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.
Air Duct Cleaning Company in Reseda, CA
Air duct repair in Reseda usually means one thing: heat-damaged attic ductwork. The 1950s and 1960s ranch homes here were built with low-pitch roofs that bake under summer sun, and the original galvanized or early flex ducts running through those attics have spent decades expanding, cracking, and pulling apart at the seams. We fix that. Our team handles duct repair, cleaning, and dryer vent work across Reseda with equipment most HVAC generalists don’t carry. Call (855) 353-1653 to have someone look at your system.
Why Reseda Homes Are Different
Reseda sits in the San Fernando Valley’s heat bowl, and the ductwork here carries a double load all summer. Homes downwind of the Sepulveda Basin pick up fine dust and pollen from the dry-wind season, while temperatures over 100°F push HVAC systems to run nearly nonstop from June through October. That constant cycling pulls more particulates through return ducts and keeps attic temps high enough to dry out flex-duct sealants. We see the result as a predictable seasonal pattern: right around the first big heat wave, homeowners notice rooms that won’t cool, a hot dusty smell at the registers, and energy bills that spike because conditioned air is leaking into an attic no one uses.
The housing stock compounds it. Most of Reseda is post-war stucco tract housing with attic duct runs laid low and long against the roof deck. Those unvented attics reach 130°F on a July afternoon. Duct tape adhesive fails, mastic cracks, and the metal itself expands and contracts until joints separate. A home in Encino or Sherman Oaks might have different attic geometry, but in Reseda the pattern is consistent enough that our techs check for it on every repair call.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Our Main Reseda Services
Most Reseda homeowners call us first about buildup in their ducts or a dryer that’s taking two cycles to finish a load. Both jobs are handled by our own crew with the same commercial-grade equipment, and both are scheduled as standalone services, not add-ons.
Air Duct Cleaning in Reseda
Dust from the Sepulveda Basin, pollen from spring bloom, and the fine grit that Santa Ana winds push through window screens all settle in ductwork and recirculate every time the AC kicks on. We clean Reseda systems with Rotobrush rotary brush heads and Nikro HEPA-filtered vacuums, the same equipment used in commercial remediation work, not a shop vac taped to a hose. For Reseda’s older homes we also inspect the duct condition during cleaning, because cleaning a compromised duct doesn’t solve the underlying leak. Full details on how the process works in Reseda are on our Air Duct Cleaning in Reseda page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Reseda
Lint accumulation in a dryer vent is a fire risk first and an efficiency problem second. In Reseda’s dry, hot conditions, lint that would stay slightly damp in a coastal climate dries to a paper-thin fuel layer inside the vent run. Our dryer vent service uses professional rods and a HEPA vacuum to pull compacted lint out of the full run, from the dryer connection to the exterior termination. For Reseda’s single-story ranch homes the vent run is usually short, but it’s rarely cleaned until the dryer starts failing. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Reseda for the full service description.
Air Duct Repair in Reseda
Duct repair in Reseda is mostly about heat degradation and old installs. The original ductwork in these 1950s and 1960s homes was often galvanized sheet metal with soldered joints, and in many cases it has been patched and re-routed over the decades with whatever was on the truck that day. Now the metal is rusting where condensation formed, flex duct is torn or flattened, and the duct tape (which was never rated for ductwork) has petrified and pulled loose. The result is a system leaking 20 to 30 percent of its conditioned air into a 130°F attic. We find the failed sections, replace or reseal them, and make the system move air where it’s supposed to go. Our full service description is here: Air Duct Repair.
Ductwork Repair
Signs you need it
Rooms that never reach the thermostat setting, a hot smelly rush of attic air when the blower starts, or dust accumulating unusually fast on furniture all point to leaking duct runs.
What it costs in Reseda
Ductwork repair in Reseda typically costs $350 to $700 for sealing accessible joints and patching isolated leaks, depending on how much of the run has failed and how accessible the attic is.
How we do it
We locate leaks with a pressure test or visual inspection of joints and collars, then mastic-seal or patch the affected sections and re-test to confirm the system is moving air as designed.
Duct Replacement
Signs you need it
Flex duct that is torn, crushed, or saturated with years of dust and no longer holds its shape, or metal duct with rust-through and separated joints, is past the point where patching makes sense.
