Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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.
Trusted Air Duct Repair for Reseda Homeowners
If a duct has split, collapsed, or pulled loose from its connection, every dollar your HVAC system spends heating or cooling air is being poured into an attic, crawlspace, or wall cavity. That’s the core problem we solve. Air Duct Cleaning Reseda has spent years under Reseda homes diagnosing compromised ductwork, and we carry the equipment to fix it properly the first time. Led by Ray Lambert, our crew works in Reseda homes and properties throughout the San Fernando Valley, and we answer the phone at (855) 353-1653 when you’re ready to talk through what you’re seeing.
Key takeaways:
- Duct repair in Reseda typically costs between $250 and $900 depending on access, duct size, and the extent of the damage.
- Our crews run commercial-grade Rotobrush and Nikro systems for post-repair cleaning, meaning the fix and the cleanup happen in one visit.
- Repairs are priced as one flat amount per project agreed before work starts, not an hourly open-ended invoice.
- Duct damage does not fix itself. Loose or torn sections get worse every heating and cooling cycle.
HVAC Duct Installation
HVAC Duct Installation means running new duct runs where none exist, or adding branch lines to serve rooms that were never properly conditioned. In Reseda homes built before central air was standard, we often find additions and converted garages that were never tied into the main trunk line – a problem our Reseda Air Duct Repair team addresses regularly. That means a room that’s always too hot in August and too cold in January, no matter how the thermostat is set. We install rigid metal duct, insulated flex duct, and proper supply and return branches sized to the room’s actual heat load.
When New Runs Make Sense
A room without ducts never gets comfortable on its own. If you’ve been running space heaters in a bedroom every winter or a window unit every summer, a dedicated duct run usually pays for itself within a few seasons. We also install returns in rooms where pressure imbalances are causing doors to slam shut or air to whistle under thresholds.
What We Actually Do
We start by measuring airflow at the existing registers and returns with a manometer to see what the system is actually delivering. Then we size any new branch to the existing blower’s static pressure capacity so the addition doesn’t starve other rooms. New runs get sealed with mastic and UL 181-rated tape at every joint, then tested again before we leave. Expect HVAC duct installation in Reseda to run between $600 and $1,800 per room depending on run length, access difficulty, and whether we’re tying into metal trunk or flex; for comparison, Air Duct Repair in Winnetka follows similar pricing patterns.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Air Duct Replacement
Air Duct Replacement is what it sounds like: the old duct comes out and new duct goes in. This is not a cleaning and not a patch. In Reseda homes, we most often see this need in two places: older flex duct that has biodegraded and split along its length, and metal duct that has rusted through after decades in a damp crawlspace. When duct gets to that point, sealing and taping become a losing game and the only honest fix is replacement.
Flex vs. Metal in Reseda Attics
Reseda heat does real damage to insulated flex duct. The outer vapor barrier dries out and cracks within 15 to 20 years, and once the insulation inside settles or gets wet, the duct’s thermal performance collapses. We replace it with code-rated R-6 or R-8 flex depending on where it runs, and we strap it properly so it doesn’t sag and kink like the original install.
What Replacement Costs Here
A full-system air duct replacement in Reseda generally falls between $3,500 and $8,000 for a typical 1,200 to 2,200 square foot home. That range covers removal, disposal, materials, installation, sealing, and a final system balance test. Partial replacements, like a single trunk section or two failed branch runs, run $700 to $1,500. Every quote is one flat number per system, agreed before any work begins.
Ductwork Repair
Ductwork Repair covers the targeted fixes most Reseda homes actually need: sealing separated joints, patching punctures, reconnecting fallen registers, replacing crushed sections, and re-hanging sagging runs. For homeowners just east of here, North Hills Air Duct Repair addresses these same issues. Most duct problems are not whole-system failures. They’re specific, locatable breaks that leak conditioned air into unconditioned spaces, pull dust and insulation into the air stream, and force your system to run longer cycles.
Common Problems We Find in Reseda
In crawlspaces, we regularly find duct that rodents have chewed through, leaving fiberglass and droppings inside the run. In attics, we find boots that pulled free when the house settled, leaving a two-inch gap where attic air pours into the living space. In walls, we find flex duct that was crushed during a remodel and never noticed. Each of these has a specific, contained repair.
How We Repair, Not Just Patch
A proper ductwork repair starts with a pressure test to locate every leak, not just the one you can see. We then cut out the damaged section, mate the new piece with a metal sleeve or proper end connection, seal with mastic, and wrap any exposed insulation. Ductwork repair in Reseda typically runs $250 to $900 for a single access point; multiple locations are priced as one project after the full inspection. Nearby North Hills West Air Duct Repair services follow comparable rates.
