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 Palm Bay Homeowners
Duct problems in Palm Bay usually show up as a house that never quite cools evenly, a dust film that returns days after cleaning, or a whistling sound from a ceiling vent that wasn’t there before. Loose joints, crushed flex runs, torn insulation and disconnected boots don’t fix themselves, and cleaning around them just hides the cause. Our technicians have up to 9 years of experience tracking down those defects and correcting them rather than sealing over the symptom. We work with professional-grade equipment, not shop-vac shortcuts: Rotobrush rotary contact cleaning systems, Nikro HEPA-filtration vacuums and Abatement Technologies negative-air machines that hold dust where it belongs. Same-day repair is often possible, and every job comes with before-and-after photos of your own ductwork. Call (844) 834-5154 to get started.
HVAC Duct Installation
HVAC Duct Installation means building or extending the duct system that ties your air handler to the rooms it serves, and it’s the right call when a new unit needs a properly sized distribution system or an addition has no ductwork at all. Older Palm Bay homes sometimes have runs sized for a smaller air handler than the one now in the closet, which leaves rooms starved for airflow. We lay out the system, size the trunks and branches, and install with the same professional approach we bring to duct cleaning Palm Bay homeowners call us for. Typical HVAC duct installation in Palm Bay runs $1,800 to $6,500 depending on the size of the space and how many runs are needed.
System Layout and Sizing
Every installation starts with the room-by-room load, not a guess from square footage. We map trunk size, branch takeoffs and register placement so each room gets airflow matched to its volume. Getting this right up front is what keeps a hallway from being the only cool spot in the house.
Sealing and Insulation Standards
Installed ducts are only as good as their joints. We seal connections and insulate runs in unconditioned spaces so the air reaching your registers is close to the temperature it left the air handler at. That matters in a Florida attic, where an uninsulated run can lose a surprising share of its cooling before it reaches the ceiling.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Air Duct Replacement
Air Duct Replacement is the removal of duct runs that are beyond repair and the installation of new ductwork in their place, and it’s usually needed when flex duct has collapsed, been crushed by stored boxes, torn open by rodents, or soaked through and never properly dried. Ducts that old rarely respond to patching, and repeated repairs start costing more than new runs would. We inspect the whole system first, tell you plainly which sections can be saved and which can’t, then replace only what needs replacing. Air duct replacement in Palm Bay typically runs $900 to $3,800, depending on how many runs and which areas of the house are involved.
When Replacement Beats Repair
If a run has lost its shape, torn its inner liner or soaked up moisture over time, no amount of tape and mastic will restore the airflow it was designed to carry. We point out those runs during the inspection so you can decide with the whole picture in front of you.
Choosing the Right Duct Material
Flexible duct works well for short, accessible runs, while rigid sheet metal holds its shape better on longer trunks. In a hot attic, insulation thickness matters as much as material choice. We’ll walk you through both before anything is ordered.
Ductwork Repair
Ductwork Repair covers the fixes that keep an existing system working: resealing separated joints, reconnecting boots that have pulled away from the ceiling, re-supporting sagging runs, and patching tears in the outer jacket or inner liner. It’s what you want when the system is fundamentally sound but leaking or disconnected in a few places. We diagnose with airflow readings and a visual inspection of every accessible run, then correct the defects that are actually costing you comfort and efficiency. Ductwork repair in Palm Bay usually falls between $250 and $1,200, depending on how many defects we find and how hard they are to reach.
Sealing Leaks at the Source
Leaky joints in a hot attic pull in humid outside air, which is why a house can feel clammy even with the thermostat set low. We seal with mastic and proper tape rated for ductwork, not the hardware-store variety that dries out and peels within a season. Sealing first also means a later cleaning is worth more.
Restoring Proper Airflow
Crushed runs starve the rooms downstream, and homeowners often blame the air handler when the duct is the real culprit. Once a run is re-rounded and re-hung with proper spacing, the room behind it gets the airflow it was designed for. We measure before and after so you can see the difference.
