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 Jacksonville?
Air duct cleaning in Jacksonville typically costs between $350 and $700 for a standard single-family home, and most Jacksonville homes land in the $400 to $550 range. That covers a full supply-and-return cleaning, a negative-air setup with HEPA filtration, and a written price you see before anyone starts. Larger homes, heavy pet dander, or a second HVAC system push the number higher; a small condo or single-system townhome can come in closer to $300.
We’re Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, and we’ve been providing Air Duct Cleaning services and dryer vent cleaning since 2005. In Jacksonville we see a lot of the same thing: homes built through the 1990s and 2000s, coastal humidity, and a household full of pets. Those three details change what a clean actually costs. Here’s the honest breakdown, including where the money goes and how to keep the number down.
Quick answer, in one line
For a typical 3-bedroom Jacksonville home with one HVAC system, expect $400 to $550 for a thorough duct cleaning; add $100 to $200 for a second system, and budget $150 to $300 for a separate dryer vent cleaning.
Key Takeaways
- Standard Jacksonville duct cleaning: $350 to $700, most homes $400 to $550.
- Cost is driven by number of systems, home size, vent count, and how much pet hair and debris the crew is dealing with.
- Dryer vent cleaning runs $150 to $300 and is often worth bundling at a lower add-on price.
- Every Morton’s visit includes a written price upfront, shoe covers and drop cloths, and a photo of the clean-up before we leave.
- Free estimates: call (323) 918-4345 and a live person answers, day or night.
Air Duct Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what the line items look like for Jacksonville homeowners in 2026. These ranges reflect real jobs in this market, not a national average pulled from a template.
| Service | Typical Jacksonville Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full air duct cleaning (1 system, up to 10 vents) | $350 - $550 | Most common Jacksonville job |
| Full air duct cleaning (1 system, 11-20 vents) | $500 - $700 | Larger Riverside, Mandarin, and Southside homes |
| Each additional HVAC system | $150 - $300 | Two-story homes in San Marco, Bartram |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 - $300 | Long roof-line runs cost more |
| Duct cleaning + dryer vent bundle | $450 - $750 | Bundled rate, cheaper than separate visits |
| Heavy pet dander / debris surcharge | $50 - $150 | More common than you’d think |
| Sanitizing or deodorizing treatment | $75 - $200 | Optional |
| Return vent or register cleaning (added) | $15 - $40 each | When vents are especially soiled |
What pushes a Jacksonville job toward the higher end? The number of HVAC systems is the biggest lever. A one-story home in Riverside with a single system is a very different job from a two-story in Bartram Springs running two units. Vent count matters next: a home with 18 registers takes meaningfully longer than one with eight. Seasonal debris is real here too. Pollen season in Jacksonville is heavy, and homes near the St. Johns River or under the live oaks in Avondale tend to pull in more organic material than homes on cleared lots.
What pulls it lower? A single-system condo or townhome with a straightforward layout. If the ducts are accessible and the home is under 1,800 square feet, you’re usually closer to the $300 to $400 range.
What Affects Air Duct Cleaning Pricing in Jacksonville
- Number of HVAC systems. Two systems means twice the ductwork, twice the returns, and roughly double the labor. Homes in Ortega and San Marco with dual systems consistently run $600 and up.
- Home size and vent count. Pricing often scales by the number of supply and return vents, not square footage. A 2,400-square-foot home with 20 vents costs more than a 2,800-square-foot home with 12.
- Pets and kids. This isn’t a sales pitch. A house with two dogs and a toddler in Jacksonville’s humidity accumulates a different kind of debris - hair that binds, dander that clings to duct walls. It takes more passes and sometimes a light sanitizing treatment. If you’ve got a napping toddler, ask us to schedule around it.
- Accessibility of the ductwork. Older Jacksonville homes, especially in Springfield and Murray Hill, sometimes have duct runs in tight crawlspaces or behind finished walls. Harder access means more setup time.
- Coastal humidity and moisture. Ductwork near the coast can hold moisture that encourages buildup. If we find it, we’ll tell you before we start and let you decide how to handle it.
- Level of contamination. A home that’s never had ducts cleaned since it was built in 2003 is a bigger job than one cleaned three years ago. We give you the real number after we look, not a phone quote that turns into a surprise.
- Season and scheduling. Spring and early summer are busy for Jacksonville homeowners before the heat arrives. Booking off-peak can sometimes mean a slightly better rate.
One thing we never do: quote you one number over the phone and then hand you a bigger one at the door. We provide a written price before any work starts, every single time. That’s part of the Cedarwell Care Promise and it’s stamped on every job.
What’s Actually Included in a Morton’s Duct Cleaning?
Price only matters if you know what you’re paying for. Some Jacksonville “duct cleaning” crews run a shop vac over your registers and call it done. That’s not what we do.
Every Morton’s job uses professional-grade equipment - a Rotobrush system for the duct interior, Nikro and Abatement Technologies units for negative-air containment and HEPA filtration - so dislodged debris is captured and removed, not blown back into your living room. We work supply and return lines, clean the registers and grilles, and clean the air handler compartment where buildup loves to hide. When we’re finished, we take a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves. You get visual proof the home looks better than we found it, not just a claim.
Inside the house, your floors are protected from the moment we walk in. Shoe covers and drop cloths are included on every visit, not offered as an upsell. Our technicians are background-checked, arrive in uniform, and follow the Cedarwell C.A.R.E. values - which in practice means quiet tools during nap hours, moving furniture back where it was, and being careful around pet areas. Where a pet-safe product option exists, we use it. Rounding out the visit, items like Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration components and Guardsman register covers come from brands we’ve trusted for years, not whatever’s on sale.