Duct Replacement
Duct Replacement is replacing a section of duct, as distinct from a whole-system replacement or a simple patch. Maybe one trunk line in a crawlspace has collapsed under its own weight. Maybe two branch runs in an attic were destroyed by rats. Maybe a previous owner’s DIY flex repair has turned into a kinked, uninsulated mess. You don’t need all new duct; you need the bad sections swapped for good.
Partial Replacement vs. Full Replacement
The call between replacing one section and replacing everything comes down to age and condition. If the rest of the system is under 10 years old and tests tight, replacing one failed run makes sense. If the failed section is representative of the whole system’s condition, full replacement may honestly be the cheaper long-term option. We’ll tell you which case you’re in before we quote, not after we’re in the attic.
Materials We Use on Replacements
Every duct replacement we perform in Reseda uses either 26-gauge or 28-gauge galvanized steel for rigid sections, or code-compliant R-6/R-8 insulated flex for branches. No consumer-grade dryer hose, no uninsulated duct in unconditioned spaces, and no tape-only connections. Replacing one to three duct runs typically runs $700 to $1,500 in Reseda, with access being the biggest price variable.
Ductwork Installation
Ductwork Installation is the design and build of new duct systems for new spaces, new additions, or gut-renovation projects in Reseda. Whether you’re adding an ADU in the backyard, finishing a garage, or reconfiguring a floor plan, the ductwork has to be sized and laid out specifically for that envelope. Close enough doesn’t work. Undersized duct chokes the blower, oversized duct wastes energy and material, and poor layout creates hot and cold zones that no thermostat adjustment fixes.
Design Comes Before Installation
We start every ductwork installation with a room-by-room load calculation using Manual J methodology, then lay out supply and return runs using Manual D principles. That means each room gets the cubic feet per minute it actually needs, and the return path allows that air to get back to the blower without pressurizing bedrooms or whistling through door gaps. This is the difference between a system that works and one that fights itself from day one.
What New Ductwork Costs in Reseda
A new ductwork installation for a single room addition or ADU in Reseda typically falls between $2,000 and $5,000, including design, materials, installation, sealing, and balancing. Whole-house ductwork installation for a new build or full gut renovation runs $6,000 to $12,000 depending on the home’s square footage, number of runs, and attic or crawlspace access. We quote one flat price after the plan is set, not an estimate that swells mid-project.
Brands We Service
We work on duct systems of every age and brand, but some equipment crosses our path more than most. Rotobrush systems are what we run for post-repair cleaning because the rotary brush head dislodges compacted debris that a vacuum alone can’t touch. We know these machines well enough to run them in tight Reseda attics without damaging freshly repaired duct.
Nikro HEPA-filtered vacuums are part of our standard cleanup protocol on every repair job, because the repair itself kicks dust loose and we don’t leave that dust in your air stream. Abatement Technologies containment units get deployed when we’re working in crawlspaces or attics where disturbed insulation or rodent debris could cross-contaminate living spaces. Whether your existing duct is original to the house, a brand we see every week, or something we’ve never encountered, our process is the same: diagnose, contain, repair, verify.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Rooms that never reach temperature. If one bedroom is always 8 to 10 degrees off from the rest of the house, you almost certainly have a disconnected or crushed duct run serving that room. The system keeps running longer to compensate, which raises your bill and wears out the blower faster.
- Dust on surfaces within days of cleaning. Dust that reappears quickly is often being pulled into the return side of the duct system through gaps in the return plenum or loose return duct. That dust is usually attic or crawlspace air, which means you’re breathing contaminants from unconditioned space.
- Musty smell when the system runs. A musty odor that only appears when the blower kicks on signals moisture in the ductwork, often from a crawlspace leak or a disconnected section pulling damp air. Damp ducts grow biological material quickly in Reseda humidity.
- Insulation visible at a register or in a vent. If you see fiberglass wisps at a supply register, or insulation poking through a seam, the duct’s inner liner has failed. That means insulation particles and whatever lives in the attic or crawlspace are entering your breathing air.
- Whistling, banging, or popping when the blower cycles. Whistling is a pressure imbalance, usually from an undersized return or a loose duct connection. Banging and popping are ducts expanding against framing or a loose boot rattling at the start of each cycle. These noises indicate mechanical looseness that only gets worse.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Full-system inspection. We start with a visual inspection of every accessible duct run in the attic, crawlspace, and at each register boot. Then we run a static pressure test at the supply and return plenums to quantify how much air the system is actually moving versus what it should move.
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Containment setup. Before we cut into any duct, we set up our Abatement Technologies containment barrier around the work area. This keeps disturbed dust, fiberglass, and debris from migrating into the rest of the home during the repair.
