Air Duct Cleaning in Los Angeles, CA
Air duct cleaning in Los Angeles typically runs $350-$850 for a full residential system, and most Bellows jobs are completed in a single visit with camera verification before we leave. Our Los Angeles office dispatches background-checked, uniformed technicians across the basin, from beach communities to foothill neighborhoods pressed against the San Gabriel and Santa Monica ranges. Call (855) 401-6006 and you’ll speak to a live person, 24 hours a day.
Why Los Angeles Homes Are Different
Los Angeles spreads across 500 square miles of basin, foothill, and coastline, and that geography shapes what ends up inside your ducts. Santa Ana winds funnel through Cajon Pass and the Sepulveda Pass corridor, driving extraordinary dust loads into return-air intakes across the San Fernando Valley. The Valley’s enclosed bowl traps wildfire smoke and smog against surrounding mountains, concentrating particulate burdens on inland systems relative to coastal neighborhoods. After the Woolsey, Thomas, and Eaton fires, thousands of homes from Malibu to Altadena to Sylmar faced contamination that seasonal filter changes could not touch. From the fiberglass tract homes built during the Valley’s 1960s boom to the retrofitted Craftsman bungalows of Silver Lake, every system we open tells a different story.
Air Duct Cleaning in Los Angeles
We clean duct systems across Los Angeles with Rotobrush contact agitation and HEPA-contained negative air pressure, adjusting our approach to what your housing stock demands. In the San Fernando Valley, original fiberglass duct board from the 1960s-70s buildout requires gentler handling than metal ducting; in hillside neighborhoods from Echo Park to Silver Lake, retrofitted attic systems need careful inspection for disconnected joints and seal degradation. Air Duct Cleaning is our core service, and every job includes before-and-after camera documentation.
Residential Duct Cleaning
Our residential work covers single-family homes from the Valley floor to neighborhoods above Sunset Boulevard. We adjust technique based on duct material - flexible ducting, galvanized steel, or the deteriorated fiberglass duct board common in Reseda, Canoga Park, and Granada Hills. A typical residential duct cleaning in Los Angeles runs $350-$850 depending on system size, accessibility, and contamination level. Small homes or condos with 6-8 vents fall in the $350-$495 range; mid-size homes with 10-16 vents run $495-$695; large or multi-zone systems with 18+ vents reach $695-$850. Post-wildfire cleaning requires additional HEPA containment setup, which we account for in our upfront quote.
Supply Duct Cleaning
Supply ducts push conditioned air into your rooms, and in Los Angeles they’re the first place wildfire ash accumulates after a Santa Ana event. We clean supply runs with Rotobrush contact cleaning and negative air pressure, then verify with camera inspection. In foothill-adjacent neighborhoods like Tarzana and Woodland Hills, we inspect outdoor air intakes immediately - ash and ember debris pack into return-air grilles and coat duct interiors with a fine gray film containing structural combustion byproducts. Adding a dryer vent cleaning to your duct service runs $125-$195; a full system cleaning with air handler adds $150-$250 to the base duct price.
How do you handle ducts in homes near wildfire zones like Altadena?
We treat these as contamination remediation jobs, not standard maintenance. Wildfire smoke and ash carry benzene, heavy metals, and fire-retardant chemicals that require HEPA-contained negative air pressure, full filter replacement, and camera verification that combustion byproducts have been removed. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise applies - if any odor or particulate remains, we return at no charge. Call (855) 401-6006 to discuss your specific situation.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Los Angeles
Dryer vent cleaning in Los Angeles typically costs $149-$289 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs are completed in under two hours. Coastal salt corrosion and Santa Ana wind debris create conditions that ruin vent systems faster here than inland markets. Dryer Vent Cleaning reduces fire risk and restores dryer efficiency, and we show you the lint we remove.
Vent Cleaning and Lint Removal
Lint accumulation is the leading cause of dryer fires nationwide, and Los Angeles’s conditions accelerate the problem. Salt-corroded caps in Santa Monica and Venice stick shut, trapping moist air and lint inside. Santa Ana debris creates blockages in foothill vents that back up exhaust flow. We use Rotobrush and Nikro equipment to scrub the full duct length, from dryer connection to exterior termination. A standard cleaning runs $149-$289; vent cap replacement with stainless steel adds $75-$150; bird guard installation is $45-$95.
Vent Rerouting
Many older Los Angeles homes have dryer vents routed through attics or crawl spaces never designed for the purpose. Pre-war Spanish Revival homes in Los Feliz and Silver Lake often had laundry relocated to a garage, with the vent run extended through hot, unconditioned attic space. This creates condensation points, lint traps, and fire hazards. We reroute vents to the shortest exterior path using rigid metal duct where code requires it. Vent rerouting, when needed, ranges from $250-$550 based on complexity and materials.
