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 Cleveland?
Air duct cleaning in Cleveland typically costs $275 to $650 for a standard home, with most families landing around $400. That range covers a full whole-house cleaning with a Rotobrush or Nikro system, and it reflects real Cleveland pricing, not a national average pulled from a directory. If your home is larger, has multiple HVAC zones, or hasn’t been cleaned in years, you’ll land at the higher end. Smaller homes and simple single-system layouts usually sit near the lower end.
At Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, you get a written price before any work starts, always. No surprises on the invoice, no “we found a problem” upsell halfway through. We’ve been cleaning ducts since 2005, and Cleveland is a market we know well, from the bungalows in Old Brooklyn to the newer builds out in Avon. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate and an exact number for your home.
Key Takeaways
- Standard whole-house air duct cleaning in Cleveland runs $275 to $650, with most homes around $400.
- Add-ons like dryer vent cleaning or sanitizing are usually quoted separately.
- Two things move the price most: how many vents and returns your system has, and how accessible they are.
- Every Morton’s job includes a written price upfront, shoe covers and drop cloths, and a photo of the clean-up before we leave.
- All work is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Air Duct Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Cleveland pricing breaks down by the size and complexity of your system, not by how many hours it takes. Here’s what the line items look like going into 2026.
| Service | Typical Cleveland Range |
|---|---|
| Whole-house air duct cleaning (up to 10 vents + 1 return) | $275 – $425 |
| Whole-house air duct cleaning (11-20 vents, 1-2 returns) | $400 – $650 |
| Each additional vent beyond the base count | $20 – $35 |
| Each additional return | $30 – $50 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (added to a duct job) | $100 – $175 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standalone) | $125 – $200 |
| Sanitizing / antimicrobial fogging treatment | $75 – $200 |
| HVAC unit and coil cleaning (added on) | $100 – $250 |
| Second HVAC zone or second system | $150 – $350 |
A few of these you may not need. We’ll tell you honestly which ones apply to your home and which don’t, because applying a sanitizer to ducts that were cleaned correctly two years ago rarely does anything for you. Dryer vent cleaning, on the other hand, is one we’d push every household to consider at least once every couple of years: that vent gets lint-packed in ways that don’t show up on your radar until airflow drops, and in Cleveland’s older housing stock, the runs are often long with several bends that catch material.
For the full breakdown of what a clean actually involves at our shop, see our main page on air duct cleaning, which walks through the equipment and the sequence of the visit.
What Affects Air Duct Cleaning Pricing in Cleveland
Six things move the number on your estimate more than anything else.
- Number of vents and returns. A 1920s two-story in Cleveland Heights might have 8 to 12 vents and 1 return. A 4,000-square-foot home in Strongsville could have 24 vents and 3 returns, which takes longer and uses more equipment.
- System type and layout. Homes with a single forced-air furnace are the simplest. Ducted heat pump systems and homes with a second zone (common in newer builds in Westlake and Avon) get quoted as two systems.
- Accessibility of the trunk lines. Ducts behind finished basement ceilings, in tight crawlspaces, or under low attic decking take more effort to reach. Cleveland’s pre-1950 homes often have original duct runs tucked into unexpected places.
- How long since the last cleaning. Ten years of accumulated dust and debris takes more passes than two, especially in homes near the industrial corridors along the Cuyahoga or the highway pinch points by I-71 and I-480.
- Pets in the home. Ductwork in a house with two shedding dogs or cats is simply dirtier than the same system without pets. Cleveland has plenty of both, and we plan extra passes and quieter tools for homes where a dog is anxious or a toddler is napping.
- Add-ons. Dryer vent cleaning, sanitizing, and coil cleaning are priced separately. You may or may not need them, and we’ll tell you which apply.
One thing that doesn’t move pricing with us: the size of your household or the time of year. The plan is the same on a 95-degree July day in Lakewood as it is on a February morning in Parma. Same written price, same equipment, same care inside the house.
How to Save on Air Duct Cleaning
A few honest ways Cleveland families keep the bill down without skipping what matters.
- Bundle the dryer vent with air duct cleaning. When both are done on the same visit, the dryer vent cleaning is usually $100 to $175 instead of $125 to $200 on its own. Same trip, same setup.
- Skip the sanitizer if your ducts were cleaned recently. If your last cleaning was within three or four years and there’s no visible growth or smell issue, the extra $75 to $200 usually isn’t money well spent. We’ll tell you which side of that line you’re on.
- Get the exact vent count before you commit. Some shops quote a “starting at” price and add per-vent charges later. Ask for the total written number upfront. That’s what we do on every visit.
- Schedule in the shoulder seasons. Spring and fall are typically easier to book than the peak summer AC stretch. You’ll have more flexibility on the day and time, which matters when you’re working around school pickups and nap schedules.
- Get a free estimate. The estimate is free, and the written price we hand you before starting is the price on your invoice. Call (323) 918-4345 and a real person picks up.
If you’ve been quoted a suspiciously low number by another Cleveland company, it’s fair to wonder what’s missing. Low quotes often skip the negative-pressure setup, skip the return-side cleaning, or skip the equipment that actually pulls debris out of the trunk lines. There’s a real cost difference between running a high-powered truck-mounted unit and running a rented shop vac through each vent. We use professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman, and the estimate reflects what the job actually requires.
