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AfterHow Much Does HVAC Cleaning Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
HVAC cleaning in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $385 and $780 for a full system cleaning on a single-family home, with the most common job landing around $550. That covers the air handler, supply and return plenums, main trunk lines, and all branch runs to the registers. If your home runs a larger system (many Fort Lauderdale homes have two units), expect the total to climb toward $900 to $1,200 for both systems cleaned in the same visit.
The price is set before any work starts. No per-vent upgrade games, no add-on surprises once the technician walks your attic. You get a written quote, you approve it, and the work gets done by the book.
Key Takeaways
- Full HVAC cleaning for a single system in Fort Lauderdale runs $385 to $780 in 2026.
- Two-system homes (very common east of I-95 and throughout Victoria Park) typically run $900 to $1,200.
- Dryer vent cleaning adds $85 to $150. Duct sealing adds $600 to $1,100 depending on access.
- Hollis Air Duct Fort Lauderdale gives a written price before any work starts, and every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
- Free estimates. Call (754) 354-3644 to get a firm number for your home.
HVAC Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here are the line-item ranges we quote in the Fort Lauderdale market. These reflect real jobs across the region, from single-story ranches in Plantation to two-story stucco homes in Coral Ridge and older high-ceiling houses in Riverside Park.
| Service | Typical Cost Range | What It Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Full HVAC cleaning, one system (up to 14 vents) | $385 – $580 | Air handler, both plenums, trunk lines, all branch runs, register covers wiped |
| Full HVAC cleaning, one system (15-25 vents) | $550 – $780 | Everything above, larger square footage and longer branch runs |
| Second system, cleaned same visit | $300 – $500 | Discounted second-unit rate |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $85 – $150 | Interior-to-exterior run cleared, airflow tested |
| Duct sealing (mastic applied at accessible joints) | $600 – $1,100 | Seal leaks at plenum connections and accessible runs; reduces airborne attic dust |
| UV sanitizer / filtration upgrade (Honeywell, Aprilaire, Guardsman) | $450 – $900 installed | Installed at the air handler; helps with Fort Lauderdale’s year-round humidity-driven microbial load |
What moves the price: the number of vents and trunk lines, attic access (blown-in insulation covering ductwork runs is common in Fort Lauderdale and adds time), and whether the coil needs cleaning. We see a lot of clogged evaporator coils here because of the humidity; if your coil is fouled, that’s an additional $150 to $250 to clean while we’re in there. You’ll know before we start, in writing.
What Affects HVAC Cleaning Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
- Number of systems. A 2,400-square-foot home in Victoria Park or Rio Vista often has two separate systems. Cleaning both in one visit gets a second-system break, but it still costs more than a single-unit house in Sunrise or Davie.
- Attic access and insulation. Fort Lauderdale homes built before the 1990s frequently have blown-in fiberglass covering the ducts. That means moving insulation, working around trusses, and more ladder time. It’s honest labor, and it shows in the quote.
- Coil condition. With 75%+ average humidity nine months of the year, evaporator coils here grow biofilm faster than anywhere else in the state. A visibly dirty coil means the cleaning job includes coil work, priced at $150 to $250.
- Duct material and condition. Older flexible duct runs sag and separate. Metal ducts in mid-century homes (think Coral Ridge Country Club area) get dust baked on. Sagging flex needs re-supporting before cleaning is worth doing; we’ll tell you if that’s the case.
- Pet load and occupant count. More occupants and more animals means more dander, hair, and skin cells moving through the system. A four-person home with two dogs typically needs a deeper pass than a two-person condo.
- Prior cleaning history. If the ducts haven’t been touched since the home was built in 2003, the first cleaning is a bigger job. If you clean every 3 to 5 years, subsequent visits move faster and sometimes cost less.
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Dryer vent cleaning in Fort Lauderdale runs $85 to $150 for a standard single-family home where the dryer vent exits through an exterior wall. A second-floor laundry or a roof-vented dryer (we see these in newer townhomes in Flagler Village and along Las Olas) typically runs $125 to $180 because of the added ladder work and longer runs.
For a deeper dive, see our Fort Lauderdale dryer vent cleaning cost guide, which breaks down the pricing and explains why this matters as much as the HVAC ducts themselves.
Is Duct Sealing Worth the Extra Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
If your ducts leak, you’re pulling attic air into your living space every time the system runs. In Fort Lauderdale, that attic air is hot, humid, and full of fiberglass particles and pest droppings. Duct sealing with mastic (a brush-on adhesive that hardens to an airtight seal at joints and plenum connections) costs $600 to $1,100 for an average home. It’s not cheap. It’s also the single most effective step to keep attic dust out of the air you breathe.
We don’t push sealing on every job. If your ducts are tight, we’ll tell you they’re tight. If they’re not, we’ll show you the gaps with a camera before we recommend anything. The written quote stands either way.
How Often Should You Clean HVAC Ducts in Fort Lauderdale?
Every 3 to 5 years for most households. Homes with standing water issues, high humidity, pets, or someone with allergies should lean toward the shorter end. Fort Lauderdale’s climate accelerates microbial growth inside ducts because the air handler stays wet longer between cycles, especially from May through October. If you’ve never cleaned the ducts and the home was built before 2010, get them inspected before the rainy season starts.
