Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
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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.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
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AfterHow Much Does HVAC Cleaning Cost in Tarzana?
HVAC cleaning in Tarzana typically costs $350 to $750 for a standard single-family home, with most jobs landing around $450 to $550. That range covers air duct cleaning on a typical 8-to-12-vent system, and dryer vent cleaning runs separately at $125 to $225. Homes over 2,500 square feet, two-story layouts, or systems that haven’t been cleaned in years push toward the top of the range or beyond.
We’re Air Duct Cleaning Tarzana, and duct and vent work is the only thing we do. We use Rotobrush and Nikro cleaning systems with Abatement Technologies negative-air containment on every job, so what gets loosened gets pulled out of your living space, not blown back into it. If you want a number for your specific house, call (866) 472-7239 and we’ll give you a free estimate.
Key Takeaways
- Standard whole-home duct cleaning in Tarzana: $350 to $750.
- Dryer vent cleaning alone: $125 to $225.
- Air duct repair, when we find leaks or disconnected runs: $250 to $900 depending on scope.
- Tarzanans live in a canyon-adjacent, high-dust environment; 1920s-to-1970s housing stock often has original or retrofitted flexible duct that hides debris well.
- Free estimates by phone: (866) 472-7239.
HVAC Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how pricing shakes out line by line for the Tarzana market this year. Use these ranges to sanity-check any quote you get from another company.
| Service | Typical Range | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (8 to 12 vents) | $350 – $650 | Supply and return cleaning, negative-air containment, register wipe-down |
| Larger homes (13 to 20 vents) | $600 – $900 | Extended system, multiple floors or zones |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $225 | Full lint removal, exhaust path, exterior termination check |
| Air duct repair (minor leaks) | $250 – $500 | Sealing joints, re-taping, reattaching disconnected sections |
| Air duct repair (major or section replacement) | $500 – $1,200 | Damaged liner or run replacement, rebalancing |
| Filter replacement or upfit (Honeywell / Aprilaire / Guardsman) | $60 – $300 | Depending on filter style and cabinet configuration |
| Return-air or supply-air deep cleaning (per extra zone) | $75 – $150 | Off-system ductwork not tied into the main trunk |
What pushes costs up in Tarzana: square footage, vent count, how many years since the last cleaning, accessibility (crawlspaces and tight attics cost more labor), and whether we find repair work. What pushes costs down: a recently serviced system, a single-story home with an accessible attic, and combining duct cleaning with dryer vent cleaning on the same visit.
What Affects HVAC Cleaning Pricing in Tarzana
No two homes in this part of the San Fernando Valley look alike, and the price reflects that. Here are the factors we weigh when we quote:
- Vent count and layout. A 1970s ranch home off Ventura Boulevard with 8 vents on one floor is a very different job than a two-story house in the hills with 18 vents and split zones. We count vents, not square footage, when we pencil in the labor.
- Age of the ductwork. Tarzana has a lot of homes from the 1950s through the 1980s, and some of those systems still run original sheet metal with hidden flex duct retrofits. Old flex duct is a magnet for dust and often has separated joints we find once we’re inside.
- Canyon dust and pollen load. Sitting against the Santa Monica Mountains means wind-blown dust and seasonal pollen find their way into return air. Homes near Caballero Canyon and the hillside streets west of Reseda Boulevard tend to need deeper cleaning than flat lots closer to the Boulevard.
- Pet hair and occupants with allergies. A house with two dogs and a resident with asthma gets a different cleaning depth than an empty rental unit. We’re honest about that when we quote.
- Whether repair is mixed in. A cleaning-only job is one price. If we open up a trunk line and find a disconnected run or a torn liner, repair adds to the total. We separate those numbers on the estimate so you can decide.
- Accessibility. Tight attic access, low crawlspaces, and ductwork buried behind drywall all add time. If your system was installed without a plan for service access, that’s a real labor cost.
If you want a straight answer for your home rather than a range, call (866) 472-7239 and we’ll walk through vent count and layout on the phone.
How to Save on HVAC Cleaning
A few things actually move the number, and a few don’t.
