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Post-fire HVAC service

Post-Fire Air Duct Cleaning in Arcadia, CA

Post-fire HVAC decontamination that removes wildfire smoke residue, soot and ash from ducts, registers and the air handler, with photos and a written report formatted for insurance claims.

  • From $349, with the full price in writing first
  • Before and after photos of the work

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Post-Fire Air Duct Cleaning in Arcadia starts at $349. No trip fee anywhere in the city, and the price you approve in writing is the price you pay. Call (818) 722-9233 for an exact quote.

Post-fire decontamination, standardDucts, registers, return plenum and filter rack. No trip fee.
From $349
Post-fire decontamination, full packageAdds blower, coil, treatment and filtration, $499–$649
From $499
Insurance documentation packageIncluded with every post-fire job. Same rate in Upper Rancho and Lower Rancho.
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Why Arcadia Homes Need Post-Fire Air Duct Cleaning

If your home near Santa Anita Park came through the fire standing, the next question is what came inside with the smoke. For most houses, the HVAC system is where the answer is. Arcadia sits at the foot of the San Gabriels east of Pasadena, known for the racetrack, the arboretum and neighborhoods of large lots. Many original 1950s ranch houses have been replaced with much larger new homes, so a single street can hold houses sixty years apart in age.

We inspect the ducts, return and air handler with a camera before touching anything, then contain the house, put the system under negative pressure with HEPA filtration and clean every run, the registers, the return plenum and the filter rack. Every step is photographed, and the written report is formatted for insurance.

Signs You Need Post-Fire Air Duct Cleaning in Arcadia

A smoky or burnt smell every time the air conditioning or heat starts
Gray or black film on registers, grilles or the walls around them, frequently reported near Santa Anita Park
Ash visible in the filter or at the bottom of the return
The system ran while smoke was in the air outside, especially in Upper Rancho
Headaches, coughing or irritated eyes that ease when you leave the house
Your insurance adjuster asked for documentation of HVAC contamination, which we see often in Santa Anita Oaks and the Village area

How Post-Fire Air Duct Cleaning Works

Every post-fire air duct cleaning job follows the same documented steps, so you know what you are paying for before we arrive.

  1. Camera inspectionWe look inside the ducts, the return and the air handler, and photograph the residue before anything is touched. The same near Santa Anita Park.
  2. Contain the houseRegisters are sealed, floors are covered and the system is put under negative pressure with HEPA filtration.
  3. Remove smoke and ashEvery run is agitated and vacuumed, registers are washed and the return plenum and filter rack are cleaned.
  4. Treat and filterWhere the inspection calls for it, the blower and coil are cleaned, a treatment is applied and filtration is upgraded. Never skipped.
  5. Document for insuranceYou get before and after photos and a written report describing the contamination and the work performed.

Arcadia Details That Change the Job

Many owners near Santa Anita Park first noticed the problem weeks after the fire, when the weather turned and the system ran for the first time. A burnt smell at startup is the clearest sign that residue is still in the ducts.

New construction is not automatically clean. Drywall dust, sawdust and debris left in the ducts during the build stay there until someone removes them, and in a large new house with several zones that can be a lot of material. A first cleaning after move-in is often the most worthwhile one.

The original ranch houses that remain usually have their first-generation ducts and a fireplace that has not been inspected in years. If the house is being kept rather than replaced, a full inspection is the place to start.

Most visits are booked within a day or two, often sooner from our Valley Village office. Call (818) 722-9233 and we will give you a price range on the phone.

Questions We Hear Often

How much does post-fire air duct cleaning cost?
Standard post-fire decontamination starts at $349. The full package runs $499 to $649 depending on home size and how much smoke entered the system. Call (818) 722-9233 for a written quote.
Will insurance pay for air duct cleaning after the Eaton Fire?
Many homeowner policies cover smoke damage to the HVAC system. We cannot promise what your insurer will approve, but every post-fire job includes the photos and written report adjusters typically ask for.
Can't I just change the filter after a wildfire?
A new filter helps, but ash that has already passed the filter or settled in the return side stays in the ducts and keeps recirculating until it is removed.
Do you work in Altadena and Pasadena?
Yes. Altadena, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge and Arcadia are among the areas where we do the most post-fire work.
Do you offer post-fire air duct cleaning near Santa Anita Park?
Yes. We provide post-fire air duct cleaning throughout the area, including Upper Rancho, Lower Rancho, and Highland Oaks, with no trip fee. Call (818) 722-9233 or send the form.
How far is your office from Arcadia?
Our office is in Valley Village, about 21 miles from Arcadia, and most visits are booked within a day or two.

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