Why our pricing looks the way it does
You’ll find Jacksonville companies quoting $99 for a whole-house duct cleaning. We’re not one of them, and here’s why. A proper clean takes equipment, time, and a crew that isn’t rushing to the next job. When a price is that low, something is being skipped - often containment, often the returns, sometimes everything except the visible vents. Our written price covers the whole job so you’re not paying twice to get it done right.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise
Every Morton’s job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right, we make it right - full stop. That promise is printed on the job, and it stands for a full year after we leave. It’s the reason our return customers don’t shop around and the reason we can tell you a fair price without discounts we’d have to claw back later.
How to Save on Air Duct Cleaning in Jacksonville
- Bundle duct and dryer vent cleaning. The combined rate is lower than booking them separately. If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load, the vent cleaning pays for itself in energy and repair avoidance.
- Schedule off-peak. Late summer and fall are quieter than the pre-summer rush. Ask what the calendar looks like.
- Skip optional treatments unless you need them. Deodorizing and sanitizing are add-ons. If your home doesn’t have an odor issue, say no. We’ll never push it.
- Get the written price first. The cheapest way to overspend is to accept an unwritten quote. Ours comes before any work starts, so you can compare apples to apples.
- Ask about multi-system pricing upfront. If you run two HVAC units, tell us when you call. It helps us give you an accurate number instead of a surprise.
- Keep filters changed. A $20 filter every couple of months slows the buildup that makes cleanings cost more. It’s the least glamorous savings tip and the most effective.
Free estimates are always available. Call (323) 918-4345 and a live person answers - not a voicemail, not a chatbot - so you can get a real range for your home in a few minutes.
Repair or Replace? And Other Questions We Hear
We get asked whether it’s cheaper to repair ductwork or replace it. For most Jacksonville homes, cleaning and minor sealing is far cheaper than replacement. Full duct replacement typically runs several thousand dollars, while cleaning sits in the hundreds. If we find ducts that are collapsed, badly torn, or disconnected during the job, we’ll show you what we see and let you make the call. We don’t do duct replacement, so there’s no incentive for us to find a problem that isn’t there.
We also hear from homeowners who pulled a DIY kit off the shelf and want to know if it was worth it. Store-bought brushes can reach the first few feet of a duct, but they don’t create negative pressure, which means debris you loosen can end up back in the air your family breathes. That’s the gap professional containment fills.
FAQs - Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Jacksonville
How much does air duct cleaning cost in Jacksonville, FL?
Most Jacksonville homes pay between $350 and $700, with a typical single-system home landing around $400 to $550. In California markets, check How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Long Beach, CA? (2026 Price Guide). Two-system homes run $600 and up, and small condos with one system can come in near $300. Call (323) 918-4345 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace my ductwork?
Repair and clean is almost always the cheaper path, usually by thousands of dollars. Cleaning runs in the hundreds; full duct replacement typically starts in the thousands. Unless ducts are collapsed or disconnected, cleaning is the practical answer. We’ll tell you honestly what we find.
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in Jacksonville?
Dryer vent cleaning in Jacksonville runs $150 to $300, depending on the length and routing of the vent. Roof-line runs and long horizontal runs cost more. Bundling it with duct cleaning usually saves $50 to $100 over booking separately.
Can you come today?
In many cases, yes. Our scheduling has same-day and next-day openings more often than not, and a live person answers the phone 24/7 at (323) 918-4345. If we can’t get there today, we’ll give you the first available slot - and a written price before we start either way.
Why do some Jacksonville companies quote $99?
Because that price doesn’t cover a full clean. It usually means one system, limited vents, and no negative-air containment - the parts that actually make a difference. A real full-home clean in Jacksonville with proper equipment starts around $350. Compare what’s included, not just the number.
Can I clean my ducts myself to save money?
You can change filters and vacuum visible registers, and you should. But ductwork, the air handler compartment, and the deep return lines aren’t a safe or effective DIY job - you can’t create the negative pressure needed to capture what you loosen, and you risk disturbing components you can’t see. For anything past the register, this is a job for a trained technician with proper containment.
Does duct cleaning help with pet dander and allergies?
It removes accumulated hair, dander, and debris from the system, which reduces what gets recirculated. We can’t make allergy claims, but homes with pets typically see a clear drop in the dust and hair coming out of registers after a cleaning. If you’ve got pets, mention it when you call so we quote for the real job.
What to Expect When You Book With Morton’s
You call and a real person picks up. We ask about your home size, the number of systems, pets, and what’s been going on with your HVAC. We give you a range on the spot and a firm written price once we’ve seen the system. On the day of the visit, a uniformed, background-checked crew arrives with shoe covers and drop cloths, sets up containment, and works through supply and return lines with Rotobrush and Nikro equipment. We clean up, take a photo, and show it to you before we leave. If anything isn’t right, our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers it for a full year.
That’s the whole model. No pressure, no surprise invoice, no mess left behind. Just a clear price and a job done the way you’d want it done in your own home, with your kids and pets underfoot.
Get Your Free Jacksonville Estimate
Every home is a little different, and a phone call is the fastest way to get a real number for yours. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate. A live person answers 24/7 - tell us about your home, your pets, and your schedule, and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts. If you’d like to see how we approach duct and dryer vent work across the area, start at our home page and go from there. We’re glad to help.
Pricing reflects the Jacksonville market as of 2026. Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning offers free estimates - call (323) 918-4345.
Written by Paul Adeyemi, Owner at Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, serving Jacksonville since 2005.
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