This matters because dirty coils and ducts make your system work harder. That’s more run time, higher FPL bills, and a shorter equipment lifespan. In our home market, a full cleaning costs less than a single compressor replacement, and it’s done in a morning.
How to Save on HVAC Cleaning
The honest ways to keep the cost down, without cutting corners:
- Bundle dryer vent cleaning with HVAC cleaning. We’re already at the house with the equipment staged. The dryer vent adds $85 to $150 instead of the $125 to $180 standalone trip fee. You save $40 to $50.
- Do both systems in the same visit. If you have a two-unit home, the second system drops to $300 to $500 instead of a separate full-price visit.
- Change your filters regularly between cleanings. A clean filter setup keeps the coil and ducts from loading up as fast. That means the next cleaning is lighter, faster, and sometimes less expensive.
- Get the coil cleaned when we’re already there. Adding coil cleaning during a full duct cleaning costs $150 to $250. Doing the coil alone later is a separate service call, and you’ll pay for the trip.
- Ask for the written quote before scheduling. We price the job in writing before any work starts. You’ll know your number, not a range, before we touch a single register. Call (754) 354-3644 for your free estimate.
What to Expect During an HVAC Cleaning
We show up in a marked van, in uniform, with photo ID. The technician walks the home with you, confirms the scope, and hands you the written price. You approve it. Then the work starts.
Here’s the process, in plain terms:
- Negative-air machines (we run Nikro units) pull the system under vacuum inside your home, so loosened dust doesn’t blow back into the living space. Think of it as containment.
- Rotary brush systems (Rotobrush) agitate the inside of the ducts to break the dust and debris free from the walls of the runs.
- HEPA filtration captures the dislodged particulate to prevent a dust storm in the house.
- The coil, blower, and plenums get cleaned by hand, not just “blown out.” This is where Fort Lauderdale humidity causes the most problems.
- All register covers come off and get wiped. The floor and access points are protected throughout.
- At the end, the site is left clean. Attic ladder closed, insulation put back, no debris, no mess. This is part of The Garrison Code, and it is non-negotiable on every job.
If anything is not right within the next year, the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers it. You call, we return at no charge, and we make it right. In writing. Every job.
How We Price in Fort Lauderdale
Hollis Air Duct Fort Lauderdale has been operating since 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family. We don’t do bait-and-switch pricing, and we don’t run a “whole house for $89” special where the technician finds $900 worth of “problems” after starting. The price you see is the price you get, in writing.
Roy Castellanos runs the Fort Lauderdale operation. The standard is the same on every call: arrive inside the quoted window, hand over a written price, do the job by the book, leave the site clean, and stand behind it for a full year. If the work doesn’t hold up, we come back. No debates, no re-quotes, no fine print.
See our Fort Lauderdale HVAC cleaning service page for the full scope of what we do, or jump back to our home page to see every service we offer.
FAQs – HVAC Cleaning Cost
How much does HVAC cleaning cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Between $385 and $780 for a single system in a typical single-family home, with most jobs landing around $550. Two-system homes run $900 to $1,200. Your written quote covers the exact scope for your home before we start.
Is it cheaper to clean ducts or replace them?
Cleaning is dramatically cheaper. A full cleaning for one system runs $385 to $780, while replacing ductwork in a Fort Lauderdale attic typically runs $3,000 to $6,000 or more. If the ducts are intact (and most are), cleaning is the smart first move. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement is the better call. Call (754) 354-3644 for an exact quote.
How much does an evaporator coil cleaning cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Cleaning the evaporator coil costs $150 to $250 when added to a full duct cleaning. As a standalone service, expect to pay $200 to $300. If the coil is loaded with biofilm from our humidity, skipping it means the rest of the cleaning won’t hold up.
Can you clean HVAC ducts the same day in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Most single-system jobs are done inside of a morning, and we keep same-day and next-day slots open for Fort Lauderdale homeowners. Call (754) 354-3644 and you’ll talk to a live person right away, 24/7, not a voicemail queue.
Does HVAC cleaning include the dryer vent?
No. Dryer vent cleaning is a separate line item at $85 to $150 for most Fort Lauderdale homes. We bundle it with HVAC cleaning to save you the cost of a separate trip. See our full breakdown on the dryer vent cleaning cost page.
How much does duct sealing cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Duct sealing with mastic runs $600 to $1,100 for an average single-family home, depending on how many accessible joints need work. It’s the most effective way to stop hot, humid attic air from mixing into your conditioned air. We’ll show you the leaks on camera before we recommend the work.
Get a Written Price for Your Fort Lauderdale Home
You don’t have to guess what HVAC cleaning will cost. You can have a firm number from a company that’s been doing this since 2004, that answers the phone with a live person 24/7, and that backs every job with the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Call (754) 354-3644 for a free estimate. We’ll walk through your home’s setup over the phone, give you a real price range, and schedule a visit. Roy Castellanos and the Hollis Fort Lauderdale team handle it from there, by the book.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2004.
Pricing reflects the Fort Lauderdale market as of 2026. Hollis Air Duct Fort Lauderdale offers free estimates – call (754) 354-3644.
What Our Customers Say
"Great results. First appointment got rescheduled because a job ran long, but the second visit was right on time."
- Kimberly V."No sales pitch. Told me which parts of the system were fine and only cleaned what needed it."
- Ted L."Duct sealing along with the cleaning cut our summer bill. Straight talk and fair price."
- Gwen O.