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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AfterFast, Reliable HVAC Cleaning Across Tequesta
HVAC cleaning in Tequesta means removing the built-up dust, mold, and debris from your air handler, evaporator coil, blower, and ductwork so your system actually moves clean air. Most Tequesta homes need this every 3 to 5 years, though homes near the Loxahatchee River or with older flex duct runs often need it sooner. A typical whole-system HVAC cleaning in Tequesta runs $450 to $850 for a single system, depending on what our camera inspection finds. That price is set in writing before any work starts, and it doesn’t change at the door. Call (737) 727-2314 for a free estimate and we’ll give you the real number, not a teaser.
We know Tequesta’s housing stock well because we’ve crawled through a lot of it. From the ranch homes off County Line Road near the river to the newer construction around the intracoastal, the duct systems here vary wildly in age and condition. That’s why we never quote over the phone without first seeing the system. One flat price per system, agreed before we touch a single duct.
Why Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning Is Tequesta’s Preferred HVAC Cleaning Company
Most HVAC cleaning companies in South Florida run on per-vent pricing, which means they’re financially motivated to rush through your blower and coil. We aren’t. Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning is part of the Relay Home Co. family, founded 2005, and every Tequesta job operates under The Relay Visibility Guarantee: a live trackable arrival time, before-and-after photo documentation, and a written price before any work starts. You’ll know your technician’s name before they knock.
Our Tequesta customers call us because the math is simple. You pay one flat price per system. We clean the entire system, not just the visible duct openings. And the 365-Day Done Right Promise means if the work isn’t right within a full year, we return and correct it at no charge. That’s not a selective warranty. It’s every job, no exceptions. Omar Haddad leads our crew, and every tech arrives background-checked, uniformed, and running professional equipment from Nikro, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies.
Response time to Tequesta is generally 2 to 4 business days for scheduled cleanings. We don’t promise same-day service because an honest HVAC cleaning involves scoping the system on camera first, and rushing that step is how per-vent competitors miss a collapsed return duct or a caked evaporator coil. What we do promise: when we arrive, the price is already in your hands in writing.
AC Cleaning in Tequesta
AC Cleaning in Tequesta is the core of what we do, and it’s more than just vacuuming out your supply registers. It’s pulling the air handler door, inspecting the blower wheel, cleaning the evaporator coil, and addressing the airflow issues that make your system work harder than it should. In Tequesta’s humidity, an evaporator coil that hasn’t been cleaned in years can be coated in a gray sludge of dust, hair, and biological growth. That sludge insulates the coil, so your system runs longer to hit the same temperature. You pay for it on your FPL bill every month. A full AC cleaning in Tequesta typically runs $350 to $600 when bundled with ductwork, or $200 to $350 as a standalone service.
Blower Cleaning and Inspection
The blower is the part most homeowners never see, which is why per-vent cleaners skip it. We pull the blower assembly, clean each fin, and check the motor for bearing wear. A blower caked in dust moves less air, and in Tequesta’s older Rheem and Carrier systems, that drag shortens motor life. We flag it before it fails.
Coil Treatment and Antimicrobial Application
After mechanical cleaning, we apply an EPA-registered antimicrobial treatment to the coil and drain pan. In Tequesta’s climate, this step is the difference between a coil that stays clean for three years and one that regrows growth within six months. We don’t fog your whole system. We treat the surface that matters.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning in Tequesta
Evaporator coil cleaning in Tequesta is the single highest-impact HVAC service we offer. When the coil is dirty, your system’s static pressure rises, airflow drops, and every register in the house delivers less conditioned air. In Tequesta, where summer humidity pushes systems hard for eight months straight, a fouled coil means your AC runs hotter and longer. Evaporator coil cleaning in Tequesta runs $200 to $400 depending on access and how heavily the coil is fouled. We quote it flat before we start.
Signs Your Coil Needs Attention
If your AC has been running nonstop and the air coming from your registers feels weak or not cold enough, the evaporator coil is the first place we look. Higher electric bills month over month are another tell. We use a camera to show you exactly what the coil looks like before we touch it, so you’re never paying for cleaning a coil that was already clean.
Why Access Matters
On some Tequesta homes, the air handler sits in a tight closet or attic with poor access, and that affects how long the job takes. We scope that during the camera inspection. The price you get is for your system, your access, and your coil condition. Not a generic quote pulled from a printout.
