Whole-home duct 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.
Fast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Pompano Beach
Air duct cleaning in Pompano Beach typically runs between $450 and $900 for a full residential system, depending on home size and duct condition. Most jobs we schedule are completed in a single visit, usually four to six hours for a typical three-bedroom home. If you’re in Pompano Beach and your registers are blowing dust, your vents smell musty, or your energy bills keep climbing, call us at (754) 354-3644 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
We know Pompano Beach homes. We know the difference between a 1960s ranch in Pompano Isles with original rigid metal ducts and a 1980s condo near the pier with flex duct that’s never been touched. That local knowledge changes how we clean, what we look for, and what we recommend afterward. Our Air Duct Cleaning team works throughout Pompano Beach, from Harbor Village to Palm-Aire, and we answer the phone with a live person every time you call.
Key Takeaways
- Full-system air duct cleaning in Pompano Beach: $450 – $900 for most homes, written price before work starts.
- Beachside homes need cleaning more often than inland Broward due to salt air and humidity.
- Mid-century metal ducts corrode faster here than almost anywhere else in the county.
- Every job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing.
Styles & brands we work with
Why Hollis Air Duct Fort Lauderdale Is Pompano Beach’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
Roy Castellanos leads our operation, and he’s built the crew around one standard: show up when we said we would, price it before we touch it, and leave the site cleaner than we found it. That standard is The Garrison Code, and it’s not a slogan. It’s a written set of expectations every technician follows on every job in Pompano Beach, from Lighthouse Point down to the southern city limits.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. You know who’s walking into your house before they arrive. We run Rotobrush rotary brush systems paired with Nikro negative-air machines, which means we’re pulling air out of your ducts while we scrub them, not just pushing debris around. For filtration, we use products from Honeywell and Aprilaire. This is the same gear commercial crews use on office buildings in Cypress Creek and industrial spaces off Copans Road.
Every job gets a written price before work begins. Not a verbal estimate that balloons at the door. The number we write down is the number you pay, period. And if something’s not right within 365 days, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing on every invoice we hand to a Pompano Beach homeowner.
Vent Cleaning in Pompano Beach
Vent cleaning in Pompano Beach means more than wiping register covers. Depending on the age of the home and its proximity to the ocean, we’re often pulling out years of sand, salt residue, pet dander, and sometimes mold from the supply and return vents. In beachside neighborhoods like Harbor Village, we routinely see fine sand packed into vent boots from open windows and ocean breezes. In golf course communities like Palm-Aire, it’s landscaping dust and construction debris. Plain-English answer: vent cleaning removes what’s actually inside the vent runs, not just what you can see on the grille.
For a standard single-family home in Pompano Beach, vent cleaning as part of a full system clean falls in the $350 – $600 range depending on the number of vents and how much buildup is present.
The Harbor Village Salt Pattern
Homes within a mile of the beach have a distinct buildup pattern. Salt-laden air settles inside duct runs and crystallizes on metal surfaces. We see it as a fine white film on the inside of rigid metal ducts. It doesn’t brush off easily, and a standard vacuum won’t touch it. That’s why we use negative pressure with HEPA filtration during source removal.
Why Register Brushes Don’t Cut It
We’ve seen homeowners spend a weekend brushing out their registers only to have dust return within a month. The problem isn’t the first few feet of the vent. It’s what’s packed deeper in the run, where household vacuums never reach. A proper clean means getting to the full length of the supply and return ducts, not just the visible opening.
Air Duct Repair in Pompano Beach
Air duct repair in Pompano Beach is often the real fix behind what looks like a cleaning problem. Salt air from the Atlantic accelerates corrosion of metal ductwork. It’s common to find rusted-out sections in mid-century homes within a mile of the beach, particularly in rigid metal returns. When a duct collar has rotted through or a run has disconnected, no amount of cleaning will restore proper airflow. You need the duct repaired, sealed, or replaced. Depending on the extent of the damage, repair costs in Pompano Beach run from $250 for a single duct seal to $900 – $1,500 for multiple runs in a larger home.
Corroded Registers Near the Beach
Rusted-out supply and return registers are common in Pompano Beach homes built before 1975 and located east of Federal Highway. The salt in the air sits on the metal and eats away at it year after year. Our techs carry replacement registers on the truck for these homes. It’s not a rare parts order; it’s something we see at least once a week.
Disconnected Runs and Crushed Ducts
In older homes with original ductwork, runs that were installed decades ago have often sagged, disconnected at the boot, or been crushed by pests or previous work under the house. First a camera inspection confirms the failure, then the repair is done with the right materials. No tape and hope. We seal with mastic rated for South Florida humidity and move on to the next run.
Trusted Brands We Service in Pompano Beach
We don’t push one brand on every home. What’s in your ducts matters more than what’s on our truck. That said, we regularly service and install filtration components from Honeywell and Aprilaire, plus cleaning and containment gear from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies. If your system has a Guardsman filter housing, we’ll work with it. Our trucks are stocked for the most common Pompano Beach scenarios, so a corroded register replacement or a mastic seal doesn’t mean waiting a week for parts. For most homes, the parts are on site the day we arrive.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Pompano Beach Homes
- Salt-corroded metal ductwork: Homes east of Federal Highway, especially those built before 1980, show accelerated rust on rigid metal supply and return runs. It’s a failure mode we rarely see inland in Coconut Creek or Margate, but in Pompano Beach it’s routine.
