Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
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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.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
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AfterHow Much Does HVAC Cleaning Cost in Palm Bay?
HVAC cleaning in Palm Bay typically runs $350 to $800 for a standard whole-home duct cleaning on a single-system house, and $450 to $1,100 when the job includes a full HVAC cleaning with coil and blower cabinet work. Homes with two air handlers, heavy buildup, or flexible duct that needs repair land higher, usually $800 to $1,500. The written estimate sets the final price, and the estimate itself is free.
Our technicians have up to 9 years of experience working with the equipment restoration contractors use: Rotobrush rotary contact cleaning systems, Nikro HEPA-filtration vacuums, and Abatement Technologies negative-air machines. That matters on a pricing page, because the number you’re quoted should tell you what’s actually being run through your ducts, not just how many vents get waved at.
Key Takeaways
- Standard single-system duct cleaning in Palm Bay: roughly $350 to $800.
- Full HVAC cleaning with coil and blower cabinet: roughly $450 to $1,100.
- Dryer vent cleaning as its own service: roughly $120 to $250.
- Duct repair, when cleaning turns up disconnected or crushed runs: roughly $250 to $900 depending on how many sections need attention.
- We clean, and we repair. That means air duct repair is priced on the same visit instead of leaving you to find a second contractor.
HVAC Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Below are the typical Palm Bay ranges for each piece of the work. These are estimates for a normal residential system; square footage, system count, and how much contamination has built up all move the number.
| Line item | Typical range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $800 | Supply and return runs, registers, grilles, main trunk lines cleaned with rotary contact equipment and HEPA vacuum containment |
| Full HVAC cleaning (ducts plus air handler) | $450 – $1,100 | Everything above plus evaporator coil face, blower wheel area, and drain pan cabinet cleaned under negative air |
| Second air handler / second system | $150 – $400 | Added when a house runs two systems, common in larger Palm Bay homes with a split layout |
| Dryer vent cleaning (dedicated service) | $120 – $250 | Full-length lint removal with proper vent tooling, not a hand-vac pass at the outside flap |
| Air duct repair | $250 – $900 | Reconnecting separated joints, sealing leaks, replacing crushed or torn flex sections found during cleaning |
| Return duct or plenum cleaning with heavy debris | $100 – $300 | Extra labor when a return pan has collected construction dust or years of buildup |
What pushes a Palm Bay HVAC cleaning toward the top of these ranges: more than one system, a house with long flex runs in the attic where several sections have sagged or come loose, heavy drywall dust from a recent renovation, or pet hair packed into return grilles. What keeps it lower: a single-story home with a straightforward trunk-and-branch layout, filters changed regularly, and ducts that haven’t been through a remodel. Ask to see the equipment when the estimate is given. Professional-grade equipment and a shop vac produce very different results at similar-looking line items.
One thing that separates a real HVAC cleaning quote from a duct-only quote is whether the air handler gets touched. Your ducts are part of your home’s respiratory system, and the air handler is the lungs. Cleaning the runs without cleaning the coil face and blower cabinet leaves the source of the dust right where it was. If a quote is several hundred dollars below everything else and doesn’t mention the air handler, that’s usually why.
What Affects HVAC Cleaning Pricing in Palm Bay
- Number of systems and air handlers. A single-system home is the baseline. Two systems, or one system with two zones and separate handlers, adds labor and equipment time. This is the single biggest swing factor on most estimates.
- Duct material and condition. Rigid metal duct cleans predictably. Flexible duct in an attic can sag, tear, or separate at the collar, and Palm Bay’s hot attic conditions are hard on flex over time. Ducts that need repair get priced for repair, not just cleaning.
- Access. Attic access, closet air handlers, and tight mechanical rooms all add time. A handler you can walk up to is faster to work on than one wedged behind a knee wall.
- Level of contamination. New construction dust, renovation debris, pet hair, and years of accumulated buildup all increase the time and equipment needed to do the job properly rather than superficially.
- Whether IAQ products are included. Filtration upgrades and whole-home air quality components from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman are priced separately from cleaning. They’re optional, and they’re quoted as their own line so you can see exactly what you’re paying for.