Duct Replacement
Duct Replacement is the larger-scale version of the work: pulling out a full section of the system, sometimes most of it, and putting new ductwork in its place. It makes sense when the existing layout was poorly designed from the start, when runs have been patched repeatedly, or when a remodeling project has changed where air needs to go. We treat it as a design job, mapping supply and return routing before a single section is removed. Duct replacement in Palm Bay typically runs $1,200 to $4,500, depending on the scope of the system and how accessible the runs are.
Planning Around Your Home
Access is the biggest variable in any replacement. We check the attic, crawlspaces and closets before quoting so the estimate reflects how the work will actually go. If a run needs to come through a tight space, you’ll hear about it up front, not halfway through.
Returns and Supply Balance
A system returns air as well as delivers it, and undersized returns make every room work harder. When we replace a system, we check the return side too, because supply and return have to balance for the whole house to cool evenly.
Ductwork Installation
Ductwork Installation is the fitting of new duct runs and connections where none existed, most often during an addition, a converted garage, or a room that has never been tied into the central system. It’s also the service you need when a previous owner removed ductwork and never replaced it. We handle the routing, the connections to the main trunk and the register placement, and we check airflow after the system is back in service. Ductwork installation in Palm Bay starts around $600 for a single run and can reach $7,000 for a larger project involving several rooms.
Connecting to the Existing System
A new run has to tie into the trunk without starving the rooms it already serves. We measure static pressure before and after so the existing rooms aren’t paying for the new one. That check is the difference between a proper install and a quick tap-in.
Register and Grille Placement
Where a register lands in a room affects how the space actually feels. Placing it high on a wall or in the ceiling for cooling, and away from furniture and return paths, makes a room comfortable from the day it’s finished. We plan placement with you before cutting anything.
Brands We Service
We work with Honeywell and Aprilaire controls and IAQ equipment, and we know where each one tends to wear out. Honeywell zone dampers and regulators are common in Palm Bay homes, and when one sticks, the whole zone behind it goes warm. Aprilaire humidifiers and filtration units need their pads and media changed on schedule, and we know which components fail first on each model family.
On the cleaning side, we use Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro HEPA vacuums because they hold up to real duct conditions, and Guardsman products have their place in maintaining system components between visits. Whether you have Honeywell or Aprilaire equipment, or any other make, we can help.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Whistling or roaring at the registers. A run that’s crushed or undersized forces air through a restriction, and the noise is the system telling you so. It’s a quick diagnostic and often a quick fix.
- Dust returning within days of cleaning. If dust settles back on the same surfaces within a few days, the ducts are likely leaking and pulling in attic dust. Cleaning without sealing just resets the clock.
- Uneven cooling room to room. A room that stays several degrees warmer points to a disconnected boot, a collapsed run or a damper stuck closed. It’s usually traceable with airflow readings.
- Visible tape peeling or duct sections drooping. Old cloth tape dries out and falls off, and sagging runs lose their shape. Both are straightforward repairs when caught early.
- Musty smell when the air handler kicks on. Moisture sitting in a duct or on an inner liner needs attention before it spreads. We inspect for the source rather than trying to cover the smell.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Phone call and scheduling. Tell us what you’re seeing and we’ll book a visit. Call (844) 834-5154. We answer 24/7, and a call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm.
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Full system inspection. We go through every accessible run from air handler to register, checking joints, supports, insulation and liner integrity. You get a plain report of what’s wrong and what it will take to correct it.
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Written estimate before work starts. Nothing gets opened up until you approve a flat price for the job. There’s no per-foot surprise later because the estimate sets the price.
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Repair or installation with professional equipment. Whether it’s sealing a joint or replacing a run of ductwork, we use equipment matched to the task and contain dust throughout the job with negative-air machines where needed.
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Verify and photograph. We measure airflow at the registers after the work and share before-and-after photos of your own ductwork so you can see exactly what changed.
How Much Does Air Duct Repair Cost in Palm Bay?