- Condo shared-duct cross-contamination: Condos near the beach and along A1A often share duct risers. A neighbor’s renovation can blow drywall dust and debris into your unit’s registers, and the association isn’t going to clean your runs for you.
- Crushed or disconnected flex duct: In 1980s-era condos and homes near Palm-Aire, the original flex duct has often sagged, separated, or been crushed by work done in tight attic spaces. Airflow drops, and the blower motor works harder than it should.
- Mold in supply ducts from year-round humidity: Pompano Beach’s subtropical climate means AC runs nearly year-round. When duct insulation gets damp or a drain pan overflows, mold can take hold inside the supply side. We find this most often in homes where the AC has been short-cycling or the condensate line was clogged for weeks.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Pompano Beach, FL
Expect to pay between $450 and $900 for a full residential air duct cleaning in Pompano Beach. A smaller condo under 1,200 square feet typically lands at $450 – $600. A single-story three-bedroom house runs $550 – $750. Larger homes or systems with multiple air handlers, like some in Palm-Aire or the waterfront neighborhoods, run $750 – $900 or more. If we find disconnected runs or corroded sections during the clean, repair costs are separate and quoted in writing before we touch anything.
What changes the price? Number of vents, number of systems, how much buildup is present, and whether you have rigid metal or flex duct. What doesn’t change the price: pressure at the door. The number we give you before work starts is the number on your invoice. Call (754) 354-3644 for a written quote.
The Real Fix: What Cleaning Exposes
Pompano Beach’s salt-laden ocean air accelerates corrosion of metal ductwork, so our techs routinely find rusted-out supply and return registers in mid-century homes near the beach, a failure mode rare in neighboring cities like Coral Springs or Coconut Creek. It’s not unusual. We see it weekly. And here’s the thing: cleaning the duct is only half the job. If we pull out decades of debris and the duct is still disconnected, or the return is still rusted through, the problem comes back. The real fix is cleaning plus repair plus sealing.
In a 1960s home off Harbor Village, our camera inspection revealed disconnected runs and crushed rigid metal ducts filled with decades of sand and salt residue. After source removal with negative pressure and HEPA filtration, we sealed the duct joints and replaced corroded registers. The result was balanced airflow to every room and a blower motor that wasn’t straining any more. You don’t see that from the ground. You see it on the camera, and you feel it in the rooms that were always too hot or too cold.
We Also Serve Cities Near Pompano Beach
Our Air Duct Cleaning crews cover Pompano Beach and the surrounding Broward communities, including Coconut Creek, Margate, Fort Lauderdale, and Plantation. Scheduling is coordinated from our South Florida office, and technicians dispatched to Pompano Beach live and work in this market. That means no wondering if you’re an afterthought at the edge of a service map. You’re not.
Serving Pompano Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pompano Beach 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 in Pompano Beach
Homes in Pompano Beach, especially those east of Federal Highway, should have ducts cleaned every 2 to 4 years. Inland Broward homes can often go 4 to 6 years. The difference is salt air and humidity. Salt accelerates corrosion and settles into ducts faster than inland dust. Humidity creates conditions where mold can take hold. If you’re within a mile of the ocean, start with a cleaning every 3 years and adjust based on what we find. Call (754) 354-3644 to schedule a camera inspection first.
Signs include visible rust on register covers, a metallic smell when the AC kicks on, rooms that never cool evenly, and dust that returns within days of cleaning. In homes near the beach, corrosion is often visible inside the duct during a camera inspection. If you see rust at the register, assume there’s more inside the run. We’ll confirm it with a camera before recommending repair or replacement.
Yes. Condo units with individual air handlers, which is most Pompano Beach condos built after 1980, can be cleaned without affecting neighbors. Your system is isolated at the unit level. For older condos with shared risers, we coordinate with your association and use containment methods that prevent debris from your unit’s ducts from spreading into common areas. Either way, the work happens inside your unit.
The sand comes from open windows, ocean breezes, and foot traffic. Harbor Village sits close enough to the beach that airborne salt and sand make it into the home, then through the return vents, and into the duct runs. We find it packed into boots and along the bottom of rigid metal ducts. It doesn’t just sit there; it acts like sandpaper on duct joints while it mixes with humidity. The result is accelerated wear and a constant source of dust in the air.
Yes. The air handler and blower are where the air actually gets pushed through the system. When the blower wheel is caked with dust and salt residue, it works harder and uses more power. Cleaning the ducts without cleaning the blower wheel means re-contaminating the ducts within weeks. We include blower motor and evaporator coil cleaning in our full-system package. It’s not an add-on; it’s part of doing the job right. Call (754) 354-3644 for a written quote on your Pompano Beach home.
Call for a Free Estimate in Pompano Beach
If your ducts haven’t been inspected in years, or you’re seeing dust, smelling must, or noticing hot and cold rooms, call us. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, and we’ll stand behind it. That’s the only way we’ve done it since 2004. Roy and the team at Hollis Air Duct Fort Lauderdale serve Pompano Beach with the same standard on every job: arrive when we said, price it before we touch it, clean it by the book, and leave it better than we found it.
Call (754) 354-3644 for a free estimate. A live person answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Fort Lauderdale, serving Pompano Beach and surrounding Broward communities.