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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AfterHow Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Boston?
Air duct cleaning in Boston typically costs $350 to $700 for a standard single-family home, with most families landing around $450 to $525. Smaller condos and apartments in buildings like those around Back Bay often come in between $275 and $425, while larger older homes in Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and West Roxbury with multiple zones can run $700 to $1,100. The exact number depends on the size of your system, how many vents you have, and how much buildup we find once we open things up.
Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning has served Boston-area families since 2005, and we give every customer a written price before any work starts. No surprises on the invoice, no pressure on the phone. Call (323) 918-4345 and a live person will answer, walk through your home’s setup, and give you a real number for your Boston home.
Key Takeaways
- Most Boston single-family homes fall between $350 and $700 for full air duct cleaning.
- Condos and smaller units usually cost less because there are fewer vents and runs.
- Older triple-deckers and pre-1950 homes in neighborhoods like Roxbury and Dorchester often cost more due to longer, dustier duct runs.
- Every Morton’s job includes a written price before work begins, shoe covers and drop cloths, and a photo of the clean-up before we leave.
- Free estimates: call (323) 918-4345 any time, day or night.
Air Duct Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Boston pricing runs a little higher than the national average because of the housing stock. A lot of the city is made up of triple-deckers, converted Victorians, and mid-century apartment buildings, and those homes tend to have more duct runs, more bends, and more accumulated debris than a newer suburban build. Here’s how the line items shake out for the Boston market in 2026.
| Service | Typical Boston Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard home (up to 10 vents) | $350 - $525 |
| Larger home (11-20 vents) | $525 - $850 |
| Multi-zone home or large Victorian | $850 - $1,100+ |
| Condo or apartment (under 1,000 sq ft) | $275 - $425 |
| Additional vent beyond standard count | $15 - $30 per vent |
| Dryer vent cleaning (add-on) | $125 - $225 |
| Furnace or air handler cleaning | $100 - $200 |
| Sanitizing or deodorizing treatment | $75 - $175 |
| Mold or heavy contamination remediation | $400 - $1,200+ |
| Before-and-after inspection with camera | Usually included |
What pushes cost up in Boston specifically: the age and layout of the home. Many Boston triple-deckers run ducts through unheated attic or basement spaces, which means more exposed length to clean and more places for dust to collect. Ceiling height matters too. A Back Bay brownstone with 11-foot ceilings takes longer to work in than a ranch in Hyde Park. And if your system feeds two or three floors off one air handler, the job is genuinely bigger, not just a matter of “more vents.”
What keeps cost down: fewer vents, a single-zone system, and ducts that haven’t gone decades without a clean. Pet owners in Boston also see a difference. A home with two dogs and a cat will have more dander pulled into the return side, and if it’s been years since the last cleaning, we budget more time for it. That’s honest pricing, not a hidden charge.
If you want to see how air duct cleaning fits with the rest of your home’s system, our home page walks through the full range of services we offer.
What Affects Air Duct Cleaning Pricing in Boston
- Number of vents and duct runs. Ten vents is a different job than twenty. We count them on the estimate so the price reflects your actual home, not an average that might not fit.
- Age and layout of the building. Boston has a lot of pre-1950 housing. In triple-deckers and converted Victorians, ducts are often longer, less accessible, and routed through spaces that take real care to work in. A Jamaica Plain Victorian with original ductwork takes more time than a newer build in the Seaport.
- Accessibility. If the air handler is in a finished basement behind stored boxes, or the ductwork runs through a tight crawlspace, the crew spends more time setting up and protecting your home. We never cut corners on protection, so accessibility affects time and therefore cost.
- Level of buildup. A home that’s been cleaned every few years is easier than one that hasn’t been touched in fifteen. Pets, kids, and Boston’s older housing stock all contribute to how much we pull out.
- Add-on services. Dryer vent cleaning, sanitizing, and furnace cleaning are priced separately because they’re separate work. Bundling them with air duct cleaning is usually cheaper than booking them one at a time.
- Season and scheduling. Spring and fall are busy for Boston families getting ahead of allergy season and heating season. If you can be flexible about timing, we can sometimes find a window that works for both of us.
How to Save on Air Duct Cleaning
The best way to save is to know the price before you commit. Morton’s gives a written price before any work starts, every time, on every visit. That single habit eliminates the surprise invoice, which is where most Boston families get burned by other crews.
A few practical ways to keep the number down:
- Bundle dryer vent cleaning with air duct cleaning. Doing both in one visit usually costs less than booking them separately, and it’s a natural pairing since both involve dust and lint moving through your home.
- Clean your air filter regularly. A clogged filter pushes more debris into the ducts. Changing it every 1-3 months (more often with pets) keeps the system cleaner between professional visits and can stretch the time between full cleanings.
- Get an estimate before you buy. Free estimates mean you can compare real numbers instead of guessing. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll walk through your home’s setup and give you a range that reflects it.
- Ask about the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the job isn’t right, Morton’s makes it right. That’s built into the price, not added on top. You’re not paying extra for the guarantee.
- Time it around nap schedules. This doesn’t change the price, but it changes whether the cleaning day is smooth. We schedule around nap hours and use quieter tools where we can, because a cranky toddler and a stressed parent isn’t the goal.
We also protect your floors from the moment we walk in. Shoe covers and drop cloths are included, not upsells. If you have a dog who supervises every visitor, we’ll work around that too. Pet-safe product choices are available where they make sense for your home.
What Does a Professional Air Duct Cleaning Actually Include?
