Frequently Asked Questions - Air Duct Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Straight answers to the questions Fort Lauderdale homeowners ask us most. If you don't see your question here, call (754) 354-3644 and our team will walk you through it.
Pricing & Cost FAQs
A whole-system air duct cleaning in Fort Lauderdale typically runs between $450 and $900 for a single-family home, depending on square footage, the number of duct runs, and how long it's been since the last cleaning. Condos and smaller homes often fall toward the lower end, while larger two-story homes with multiple AC zones trend higher. Hollis Air Duct Fort Lauderdale gives one flat price for the entire system before any work starts, so the number you're quoted is the number you pay. No per-vent add-ons, no surprises when the van pulls up. Call (754) 354-3644 for a free written estimate.
Lowball quotes usually mean a partial job. Some companies advertise a teaser price that only covers a handful of vents, then pressure you into upgrading once they're inside your home. Others run a vacuum hose in and out without actually agitating the duct walls, so the dust stays behind and you pay for theater. A legitimate whole-system cleaning takes 3 to 5 hours with proper equipment. If a quote is suspiciously low, ask what it includes in writing. Our pricing is one flat rate per system, agreed before work starts.
Three things drive cost: home size, system complexity, and the level of buildup. Fort Lauderdale's humidity means ducts here collect a sticky film of dust and mold spores faster than drier climates, so homes that haven't been cleaned in years often need more labor. Homes with multiple return drops, long flex runs, or hard-to-reach air handlers add time. We also factor in whether the blower cabinet, coils, and return plenum need attention. You'll see every factor reflected in one written price up front, not a moving target.
Per system. Always. Per-vent pricing is how bait-and-switch operators create confusion. They quote a low per-vent number, count the vents loosely, and suddenly you're paying twice what the coupon suggested. Hollis Air Duct Fort Lauderdale prices the entire duct system as one job with one number. That number is in writing before we touch anything, and it doesn't change unless you ask us to do additional work beyond the original scope.
No, not unless the scope changes. We quote based on accurate information you give us about your home and system. If we arrive and the job is exactly as described, the written price holds. The only way a price changes is if you ask us to add something, like cleaning the coil or repairing a section of damaged duct, and we'll give you a new written price for that before proceeding. This is the Garrison Standard: price in writing before any work starts.
For most homes here, yes. Fort Lauderdale's heat and humidity mean your AC runs nearly year-round, pulling air through ducts that accumulate dust, pet hair, and moisture-loving microbial growth. Clean ducts let your system move air more freely, which helps it run more efficiently and keeps your indoor air fresher. You're also removing the fine particulate that circulates every time the blower kicks on. If you're noticing dust on furniture days after cleaning, or the house smells musty when the AC starts, the investment pays off. Call (754) 354-3644 and we'll help you decide if it's time.
Service & Process FAQs
A proper cleaning uses negative air pressure combined with mechanical agitation. We seal the registers to contain the system, connect a high-powered vacuum to create suction, and then run rotating brushes and air whips through each duct run to break the dust free from the walls so the vacuum can pull it out. The process continues through supply and return ducts, the return plenum, and often the blower cabinet. In Fort Lauderdale, where humidity encourages buildup on duct walls, this agitation step is what separates real cleaning from a hose-in-the-vent job.
Most single-family homes in Fort Lauderdale take between 3 and 5 hours. That includes setup, sealing registers, cleaning all supply and return runs, cleaning the plenum, and a final walkthrough. Larger homes or systems with heavy buildup can run longer. We'll give you a realistic time window when we schedule. You don't need to leave the house, but you'll want to be home for the final walkthrough so you can see the work and ask questions.
Minimal prep goes a long way. Clear access to your furnace or air handler, and make sure we can reach the main return, usually in a hallway ceiling or wall. Move anything fragile away from vent openings. Keep pets in a separate room. Our crew brings drop cloths and protective covers for the work areas, and we leave the site clean and squared away when we finish. That's part of the Garrison Code we work to on every job.
Yes, and you should ask. Before-and-after photos of your actual ducts, taken from the access points, are the standard. A reputable cleaner can show you the duct walls before agitation and after cleaning, so you can see the difference. If a company refuses to show you photos of their own work on your own system, that's a red flag. We document the work as part of the job so you know exactly what was done and what came out.
Not if it's done correctly. The vacuum is connected to create negative pressure, which means dust is pulled out and contained rather than blown into your living space. We cover registers during the process, use protective floor coverings where needed, and clean up after ourselves. When we leave, the site is clean and squared away. If a company tells you some dust in the house is normal after a cleaning, they skipped steps. It isn't normal.
Every 3 to 5 years for most homes, but Fort Lauderdale's climate pushes that toward the shorter end. The combination of heat, humidity, and near-constant AC use means ducts here collect buildup faster than in drier parts of the country. You should consider cleaning sooner if you have pets that shed, you've done recent renovation work, you notice dust accumulating quickly on surfaces, or someone in the house has allergies or respiratory sensitivities. Call (754) 354-3644 and we'll help you figure out what's right for your home.
