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.
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- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
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AfterHow Much Does HVAC Cleaning Cost in San Pedro?
Most HVAC cleaning jobs in San Pedro run $450 to $900 for a typical single-family home, with whole-house duct cleaning and coil cleaning usually landing around $600. A small condo or a single-zone job can come in closer to $350, while larger two-story homes with multiple zones, attic runs, or heavy buildup push toward $1,200 and up. The number moves mostly with duct run count, accessibility, and how long it’s been since anything was actually cleaned.
We’re Air Duct Cleaning San Pedro, and we clean HVAC systems with contractor-grade equipment – Rotobrush contact-vacuum brushes, Nikro machines, and Abatement Technologies HEPA and negative-air gear – rather than a shop vac and a blower. That matters for the price conversation, because what you pay for is real removal and captured debris, not agitation that just knocks dust loose into your living room. If you want the full picture of what we do, start with our HVAC Cleaning in San Pedro page, then come back here for the numbers.
Key Takeaways
- Typical San Pedro HVAC cleaning: $450 – $900; whole-house jobs with coil cleaning average near $600.
- Duct run count and crawlspace/attic access drive most of the price swing.
- Dryer vent cleaning is a separate, safety-focused service and usually runs $125 – $225.
- Minor air duct repair found during cleaning typically adds $150 – $500.
- Estimates are free – call (877) 573-0759 for an exact quote.
HVAC Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how the pricing breaks out across the work we actually do in San Pedro. These are the ranges we quote for residential jobs in 2026, not national averages pulled from a directory.
| Line Item | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-house air duct cleaning | $450 – $900 | All supply and return runs, vents, and main trunk |
| Small condo / single-zone (under ~8 runs) | $350 – $500 | Most common in downtown San Pedro and Point Fermin condos |
| Large or two-story home (18+ runs, zone dampers) | $900 – $1,200+ | Zones, longer attic runs, or hard-to-reach spaces |
| Coil cleaning (evaporator) | $150 – $400 | Often paired with duct cleaning during tune-up season |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $225 | Longer or roof-terminated runs price higher |
| Air duct repair (minor to moderate) | $150 – $500 | Sealing gaps, reconnecting runs, replacing damaged flex |
| Negative-air / HEPA containment setup | Included | Standard with Abatement Technologies equipment on every job |
| Trip / minimum service call | $0 with cleaning | Estimates are free; no charge to come out and quote |
What pushes a San Pedro job toward the top of a range: a full second story with long attic runs, crawlspace-only return runs that need careful setup, heavy buildup from years without cleaning, or an older home where duct sections have separated. What pulls it toward the bottom: a single-story house with short runs, easy attic access, and a system that was cleaned within the last few years. Coil cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and any air duct repair are quoted separately unless we bundle them on the same visit.
What Affects HVAC Cleaning Pricing in San Pedro
- Number of duct runs. Square footage matters less than run count. A compact San Pedro bungalow with 10 runs prices lower than a two-story near the coast with 22 runs and zone dampers, even if the square footage is similar.
- Access to the duct system. Homes on the hills in San Pedro sometimes have attic or crawlspace setups that require more staging and longer hose reaches. Tight access means slower work, and that shows up in the quote.
- Years since last cleaning. A system that hasn’t been touched in a decade holds far more debris than one cleaned three years ago. More debris means more brush passes and longer extraction time, especially in a marine-air climate where dust and moisture interact differently than in the desert.
- Coil condition. Evaporator coils collect dust and biological film, particularly in a coastal humidity zone like San Pedro. If the coil needs cleaning, it’s a separate line item because it’s separate work.
- Dryer vent length and termination. A short vent run to a side wall prices lower than a long, multi-elbow run that terminates on the roof. Roof terminations take more equipment and care to clean safely.
- Repairs found during cleaning. Loose joints, torn flex, and disconnected runs are common in older homes. We can fix most of these on the same visit rather than sending you to a separate contractor, and the repair price ranges from $150 to $500 depending on scope.
How to Save on HVAC Cleaning
The biggest lever on price is bundling. Combining air duct cleaning with dryer vent cleaning on the same visit usually beats booking them separately, because we’re already set up with equipment and containment in your home. Same for pairing coil cleaning with duct cleaning during a seasonal tune-up.
Other practical ways to keep the number down:
- Clean before buildup gets heavy. Skip a decade and the job gets longer. Cleaning on a 3-to-5-year cycle tends to price lower than a one-time deep recovery on a badly loaded system.
- Clear access ahead of time. Move boxes out of the attic hatch and clear the area around the air handler. Easy access saves setup time.
- Fix separation while we’re there. A small repair caught during cleaning is far cheaper than waiting for a duct to fully disconnect and letting the system run inefficiently for a season.
- Ask for a written quote, not a phone estimate. Run count and access can’t be judged over the phone. A free on-site estimate is what keeps the price honest.
- Ask about the filtration side. We work with and around Honeywell and Aprilaire air-quality systems, so if a filter or humidity control piece is adding load, we can flag it.
Call us at (877) 573-0759 and we’ll give you a free in-home estimate. No surprises, no pressure.
FAQs – HVAC Cleaning Cost
How much does HVAC cleaning cost in San Pedro?
Most San Pedro homes fall between $450 and $900 for whole-house air duct cleaning, with an average around $600 once coil cleaning is included. Small condos price near $350 to $500, and large or two-story homes with zone dampers push toward $1,200. Call (877) 573-0759 for a free on-site quote so you get a real number, not a range.
Is it cheaper to clean the ducts or replace them?
Cleaning is almost always far cheaper than replacement. Duct replacement in a typical San Pedro home runs many thousands, while a full professional cleaning is in the $450 to $900 range. Replacement only makes sense when ductwork is crushed, badly contaminated, or failing structurally; even then, minor repair at $150 to $500 can often save what’s there. Call (877) 573-0759 and we’ll tell you honestly whether cleaning or repair is the right call.
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost?
Dryer vent cleaning in San Pedro runs $125 to $225 for most homes. Longer runs, multiple elbows, or roof terminations price at the higher end because they take more equipment and care. This isn’t an upsell afterthought – a clogged dryer vent is a leading cause of house fires, and it’s a small price for real safety. Call (877) 573-0759 to book it alongside a duct cleaning and save on the combined visit.
Can you fix a duct problem found during cleaning?
Yes, in most cases on the same visit. Air duct repair typically adds $150 to $500 for sealing gaps, reconnecting separated runs, or replacing damaged flex. Because we handle cleaning and repair under one roof, you don’t get handed off to a second contractor. Call (877) 573-0759 and describe what you’re seeing so we can plan for it.
Why do some San Pedro cleaners quote so much less?
Low-bid quotes often reflect consumer-grade equipment: a shop vac and a blower that knocks dust loose without capturing it. We run Rotobrush contact-vacuum brush systems, Nikro machines, and Abatement Technologies HEPA and negative-air gear, so dislodged debris gets captured instead of redistributed into your living space. That’s what the price buys. Call (877) 573-0759 for a free estimate and see the comparison honestly.
Pricing reflects the San Pedro market as of 2026. Air Duct Cleaning San Pedro offers free estimates – call (877) 573-0759.
What Our Customers Say
"They photographed every return and supply before starting and sent me the file afterward. No upsell to a sanitizing treatment I didn't need."
- Allen Chen"Told me straight that our ducts were in decent shape and didn't need doing every year like the mailer companies claim."
- Adriana Vargas"Found a disconnected run in the crawlspace while they were in there and told me about it rather than cleaning around it."
- Katie Meyer