Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
Camera inspection
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.
Air Duct Cleaning Company in Sylmar, CA
Air duct repair in Sylmar usually means fixing what the Santa Anas and forty years of fine Valley grit have done to original 1950s-1970s ductwork. We’re the dedicated indoor-air-quality team that cleans, repairs, and maintains ventilation systems with Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, not shop-vacs in a pickup. If your registers blow weak, rooms never match the thermostat, or the system just moves air that smells like an attic, call (888) 494-4745. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Why Sylmar Homes Are Different
Sylmar sits at the mouth of the San Gabriel Mountains, and that location shapes every duct job we do here. When Santa Ana winds funnel through the Newhall Pass and Placerita Canyon, they carry fine tan dust, grit, and – after a hillside fire – ash and smoke particles straight over residential streets and into return-air grilles. We see the same pattern after every major wind event: the grilles nearest the garage and the south-facing rooms collect a visible layer of grit within days while the rest of the house looks untouched. No other corner of the San Fernando Valley catches that combination of mountain wind, fire-adjacent air quality, and older tract housing.
Most of the housing stock reinforces the problem. Sylmar’s core is 1950s-1970s tract development along Foothill and Glenoaks, with original galvanized duct or early flex runs and aging central air retrofits. Many homes are single-story stucco with a furnace closet near the garage, which keeps duct runs short and accessible but also means decades of accumulated debris sitting in the same metal channels. Newer 1980s-2000s infill fares better, but not by much when the wind season starts. Summer highs above 100°F push systems hard, and dry-season dust loading is the heaviest we see anywhere in the Valley north of the 118.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Our Main Sylmar Services
Two jobs make up most of what Sylmar homeowners call about: cleaning what the wind leaves behind, and making sure the dryer vent isn’t on its way to becoming a fire hazard. Both are treated as distinct, focused services with professional-grade equipment.
Air Duct Cleaning in Sylmar
When we clean ducts in Sylmar, the job is closer to ash and grit removal than routine dusting. Late summer and fall wind events load supply and return runs with fine particulate that settles into registers, boots, and coil surfaces. We run Rotobrush and Nikro systems through the full duct network, agitating and extracting what has accumulated since the last cleaning or since the house was built. Homes near the hills typically need the return side addressed first, since that’s where airborne debris enters. Air Duct Cleaning in Sylmar covers the full process, typical pricing, and how it works in 91342 homes.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sylmar
A dryer vent packed with lint is a fire hazard, not a convenience issue. In Sylmar’s dry, hot climate, lint dries fast and stays flammable. We pull the dryer, access the vent run, and clean the full path from the appliance to the exterior termination point with professional-grade brushes and extraction. Long runs common in 1970s tract layouts with laundry rooms on interior walls take patience and the right equipment. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sylmar explains the process and what a typical job costs on this side of the Valley.
Air Duct Repair in Sylmar
Air duct repair in Sylmar typically means reconnecting separated joints, sealing leaks in aging metal or flex runs, and replacing sections crushed or corroded after decades in a furnace closet. The original duct in most 1950s-1970s tract homes was never sealed at the seams by modern standards, so 20-30% of conditioned air may be leaking into the attic or wall cavities. After a wind event or a hot summer, homeowners notice rooms that never reach temperature, dust appearing around registers, and a system that runs without delivering comfort. We find the compromised sections and fix them in place, or replace what is beyond repair. This page covers the full Air Duct Repair service in detail.
Ductwork Repair
Signs you need it
Rooms that stay stuffy no matter the thermostat setting, visible dust streaks on registers, or a utility bill that climbs through summer and winter.
What it costs in Sylmar
Ductwork repair in Sylmar typically falls between $350 and $1,250 depending on accessibility and how much sealing or replacement is required.
How we do it
We locate the leaks with pressure diagnostics and visual inspection, seal accessible seams and joints with proper mastic or foil tape, and replace any flex sections that are crushed or breached.
Air Duct Replacement
Signs you need it
Duct runs that collapse when the blower cycles, visible corrosion on galvanized sections, or insulation that has turned brittle and is falling away from the inner core.
What it costs in Sylmar
Full air duct replacement in Sylmar typically ranges from $2,500 to $6,800 depending on system size, accessibility, and whether new insulation is needed.