Most air duct repairs in Palm Bay land between $250 and $1,200, with the price set by how many defects we find and how hard they are to reach. A simple reseal of separated joints in an accessible attic typically runs $250 to $450. Reconnecting a boot that’s pulled away from a ceiling register runs $200 to $500. Replacing a single crushed or torn run runs $350 to $900. When several runs need the same fix, or a full trunk needs reworking, you’re looking at the $900 to $1,500 range. Full systems that need most of their ductwork replaced typically fall between $1,200 and $4,500. Larger installation projects can reach $6,500 and beyond, depending on scope.
What pushes a price toward the top of a range is access, not the repair itself. A run you can reach from an attic hatch is a very different job from one buried behind a knee wall. Duct material, insulation thickness and whether the work ties into a larger installation project all factor in too.
To avoid overpaying, get a written estimate that lists each defect and its cost separately, and ask whether the price is per job or per run. Ask what’s included: sealing, insulation, supports, and a post-repair airflow check should all be in the estimate. A quote that doesn’t specify those is one you’ll want to question.
Our estimates are free, and the written price is what you pay. We don’t quote a range and then bill hourly after the fact. Call (844) 834-5154 to set up the inspection.
Our Service Area Near Palm Bay
We serve homeowners across Palm Bay and the surrounding communities, including Malabar, West Melbourne, Grant-Valkaria, June Park, Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Melbourne, Micco, Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach and Sebastian. Typical visits in the Palm Bay core are the quickest to schedule, with nearby communities scheduled around the same route. Dispatch runs 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. If you’re just outside the list, call and we’ll confirm coverage before booking.
Serving Palm Bay, FL – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Palm Bay and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Duct Repair in Palm Bay
Air duct repair is the work of fixing defects in the ductwork itself: sealing separated joints, reconnecting boots, re-supporting sagging runs, patching torn liner and replacing sections that are past saving. It’s different from cleaning, which removes dust but doesn’t correct the physical problems that let dust in. In Palm Bay, many duct complaints we see trace back to a disconnected boot or a collapsed run in the attic, and both are fixable. Call (844) 834-5154 and we’ll take a look.
Most repairs are finished in a single visit of one to three hours, depending on how many defects we find and how accessible they are. A single boot reconnection or joint reseal is often done within the hour. Larger replacements or full-system projects may take a full day or longer, and we’ll tell you the expected timeline in the estimate. Dispatch runs 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Typical air duct repairs in Palm Bay run $250 to $1,200, with the exact price set by the written estimate after we inspect. Simple reseals land at the low end, while multiple run replacements or a trunk rework push higher. We quote per job, not per foot or per vent, so the written price is the price. Call (844) 834-5154 for a free estimate.
Yes, we service Honeywell and Aprilaire controls and IAQ equipment as part of our ductwork work. We know how their zone dampers, humidifiers and filtration components tend to fail, and we can tell you whether a comfort problem starts at the control or in the ducts. If you have a different brand, we can still help. Call (844) 834-5154 to talk it through.
Same-day repair is often possible when we have an opening in the schedule. We answer 24/7, and dispatch runs 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, so a call outside those hours gets booked into the next opening. Call (844) 834-5154 and we’ll confirm the earliest available visit.
We guarantee the work we quote and perform. If a repair fails because of an installation issue on our side, we come back and correct it. What the guarantee covers is spelled out in your written estimate so there’s no ambiguity. Call (844) 834-5154 with questions about a specific job.
Clear access to the attic hatch, closets with duct runs, or wherever the air handler sits. If you have pets, securing them for the duration of the visit helps. Have any prior duct reports or filter change notes ready, since those tell us a lot. That’s it.
Schedule Your Air Duct Repair Service in Palm Bay Today
If your ducts are leaking, sagging or crushed, the fix is usually straightforward once someone with the right equipment takes a look. Call (844) 834-5154 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. You get a flat price per system approved before work starts and before-and-after photos of your own ductwork.
Written by the team at Duct Cleaning Palm Bay.