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 Chatsworth?
HVAC cleaning in Chatsworth typically runs $350 to $900 for a standard home, with most single-family houses landing between $450 and $700. Dryer vent cleaning is a separate, smaller job at roughly $120 to $220, and if we find torn or disconnected ductwork during cleaning, repair adds $250 to $600 depending on how much needs fixing. The written estimate we give you before any work starts sets the final price.
What drives the spread is square footage, how many vents and returns your system has, and how long it’s been since the ducts were last cleaned. A 1970s ranch house off Topanga Canyon Boulevard with 14 registers and never-cleaned flex duct is a different afternoon than a newer build near Mason Park with 8 vents and a metal trunk line. We quote per job, not per vent, so you know the number before we pull a hose off the truck.
Key Takeaways
- Standard whole-home HVAC cleaning in Chatsworth: $450 to $700 typical, $350 to $900 overall range.
- Dryer vent cleaning: $120 to $220 as a standalone job.
- Air duct repair, when needed, adds $250 to $600.
- Estimates are free and the written estimate is the price – no service-call or diagnostic fees.
- We use Rotobrush and Nikro systems, plus Abatement Technologies equipment for heavier contamination.
HVAC Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how the line items sit for a Chatsworth home in 2026. Ranges reflect the local market for professional-grade work, not a shop-vac crew that runs a brush down the register and calls it done.
| Service | Typical Price Range | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning | $450 – $700 | Supply and return ducts, registers, trunk line, negative-pressure containment, air compressor and brush agitation |
| Larger or heavily soiled home | $700 – $900 | Homes over ~2,500 sq ft, multiple systems, or ducts with heavy buildup |
| Single-system / smaller home | $350 – $450 | Condos, smaller footprints, or one air handler with fewer runs |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $220 | Full line clearing from dryer to exterior termination, lint removal |
| Air duct repair | $250 – $600 | Reconnecting separated joints, sealing leaks, replacing damaged sections |
| Filter change and inspection | Included | Filter swap and a walk-through of accessible ductwork while we’re on site |
What pushes a Chatsworth job higher: multiple HVAC systems (common in two-story homes with a separate upstairs unit), long runs to a detached garage or bonus room, and ductwork that hasn’t been touched since the house was built. What keeps it lower: a single system, accessible attic or crawlspace, and ductwork that’s been maintained. If we get into the system and find a problem the estimate didn’t anticipate – a crushed flex run, a disconnected boot – we stop and show you before adding anything to the bill. Clean ducts are the start. Sealed, repaired ducts are the finish.
If you want a number for your specific house, duct cleaning in Chatsworth is what we do, and the estimate costs nothing.
What Affects HVAC Cleaning Pricing in Chatsworth
- Home size and vent count. Square footage matters less than the number of registers and returns. A 1,800 sq ft house with 12 vents can take more work than a 2,200 sq ft house with 8. Every vent is a run that has to be brushed, agitated, and pulled under negative pressure.
- Number of HVAC systems. Two-story Chatsworth homes built in the 1980s and 1990s often have a downstairs unit and a separate upstairs unit. Two systems means two air handlers, two sets of returns, and roughly two-thirds more work than a single-system home.
- How long since the last cleaning. Ducts that have never been cleaned since construction hold decades of drywall dust, sawdust, and construction debris. That takes more passes with the compressor and brush. Ducts cleaned a few years back come clean faster.
- Duct material and condition. Rigid metal trunk lines clean and seal easily. Flex duct that’s been sitting in a hot attic for years can sag, tear, or pull loose at the collar – and if it’s compromised, cleaning without repair just moves the problem around.
- Recent renovation work. Any remodel – kitchen, bathroom, room addition – sends drywall dust and debris into the return system. Post-renovation cleaning is a heavier job than routine maintenance, and it’s the most common reason homeowners around Chatsworth call us.
