Whole-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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Air duct cleaning in Boston, MA typically runs between $450 and $850 for a standard single-family home, with whole-system jobs including the furnace, trunk lines, and all supply and return vents. The work usually takes four to six hours, and our crews run Rotobrush rotary brush systems paired with Nikro HEPA extraction so loosened debris goes straight into the vacuum, not back into your living room. If you’d like a specific quote for your house, call us at (737) 727-2314 and we’ll walk you through the numbers before anyone drives out.
Why Boston Homes Are Different
Boston’s housing stock is older, denser, and tighter than almost anywhere else in the Northeast. Triple-deckers in Dorchester, brick rowhouses in the South End, and drafty Victorians in Jamaica Plain all share one trait: decades of layered dust, plaster particles, and sometimes rodent debris inside duct runs that were never designed for modern forced-air systems. When homes in Back Bay or Beacon Hill go through renovations, drywall dust and construction debris find their way into return ducts, and that grit then circulates through the whole system every time the heat kicks on.
The other half of the equation is humidity. Boston summers are muggy, and older homes without central air often run window units in shoulder seasons while the furnace sits idle. That combination of damp air and a dormant duct system creates exactly the conditions where dust clings, mold spores settle, and musty odors build up. We also see a lot of steam radiators in converted apartments around Allston and Brighton, where the ducts we clean are often retrofit runs squeezed into closets and dropped ceilings – tight spaces that require patience and the right agitation tools rather than brute force.
Our Main Boston Services
Most Boston homeowners call us for one of three things: dryer vent cleaning, full air duct cleaning, or HVAC system cleaning. Each has its own page with pricing and the exact process, linked below.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Boston
Dryer vents in Boston build up lint fast, especially in multi-unit buildings where several dryers share a common roof vent or run through long horizontal stretches in old walls. We use a rotary brush to break up the compacted layer and a HEPA vacuum to pull it out. The full breakdown of pricing and what to expect is on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Boston page. If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load, that vent is telling you something.
Air Duct Cleaning in Boston
Full air duct cleaning means cleaning the supply and return ducts, the trunk lines, the registers, and the air handler itself. In Boston, we commonly find construction dust from old renovations, pet hair, and the fine gray dust that accumulates in homes near busy corridors like Massachusetts Avenue or the Southeast Expressway. For pricing tables, what’s included, and how we protect your home during the job, see Air Duct Cleaning in Boston.
HVAC Cleaning in Boston
HVAC cleaning focuses on the mechanical side: coils, blower motors, drain pans, and heat exchangers. In Boston’s older homes this matters because a clogged evaporator coil forces the system to work harder, which shows up on your utility bill and shortens equipment life. We cover exactly what gets cleaned, what we don’t touch, and what it costs on the HVAC Cleaning in Boston page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Boston
We service and clean duct systems tied to most major equipment brands, including Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Carrier systems, and we carry replacement filters for each. Our techs stock common filter sizes in the truck, so if your Aprilaire media filter is clogged during a cleaning, we can often swap it on the spot rather than scheduling a second trip. You can read more on our brands page.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Boston, MA
These are the price ranges we quote for work in Boston proper. Every quote is written and handed to you before any work begins, and that number does not change at the door.
| Service | Typical range in Boston |
|---|---|
| Full air duct cleaning (single-family home, all vents) | $450 – $850 |
| Condominium or apartment unit duct cleaning | $300 – $550 |
| HVAC / furnace system cleaning (coils, blower, drain pan) | $250 – $450 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single vent, rooftop or wall cap) | $125 – $225 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (multi-story run or shared building vent) | $200 – $350 |
| Return-only duct cleaning | $200 – $350 |
| Supply-only duct cleaning | $200 – $300 |
| Air handler / blower cleaning | $150 – $250 |
| Filter replacement (standard 1-inch) | $10 – $25 |
| Filter replacement (Aprilaire or Honeywell media, 4 – 5 inch) | $40 – $70 |
What pushes a Boston job toward the upper end of those ranges is usually access: rooftop duct runs on triple-deckers, tight utility closets in older condos, or systems that haven’t been cleaned in a decade and need extra agitation. What never changes is the price itself – one written quote, one price, no add-ons at the door. If you’d like an exact figure, call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll give you one before anyone drives out.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Boston
We run crews throughout Boston six days a week, from the North End to Hyde Park. Here are a few of the neighborhoods we work in most often:
- Back Bay and Beacon Hill – older rowhouses with retrofit ducting in tight chases
- Jamaica Plain – Victorians and condos with aged duct runs and radiator conversions
- Dorchester – triple-deckers, often with shared dryer vents and flat roof access
- South Boston – gut renovations with heavy drywall dust in supply ducts
- Allston and Brighton – student-heavy apartments and older homes with humid, dusty systems
For most homes in Boston proper, we can typically offer an arrival window within the same week you call.
Service Area – Cities Near Boston
Beyond Boston itself, our crews cover the immediate metro area, including Somerville, MA, Cambridge, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Everett, MA. If you’re right across the river or just up Route 1, you’re in our service area. Call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll confirm your address and get you scheduled.
Serving Boston, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Boston area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning Company in Boston
Most Boston homeowners get a live arrival window within the same business week they call. We schedule by neighborhood, so your window depends on where our crews are running that day. Call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll tell you exactly what’s available before you commit to anything.
If you own a condo, check your association rules first – most Boston HOAs are fine with duct cleaning, but some require a licensed and insured contractor on file. If you rent, we’ll often coordinate directly with the property manager. We’re insured and bonded, and can provide documentation if your building asks for it.
Yes. Steam systems don’t have ducts in the traditional sense, but many Boston homes with steam heat also have separate forced-air systems for cooling or a retrofit HVAC setup. We clean the ducted portions regardless of what generates the heat. If your building only has steam radiators and no ductwork, that’s outside the scope of what we do.
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 Boston Customers Say
"Booked a slot in the app, got a reminder text, and watched the crew's van on the map as it came. Cleaned all the vents and the main trunk. Easy from start to finish."
- Rob J."Cleaning plus HVAC coil clean. Tech texted when he was ten minutes away. No surprises on the price."
- Evan S."Dryer vent fix fixed the burning smell. The clog was behind the elbow and the whole laundry room smells normal now."
- Dennis K.