How we do it
We remove the compromised sections, size new ductwork to match the existing system layout, install and seal each run, and verify airflow at each register before finishing.
Ductwork Installation
Signs you need it
New additions, a converted garage, or a system originally retrofit without proper duct design where airflow has always been uneven.
What it costs in Sylmar
New ductwork installation in Sylmar typically runs from $3,000 to $7,500 and is quoted by the system, not per vent.
How we do it
We map the existing HVAC output, size each branch to match the room’s load, install sealed runs throughout the accessible space, and balance airflow before the job is done.
What Air Duct Repair Costs in Sylmar
| Item | Typical range in Sylmar |
|---|---|
| Ductwork repair (sealing and minor replacement) | $350 – $1,250 |
| Air duct replacement (full system or major section) | $2,500 – $6,800 |
| Ductwork installation (new runs for additions or retrofits) | $3,000 – $7,500 |
How often do Sylmar ducts actually need repair?
Most 1950s-1970s duct systems benefit from a sealing and repair pass once every five to ten years, sooner after a major wind event or fire season. A visual check of accessible runs once a year catches loose joints before they become a full replacement.
Does a duct repair include cleaning the system?
We can clean the remaining duct runs while repair work is underway if you want the full system addressed in one visit. The written estimate covers exactly what is included before work starts, so call (888) 494-4745 to talk through the scope. Estimates are free.
Brands We Service in Sylmar
We work on systems from Nikro for cleaning, plus Honeywell and Aprilaire for filtration and air quality. Our trucks carry common filters and duct components, so most Sylmar jobs are one visit. See our brands for the full line.
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| Service | Typical range in Sylmar |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (whole home) | $450 – $800 |
| Air duct cleaning plus dryer vent cleaning | $600 – $1,000 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standalone) | $150 – $300 |
| Ductwork repair | $350 – $1,250 |
| Air duct replacement | $2,500 – $6,800 |
| Ductwork installation | $3,000 – $7,500 |
| HVAC duct installation | $2,800 – $6,500 |
| Duct replacement (sectional) | $1,800 – $4,200 |
| Dryer vent repair | $200 – $450 |
| Dryer vent replacement | $300 – $600 |
Two things push Sylmar quotes toward the upper end: houses built before 1980 with original duct that needs more sealing work, and homes near the hillsides where fine grit and ash have accumulated for years. We give one flat price per system before work starts, so the estimate is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Sylmar
We cover the full Sylmar area, from the older tracts along Foothill Boulevard up to the newer foothill developments. Our crews know the furnace-closet layouts in the original subdivisions and the long flex runs in later infill. Typical response time is next-day for most requests.
- Mission Wells
- Sylmar Hills
- Lake View Terrace border
- Foothill and Glenoaks corridor
- North of the 210 near Veterans Memorial Park
Service Area – Cities Near Sylmar
We serve Sylmar and the surrounding San Fernando Valley communities. In Granada Hills, CA we see similar tract housing with slightly less wind exposure. Porter Ranch, CA has newer construction but the same Santa Ana dust loading. Santa Clarita, CA catches the same canyon winds from the north. And Chatsworth, CA is where our company is based.
Serving Sylmar, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Sylmar and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning Company in Sylmar
We answer 24/7 and dispatch technicians from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Most Sylmar homes are scheduled the next day. Call (888) 494-4745 and we’ll confirm the next opening while you’re on the line.
Most single-family homes in Sylmar don’t need HOA approval for interior duct repair or replacement. If your home is in a newer foothill development with its own association, check the CC&Rs, but the work itself is not something the HOA inspects.
After any hillside fire nearby, it is smart to at least check return-air grilles and filters within a week. Fine ash settles into ducts and keeps circulating for months. We recommend a filter check after every major wind event and a full cleaning if you see ash at the registers.
Call (888) 494-4745 for a free air duct cleaning, repair, or dryer vent estimate in Sylmar. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Written estimates are free, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees. Talk to a local air duct cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you. The visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Sylmar 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."
- Gilbert Rodriguez"Did the dryer vent while they were here for a small add on price. The dryer now finishes a load in one cycle instead of two."
- Yusuf Saleh"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."
- Ruben Morales