Air Duct Cleaning Cost: Complete 2026 Price Guide
Most homeowners pay between $150 and $500 for air duct cleaning. Here's exactly what affects the price, what you should get for that money, and how to spot predatory pricing.
Read guideLos Angeles ranks among the worst US cities for air quality — the South Coast Air Basin regularly exceeds federal PM2. Independent local technicians serve Los Angeles homeowners with same-day service, transparent pricing, and a free on-site inspection.
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Los Angeles ranks among the worst US cities for air quality — the South Coast Air Basin regularly exceeds federal PM2.5 and ozone standards due to traffic, industrial sources, and wildfire smoke from surrounding mountains, while the city's vast housing stock spans pre-war bungalows to 1970s apartments, most with original ductwork never professionally cleaned. For Los Angeles homeowners, this isn't a distant concern — it's happening inside your HVAC system right now if your ducts haven't been professionally cleaned in the last three years.
Los Angeles's climate is the deciding factor for most local homeowners. Moisture and temperature swings turn dark ductwork into an ideal environment for biological growth, and once mold establishes inside a Los Angeles County HVAC system it spreads to every room the system serves until it is physically removed and treated.
Noticing more dust than usual, a musty smell when the system runs, or allergy flare-ups that ease when you leave the house? Those are the signs Los Angeles homeowners call us about. Submit the form above for a free quote or tap the call button — a local Los Angeles technician calls back within 15 minutes, and your exact price is confirmed on-site after a free inspection.
Our local technicians cover Los Angeles and the surrounding Los Angeles County area, from Hollywood, Downtown (DTLA), Silver Lake, and Highland Park to Venice, West LA, Koreatown, and Eagle Rock. Whether your home is near Griffith Observatory or Hollywood Sign, we dispatch a technician who works in Los Angeles every day and knows the housing stock and HVAC setups common to these neighborhoods.
Los Angeles combines smog and traffic particulate with periodic wildfire smoke; fine PM2.5 infiltrates homes and settles in ductwork that standard filters don't fully capture. Across Hollywood, Downtown (DTLA), and Silver Lake, that means the duct system pulls in and holds the buildup these local conditions create. A thorough, documented cleaning in Los Angeles is about removing that accumulation throughout the run of ductwork — not just wiping down the vent covers you can see.
Homes across Hollywood, Downtown (DTLA), Silver Lake, Highland Park, Venice, West LA, Koreatown, and Eagle Rock range from older construction to newer builds, and the right approach depends on the system actually in front of the technician — the duct layout, the air handler, and how the registers are run. Whether your place sits near Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Dodger Stadium, and Santa Monica Pier or out toward the edge of theLos Angeles County line, our Los Angeles crews adjust to each home rather than working from a one-size script, and every job is documented with before-and-after photos so you can see what came out of your own ductwork.
A technician working near Griffith Observatory or Hollywood Sign can typically reach the surrounding ZIP codes the same day — 90004, 90006, 90011, 90015, 90019, and 90026, along with 90027, 90034, 90042, 90045, and 90066. Same-day appointments are available in most Los Angeles neighborhoods, and a local technician confirms the visit and the on-site quote before anyone is dispatched.
Most air duct cleaning in Los Angeles runs $150–$500 depending on home size, number of vents, and the condition of the system. Your exact price is confirmed after a free on-site inspection — no price set sight-unseen. The exact figure is confirmed in person, after a free inspection of your Los Angeles system — never set sight-unseen, and never padded with surprise add-ons once the truck is in your driveway.
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Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Dodger Stadium, and Santa Monica Pier.
The EPA ranks indoor air pollution among the top 5 environmental health risks. Here's what accumulates in an average Los Angeles home over years without professional cleaning.
Because Los Angeles contends with wildfire smoke and high allergen levels, the right cleaning cadence here isn't one-size-fits-all. The table below maps the year for a typical local home, with the recommended booking window highlighted.
Pollen season loads Los Angeles ductwork with allergens. A spring cleaning clears the buildup before the cooling system runs all summer.
Peak AC use in Los Angeles means maximum air movement through the ducts — and maximum recirculation of anything inside them. Replace filters every 30 days.
The shoulder season is the ideal booking window for most Los Angeles homes — schedules are open and the system is cleaned before the heating season begins.
Closed-up Los Angeles homes recirculate the same indoor air for months. Clean ducts make a measurable difference in winter air quality and heating efficiency.
We serve Los Angeles (90001) and the surrounding Los Angeles County area, dispatching experienced local technicians to homes and businesses throughout the metro. Same-day appointments are available in most Los Angeles neighborhoods.
Our technicians operate in Los Angeles daily — not dispatched from a regional hub. We know the duct configurations, moisture patterns, and contamination types typical to Los Angeles County homes.