- Access. Attic-mounted or garage-mounted air handlers in older homes can be tight. Easy access keeps the price at the low end; a system buried behind finished drywall or in a cramped crawlspace pushes it up.
The local climate plays a quieter role. Chatsworth summers put real demand on the AC, which means the system is pulling air through those ducts hard for months. That’s more air moving past whatever’s settled in the ducts. Homes in the valley heat also tend to run the fan more, and that constant airflow keeps dust suspended and circulating rather than settling out. What’s in your air between filter changes? Usually more than people expect.
How Does Duct Cleaning Pricing Compare to Dryer Vent Cleaning?
They’re priced separately because they’re different jobs. Whole-home duct cleaning runs $450 to $700; dryer vent cleaning runs $120 to $220. The dryer vent is a single line from the dryer to the exterior wall, and clearing it is a focused job – but it’s a serious one, not a convenience add-on.
Dryer vents are a fire hazard, not a convenience issue. Lint accumulates in the line, restricts airflow, and the dryer runs hotter and longer. If your loads are taking two cycles to dry or the outside flap isn’t opening much when the dryer runs, that’s the sign. A lot of Chatsworth homes have long vent runs through the attic or up an exterior wall, and longer runs collect lint faster. We clear the full line to the termination point, not just the first few feet behind the dryer.
Many homeowners book both at once, and when the two jobs are scheduled together the visit is efficient – one trip, one estimate, both systems handled. We’ll quote both clearly on the written estimate before we start.
Do You Need Air Duct Repair Too?
Sometimes. Cleaning is the visible part; repair is what actually keeps the system working. During a cleaning we inspect the accessible ductwork, and in older Chatsworth homes we regularly find separated joints, crushed flex runs, and boots that have pulled away from the register. Those gaps leak conditioned air into the attic instead of your living room.
Because we offer air duct repair as a standalone service, you don’t have to call a second contractor to fix what the first one found. If a section needs reconnecting or sealing, we quote it on the spot and you decide. One call, dirty and damaged both handled. That’s the practical reason the repair service exists alongside cleaning rather than as an afterthought.
How Long Does HVAC Cleaning Take in Chatsworth?
A standard single-system home takes about 3 to 4 hours. A two-system house or a heavily soiled post-renovation job runs 5 to 6 hours. We don’t rush the containment setup – negative pressure has to be established before any brushing starts, or dust just migrates through the house instead of out of it.
Dryer vent cleaning is quick, usually under an hour. Duct repair time depends on what we find; a simple reconnection is fast, while replacing a longer damaged section takes longer. We’ll tell you the expected window when we schedule.
How to Save on HVAC Cleaning
- Get the estimate in writing before work starts. The free estimate is the price. No surprises, no add-ons without your okay. Call (888) 494-4745 and we’ll walk through what your home likely needs.
- Book cleaning and dryer vent together. Two jobs on one visit is more efficient than two separate appointments, and combining them keeps the total lower than booking them months apart.
- Change filters on schedule. A clean filter slows how fast dust builds in the ducts. It won’t replace a cleaning, but it stretches the interval between them.
- Clean after a renovation, not before. If you’re remodeling, wait until the drywall dust has settled, then clean once. Cleaning before the mess just means cleaning twice.
- Don’t skip the repair quote. Leaky ducts waste cooling all summer in Chatsworth. Sealing them at the same time as cleaning costs less than a separate repair visit later.
- Treat it as maintenance, not a one-time event. Homes with pets, allergy sufferers, or heavy AC use benefit from a cleaning every few years. Spacing it out too long means a heavier, pricier job when you finally do it.
We don’t sell maintenance plans or memberships – just the estimate for the job in front of us. That keeps the decision simple. If you’re comparing bids from around Chatsworth, ask what equipment each one uses. Rotobrush and Nikro systems, the same equipment remediation pros rely on, are the difference between cleaning a duct and actually clearing it.