For related neighborhood pricing, our city pages for nearby markets give the same level of detail we put into this one:
- Cleveland Heights air duct cleaning
- Parma air duct cleaning
- Lakewood air duct cleaning
- Strongsville air duct cleaning
- Westlake air duct cleaning
- Avon air duct cleaning
- Cleveland dryer vent cleaning
- what dryer vent cleaning costs
- how often ducts should be cleaned
- our air duct cleaning process
- who we are
What’s Included in a Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning Visit
The price covers the whole visit, not just the equipment time. Before we touch anything, we protect the floors. Shoe covers and drop cloths go down first, throughout the path the crew will take. Furniture stays where it is; we work around it. In homes with pets, we use pet-safe product choices where available and keep the door to anxious dogs closed during the noisier stretches. If a toddler is napping, the tools go quieter until the nap is over.
The clean itself runs through the supply and return sides of the system, uses negative air pressure to keep dust moving out of the house rather than back into the room, and finishes with a walk-through. Before the crew leaves, we take a photo of the cleaned-up space and share it with you. That’s part of the Cedarwell Care Promise, which every Morton’s visit works to, and it’s part of the 365-Day Done Right Promise stamped on every job: if something isn’t right, we come back and make it right, full stop.
Paul Adeyemi leads our team. Every technician is background-checked, arrives in uniform, and works to the Cedarwell C.A.R.E. values on every job. We’ve been doing this since 2005, and Morton’s has been part of the Cedarwell family of independently owned companies from the start.
FAQs - Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Cleveland
How much does air duct cleaning cost in Cleveland in 2026?
$275 to $650 for a standard whole-house cleaning, with most Cleveland homes landing around $400. The number moves with vent count, number of returns, accessibility, and whether you’re adding dryer vent cleaning or sanitizing. Call (323) 918-4345 for an exact quote, and it’s free.
Is it cheaper to clean ducts or replace them?
Cleaning is almost always cheaper. A full duct replacement in Cleveland typically runs $2,500 to $8,000 or more depending on the home, while cleaning stays in the $275 to $650 range. Replacement only makes sense if your ducts are crushed, badly disconnected, or lined with deteriorating material. If we see that during an estimate, we’ll tell you directly rather than clean ducts that won’t hold up. Call (323) 918-4345 if you’re not sure which situation you’re in.
Can you clean my ducts the same day I call?
Often yes, and sometimes within a few hours when the schedule allows. We answer the phone with a live person 24 hours a day, so you’re not leaving a voicemail and waiting. Same-day availability does depend on the day and the size of the job, and we’ll give you the written price before we start, always. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll tell you the soonest we can be there.
How long does a full air duct cleaning take in a Cleveland home?
Most homes take 2 to 4 hours, and larger homes with two systems often run 4 to 5. A simple 1,200-square-foot bungalow might finish in under 2 hours, while a 3,000-square-foot home in Rocky River with 20-plus vents takes closer to half a day. The written price covers the visit regardless of how long it takes. Call (323) 918-4345 to schedule a slot that works around your day.
Do I need dryer vent cleaning too, and how much extra is it?
Adding dryer vent cleaning to a duct cleaning visit typically runs $100 to $175, versus $125 to $200 for a standalone visit. For most Cleveland households, every two years is the right rhythm. If your dryer takes longer than it used to, or the outside vent flap barely moves when the dryer is running, it’s worth doing on the next visit. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll add it to the estimate.
What if I’m not happy with the job?
You call us and we come back. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every job, not just offered when asked. If we missed something, we make it right within the year, at no additional charge. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to, and it’s why we photograph the clean-up before the crew leaves, so you have a record of what we found. For a full rundown of what’s covered, see our page on who we are.
Why Cleveland Families Choose Morton’s
Three things separate a Morton’s visit from a cheaper quote that shows up in a plain white van with a shop vac. First, the price is written before any work starts. Second, the equipment is the real thing: Rotobrush, Nikro, Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman, not rental gear. Third, the visit is built around the home, not just the ducts: shoe covers and drop cloths down first, quieter tools when a nap is happening, pet-safe choices where available, and a photo of the clean-up before we go.
For a deeper walkthrough of the process and what each stage accomplishes, our step-by-step process page covers the sequence and the reasoning. If you’re wondering how often to schedule a cleaning, our how often should air ducts be cleaned guide gives Cleveland-specific guidance. And if you want the dryer vent included, the Cleveland dryer vent cleaning page has the full detail, while what dryer vent cleaning costs breaks down the pricing further.
Get Your Written Price Before We Start
The estimate is free, the price is written, and a real person answers the phone any hour of the day. Whether you’re in a century home in Ohio City, a newer build in Avon, or anywhere in between, we’ll give you an honest number and a clear plan before anyone sets foot in your house. Call Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning at (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate and a written price before any work starts. Every visit is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise and the Cedarwell Care Promise, and every crew is background-checked, uniformed, and careful with your home.
Written by Paul Adeyemi, Owner at Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, serving Cleveland since 2005.
Pricing reflects the Cleveland market as of 2026. Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning offers free estimates – call (323) 918-4345.
What Our Customers Say
"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"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