How often should I clean my dryer vent in coastal Los Angeles?
Every 12 months for coastal properties, and every 18 months for inland Los Angeles homes. Salt air corrosion causes caps to stick and ducts to deteriorate faster than in drier inland climates, so Santa Monica, Venice, and Playa del Rey residents should inspect annually for airflow restriction. Call (855) 401-6006 to schedule - estimates are free.
HVAC Cleaning in Los Angeles
HVAC cleaning in Los Angeles runs $280-$650 for a full system service, with most jobs completed in a single visit. Santa Ana winds, wildfire seasons, and fifty-year-old ductwork create contamination patterns that require more than a filter change. HVAC Cleaning addresses the components that move and condition your air.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Evaporator coils in Los Angeles collect fine desert dust driven by Santa Ana winds, combined with coastal salt air that bakes onto fins and reduces heat transfer. A dirty coil forces your compressor to run longer, spiking energy bills during September heat waves. We clean coils with foaming agents and low-pressure rinses that won’t damage delicate aluminum fins. Evaporator coil cleaning runs $180-$340; condenser cleaning is $150-$280.
Air Handler and Blower Cleaning
Air handlers in Los Angeles’s retrofitted pre-war homes sit in cramped attic spaces never engineered for equipment access. Our technicians work in tight clearances, cleaning blower wheels, drain pans, and housings where mold and standing water accumulate. Blower cleaning as a standalone service runs $180-$320; full air handler cleaning is $220-$380. A full system HVAC cleaning, combining coil, blower, and air handler service, runs $280-$650.
My San Fernando Valley home has original 1970s ductboard - can it be cleaned safely?
Yes, but it requires encapsulation, not just vacuuming. The fiberglass surface has degraded over 50 years, and aggressive brushing releases airborne fibers. We use Abatement Technologies sealant to encapsulate deteriorated duct board after gentle HEPA vacuuming, stopping fiber shedding and improving air tightness. This is standard procedure for us in Reseda, Northridge, and Granada Hills. Call (855) 401-6006 for an assessment.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Los Angeles
Duct repair and sealing in Los Angeles typically costs $280-$650 for most residential jobs. From tight attic retrofits in Los Feliz to crumbling fiberglass duct board in 1960s San Fernando Valley tract houses, we address the specific failures this city’s housing stock produces. Duct Repair & Sealing stops conditioned air from escaping into your attic or crawl space.
Mastic Sealant Application
Mastic sealant is the only permanent solution for metal duct joints in Los Angeles. Duct tape fails within months here, degraded by Santa Ana wind-driven pressure cycling and thermal expansion of earthquake-country frame construction. We brush water-based mastic into every seam and joint, reinforcing with embedded mesh on high-stress areas. Metal duct seam sealing with mastic runs $180-$340 per section; a full system seal and pressure test runs $650-$1,200.
Flex Duct and Fiberglass Repair
Flex duct fails at connection points in Los Angeles attic retrofits, where the inner liner separates from the collar or insulation sags in attic temperatures exceeding 140 degrees. We repaired a severed flex duct in a Silver Lake attic where a previous handyman had taped over a disconnected joint, drawing in unconditioned, contaminated air. Flex duct section repair or replacement runs $280-$420; fiberglass duct board section replacement is $450-$780. Duct insulation replacement runs $8-$14 per linear foot.
Can you seal ducts in tight Los Angeles attic spaces?
Yes. We work in attics as tight as 18-24 inches of clearance, common in Los Feliz, Silver Lake, and Echo Park retrofits. Our crews use low-profile application tools and section-by-section sequencing to complete seals without requiring full attic access. Camera inspection confirms coverage in areas we cannot physically reach. Call (855) 401-6006 for a free estimate.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Los Angeles
Air quality and sanitizing service in Los Angeles typically runs $275-$650 for whole-home duct sanitizing, with most appointments completed in a single visit. If you’re smelling smoke residue, seeing mold near vents, or fighting allergies that won’t quit, we’ll inspect with a camera and quote before lifting a tool. Air Quality & Sanitizing addresses what’s living in your ducts after standard cleaning removes the debris.
Mold and Bacteria Treatment
Mold in Los Angeles ducts usually follows moisture intrusion, and wildfire season adds specific risk: when rain finally follows dry Santa Ana conditions, water enters compromised attic ductwork. We treat visible mold with EPA-registered products and address the moisture source. Whole-home duct sanitizing runs $275-$450 for systems up to 2,500 square feet; larger homes or those requiring post-wildfire treatment run $425-$650. Mold treatment adds $150-$300 depending on extent.