What it costs in Reseda
Duct replacement in Reseda runs $1,500 to $3,000 for a partial system in a typical single-story ranch, with full-system replacement ranging from $4,000 to $8,000 based on run length and attic access.
How we do it
We remove the failed sections, install new flex or rigid duct to match your system’s static pressure requirements, seal every joint with mastic, and confirm airflow at the registers before we leave.
What Air Duct Repair Costs in Reseda
| Item | Typical range in Reseda |
|---|---|
| Ductwork sealing and patching | $350 – $700 |
| Partial duct replacement | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| Full duct system replacement | $4,000 – $8,000 |
How do I know if my Reseda ducts need repair or just cleaning?
If your energy bill stays high after a cleaning, or some rooms never cool while others are freezing, the problem is likely leaks, not buildup. A pressure test shows us the difference in about an hour.
Why does duct repair cost more in the summer in Reseda?
Attic work in Reseda’s summer heat is slower and harder. Attics hitting 120°F limit how long a tech can safely work in one stretch, and older duct systems often need more than one patch once we open them up. Call (855) 353-1653 for a specific quote.
Brands We Service in Reseda
We’re factory-authorized to work with Honeywell and Aprilaire air-quality systems, and we keep their mid-range filters and humidity controls stocked locally for quick installation after a cleaning. Our crew runs Rotobrush and Nikro equipment with Abatement Technologies containment on every job. Details on the equipment and product lines we service are on our brands page.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Reseda, CA
| Service | Typical range in Reseda |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning, single-system home | $450 – $900 |
| Air duct cleaning, two-system home | $800 – $1,600 |
| Air duct cleaning with sanitizer fog | $550 – $1,000 |
| Air duct cleaning plus dryer vent | $600 – $1,200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning, short run (under 10 ft) | $120 – $200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning, long run (10 – 25 ft) | $180 – $350 |
| Dryer vent cleaning, rooftop or multi-story | $250 – $400 |
| Condo or townhome air duct cleaning | $350 – $700 |
| Ductwork sealing and patching | $350 – $700 |
| Partial duct replacement | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| Full duct system replacement | $4,000 – $8,000 |
Prices in Reseda push toward the upper end of these ranges when attic access is tight, runs are long, or the system hasn’t been cleaned in many years. We quote one flat price per system before work starts, and that number doesn’t change once the equipment comes off the van.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Reseda
We work throughout Reseda and the immediate Valley area. Our techs know the difference between the older tract housing south of Saticoy, the mid-century blocks near Reseda Park, the condos along the southern boundary, and the newer construction that has replaced some of the original homes near the basin edge.
- South of Saticoy residential tracts
- The area around Reseda Park
- Homes west of Reseda Boulevard
- The southern condo communities
- Blocks east of Lindley Avenue near the college
Most Reseda jobs are scheduled within a few business days. Attic work in the summer is limited to early morning starts when the roof deck hasn’t fully heated, which can stretch scheduling a few extra days between May and September.
Service Area – Cities Near Reseda
Our crew covers the adjacent Valley communities where the housing patterns and climate behaviors are similar to Reseda’s. We handle duct cleaning, dryer vent work, and duct repair in Winnetka, CA, the neighborhoods of North Hills West, CA, North Hills, CA, and North Hills East, CA, where the same heat-driven duct failures show up in similar 1950s and 1960s housing stock.
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.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning Company in Reseda
Most Reseda jobs are scheduled within two to five business days. Summer attic work is limited to early morning slots because the roof deck heat makes afternoon attic access unsafe for our techs and less effective for sealants.
Single-family homes generally don’t, but some of the condo communities in southern Reseda require a scoped work notice for attic or rooftop access. We can provide the work description and equipment list your board needs.
Yes, though two-story Reseda homes usually have shorter, more complex duct runs that split across a first-floor ceiling chase and an attic section. We quote those jobs after an attic inspection, not from a square-footage formula. Call (855) 353-1653 to schedule a look.
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 Reseda Customers Say
"Did the dryer vent while they were here for a small add on price. The dryer now finishes a load in one cycle instead of two."
- Matt Mercer"Told me straight that our ducts were in decent shape and didn't need doing every year like the mailer companies claim."
- Dina Mansour"They photographed every return and supply before starting and sent me the file afterward. No upsell to a sanitizing treatment I didn't need."
- Maya Reddy