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Targeted repair or replacement. We cut out the damaged section, mate the new material with proper mechanical connections, seal every joint with mastic and UL 181-rated tape, and re-hang where necessary. This is the physical fix, done to code.
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Post-repair cleaning. Once the repair is complete, we run our Rotobrush system through the affected runs to dislodge anything the repair loosened, with a Nikro HEPA vacuum capturing the debris at the register side.
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Verification test. We re-run the static pressure test and compare it to the baseline. If the numbers don’t show real improvement, we don’t call the job done. You get a summary of what we found, what we fixed, and what the numbers show.
How Much Does Air Duct Repair Cost in Reseda?
A typical air duct repair in Reseda runs between $250 and $900 for a single access point. That covers most disconnects, punctures, crushed sections, and loose boot repairs. Partial replacements, or jobs involving multiple damaged areas, run $700 to $1,500. A full-system air duct repair in Reseda that requires replacing all or most duct runs lands between $3,500 and $8,000. Every price we give is one flat number per project, agreed before we touch anything.
What moves the price: access (attics and crawlspaces are more labor-intensive than open basements), duct material, the number of damaged sections, and whether containment is required. How to avoid overpaying: get a pressure test before any repair so you know exactly what’s leaking. How to avoid underpaying and getting a bad job: be suspicious of quotes that don’t include a pressure test or post-repair verification. Our free estimate includes the full inspection, pressure test, and a written quote that won’t change. Call (855) 353-1653 to schedule. If you’re reading this from the Conejo Valley, see our Air Duct Repair in Simi Valley or Air Duct Repair in Oak Park pages for local details.
Our Service Area Near Reseda
We work throughout Reseda proper, plus neighboring communities including Winnetka, North Hills, Granada Hills, West Hills, Lake View Terrace, and North Hills West. We also regularly serve homeowners in Agoura Hills, Stevenson Ranch, and Santa Susana. Most Reseda repairs are scheduled within a few business days of the call, and we’ll give you a clear arrival window before we come. If you’re checking whether we cover your street, call us at (855) 353-1653 and we’ll tell you straight. Our home page has more detail on service boundaries.
Serving Reseda, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Reseda area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage – if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Duct Repair in Reseda
Air duct repair is the targeted fixing of damaged, disconnected, or crushed ductwork rather than replacing the entire system. It typically involves sealing separated joints, patching punctures, reconnecting fallen boots, and replacing isolated failed sections. The goal is to restore proper airflow and prevent conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned spaces.
Most single-location repairs in Reseda take 2 to 4 hours from setup to final pressure test. Larger projects involving multiple sections or partial replacement typically take a full day. We’ll give you a specific time window when you schedule, and we won’t leave until the verification test shows real improvement.
Single-location repairs run $250 to $900. Partial replacements or multi-section jobs run $700 to $1,500. Full-system replacement runs $3,500 to $8,000. The price depends on access difficulty, duct material, and the number of damaged sections. Call (855) 353-1653 for an exact quote after a free inspection.
Yes. We repair metal trunk lines, insulated flex duct, fiberboard duct, and duct board systems from any era. The brand of the original duct matters less than its current condition and code compliance. We’ll tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or whether replacement is the better call.
Yes, in specific situations. A duct that has collapsed and is blowing conditioned air directly into a crawlspace or attic should be addressed immediately because it’s running your energy bill up every hour. A return duct pulling crawlspace air into the home is a health issue that shouldn’t wait. If you’re seeing either, call us and we’ll work you into the schedule as soon as possible.
Every repair we perform is backed by a workmanship warranty covering the specific sections we touched. Materials carry their manufacturer warranties. We’ll put the exact warranty terms in writing on your quote before any work begins, so there’s no ambiguity about what’s covered.
Clear a path to the attic access or crawlspace entrance, and move any furniture blocking floor registers in the work area. Most of the work happens in unconditioned spaces, so you can stay home or go about your day. We’ll set containment before disturbing any duct, and we’ll leave the work area cleaner than we found it.
Schedule Your Air Duct Repair Service in Reseda Today
If you’ve got a room that won’t heat or cool, dust that never stops, or a musty smell when the blower runs, let’s get it diagnosed. Call Ray Lambert and the crew at Air Duct Cleaning Reseda at (855) 353-1653 for a free estimate and a straight answer about what’s wrong. One flat price, agreed before work starts, with no bait-and-switch. We’ll come out, test the system, and show you the numbers.
Written by Ray Lambert, Owner at Air Duct Cleaning Reseda, serving Reseda and the surrounding San Fernando Valley since 2011.