UV Light and Air Purifier Installation
After wildfire events, combustion byproducts including benzene and heavy metals can support bacterial colonization in damp duct interiors. We apply hospital-grade sanitizer through the full duct run and verify with post-treatment camera inspection. For ongoing protection, UV-C light installation ranges $395-$750 per unit; whole-home air purifier installation with Honeywell or Aprilaire systems runs $850-$1,400 including unit and labor.
How long after a Santa Ana event should I get my ducts cleaned for wildfire ash?
Schedule inspection within 48-72 hours of visible ash deposition or odor detection. The longer ash sits in damp duct interiors, the deeper combustion byproducts bond to surfaces and circulate through your living space. We remove source material with Rotobrush agitation and HEPA extraction, then apply oxidizing sanitizer. Call (855) 401-6006 to schedule.
Brands We Service in Los Angeles
We stock parts and equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman, the same brands serious HVAC contractors specify. Most repairs that require a part we don’t carry can be sourced within 24 hours through our Los Angeles supply chain. our brands
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Los Angeles, CA
| Service | Typical Range in Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Standard residential air duct cleaning (single system) | $350-$850 |
| Small home or condo (6-8 vents) | $350-$495 |
| Mid-size home (10-16 vents) | $495-$695 |
| Large home or multi-zone (18+ vents) | $695-$850 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $149-$289 |
| HVAC cleaning (full system) | $280-$650 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$340 |
| Duct repair and sealing (typical job) | $280-$650 |
| Whole-home duct sanitizing | $275-$650 |
| UV light installation | $395-$750 |
Prices move higher in Los Angeles for tight attic access in pre-war homes, post-wildfire contamination requiring HEPA containment, and hillside addresses with limited parking or equipment access. We disclose the full price before we lift a single tool - no surprises on the bill.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Los Angeles
We keep our service radius tight enough to respond quickly and know the housing stock we’re walking into. Our vans are daily fixtures in these Los Angeles neighborhoods:
- Silver Lake - retrofitted Craftsman and Spanish Revival HVAC, attic contamination common
- Koreatown - mid-rise and vintage courtyard buildings with compact duct runs
- Reseda - original 1960s-70s fiberglass duct board requiring careful handling
- Echo Park - hillside homes with exposed exterior ductwork and seal degradation
- Tarzana - foothill-adjacent, Santa Ana ash intake inspections standard after wind events
Most Los Angeles neighborhoods are reachable within our standard scheduling window; call (855) 401-6006 to confirm coverage for your address.
Service Area - Cities Near Los Angeles
Our Los Angeles office dispatches crews throughout the metro area. We regularly serve Los Angeles, CA homeowners and those in adjacent communities including Koreatown, CA, Echo Park, CA, Silver Lake, CA, View Park-Windsor Hills, CA, and Florence-Graham, CA. Scheduling is coordinated from our local office, and we do not subcontract to outside crews.
Serving Los Angeles, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
Bellows Air Duct & Vent Co. of California crews serve Los Angeles and the communities around it; dispatch is coordinated from our Los Angeles office. The map shows the Los Angeles coverage area; if your address is on it, we can help.
Also serving nearby: Los Angeles, CA, Koreatown, CA, Echo Park, CA, Silver Lake, CA, View Park-Windsor Hills, CA, Florence-Graham, CA.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning in Los Angeles
Most residential duct cleaning and sealing does not require a permit, but structural modifications or full duct replacement may trigger Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety requirements. We handle permit research when our scope crosses that line, and we disclose any permit costs in our upfront quote. Call (855) 401-6006 with your specific project and we’ll confirm.
We camera-inspect every duct system before and after cleaning, and we show you the footage. You’ll see the contamination that was there and the condition after our work. We also bag and display debris removed from your system. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise means if anything seems off, we return at no charge with no paperwork required. No other documentation needed - call (855) 401-6006 and we handle it.
Call Bellows Air Duct & Vent Co. at (855) 401-6006 for a free estimate on any air duct, dryer vent, HVAC, or air quality service in Los Angeles. We’ll ask the right questions about your home, give you an exact price before we start, and stand behind the work with our 90-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
"The job was done well and the house smells better. There was some dust knocked loose around a couple of the registers that I had to wipe down afterward."
- Jodi Ackerman"Booked online at nine at night, got a confirmation, a reminder, and a call when they were fifteen minutes out."
- Renee Fletcher"They ran a negative air machine on the whole system rather than the shop vac on a stick that the cheap outfit uses. Showed me the before and after photos from inside the trunk line and it was genuinely disgusting."
- Katie Sullivan