- Bundle dryer vent cleaning with duct cleaning. Same visit, same setup time, lower combined cost than booking them separately.
- Know your vent count before you call. Walk the house, count every supply and return register. That’s the fastest way to get an accurate quote by phone instead of a surprise.
- Don’t wait for visible problems. Duct cleaning every 3 to 5 years, or after major remodeling, keeps systems from reaching the “deep clean plus repair” pricing tier. Remodeling dust in particular is brutal; if you just finished a kitchen or bath project, clean before that drywall dust settles permanently.
- Ask for the estimate in writing, itemized. Any quote worth accepting will split cleaning from repair from any filter upfit. Ours does.
- Skip the $79 coupon. A price that low means someone is showing up with a shop vac, and you’ll pay twice when you hire a real company to do it right. Professional-grade equipment is the difference between a cleaning and a dust redistribution event.
Free estimates are the easiest savings of all. Call (866) 472-7239 and we’ll quote your home in a few minutes. You can also see the full scope of what we do on our HVAC Cleaning in Tarzana page, or start from our home page.
FAQs – HVAC Cleaning Cost
How much does HVAC cleaning cost in Tarzana?
Standard whole-home HVAC cleaning in Tarzana runs $350 to $750, with most homes landing between $450 and $550. Larger two-story homes or properties with 15-plus vents move toward the higher end. Call (866) 472-7239 for an exact number based on your vent count.
Is duct cleaning worth the price?
For a home 3 or more years out from its last cleaning, or one with visible dust at registers and musty odor from supply vents, yes. We use Rotobrush and Nikro equipment with Abatement Technologies negative-air containment, so results are verifiable, not a guess. Call (866) 472-7239 to talk through your specific situation.
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in Tarzana?
Dryer vent cleaning here runs $125 to $225 for a typical residential dryer setup, with longer or roof-terminated vent runs at the higher end. It’s a fire-safety service, not a cosmetic one, and we treat it as a standalone specialty. Call (866) 472-7239 to book.
Do you charge extra if you find duct damage?
Repair is quoted separately and only after we’ve inspected. Minor leak sealing runs $250 to $500; a damaged section replacement can run $500 to $1,200. Nothing gets added without your approval. Call (866) 472-7239 for a free estimate that spells out both numbers.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace duct problems?
Repair is almost always cheaper than replacement when the failure is a joint, leak, or damaged section, and repair pricing on those runs $250 to $900 versus thousands for whole-system replacement. We fix what’s broken when the ductwork is otherwise sound. Call (866) 472-7239 and we’ll tell you which side of that line your system is on.
How often should I schedule HVAC cleaning?
Every 3 to 5 years for most Tarzana homes, and sooner if you’ve done a remodel, brought home a new pet, or moved into a place with unknown cleaning history. Waiting past that pushes you into higher-tier pricing. Call (866) 472-7239 to set up an estimate.
What to Ask Before You Book
The single question that separates a fair quote from a bad one: what equipment do you use? If the answer is a shop vac or an unlabeled blower, that’s the reason the price looks low. Our answer is Rotobrush and Nikro every time, with Abatement Technologies negative-air containment on-site.
We’re a specialist, not a generalist HVAC company slotting duct cleaning between AC repairs. That focus is why our estimates hold up and why we can identify and fix what we find rather than handing you a card for someone else.
Ready for a number? Call (866) 472-7239 for a free estimate today. We’ll walk through vent count, layout, and any repair concerns on the phone, and get you scheduled.
Pricing reflects the Tarzana market as of 2026. Air Duct Cleaning Tarzana offers free estimates – call (866) 472-7239.
What Our Customers Say
"Quoted per system rather than the bait and switch per vent pricing everybody else in town uses. The number I was told on the phone was the number on the invoice."
- Paul Doyle"Two guys, about three hours, plastic down at every register, and they wiped the vent covers before putting them back."
- Cole Sutton"Fair price and thorough work. They ran about an hour and a half past the estimated finish time, so don't schedule anything tight after."
- Sana Rao