Whole-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.
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Air duct cleaning in Tacoma runs $390-$690 for a typical 1,600 to 2,200 sq ft home, with the job taking 3 to 5 hours and a written price confirmed before anyone touches a register. Tacoma forces us to work differently than we do in Puyallup or Federal Way: the pre-WWII housing stock in the North End and Stadium District has ductwork that a 1950s tract house simply doesn’t have, and the marine moisture off Commencement Bay changes what we find inside those ducts. If you’re scheduling a full-system cleaning, a dryer vent cleaning, or both, call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll walk you through exactly what your home needs before you commit to anything.
Why Tacoma Homes Are Different
Tacoma’s older neighborhoods weren’t built for forced-air heat. The craftsman bungalows and Victorians that line the streets of the North End, Stadium District, and Old Town originally ran on gravity furnaces or steam radiators. When central air got retrofitted into those homes, contractors had to snake ductwork through framing cavities, floor joists, and crawlspace corners that were never designed for it. What that means for us: more seams, more bends, more places where a duct can separate and pull crawlspace air into the supply stream. South Tacoma and East Tacoma add another layer. The 1950s and 60s tract housing there used original sheet-metal ductwork that has now spent six or seven decades corroding in contact with damp subfloor air. Joint separation and rust-pinholes are common, and they change how much of the system is worth cleaning versus repairing first.
The climate compounds all of it. Tacoma gets over 150 rainy days a year, and the long October-to-May wet season keeps crawlspaces and basements consistently humid. Flex duct that runs through those damp, cool spaces becomes a condensation surface, and condensation plus organic dust is how mildew and mold colonies get started. We see it more in crawlspace-run returns in North Tacoma than anywhere else in Pierce County. The job here isn’t just about removing dust; it’s about accounting for what all that moisture has been doing to the system for the last several wet seasons.
Our Main Tacoma Services
Tacoma homeowners generally call us for one of two jobs, and each has its own page with local pricing, timelines, and the specific conditions we account for in this city.
Air Duct Cleaning in Tacoma
Full-system air duct cleaning in Tacoma means cleaning every supply and return register, the trunk lines, branch runs, the plenums, the blower assembly, and the air handler cabinet. In older North End and Stadium District homes, that almost always includes working around retrofitted duct runs that sit in tight framing cavities; we bring extension tools and camera inspection gear so we can verify the clean instead of hoping. Pricing and the full process for Tacoma homes are on the dedicated page: Air Duct Cleaning in Tacoma.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tacoma
Dryer vent cleaning here is a targeted job: we clear the full vent run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, remove the built-up lint and any nesting material, and check the termination flap for proper operation. Tacoma’s older homes often vent dryers through basements or crawlspaces instead of a short exterior wall, and those longer, low-slope runs trap lint faster and need a more careful approach. Full local pricing and our process in Tacoma are on the dedicated page: Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tacoma.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Tacoma
We service whatever equipment you have, regardless of brand, and we keep common parts and filter sizes stocked for the makes we see most in Tacoma: Rotobrush, Aprilaire, and Guardsman systems, among others. For a full list of what we work with, see our brands; most jobs are completed without waiting on a part order.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Tacoma, WA
| Service | Typical Range in Tacoma |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (1,600-2,200 sq ft) | $390-$690 |
| Air duct cleaning + dryer vent cleaning | $510-$790 |
| Dryer vent cleaning only | $125-$190 |
| Crawlspace duct cleaning (per system) | $190-$310 |
| Supply boots and registers (full home) | $120-$220 |
| Return boots and registers (full home) | $90-$180 |
| Blower motor cleaning | $120-$200 |
| Air handler / evaporator coil cleaning | $220-$360 |
| In-duct camera inspection only | $90-$140 |
| Mold / mildew treatment for ducts | $180-$350 |
In Tacoma, the biggest price drivers are access and system condition. If your North End home has retrofitted ductwork with separated joints we need to re-seal before cleaning, or if your South Tacoma tract house has corroded sheet-metal runs, the estimate will land at the higher end of the range. Every quote is a written flat price confirmed before work starts, so what we quote is what you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Tacoma
We cover every Tacoma neighborhood, including:
- North End
- Stadium District
- Old Town
- South Tacoma
- East Tacoma
Most Tacoma jobs take place within one to two weeks of your call. We give you a specific arrival window when you schedule, and our technicians show up in uniform with shoe covers and drop cloths before anything comes off the van.
Service Area – Cities Near Tacoma
Beyond Tacoma itself, we regularly serve the neighboring communities that make up the South Sound: Milton, WA to the east, University Place, WA and Puyallup, WA to the south and southeast, and Federal Way, WA to the north. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from the brand’s Seattle office; crews live and work in the Tacoma area.
Serving Tacoma, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tacoma 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 Company in Tacoma
Whole-home air duct cleaning in Tacoma typically runs $390 to $690 for a 1,600 to 2,200 sq ft home. The final figure depends on the size and condition of your system; call (323) 918-4345 for a written estimate before any work is scheduled.
Yes. North End and Stadium District homes with retrofitted forced-air systems are some of the most common jobs we do in Tacoma, and we bring the inspection and extension equipment those tight framing cavities require. Call (323) 918-4345 to schedule an evaluation.
Call (323) 918-4345, and a live person answers 24/7. We’ll give you a written flat price over the phone, then schedule a window that works around your family’s routines.
If you’re ready for cleaner air in your Tacoma home, call Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning at (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate. A live person answers, and the price we quote you before work starts is the price on your invoice, nothing else.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local air duct cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Tacoma Customers Say
"Friendly, calm crew that clearly cared about the house. Covered their shoes, protected the floors, and double checked they'd closed up every vent cover properly. Would have them back."
- Omar Zaid"Ducts and dryer vent both. They put runners down the whole hall and wore booties. Spotless after, and they showed me photos of what came out. Worth every penny."
- Bonnie Vo"Spotless work. They laid drop cloths everywhere and I was honestly impressed there was zero mess at the end. Showed me the dirt they pulled out so I could see it was worth it."
- Shelby Dunham