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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AfterAir Duct Cleaning Company in San Francisco, CA
Air duct cleaning in San Francisco usually costs between $350 and $650 for a full system, and the job is shaped by the city’s century-old housing stock and fog-driven dampness. Most San Francisco ductwork was retrofitted into Victorian and Edwardian row houses that were never designed for forced air, so the runs are tight, irregular, and collect debris differently than modern suburban systems. Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning brings Rotobrush and Nikro equipment into these older homes carefully, with shoe covers down before the first hose comes through the door. Call (323) 918-4345 for a written quote before any work begins.
Why San Francisco Homes Are Different
San Francisco’s housing stock leans heavily toward pre-1900 Victorians and 1900-1915 Edwardians, most of them built around floor furnaces or wall heaters rather than central ducted systems. When ductwork exists, it was almost always added decades later, shoehorned into framing that wasn’t designed for it. In the Inner Sunset and Cole Valley, we regularly open floor-furnace grates in Victorian flats and find compacted pet dander, fog-borne particulates, and construction dust from the city’s constant remodeling activity, sometimes untouched since the furnace was converted years ago.
The marine layer adds another layer. Karl the Fog keeps the Richmond and Outer Sunset damp for weeks at a time in summer, and that moisture finds its way into duct interiors. Combined with dust trapped in rarely used systems, it creates exactly the conditions where mold and mildew can take hold, even in a city that barely needs air conditioning. Technicians working in San Francisco learn quickly that a visual inspection of the grille tells only half the story.
Our Main San Francisco Services
San Francisco homeowners call us most often for two jobs: cleaning the ductwork in retrofitted older homes, and clearing dryer vents that run through cramped or unusually long runs. Each has its own dedicated San Francisco page with local pricing and what to expect.
Air Duct Cleaning in San Francisco
In a city where duct runs were retrofitted into wood-frame row houses never meant for them, cleaning means working around sharp bends, non-standard sizing, and access points that require patience and the right equipment. Our technicians use Rotobrush and Nikro systems sized for these tighter spaces, and we walk you through exactly what we’ll do before anything starts. Floors, furniture, and pet areas are protected with shoe covers and drop cloths from the first minute. See Air Duct Cleaning in San Francisco for full pricing and the 365-Day Done Right Promise that backs every job.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Francisco
Dryer vents in San Francisco often run through long, narrow chases inside walls that were never designed for a laundry appliance, and the persistent coastal humidity can cause lint to clump and stick rather than blow through. We remove built-up lint along the entire run, check airflow at the exterior termination point, and leave the area clean. If the vent exits through a roof or a tight side yard, we bring the equipment needed to reach it safely. Details are on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Francisco page, including the written price you’ll see before we begin.
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 San Francisco
We work on systems built around Aprilaire, Honeywell, and Guardsman components, and our crews carry Rotobrush and Abatement Technologies equipment suited to San Francisco’s older, retrofitted duct runs. When a specific part is needed, our local stock keeps most jobs moving the same week. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in San Francisco, CA
| Service | Typical range in San Francisco |
|---|---|
| Full-system air duct cleaning (single furnace, up to 10 vents) | $350-$550 |
| Full-system air duct cleaning (larger home or two furnaces) | $550-$900 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single run, standard length) | $95-$175 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long, multi-story, or roof-terminated run) | $175-$325 |
| Duct sanitizing / antimicrobial treatment add-on | $100-$250 |
| Grille and register deep clean (per home, all grilles) | $75-$150 |
| Blower motor and housing cleaning | $120-$220 |
| Return-side duct cleaning (add-on to full-system) | $90-$180 |
What pushes a San Francisco quote higher is almost always access: a furnace squeezed into a basement alcove, a duct run that twists through framing added in the 1970s, or a crawl space with less than two feet of clearance. We tell you the written price before any work starts, and that’s the price on the invoice. No surprises after the van is parked.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Francisco
We work across the city, from the fog-heavy avenues to the older flats on the east side. Each neighborhood has its own rhythm, and our crews adjust: quieter tools during nap hours in family-heavy areas, careful floor protection in homes with original hardwood, and an eye out for pets before any door opens.
- Inner Sunset and Outer Sunset
- Richmond District (Inner and Outer)
- Cole Valley and Noe Valley
- Mission District and Bernal Heights
- Marina, Pacific Heights, and Presidio Heights
Most San Francisco appointments are scheduled within two to five business days, and we’ll give you a firm window so you’re not waiting around all day.
Service Area – Cities Near San Francisco
While this page focuses on San Francisco, our crews also serve the communities just across the county line and around the bay. If you’re in Daly City, CA, Brisbane, CA, Sausalito, CA, or South San Francisco, CA, the same written-price promise and Care Promise apply. Each area has its own page with local details.
Serving San Francisco, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Francisco 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 San Francisco
Most appointments in San Francisco are scheduled within two to five business days. Street parking and building access can sometimes add a little coordination, especially in dense areas like North Beach or the Mission, so we’ll confirm details when you call. A live person answers (323) 918-4345 around the clock to set a firm window.
No permit is required for routine air duct or dryer vent cleaning in San Francisco. If you live in an HOA building, especially a larger condo association, check your building’s rules about vendor access hours. We’re used to working within posted quiet hours and loading-dock schedules.
The combination of fog-driven humidity and retrofit duct runs means debris sticks instead of blowing through. Older row houses also tend to hold dust from remodeling, pet dander, and marine-layer particulates. A cleaning every two to four years keeps the system from building up to a point where airflow drops. Call (323) 918-4345 for an exact quote, and we’ll explain what we see in your specific system.
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 San Francisco Customers Say
"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"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