Why Equipment Changes the Price (and the Result)
A low bid usually means lower-grade gear. Consumer vacuums and shop-vacs pull some surface dust but don’t generate the negative pressure needed to hold a whole duct system under containment, and they can’t agitate caked-on debris the way a proper brush and air-whipping setup does. We run Rotobrush and Nikro systems – the professional platforms specified in NADCA-aligned duct cleaning protocols – and we keep Abatement Technologies equipment on hand for contaminated or compromised duct environments. That gear is why a real cleaning costs more than a quick vacuum pass.
We also stock and service air quality systems from Honeywell and Aprilaire, names most homeowners already know from thermostats and filtration units. When a cleaning turns up a filtration gap, we can talk through the right filter or system for the ductwork rather than leaving you to guess. Cleaning is one visit; the air quality piece is the longer game.
FAQs – HVAC Cleaning Cost
How much does HVAC cleaning cost in Chatsworth?
Expect $450 to $700 for a typical single-family home, with a full range of $350 to $900 depending on size, vent count, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning is $120 to $220 on its own, and air duct repair runs $250 to $600 if we find damage. Call (888) 494-4745 for a free estimate – the written quote is the final price.
Is it cheaper to clean or replace ductwork?
Cleaning is almost always cheaper – $450 to $700 versus a full duct replacement, which runs far higher because it means new materials and labor throughout the system. Replacement only makes sense when ductwork is extensively damaged or failing. In most Chatsworth homes we find localized problems that air duct repair can fix for $250 to $600, keeping the existing system in service. We’ll tell you honestly which side of that line your ducts are on.
Can you come today?
Often, yes. We dispatch crews Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm, and same-day service is available when the schedule allows. Call (888) 494-4745. We answer 24/7, and fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm gets a technician out to look at your system and quote the job.
Why is duct cleaning more expensive than a cheap online quote?
Low quotes usually cover surface vacuuming with consumer-grade equipment. Professional cleaning with Rotobrush and Nikro systems, proper negative-pressure containment, and a full inspection of accessible ductwork costs more because it actually removes the contamination and catches problems a quick pass misses. Our estimates are free, so you can compare what’s included before deciding. Call (888) 494-4745 and we’ll spell out exactly what the price covers.
Do I need duct cleaning if my house is newer?
Newer homes often need it sooner than people think. Construction debris, drywall dust, and sawdust from the build settle into the ducts and get pulled into the living space once the system starts running. A first cleaning in the $350 to $450 range for a smaller single-system home is common. If you’ve done a renovation since moving in, that pushes it higher.
What’s the cost to clean a dryer vent in Chatsworth?
Dryer vent cleaning runs $120 to $220 depending on the length and routing of the vent line. Longer runs through an attic or up an exterior wall take more work. It’s a small price against a real fire risk, and we treat it as a safety service, not an upsell. Call (888) 494-4745 for a quote on your specific setup.
Get Your Free Estimate
Pricing for HVAC cleaning in Chatsworth comes down to your home, your system, and how long the ducts have gone without attention. The fastest way to a real number is to call. Duct Cleaning Chatsworth has specialized in air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and air duct repair since 2017, and we bring professional-grade equipment to every job – no shop-vac shortcuts.
Call (888) 494-4745. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Estimates are free, and the written estimate sets the final price. If your ducts are dirty, your dryer is slow, or you suspect a leak somewhere in the system, one call handles all three.
Pricing reflects the Chatsworth market as of 2026. Duct Cleaning Chatsworth offers free estimates – call (888) 494-4745.
What Our Customers Say
"Ran a negative air machine on the whole system rather than the shop vac on a stick that the cheap outfit down the road uses. Showed me the before and after photos from inside the trunk line and it was genuinely disgusting."
- Brooke Vaughn"Told me straight that our ducts were in decent shape and didn't need doing every year like the mailer companies claim."
- Justin Yang"My wife's allergies had been bad in this house since we moved in. It's been two months since they did the ducts and it's noticeably better. Not a miracle, but real."
- Oscar Flores