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Ductwork Services in Burleson, TX

Leaky ducts waste 20-30% of your cooling and heating. Flat-rate residential duct sealing, repair, and replacement in Burleson. Static pressure diagnostic $85 (waived with repair). Licensed TACLA126718E, EPA 608 Universal certified, family-owned since 2018.

Licensed TACLA126718E
EPA 608 Universal Certified
Family-Owned Since 2018
99 Reviews · 4.9 Stars

How Much Does Ductwork Cost in Burleson?

Ductwork in Burleson starts at $85 for a static pressure diagnostic (waived with any repair). Most homes need 2-5 targeted repairs, not a full duct redesign. We're flat-rate, which means the price quoted before we start is the price you pay at the end. Frosty Club members save 10-15% on every job.

ServiceRegular PriceFrosty Club Member
Diagnostic / static pressure test(Waived with repair)$85$72.25
Duct sealing (per repair)$350$297.50
Full duct replacement (per run)$700$595
Plenum replacement$1,200 – $1,500$1,020 – $1,275
Basic tune-up (related upsell)$150$127.50

Leaky Ducts Are an Indoor Air Quality Problem

Per the EPA, indoor air is 2-5x more polluted than outdoor air — and leaky ducts are one of the main causes. Every crack, loose connection, and failed tape seal pulls unfiltered attic air (dust, pollen, insulation fibers, rodent droppings) directly into your supply stream. Sealing and replacing bad runs is one of the highest-impact IAQ improvements we make.

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What Are the Most Common Ductwork Problems in Burleson?

Leaky and undersized ducts are the single most-missed cause of comfort problems I see in DFW homes. Here's what we find most often on Burleson diagnostic calls, and what each one typically costs to fix.

Uneven temperatures room-to-room

Classic sign of leaky supply runs or a failing zone damper. $85 diagnostic pinpoints the exact run. Fix is usually 1-3 duct repairs at $350 each.

Dusty rooms (no matter how often you clean)

Leaky returns pull unfiltered attic air straight into your supply stream. Sealing at $350 per repair stops the contamination at the source.

Climbing energy bills every summer

20-30% duct leakage means 20-30% more AC runtime. Sealing bad connections typically cuts summer bills 15-25%. 3-5 year payback.

Musty smell when the system turns on

Condensation inside flex liner leads to mold growth. You can't clean mold out of fiberglass — the only fix is replacement at $700 per run.

Rooms that never cool or heat enough

Usually undersized returns or crimped supply runs choking airflow. Manometer test during diagnostic measures exact loss. Fix varies by cause.

Allergy or asthma symptoms worse indoors

Leaky ducts pull pollen, dust, and insulation fibers into your breathing air. Duct sealing is one of the highest-impact IAQ improvements we make.

Why Do Burleson Homeowners Trust Frosty's for Ductwork?

Burleson ductwork issues track cleanly to the three eras of housing that make up this Johnson County city. Old Town homes along Renfro Street and the SH-174 corridor date from the 1960s through the 1990s — these brick ranches sit on slab foundations with gray flex duct in the attic that is 30-60 years old, where foil tape has long since failed and insulation has compressed to the point where attic heat at 140-160 degrees bakes directly through the duct wall into the conditioned air. Smoke tests on Old Town systems typically show 25-35% leakage, which translates to $50-$80 per month in wasted Oncor electricity during summer. Hidden Creek and Bailey Lake neighborhoods from the late 1990s and 2000s have newer flex duct with better insulation ratings, but tape-joint leakage at the 15-20 year mark is common and accounts for most of the ductwork calls from these subdivisions.

The number one ductwork complaint in Burleson is the upstairs-hotter-than-downstairs problem, particularly in Hidden Creek and Bailey Lake two-story homes where the builder ran a single trunk line from an attic-mounted air handler to serve both floors through branch runs of varying lengths. A Manual D duct sizing calculation reveals the bottleneck — typically an undersized trunk to the second floor or insufficient return air from the master bedroom. The fix is upsizing the trunk, adding a dedicated return, or in some cases adding balancing dampers to redirect airflow. On Old Town single-story ranches, the problem presents differently: rooms at the far end of the house never reach thermostat temperature because the original duct runs are too long, too small, and too leaky after decades of attic heat exposure. Static pressure testing on these systems often reads 0.7-1.0 inches of water column against a 0.5-inch target.

Every Burleson ductwork job gets before-and-after static pressure readings so you can see the improvement quantified. I do not sell standalone duct insulation — if ducts are deteriorated enough to need insulation work, they need full replacement. I'm Omar Jacobo, EPA 608 Universal certified (#2396328), operating under TACLA126718E with 99 Google reviews at 4.9 stars. Duct sealing is $350 flat ($297.50 for Frosty Club members), duct replacement $700 per run ($595 member), plenum $1,200-$1,500. Se Habla Espanol. Call (469) 251-0858 for a ductwork inspection.