Your job is handled by an independent local technician onboarded to our network via a W-9 agreement — someone who works in CA every day, not dispatched from a distant call center.
We photograph inside your ductwork before and after every job so you see exactly what was removed. No guessing, no trust-me assurances — visual proof of every service.
You get a firm written quote before we touch a single vent. No pressure upsells, no mystery charges, no bait-and-switch. Technicians are paid hourly — not on commission.
Every Ultimate Cleaners job covers the entire HVAC system — not just the ducts. One transparent quote, confirmed on-site — no hidden add-ons.
Complete cleaning of all supply and return air ducts throughout your home.
Interior cleaning of the air handler, blower motor, and cabinet.
Coil cleaning to restore proper airflow and cooling efficiency.
Removes lint buildup — the #1 cause of home dryer fires.
Every supply and return register cleaned inside and out.
EPA-registered sanitizer eliminates mold, bacteria, and odors.
Before-and-after documentation so you can see the difference.
Final check confirms clean airflow and improved indoor air quality.
Most homeowners pay between $150 and $500 depending on home size, number of vents, and local market rates. Your free on-site inspection confirms the exact quote before any work begins.
Treat it as a red flag. A thorough whole-system cleaning takes 2–4 hours with negative-air or truck-mounted equipment — door-opener specials typically cover surface vent covers only, then the price climbs once the crew is inside. Whoever you hire, get the full scope and the final price in writing, on-site, before any work starts. That written-quote-first process is exactly how our technicians work.
* Most Los Angeles homes fall in the $150–$500 range. Final quote is determined on-site after a free inspection and varies with home size, number of vents, duct condition, and access.
Submit your info and a local Los Angeles technician will call you within 15 minutes.
We are growing our base of reviewed customers in Los Angeles. Until then, here is what every job comes with — in writing, every time.
Your Los Angeles technician cleans the full HVAC system — supply and return ducts, air handler, and registers — not just the vent covers most "specials" stop at.
You see photos of your own Los Angeles, CA ductwork before and after, so you know exactly what you paid for.
Your job is performed by an independent local technician onboarded to our network via a W-9 agreement. If something isn't right, tell us — we relay it to the technician and help you reach a resolution.
A free on-site inspection and a written, on-site-confirmed price first — no surprise upsells once the truck is in your driveway.
Real answers to what homeowners actually search for.
Yes. During fire season, ultrafine smoke particles infiltrate homes through the HVAC system and settle throughout the ductwork, then recirculate long after the smoke clears. Cleaning removes that deposited particulate.
We serve Los Angeles across the basin, including Hollywood, DTLA, Silver Lake, Highland Park, Venice, and West LA, with same-day appointments in most areas.
Most air duct cleaning in Los Angeles runs $150–$500 depending on home size, number of vents, and the condition of the system. Your exact price is confirmed after a free on-site inspection — no price set sight-unseen.
General industry guidance suggests professional air duct cleaning every few years for most homes. In Los Angeles, local climate conditions mean most homeowners should clean every 2–3 years. Homes with pets, smokers, recent renovations, or allergy sufferers benefit from more frequent cleaning. If your ducts have never been professionally cleaned, schedule an inspection immediately.
Yes — we offer same-day air duct cleaning in Los Angeles seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Request your free quote before noon and in most cases we can have a local technician at your door the same day.
Air duct cleaning in Los Angeles is performed by independent local technicians onboarded to the Ultimate Cleaners network via a W-9 agreement. Ultimate Cleaners LLC is a lead-referral and dispatch service — we connect you with a local pro who works in CA and confirm your free on-site quote before any work begins.
Yes. When we detect mold in your Los Angeles ductwork, we use EPA-registered antimicrobial treatment to eliminate active growth and inhibit regrowth. Watch for musty odors when the system runs and dark spotting around vent covers — and if you suspect mold, an inspection is worth scheduling promptly.
Yes. Every Ultimate Cleaners service in Los Angeles includes dryer vent cleaning at no extra charge. Clogged dryer vents are a leading cause of house fires — the US Fire Administration reports 2,900 dryer vent fires annually. We clear the full length of your vent from the dryer to the exterior exhaust.
Every Los Angeles air duct cleaning service includes: all supply and return ducts, air handler interior, evaporator coil, all registers and grilles, dryer vent cleaning, EPA-registered antimicrobial sanitization, and before-and-after photo documentation. No hidden add-ons. Your exact price is confirmed on-site after a free inspection, before any work begins.
A thorough air duct cleaning in a typical Los Angeles home takes 2–4 hours. Larger homes or systems with heavy contamination may take 4–6 hours. Our technician will give you a time estimate during the free inspection so you can plan your day.
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Read guideUltimate Cleaners serves the entire Los Angeles County region and surrounding areas.
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