Trusted Brands We Service in Tequesta
We service and maintain equipment from every major manufacturer you’ll find in Tequesta homes: Rheem, Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, and York among them. For filtration products, we work with Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. When a Tequesta job calls for a filter replacement or a drain pan upgrade, we carry common sizes on the truck so there’s no waiting on a parts order. If your system uses something less common, we can usually source it within two business days. We don’t push replacement equipment we don’t install; we clean what you have and tell you straight when something is beyond cleaning.
Common HVAC Cleaning Problems We See in Tequesta Homes
- Collapsed flex duct on older ranch homes: Homes built in the 1960s and 1970s near the Loxahatchee River often still have original flex runs, and we regularly find sections that have collapsed at elbows or sagged under attic insulation. This crushes airflow to entire rooms, and cleaning alone won’t fix it.
- Caked evaporator coils from constant humidity: Tequesta’s coastal humidity accelerates biological growth on cold coils, especially in homes where the system short-cycles. We scrape and wash the coil, then treat it so it doesn’t regrow quickly.
- Dust-crusted blower wheels on systems near unpaved roads: Homes off Old Dixie Highway or near the river can pull in a lot of fine particulate, which packs onto the blower wheel. That dust load makes the motor work harder and can throw the wheel out of balance.
- Mold growth in drain pans that never fully dry: In Tequesta’s shoulder seasons, systems run intermittently, so the drain pan stays damp. That’s where we apply targeted antimicrobial treatment, not by fogging your whole home but by treating the wet surface.
Pricing for HVAC Cleaning in Tequesta, FL
Here’s what you can expect to pay in Tequesta for honest, whole-system HVAC cleaning. A full system cleaning that includes ductwork, supply and return runs, blower, and evaporator coil runs $450 to $850 for a typical single-family home. An AC cleaning focused on the air handler, blower, and coil runs $200 to $350 as a standalone. Evaporator coil cleaning alone runs $200 to $400. Dryer vent cleaning, if bundled, adds $90 to $150.
What changes the price? Access difficulty, how fouled the coil is, and whether we find collapsed duct runs or hidden leaks during the camera inspection. That’s why we don’t quote over the phone. The number we hand you in writing is based on what we actually saw inside your system. Call (737) 727-2314 to schedule a free estimate, and you’ll get a flat price per system before any work begins.
We Also Serve Cities Near Tequesta
If you’re just outside Tequesta, we handle HVAC Cleaning throughout the surrounding area. Our service map covers Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. Wherever your system is, call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll get you on the schedule. Our crews are dispatched from the Miami (South FL) office and serve Tequesta and nearby communities locally.
Serving Tequesta, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tequesta 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 HVAC Cleaning in Tequesta
Every 3 to 5 years for most Tequesta homes, and closer to 3 years if you’re near the river, have pets, or recently did renovation work. If your system is less than 3 years old and you change filters regularly, you likely don’t need duct cleaning yet. We’ll tell you if cleaning isn’t needed. Call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll give you a straight answer, not a sales pitch.
We charge one flat rate per system. Per-vent pricing rewards rushing, and rushing means the blower and evaporator coil get skipped. Our flat price covers the entire system: ducts, blower, coil, and drain pan. The price is in writing before we start, and it doesn’t change at the door. For an exact quote on your Tequesta system, call (737) 727-2314.
Yes. Every Tequesta customer gets before-and-after photo documentation of their own ductwork, blower, and evaporator coil. That’s part of The Relay Visibility Guarantee, and it’s the only way to confirm the work was actually done. You’ll see exactly what came out of your system. Call (737) 727-2314 to schedule.
No, and we don’t think you should trust anyone who does. A proper HVAC cleaning starts with a camera inspection of your system, and that step can’t be rushed. We schedule Tequesta cleanings within 2 to 4 business days, and we show up with a written price already set. Call (737) 727-2314 to get on the schedule.
We open the air handler, inspect the coil with a camera, and physically clean it, removing the built-up mat of dust and growth that blocks heat transfer. Then we apply an EPA-registered antimicrobial treatment to prevent regrowth. In Tequesta’s humidity, skipping that treatment means the coil re-fouls within months. For a quote on your system, call (737) 727-2314.
Ready to Breathe Cleaner Air in Tequesta?
If your AC has been running constantly or the air in your Tequesta home smells stale when the system kicks on, it’s time for a camera inspection. You’ll get a flat price per system in writing before any work starts, before-and-after photos of your own ducts, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job. Call (737) 727-2314 today for a free estimate, or schedule online and we’ll confirm your live arrival window.
Written by Omar Haddad, Owner at Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning, serving Tequesta, FL.