Neighborhoods we serve in Burleson: Old Town Burleson, Hidden Creek, Bailey Lake, Oak Valley Estates, Chisholm Summit, Tallgrass, Alsbury Boulevard corridor, SH-174 corridor, Renfro Street

Why Should I Trust Frosty's Credentials for Ductwork?

Because every credential is independently verifiable and directly tied to the work — Texas HVAC Contractor License TACLA126718E covers duct modification and airflow, EPA Indoor Air Quality guidance drives our sealing and replacement decisions, and U.S. DOE research documents the 20-30% energy savings that back our flat-rate pricing.

TACLA126718E

Texas HVAC Contractor License held by Mariafernanda Jacobo. Issued and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

EPA Indoor Air Quality

Per the U.S. EPA, leaky ducts are a primary contributor to poor indoor air quality. We measure, document, and fix.

DOE Energy Savings

The U.S. Department of Energy says duct losses can account for 20-30% of HVAC energy use. Sealing pays back fast.

Learn more about our credentials on our About page or visit omar-jacobo.com.

What Do Burleson Homeowners Ask About Ductwork?

How do I know if my Burleson ducts need replacing?

Warning signs: rooms that never reach thermostat temperature (common in Old Town ranches where the far bedroom stays warm), high Oncor summer bills despite a working AC system, visible dust at supply registers, musty smell when the system runs, or duct visibly sagging or detached in the attic. Old Town homes with 30-60 year old ductwork almost always need replacement. Hidden Creek and Bailey Lake homes often just need sealing ($350).

How much does duct replacement cost in Burleson?

Duct sealing $350 flat ($297.50 for Frosty Club members), duct replacement $700 per run ($595 for members), plenum replacement $1,200-$1,500. Old Town Burleson ranches typically have 8-14 supply runs. Hidden Creek and Bailey Lake two-stories have 14-18 runs. Full replacement on an Old Town ranch typically runs $5,600-$9,800 depending on the layout and number of runs.

Why is my Hidden Creek upstairs always hotter than the downstairs?

Hidden Creek two-stories from the 2000s commonly have undersized upstairs supply runs from a single shared trunk line in the attic. A Manual D duct sizing calculation identifies the bottleneck. The fix is typically upsizing the upstairs trunk, adding a dedicated return from the master bedroom, or installing balancing dampers. Zoning dampers alone will not fix fundamentally undersized ductwork — we solve the airflow restriction first.

Can you seal my Old Town Burleson ductwork instead of replacing it?

It depends on the condition. If the flex duct inner liner is intact and only the tape joints have failed, sealing ($350) makes sense. On many Old Town homes from the 1960s-1970s, the duct itself is collapsed, compressed, or the inner liner has separated from the outer vapor barrier — that is a replacement case, not a sealing case. We inspect before recommending either path.

My Bailey Lake home's back bedrooms are always warm — is it ductwork?

Very likely. Bailey Lake homes with back bedrooms at the end of long branch runs see CFM drop-off by the time conditioned air reaches those rooms. A static pressure test confirms the restriction. The fix is usually upsizing the branch run, shortening the path with a more direct routing, or adding a supplemental supply. Call (469) 251-0858 to schedule a ductwork inspection.

Will new Chisholm Summit and Tallgrass homes have ductwork problems?

Unlikely for the first 15-20 years. New construction uses modern R-8 insulated flex duct with mastic-sealed joints that meet current building codes. These homes will need occasional damper rebalancing or minor sealing as the house settles, but full ductwork replacement is a 20-30 year conversation. Annual tune-ups ($150, $127.50 member) include duct inspection as part of the system check.

What Other HVAC Services Does Frosty's Offer in Burleson?

Beyond ductwork, we handle every residential HVAC need in Burleson — AC repair, heating service, full system replacement, annual tune-ups, 24/7 emergency response, and Frosty Club membership discounts. Every service is flat-rate, licensed (TACLA126718E), and booked through one phone line.

How Do I Fix Leaky Ductwork in Burleson?

Call (469) 251-0858 or request service online to book an $85 static pressure diagnostic (waived with any repair). We schedule duct diagnostics within 1-3 days and bring a manometer, bore-scope, and written report to every call. Flat-rate pricing — no surprises, no hourly charges.

Written by Omar Jacobo, EPA 608 Universal Certified Lead Technician at Frosty's HVAC LLC. Licensed TACLA126718E.

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