From $249 · Same-Day Available · Before/After Photos · Written Report · Air Handler Cleaning Included
Residential air duct cleaning in Los Angeles starts at $249 for homes up to 10 vents. Includes before/after photos, written completion report, and air handler cleaning — all at no extra charge. NADCA-standard negative pressure cleaning using truck-mounted equipment. Same-day service available throughout LA County. Call (818) 722-9233.
NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association) sets the only nationally recognized standard for residential and commercial duct cleaning. The core requirement is truck-mounted negative pressure at a minimum of 500 CFM applied at the main trunk line while each branch duct is agitated with rotating brush tools — the only method proven to physically dislodge and extract accumulated debris.
The $49 and $69 "specials" you see advertised throughout Los Angeles use portable shop-vac style equipment that generates a fraction of the required airflow. These machines cannot create true negative pressure across the full duct system. The actual cleaning effect is minimal — and almost universally the quoted price inflates dramatically once the technician is inside your home.
BH Airduct & Chimney Solutions uses the same truck-mounted equipment and rotating brush process that NADCA requires. Every job is documented with before and after photos at each vent, along with a written completion report you can keep for your records or submit to your insurance company.
Visible dust clouds or debris on vent covers when HVAC runs
Burning or musty smell when system first starts
Allergy or respiratory symptoms that improve when outside
More than 3–5 years since last professional cleaning
Recent renovation, construction, or remodeling
New home purchase with unknown cleaning history
Post-wildfire smoke exposure (Eaton Fire or other events)
Pets — especially shedding dogs or cats
Los Angeles has some of the worst baseline air quality of any major US metro. The San Gabriel Valley's natural bowl geography traps particulate matter from the 405, the 210, and the 10. Dust accumulation in LA-area ductwork is measurably faster than in cities with better atmospheric dispersion.
The San Fernando Valley's dry climate — Valley Village, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood — creates conditions where fine particulate settles rapidly into duct systems. Homes in hillside areas above the valley floor see even higher rates of outdoor debris infiltration through aging duct seals.
Los Angeles's older housing stock is a major factor. Most homes in Pasadena, Altadena, Burbank, and Glendale were built between the 1940s and 1980s. Original ductwork in these homes has never been cleaned, and fiberglass insulation inside flex duct systems degrades over time — contributing to indoor air particle loads that far exceed what new construction produces.
Finally, Southern California's wildfire season has changed the calculus for HVAC maintenance throughout the region. Any home within the smoke corridor of a major fire — particularly the January 2025 Eaton Fire — should treat HVAC cleaning as an immediate health priority, not a routine maintenance item.
Homes in Altadena, Pasadena, and La Cañada Flintridge that ran HVAC systems during the January 2025 Eaton Fire should not wait. Post-fire ash contains EPA-classified carcinogens including heavy metals and burned synthetic materials. Most HO-3 policies cover post-fire decontamination under smoke damage provisions.
Learn about post-fire decontamination →| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Air Duct Cleaning — up to 10 vents | $249 |
| Air Duct Cleaning — 11–15 vents | $349 |
| Air Duct Cleaning — 16–20 vents | $449 |
| Air Duct + Dryer Vent Bundle | $299 |
| Air Duct Sanitization (add-on) | $49 |
| Post-Fire Decontamination | $349–$649 |
Written quote provided before any work begins. No travel fees throughout LA County.
Starting at $249 for homes up to 10 vents. 11–15 vents: $349. 16–20 vents: $449. Written quote before any work begins. No travel fees throughout LA County.
2–4 hours for most residential homes. Larger homes or post-fire decontamination may take 3–5 hours. We do not rush jobs.
NADCA recommends every 3–5 years for most homes. Sooner if you have pets, allergies, recent renovations, or wildfire smoke exposure. Homes near the Eaton Fire should clean immediately.
NADCA-standard uses truck-mounted negative pressure (minimum 500 CFM) and mechanical agitation with rotating brush tools. Discount services use portable vacuums that lack the power — and the quoted price almost always inflates to $300–$600 once inside.
Yes. Every job includes before/after photos and a written completion report. Post-fire jobs include a full insurance documentation package.
Standard cleaning is not covered. Post-fire decontamination for homes near the Eaton Fire is typically covered under HO-3 smoke damage provisions. We provide insurance-ready documentation.
We clean the full system: supply ducts, return ducts, air handler cabinet, blower wheel, evaporator coil, and drain pan.
Same-day service throughout LA County. Written report included.
Mon–Fri 7AM–9PM · Sun 7AM–9PM · (818) 722-9233
