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Air duct cleaning cost
Whole-house duct cleaning runs $300–$700 with proper negative-air equipment. Useful after renovations, vermin infestation, or visible mold — skip the $99 specials, which exist to upsell services you likely don't need.
Price at a glance
| Item | Typical |
|---|---|
| Job price range | $300–$700 |
| Common variants | Whole-house; beware $99 'specials' that upsell aggressively |
| Labor share | Crew of 2, half day |
| Permit | No |
| Duration | 2–4 hours |
National job price data from the ee.ltd cost database, 2026 edition.
What drives the price
- System size and register count
- Accessibility (attic/crawlspace runs)
- Verified mold/vermin contamination (adds sanitizing)
- Before/after camera documentation
DIY verdict
Register washing and filter upgrades yes; full-system cleaning needs negative-air equipment
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