per company website)
IICRC certified; MICRO certified (CMI, CMRC); owner claims personal NADCA certification
Air duct cleaning, mold remediation, water damage restoration, moisture control, crawl space encapsulation
Opened 2020
⚠️ The owner claims personal NADCA certification, but this franchise location is not independently listed in the NADCA member directory as of April 2026. Verify current status at nadca.com/find-a-professional and ask the owner to produce their ASCS credential card before scheduling.
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (Chattanooga)
2405 Taylor St, Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 468-5706 (Signal Mtn / Cleveland) | (423) 621-4060 (Ringgold / Ooltewah)
onehourheatandair.com
TN: Signal Mountain, Ooltewah, Cleveland; GA: Ringgold
4.4 ★ (66 reviews)
Air duct cleaning, AC repair/install, furnace repair/install, maintenance plans
ServiceMaster Restoration by The Lookout
(423) 460-9187
servicemasterrestore.com
Chattanooga area, TN
65+ years nationally (local franchise)
Air duct cleaning (residential & commercial), post-fire duct cleaning, deodorization, restoration
Air Comfort HVAC
(706) 952-4197
aircomfortheatingandair.com
GA: Fort Oglethorpe, Ringgold, Rocky Face, Dalton; TN: Chattanooga, East Ridge, Hixson, Harrison
22+ years
Duct cleaning, HVAC installation/repair/maintenance, generators
Keith Heating & Air, Inc.
Rossville, GA (serves Chattanooga metro)
(706) 861-2630
keithheatingandair.com
GA: Rossville, Catoosa County; TN: Chattanooga metro
1978 (47 years in business)
NATE certified, TVA Quality Contractor, BBB A+, Rheem dealer
Duct cleaning, HVAC installation/maintenance, maintenance plans
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"Air Duct Cleaning & Repairs Chattanooga" (chattanoogaairductcleaning.com)
🚩 Confirmed multi-city template spam operation. The Chattanooga and Dalton GA versions of this site (chattanoogaairductcleaning.com, airductcleaningdalton.com) contain a decisive forensic indicator: the footer text reads "Air Duct Cleaning & Repairs Altamonte Springs has focused on delivering superior, certified Air Duct and Dryer Vent service" — the operator failed to replace the original city name. The same template generates 120+ keyword-stuffed pages per city including nonsense entries like "Wi-Fi Connected Air Ducts Chattanooga" and "Air Duct Cockroach Removal." Phone (423) 437-9562 is likely a VoIP number forwarding out-of-state. Claims NADCA certification (not in NADCA directory), BBB A+ (not in BBB directory), and hundreds of Google reviews — none verifiable. Risk: HIGH.
"D&D Air Duct Cleaning" (ddairductcleaning.com)
🚩 California-based national lead-generation operation. Self-described as "California's #1 Air Duct Cleaning Service" while targeting Tennessee. Lists wrong ZIP codes for Red Bank TN (includes Ohio ZIPs 44927, 44935), fabricated neighborhood names ("The Red District," "Cleaning Gardens"), and references Bay Area highways (SR-91, I-680) — none of which exist in Chattanooga. Toll-free (833) number only. Advertises $99 starting price. 9 of 15 spam signals confirmed. Do not contact.
"Custom Comfort Heating and AC" (customcomfortheatingandac.com)
🚩 National template lead-generation site. Claims "52 skilled NATE/NADCA-certified technicians" — this identical claim appears on pages targeting Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, Chickamauga, and dozens of other cities, with only the city name changed. Toll-free (833) 435-4423 only; no verifiable local phone, address, or physical presence. 6 of 15 spam signals confirmed. Do not contact.
"Georgia Air Duct Pros" (rockridgecontractor.com subdomains)
🚩 Atlanta-area lead-generation network deploying subdomain pages for Georgia cities including Fort Oglethorpe. Footer lists Atlanta suburbs (Lawrenceville, Suwanee, Alpharetta, Kennesaw) as service areas despite claiming to serve the Chattanooga metro. Toll-free (844) 714-0368 only. No verifiable local presence. Do not contact.
"Duct Doctors Chattanooga" (ductdoctorschattanooga.com)
⚠️ No verifiable address or phone number. SSL certificate errors on the website. Claims "25+ years experience" and "NADCA-approved methods" but is not listed in the NADCA member directory. Testimonials use a suspicious first-name-last-initial format. Possible lead-generation site. Do not contact until a physical address and local phone number can be independently verified.
Groupon Bait-and-Switch Operators (William HVAC Cleaning, Duct Crusaders, HVAC Cleaning Bros, Air Plus, Ductx Cleaning Services, Air Duct Clean Bros, Angels Duct Cleaning)
🚩 Seven Groupon-listed operators advertise whole-house duct cleaning at $10.60–$59 — 75 to 97% below legitimate market rates of $286–$600+. This pricing is universally characterized by NADCA, Angi, and consumer protection agencies as a bait-and-switch entry point: a technician arrives, performs a cursory inspection, then claims to find mold, debris, or equipment failure that requires $500–$1,500 in additional (often unnecessary) work. NADCA guidelines state that legitimate whole-house duct cleaning cannot be performed for under $300. None of these operators hold NADCA membership or verifiable local credentials. Operators identified: William HVAC Cleaning ($10.60), Duct Crusaders ($13.99), HVAC Cleaning Bros ($15), Air Plus ($30), Ductx Cleaning Services ($30), Air Duct Clean Bros ($32), Angels Duct Cleaning ($59). Do not book any duct cleaning service at these prices.