This is the part where Boston families most often get shortchanged by cheap quotes. A real cleaning uses professional equipment sourced from industry-trusted brands: Rotobrush, Nikro, Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman are the names we work with. Those aren’t rental machines from the hardware store. They’re the tools that actually pull debris out of the system rather than just blowing it around your living room.
A full visit from Morton’s includes:
- Protecting floors, furniture, and pet areas before anything gets moved
- Inspecting the system and showing you what we see
- Cleaning the supply and return ducts, registers, and main trunk lines
- Cleaning the air handler and blower compartment where accessible
- Cleaning the furnace or HVAC unit as part of the service
- Cleaning the dryer vent if you’ve booked it as an add-on
- Capturing a photo of the clean-up before we leave
Every technician is background-checked and arrives in uniform. Every job carries the Cedarwell Care Promise, which is the standard the independently owned Cedarwell family of companies holds itself to. When you call, a live person answers 24/7. Not a voicemail, not a chatbot. A real human who can answer real questions about your Boston home.
Is It Cheaper to Repair or Replace Your Ductwork?
Cleaning is almost always cheaper than replacing, and for most Boston homes it’s the right first move. Cleaning runs $350 to $700 on average. Replacing ductwork can run into the thousands depending on the layout and the accessibility of the runs. If your ducts are intact and just dirty, cleaning is the answer. If they’re crushed, disconnected, or leaking significantly at the joints, a repair or partial replacement makes more sense. We’ll tell you which situation you’re in before we quote you, not after.
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Boston?
Dryer vent cleaning in Boston typically costs $125 to $225 on its own, and less when bundled with air duct cleaning. It’s a separate job because it’s a separate system, but Boston homes with second-floor laundry (very common in triple-deckers) need it more than most. Lint builds up in longer vent runs, and that’s a genuine fire concern. We clean it thoroughly and show you what came out, so you know it was actually done. Call (323) 918-4345 for a written price.
Can You Come Today?
Yes, in many cases. Morton’s answers the phone 24/7 with a live person, and we keep emergency availability for Boston families who need same-day or next-day service. Whether we can get there today depends on where we’re working and how big the job is, but we’ll tell you honestly on the first call. That’s part of how we work: no vague timelines, no “someone will call you back.” If we can come today, we’ll say so, and we’ll give you the price before we show up.
FAQs - Air Duct Cleaning Cost
How much does air duct cleaning cost in Boston?
Air Duct Cleaning in Boston costs $350 to $700 for most single-family homes, with condos and apartments often coming in between $275 and $425. Larger homes with multiple zones or long duct runs can reach $850 to $1,100. For an exact price on your home, call (323) 918-4345. Estimates are free.
Is air duct cleaning worth the money in Boston?
For most Boston families, yes, especially in older homes with pets or kids. Boston’s housing stock is among the oldest in the country, and ducts in triple-deckers and pre-1950 buildings collect more dust and debris over time. Cleaning typically costs $350 to $700 and can improve airflow, reduce dust in the air, and help your HVAC system run more efficiently. If your ducts have never been cleaned and you’ve been in the home more than five years, it’s worth getting an estimate.
How often should I clean my air ducts in Boston?
Every three to five years is the usual recommendation for a Boston home, and every two to three years if you have pets, kids with allergies, or a home that’s recently had renovation work. Homes in older buildings with longer duct runs may benefit from a more frequent schedule. When it’s time, call (323) 918-4345 for a written price.
Do I need duct cleaning if I just have a filter?
A filter helps, but it doesn’t replace cleaning. Filters catch what passes through them, and a lot of dust never gets that far. It settles in the ducts, the blower compartment, and the air handler. Cleaning costs $350 to $700 in Boston and removes what the filter can’t. If it’s been more than five years since your last cleaning, call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll give you an honest assessment.
What’s included in a Morton’s air duct cleaning visit?
Every Morton’s visit includes a written price before any work starts, shoe covers and drop cloths on your floors, background-checked uniformed technicians, professional equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Honeywell, and a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every job. Prices for Boston homes typically start around $350. Call (323) 918-4345 for your estimate.
Is it cheaper to clean ducts in the off-season?
Scheduling flexibility can help, but the honest answer is that the price depends on the job, not the calendar. Boston’s busy seasons are spring (allergy prep) and fall (heating prep), so if you can wait a few weeks outside those windows, we may have more availability. Either way, the price we quote is the price you pay. Call (323) 918-4345 to find a time that works.
Why Boston Families Choose Morton’s
We’ve been part of the Cedarwell family of companies since 2005. Every location is independently owned, which means the person who answers your call is your neighbor, not a call center in another time zone. That matters when you’re trying to schedule around a toddler’s nap or a dog who loses his mind every time the doorbell rings.
The Cedarwell C.A.R.E. values are the standard we hold ourselves to, and they show up in small ways: quieter tools when we know a child is sleeping, shoe covers on every visit, a photo of the clean-up before we leave, and a phone number that a real person answers, day or night. When something isn’t right, the 365-Day Done Right Promise means we come back and fix it. Full stop.
We work with professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman. Not because brand names matter for their own sake, but because the right tools pull out what cheap equipment leaves behind. Boston homes deserve a real cleaning, and that’s what we do.
If you’re ready to know exactly what your home needs and exactly what it will cost, call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate. A live person will answer, give you a written price before any work starts, and schedule a time that works for your family.
Written by Paul Adeyemi, Owner at Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, serving Boston since 2005.
Pricing reflects the Boston market as of 2026. Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning offers free estimates - call (323) 918-4345.
What Our Customers Say
"New house, old dusty ducts. They were gentle in the house, laid down drop cloths, and double checked every register was sealed back up. Air smells fresh now."
- Scott Hemmings"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