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"How much does it cost?" is the first question almost every homeowner asks — and the honest answer is: it depends on your home. Here's a straight breakdown of what drives air duct cleaning prices across South Florida, from Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale to Miami-Dade.
Typical price ranges across South Florida
For a standard single-family home, professional air duct cleaning generally falls in the $300–$600 range, depending on the factors below. Larger homes, or homes needing mold treatment or duct coating, run higher. Any company quoting far below this range — the "$99 whole house special" — is a red flag (more on that below).
What affects the price
- Home size and number of vents. More vents means more labor and time.
- System accessibility. Ducts buried in tight attics or crawl spaces take longer to service properly.
- Level of contamination. Heavy mold, construction debris, or pest residue requires extra treatment steps.
- Add-on services. Dryer vent cleaning, UV light installation, and antimicrobial duct coating are often bundled at a better value than booking separately.
Beware the bait-and-switch
The duct cleaning industry has a well-known scam: advertise an impossibly low price, then "discover" mold or extra charges on-site and pressure you into a bill several times the quote. Protect yourself:
- Get the full price in writing before work begins.
- Ask for before-and-after photos of your ducts — every reputable company provides them.
- Check the company's license. In Florida, air conditioning contractors must hold a state license — ours is CAC1824294.
What you're really paying for
A real cleaning uses truck-mounted or high-powered portable equipment, takes a couple of hours, and is done by trained technicians — not a 30-minute vent vacuuming. When you compare quotes, compare what's actually included, not just the number.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for air duct cleaning in South Florida?
$300–$600 for a standard home. Be wary of quotes far below this — they're typically bait-and-switch tactics.
Why do some companies advertise $99 duct cleaning?
It's a bait-and-switch: they arrive, claim to find mold or extra problems, and pressure you into a much larger bill. Legitimate cleanings take hours and cost more.