You can vacuum the vent covers and wipe the register grilles, and that's worth doing between professional cleanings. But the duct runs themselves are sealed inside walls, ceilings, and attic spaces where you can't reach without opening the system. Consumer-grade tools don't create the negative pressure or reach needed to actually clean the interior surfaces. Attempting to open duct runs yourself can damage seals and create leaks. Air duct cleaning is a job for trained professionals with the right equipment, not a weekend DIY project.
Brands & Parts FAQs
We use commercial-grade negative air machines, rotary brush systems, and HEPA-filtered vacuums to agitate and extract debris from duct walls without releasing it into your home. The brands we work with depend on the job and the system, and include names like Abatement Technologies and Honeywell for filtration and air-cleaning components. The equipment matters, but the operator matters more. Our crews are trained to work methodically through each run, which is why a cleaning takes hours, not minutes.
For many Fort Lauderdale homes, a good media filter or a whole-home air cleaner is a smart addition after duct cleaning. Brands like Aprilaire and Honeywell make systems that integrate with your existing HVAC setup and help keep cleaned ducts cleaner longer. We'll show you what your current filtration setup is doing and what options fit your system. No pressure, just straight information. You decide what's worth it for your household.
We inspect your filter during every duct cleaning and let you know if it's loaded, the wrong size, or the wrong type for your system. If you have a replacement filter on hand, we'll install it. If you don't, we'll tell you exactly what to buy and where to get it locally. A clean duct system with a dirty filter undoes itself quickly in Fort Lauderdale's dusty, humid air, so this check is part of the job, not an upsell.
Licensing & Insurance FAQs
Every pro working under our name is required to hold the license and insurance their state requires. We carry the coverage needed to work in homes across Broward County, from Fort Lauderdale to Pompano Beach, Plantation, Sunrise, and beyond. You're welcome to ask about credentials before we start work. A squared-away company expects that question and answers it directly. That's part of the discipline that comes with the Garrison Standard.
The Hollis Air Duct Fort Lauderdale team is led by Roy Castellanos, who runs the local operation with the standards set by Hollis Air Duct Cleaning's parent brand. When you schedule with us, you're getting a local team that answers to Roy and works to The Garrison Standard: show up inside the window we gave, price in writing before any work starts, do the job by the book, and leave the site clean. We don't hide behind layers. You know who's responsible for your job.
Hollis Air Duct Cleaning requires every location to follow its screening standards for the people who enter customer homes. We take the trust you place in us seriously because we know you're letting strangers into your house, and that's not a small thing. If you want to know more about our hiring and screening practices before scheduling, ask. We'll tell you exactly what we do and how we do it.
Emergency & Response FAQs
We handle urgent duct problems like water intrusion, visible mold on registers, or a system that's blowing debris into your living space. Our regular hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Saturdays we're closed. If you're dealing with something serious, call (754) 354-3644 during those hours and we'll get you on the schedule as soon as possible.
We schedule based on our calendar and your availability, not on rushed promises. Our hours run Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. When you call (754) 354-3644, we'll give you a clear window for when we'll arrive, and we show up inside that window. That's the Garrison Code: no vague arrival times, no sitting around waiting. You'll know when we're coming, and we'll be there.
Warranty & Guarantees FAQs
Every Hollis Air Duct Fort Lauderdale job is guaranteed in writing for a full year. If the work fails in that time, we come back and make it right at no charge. That's the Garrison Standard, and it's the same standard every Hollis location works to. The guarantee covers the cleaning work we did, not things outside our control like new construction dust, a leaking roof, or a system failure unrelated to the duct cleaning. But if our work wasn't done right, we fix it. Simple as that.
Tell us. We'll come back. The Garrison Standard means we stand behind the work for a full year, and that starts the moment we leave your home. If something doesn't look right, sound right, or feel right, call (754) 354-3644 and we'll make it right. We'd rather fix a problem than leave a customer wondering. That's how independent local businesses in Fort Lauderdale build reputations that last from one hurricane season to the next.
Yes, in writing. Every job gets a written price before work starts, and every job is guaranteed for a full year. If the work fails within that year, we come back and make it right at no charge. You'll also get before-and-after photos of your own ducts so you can see what was actually done. No fine print, no hoops. Just the standard we work to on every single job in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, and the surrounding communities.
You'll see it. We document the job with before-and-after photos from inside your duct runs, taken at the access points. You'll see the buildup before we agitate the duct walls, and you'll see clean metal or flex after the vacuum does its job. You can also watch the process at key points if you want. A real cleaning leaves evidence. If a company can't show you yours, that's your answer. Call (754) 354-3644 to schedule your cleaning today.
Written by Roy Castellanos, owner of Hollis Air Duct Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and surrounding Broward County communities.
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