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 Orlando runs $349 – $689 for a typical single-family home, depending on system size and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. Florida’s humidity and year-round air conditioning mean Orlando ducts collect a specific mix of dust, pollen, and microbial growth that drier climates never see. Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning handles it with professional-grade equipment and a written price before any work starts. Call (737) 727-2314 for a free estimate.
Why Orlando Homes Are Different
Orlando’s climate is the biggest variable in how ducts get dirty. The AC runs 10 to 11 months a year in most neighborhoods, which means air moves through the system constantly and carries whatever is in the house with it. Combine that with humidity that rarely drops below 60% for months at a stretch, and you get condensation inside ductwork, especially in older homes in Colonialtown and Audubon Park where much of the original flex duct is still in place. That moisture is what turns ordinary dust into a sticky film that sticks to duct walls instead of blowing through.
Construction styles matter too. A lot of Orlando’s housing stock went up in the 1980s and 1990s slab-on-grade builds across Conway, Pine Hills, and the Union Park area, where duct runs often sit in attic spaces that hit 130 degrees in July. Insulation breaks down, duct joints separate, and the system starts pulling attic air straight into the house. That is not a cleaning issue alone – it is a leak issue that changes how the cleaning should be done. Block homes in College Park hold humidity differently than frame construction in Metrowest, and older neighborhoods with mature oak trees see more fine particulate working through return vents. The work is not generic, and a one-size-fits-all approach leaves too much behind.
Our Main Orlando Services
Orlando homeowners call most often for two things: dryer vent cleaning and whole-system air duct cleaning. HVAC cleaning rounds out the list, and each has its own dedicated page with pricing and job specifics.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Orlando
Most Orlando dryers vent through the roof or a side wall, and in single-story homes the run is usually short. But humidity does something specific here: lint that would stay dry and blow through in a drier climate gets damp, clumps, and sticks to the vent walls. We clean the full run with a rotary brush system, not just the first few feet behind the dryer. In neighborhoods like Dr. Phillips and Lake Nona where laundry rooms sit near the center of the house, that longer vent path needs real mechanical agitation to clear properly. Full details are on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Orlando page.
Air Duct Cleaning in Orlando
Orlando duct systems run hard. When the AC is on most of the year, ducts pull more air and more debris than seasonal climate homes. We use negative-pressure extraction – the loosened debris goes straight into the vacuum, not back into your living room – with Rotobrush agitation and Nikro HEPA filtration on the vacuum side. The big difference in Orlando is how often the evaporator coil and plenum are involved. Central Florida humidity means biological growth builds on the coil, and that spreads through supply ducts. The Air Duct Cleaning in Orlando page walks through what is covered and what it costs.
HVAC Cleaning in Orlando
HVAC cleaning here means more than wiping down a coil. It means pulling the blower assembly, cleaning the evaporator coil, clearing the condensate drain line, and servicing the condensate pan. Orlando’s hard water and constant AC use mean the drain line clogs faster here than almost anywhere. We handle that as part of a full HVAC cleaning, not as a separate upsell. This is the service to look at if you are in an older home in Maitland or Winter Park and have never had the coil cleaned since the system was installed. See HVAC Cleaning in Orlando for the breakdown.
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 Orlando
We service Aprilaire, Guardsman, and Rotobrush systems across the Orlando metro. Most of the common filters and replacement parts are stocked in our Orlando office, so we do not make you wait on a parts shipment from out of state. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Orlando, FL
| Service | Typical range in Orlando |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (up to 10 vents) | $349 – $499 |
| Air duct cleaning (11 – 20 vents) | $450 – $689 |
| Air duct cleaning (21+ vents, larger homes) | $600 – $850 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run) | $99 – $159 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long or roof-vented run) | $149 – $249 |
| HVAC cleaning (coil, blower, drain line) | $199 – $349 |
| HVAC cleaning with duct cleaning (combined) | $470 – $850 |
| Mold/mildew treatment of ductwork or coil | $250 – $600 |
What pushes Orlando prices up is system size and accessibility, especially attic-mounted air handlers over blown-in insulation. Older flex duct that has separated at joints also takes longer to clean correctly. Every job gets a written price before work starts – that number is the number, and it does not change when we arrive.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Orlando
We work throughout Orlando and the surrounding metro. Response times vary by day and season, but most of these neighborhoods can be reached the same week you call.
- College Park
- Dr. Phillips
- Lake Nona
- Metrowest
- Colonialtown
- Audubon Park
Service Area – Cities Near Orlando
Our Orlando crews also cover the close-in suburbs, including Winter Park, FL, Maitland, FL, Goldenrod, FL, and Altamonte Springs, FL. If you are not sure whether we reach your address, call and ask.
Serving Orlando, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Orlando 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 Orlando
Most Orlando appointments land within the same week you call, and many neighborhoods in the city proper can be reached within a few days. The schedule is busiest in spring and early summer, when the AC season ramps up. Call (737) 727-2314 and we will give you a specific day, not a vague window.
Almost never. Duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and HVAC cleaning are interior work that does not change the exterior of the home, so HOA approval is not required in the vast majority of Orlando communities. If your vent termination is in a shared wall, we may need access to common areas.
Yes, and a big part of that is setting expectations. Older flex duct in Orlando homes from the 1970s and 1980s can be degraded to the point where cleaning helps but does not fix a system that really needs replacement. We will tell you honestly what cleaning can and cannot do before you spend anything. Call (737) 727-2314 to schedule an evaluation.
Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning serves all of Orlando with upfront pricing, professional equipment, and a 365-day guarantee on every job. Call (737) 727-2314 for a free estimate or home for more information.
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 Orlando 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.