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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AfterAir Duct Cleaning Company in Los Angeles, CA
Air duct cleaning in Los Angeles means dealing with a specific mix of dust, dry air, and older HVAC systems that run hard through long summers. Most LA homes need a full system cleaning every 3 to 5 years, with standard whole-home jobs running $400 to $900 depending on the size of the house and how many returns the system has. We’re Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning, part of the Relay Home Co. family, and every job we do in Los Angeles comes with a written price before any work starts. That’s not a courtesy. It’s how we operate. Call us at (737) 727-2314 to get a real quote from a person who picks up the phone.
Why Los Angeles Homes Are Different
Los Angeles housing stock runs the full spectrum, from 1920s Spanish-style bungalows in Echo Park and Highland Park to mid-century ranch homes across the Valley and newer condos stacked up in Koreatown and Downtown. The older homes often have ductwork that was installed when central air was retrofitted decades after the house was built, which means returns are undersized, runs are long, and decades of dust have settled in the far corners. In newer construction, we see the opposite problem: builders grade flex duct that gets crushed in tight attic spaces, cutting airflow and trapping debris.
The climate does real work on duct systems too. Los Angeles gets about 15 inches of rain a year and very little humidity most months, but coastal neighborhoods like Playa del Rey and San Pedro see marine layer moisture that can sit inside uninsulated ductwork. Inland areas including the San Fernando Valley get weeks of 90-plus-degree heat, so HVAC systems cycle constantly and pull more dust through the returns. That fine LA dust, the kind that settles on cars and windowsills within a day, is exactly what accumulates in ducts.
Terrain matters as well. Hillside neighborhoods like Mount Washington and Baldwin Hills put HVAC equipment on roofs or in tight crawl spaces, which affects how we run containment and extraction. Our crews carry Abatement Technologies containment units and Rotobrush rotary brush systems so the job gets done right whether your ducts run through a wide attic or a narrow crawl space.
Our Main Los Angeles Services
Los Angeles homeowners call us most often for two things: cleaning out dryer vents that have become fire hazards, and deep-cleaning the ductwork that moves heated and cooled air through the house. Each service has its own Los Angeles page with full details and pricing.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Los Angeles
Dryer vents in Los Angeles clog fast because so many homes have laundry closets in the middle of the house, which means the vent run is long and makes several turns before it exits. That’s a recipe for lint buildup. Most standard Dryer Vent Cleaning in Los Angeles jobs run $125 to $250 and take under two hours. If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load, the vent is telling you something. We use Nikro HEPA vacuums to capture lint as we work, not blow it into the room.
Air Duct Cleaning in Los Angeles
Whole-home Air Duct Cleaning in Los Angeles typically runs $400 to $900, though large homes with multiple zones can push higher. We clean supply ducts, return ducts, the plenum, and the blower housing, then show you before-and-after photos from inside your own system. Los Angeles homes built before 1980 often have metal ductwork that’s never been cleaned, and the difference in airflow afterward is something you’ll notice at the registers. One flat price per system, agreed before we touch a single vent.
HVAC Cleaning in Los Angeles
HVAC Cleaning in Los Angeles goes beyond the ducts to the equipment itself: coils, blower, drain pan, and plenum. Los Angeles AC systems run long hours from May through October, and dirty coils force the compressor to work harder and cost more to run. This service runs $300 to $800 depending on system size and condition. A written guarantee covers every repair, and if something fails, we come back free.
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 Los Angeles
Our Los Angeles crews work on systems and components from Aprilaire, Honeywell, and Guardsman, and our cleaning fleet runs Rotobrush and Nikro equipment. We stock common filters and replacement parts locally, which keeps turnaround tight. See our brands page for the full list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Los Angeles, CA
Here’s what Los Angeles homeowners can expect to pay. These are whole-job ranges, agreed in writing before work starts.
| Service | Typical Range in Los Angeles |
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| Standard whole-home air duct cleaning | $400 – $900 |
| Large home or multi-zone duct cleaning | $800 – $1,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $250 |
| HVAC system cleaning (coils, blower, plenum) | $300 – $800 |
| Supply and return duct cleaning only | $300 – $600 |
| Blower motor and housing cleaning | $150 – $350 |
| Coil cleaning (evaporator or condenser) | $150 – $400 |
| Drain pan and line cleaning | $100 – $250 |
| Filter replacement (standard media) | $40 – $120 |
What pushes a Los Angeles job toward the higher end of those ranges? Two things mostly: access and age. Tight crawl spaces, rooftop units on hillside lots, and ductwork that’s never been touched since the house went up all add labor time. What doesn’t change: the price you’re quoted is the price you pay. Written price before work starts, every time.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Los Angeles
We run crews across the entire city of Los Angeles, from the Valley down to the harbor. Here are a few of the neighborhoods where we’re regularly in driveways and crawl spaces:
- Echo Park and Silver Lake, where 1920s homes hide decades of dust in retrofitted duct runs
- Woodland Hills and Encino, where summer heat keeps AC systems cycling and pulling dust through returns
- Koreatown and Downtown LA, where condo and apartment duct systems need careful containment work
- San Pedro and Wilmington, where marine-layer moisture demands attention to insulation and airflow
- Baldwin Hills and View Park, where hillside homes often run HVAC equipment on roofs
Most Los Angeles jobs can be scheduled within a few days of your call, and when you book through The Relay Standard, you get a live arrival window you can track from your phone.
Service Area – Cities Near Los Angeles
Beyond the city limits, our Los Angeles crews also cover the immediately surrounding communities. Homeowners in Huntington Park, CA and South Gate, CA get the same written-price guarantee and before-and-after photo documentation. We also serve Bell, CA and Maywood, CA with the same equipment and the same 365-Day Done Right Promise. If you’re not sure you’re in our area, call and ask. A live person answers.
Serving Los Angeles, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
Most Los Angeles appointments happen within 2 to 5 business days of your call. The city’s size works in your favor: we run multiple crews across the metro area, so we’re not driving from one edge of the county to the other for every job. When you book, you’ll get a live arrival window through The Relay Standard, and you can track it on your phone.
No. Air duct and dryer vent cleaning is considered routine property maintenance in Los Angeles and doesn’t require a city permit. If you live in an HOA community, check your CC&Rs, but we’ve never had an LA-area HOA block a cleaning. Most are happy to see it, since cleaner ducts mean fewer HVAC complaints from residents.
Yes. Our Los Angeles crews cover the full city, from Chatsworth and Porter Ranch in the north Valley to San Pedro and Wilmington at the harbor. Scheduling is coordinated from our Los Angeles office, but the crews are local and know the neighborhoods. If you want to confirm coverage for your specific address, call (737) 727-2314 and ask directly.
Ready to get your ducts cleaned? Call (737) 727-2314 for a free estimate. A live person answers, the price you hear is the price you’ll pay, and every job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
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 Los Angeles 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.