- Dryer vent work added on. Dryer vent cleaning is a dedicated service we run with proper vent tooling. If it’s added to a duct cleaning visit, it’s still priced as its own item, because it’s its own job.
How to Save on HVAC Cleaning
The most reliable way to keep HVAC cleaning costs down in Palm Bay is to catch problems before they compound. A few practical moves:
- Change filters on schedule. A clogged filter forces the system to pull harder, and more dust settles in the ducts and on the coil. Filter discipline is the cheapest maintenance there is.
- Clean the dryer vent as its own task. Lint buildup in a dryer vent is a leading cause of residential fires, and it’s a separate system from your HVAC ducts. Treating it as a dedicated service rather than an afterthought keeps both systems healthier.
- Bundle duct cleaning with duct repair when repair is needed. If a run is disconnected, cleaning it first and repairing it later means paying for access twice. We can diagnose and correct duct defects on the same visit.
- Get the estimate in writing before work starts. Free estimates mean you can compare line items, not just totals. Ask what equipment will be used and whether the air handler is included.
- Address small leaks early. A loose joint at a register boot is cheap to seal during a cleaning and more expensive once it has pulled unfiltered attic air into the system for a season.
For a straight answer on what your home will cost, call (844) 834-5154. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Estimates are free, and the written estimate sets the final price.
FAQs – HVAC Cleaning Cost
How much does HVAC cleaning cost in Palm Bay?
Expect roughly $350 to $800 for standard whole-home duct cleaning on a single system, and $450 to $1,100 when the air handler, coil, and blower cabinet are included. Homes with two systems or duct repair needs typically fall between $800 and $1,500. Call (844) 834-5154 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Is it cheaper to clean the ducts or replace them?
Cleaning is almost always cheaper. Duct cleaning in Palm Bay runs $350 to $800 for a standard home, while duct repair for isolated problems runs $250 to $900. Full duct replacement is a much larger project and usually only makes sense when the ductwork itself is failing throughout. A proper inspection during cleaning tells you which situation you’re in. Call (844) 834-5154 to get that inspection scheduled.
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in Palm Bay?
Dryer vent cleaning typically costs $120 to $250 as a dedicated service. It’s priced separately from HVAC duct cleaning because it’s a different system with different equipment and different risks. If it’s been more than a year since the vent was cleared, it’s worth adding. Call (844) 834-5154 for a free estimate.
Why do HVAC cleaning quotes in Palm Bay vary so much?
Quotes vary by $200 to $500 or more for the same house because of equipment and scope. A quote that uses a shop vac and skips the air handler costs less than one that runs Rotobrush rotary contact cleaning under Abatement Technologies negative air with Nikro HEPA containment. Ask to see the equipment and ask whether the coil and blower cabinet are included. Call (844) 834-5154 with questions about what’s in our estimate.
Does HVAC cleaning actually lower energy bills?
It can help. A clean coil and unrestricted airflow let the system run closer to its rated efficiency, and a dirty coil forces it to work harder for the same cooling. The effect on a monthly bill varies too much by home to promise a number. What cleaning reliably does is remove the contamination source, and cleaner air starts at the source. Call (844) 834-5154 for a free estimate and see what your system needs.
If you’ve noticed more dust settling on surfaces, a musty smell when the air kicks on, or allergy symptoms that spike indoors, those are the signals that usually point to the ducts. Start with the duct cleaning Palm Bay service page to see what a full cleaning involves, and browse our Palm Bay service information for local details and scheduling. Whether you need air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, or air duct repair, the estimate is free and the scope is spelled out before anything starts. Call (844) 834-5154. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Pricing reflects the Palm Bay market as of 2026. Duct Cleaning Palm Bay offers free estimates – call (844) 834-5154.
Written by the team at Duct Cleaning Palm Bay.
What Our 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."
- Jerome Ingram"Two guys, about three hours, plastic down at every register, and they wiped the vent covers before putting them back."
- Shanice Bryant"They photographed every return and supply before starting and sent me the file afterward. No upsell to a sanitizing treatment I didn't need."
- Sofia Herrera